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UK Ranked Worst Place to Live in Europe – Is It Really That Bad?
According to the uSwitch.com Quality of Life Index in September 2011, the UK was rated the worst place to live in Europe. This Index calculates the quality of life of 10 European countries using...
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Celebrating Easter across Cultures – Easter Traditions around the World
All over the world people are looking forward to the coming Easter Sunday which marks the height of the Holy Week and the end of the 40-day-long Lent period. Easter is an annual festival observed...
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Effective Virtual Working on May Day, Mayday!
May Day is a popular tradition all over the world, but celebrations tend to vary dramatically from one place to another. Traditions around this day are sometimes so different that the holiday itself is...
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Living and Working in the UK: Celebrating the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee
After the worldwide celebrated royal wedding of Kate and William last spring, 2012 is again marked by the presence of monarchy in British society. This weekend the UK, together with people all over the...
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The London 2012 Olympics: A Sporting and a Cultural Challenge?
This summer London will be transformed into a city of sport, culture and celebration as it hosts the XXX Olympic Games. For more than 14,000 competing athletes, the London 2012 Olympics will be the...
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London 2012 Olympics Scheduled during Ramadan – Cultural Faux-Pas?
London’s Mayor and Culture Secretary are working hard to ensure that the London 2012 Olympics involve all of Britain’s ethnic groups equally. This may be more challenging than they thought, however, as...
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Goodbye London, See You in Rio – Cultural Differences between Two Olympic Cities
For two weeks this summer, London was the centre of the sporting world. The London 2012 Olympics took over the city, replacing the usual conversations about weather with talk about the events, the...
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Deputy Prime Minister’s Bid to Gain New Business with Turkey
Radio 5 Live’s ‘On the Money’ recently brought to our attention Turkey’s attractive position as an emerging market and potential trade partner for the UK. Last week Nick Clegg lead a trade delegation...
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Forward, Believe in America – Living and Working in the US during the 2012...
With less than a day to go until the US Election Day, the race between current president Barack Obama and his opponent Mitt Romney is neck and neck. With the three presidential debates completed, the...
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Do You Have What it Takes to be a Global Player?
The global marketplace is an extremely competitive world where intercultural skills are no longer just an advantage but a requirement. As companies increasingly ask their employees to work on a global...
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The Expat Partner: Losing Identity or Gaining a New One?
The severity of culture shock on expats who relocate internationally for work, and their need for support to adapt, should never be underestimated. Sometimes, these expats are offered cultural...
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