Guides, stories and insights for internationals building a new life abroad.
Russia’s Culture Minister Vladimir Medinsky said measures would be taken to prevent the release of the new Disney film “Beauty and the Beast” starring Emma Watson in the role of Belle. The film is considered by MP Vitaly Milonov to promote gay propaganda. In 2013, Vladimir Putin signed a law that prohibited giving minors information […]
Japan and especially some districts and streets in Tokyo are known for their bright and vibrant street fashion style. Don’t be afraid when you are in a big city in Japan and walk into someone covered in (fake) blood. There is a high probability that you just run into a so-called “Gore Lolita”. Here are […]
Since the right-wing party won elections in Poland, the newspapers all over the Europe haven’t stopped making comments about social changes in the country. Firstly the new government tried to change the constitution, which undermines a democratic country. Secondly a heated discussion and controversy arose from the restriction of the abortion law. Apart from the […]
The mayor of Calais, Natacha Bouchart, has issued a decree which intends to prevent charities from handing out food and helping refugee children. According to this decree, the “regular, persistent and large presence of individuals distributing meals to migrants” poses a security risk to the area. Long gatherings are prohibited, making it difficult for charities […]
Hide your bellybutton in Japan What do you tell terrified children when there is a storm thundering outside. Cover you ears? Go under your blanket? No, that’s not going to be of any help you when you’re in Japan. Japanese folklore has it, that, unless you cover your bellybutton during a storm, the thunder god […]
The movie Get out directed by Jordan Peele is an absurd horror movie, which – in a disturbing way – depicts liberal racism in America. The plot is set in a wealthy residence. The main character, Chris, is a young African-American man, who goes with his American girlfriend Rose to meet her parents. It is […]
The Peter McVerry Trust, which aims at reducing homelessness, drug misuse and social disadvantage, intends to turn one of Dublin’s oldest buildings, Number 21 Aungier Street, into a shelter for the homeless. The building dates back to 1661 and is located near Dublin Castle. In the past, Aungier Street was designed as a residential street […]
A new language, a new environment, a new school, a new home? Moving to a new country can be difficult for children of immigrant families, especially when those children are already prone to anxiety. Particularly children with a withdrawn temperament who show behavioral inhibition are at a high risk for developing an anxiety disorder. In […]
Human Rights Watch is one of the most popular NGO’s these days. However, Israel band visas for members of the organization have accused them of having an “extreme hostile and anti-Israel agenda”. The decision to reject visas was proposed by Israel’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, but was enforced by new Israel and Palestine director Omar […]
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