Portugal in the 1980’s
At the end of the seventies the attempt to shift the political axis of the country to the right, together with the intention to eliminate the constitutional norms of socialist inspiration, were consistently pursued...
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Lithuania Language
The Lithuanian language belongs to the Baltic branch of the Indo-European language family (see Baltic, languages). Within the Baltic group it forms a more restricted unity with the Latvian language as opposed to the...
Belgium French Language Literature
After the Second World War the Belgian novel is so diversified that it becomes impossible to enumerate all its tendencies: there is a return to the regionalist novel with J.-P. Otte, G. Deblander, H....
Austria Literature After World War II
The postwar period In the post-World War II climate, Austrian and German writers appear to be united by a painful and ungrateful problem, by ideological and aesthetic choices not linked to a precise geographical...
Bulgaria Industry and Commerce
Mining riches. Although there is reason to believe that Bulgaria does not lack mineral resources, their exploitation is very scarce, and is essentially reduced to small quantities of hard coal, lead, zinc, iron and...
Cyprus Arts Between 13th and 15th Centuries
The French dynasty of the Lusignano introduced a developed feudal system and an articulated legislation on the island, creating the conditions for the great mercantile prosperity of Cyprus in the century. 14 °, which...
Russia During the Petersburg Period (1703-1917) Part III
Internal conflicts, revolutionary movement and the overthrow of tsarist rule Tsarism failed because of the unresolved internal conflicts. Since about 1890, as a result of the railway construction, the protective tariff policy of the...
Russia During the Petersburg Period (1703-1917) Part II
Foreign policy and restorative order after the victory over Napoleon Since the Congress of Vienna (1815), Alexander I, as the initiator of the Holy Alliance with Prince Metternich, became the guardian of the monarchical...
Russia During the Petersburg Period (1703-1917) Part I
The reign of Peter the Great The Great Northern War (1700–21), unleashed by Peter I the Great (1682 / 96–1725), which finally replaced Sweden as supreme power in the Baltic Sea and paved the...
Sweden Modern History
Sweden, officially the Kingdom of Sweden. Scandinavian country in Northern Europe that is part of the European Union (EU). It is bordered to the north by Norway and Finland, to the east by Finland and the Gulf of Bothnia, to the south...
Germany Philosophy
FROM ECKHART’S MYSTICISM TO KANT’S ENLIGHTENMENT The first expression of the German philosophical genius can be seen in the speculative mysticism that flourished in Germany in the late Middle Ages, which has its major...
Romania Literature
CULTURE: LITERATURE: THE ARCHAIC PHASE According to ezinereligion, the first written testimony in the Romanian language dates back to 1521: it is Neacsu’s letter. The same rich oral popular production (lyrical songs, epic songs,...
Hungary Geography
TERRITORY: HYDROGRAPHY The hydrographic network is not rich, despite the fact that two large rivers, the Danube and the Tisza, cross the country, as has been said. The Danube (or Duna) over a total...
York St John University Study Abroad (11)
From September 2010 to the beginning of June 2011 I spent two great and unforgettable semesters at York St John University in England, where I deepened my teaching degree for English and Protestant religion,...
York St John University Study Abroad (10)
Application When I decided on my course at the time, the compulsory semester abroad was a decisive reason for me. Since my options regarding Erasmus didn’t appeal to me very much, I found out...
York St John University Study Abroad (9)
Application process The application process is really straightforward because you get great support from Contact College. Questions are always answered quickly by the person responsible, which is why the entire application process is relatively...
Ukraine since 1994
In 1994, the non-proliferation treaty was also ratified and Ukraine renounced its status of nuclear power, transferring its nuclear weapons to Russia. According to usprivateschoolsfinder, the internal difficulties were greater, with continuous clashes over economic policy:...
York St John University Study Abroad (8)
Preparation For me personally, it was clear from the start that I would like to spend my semester in a country where English is my mother tongue and is therefore also spoken outside of...
York St John University Study Abroad (7)
I was able to spend my semester abroad at York St John University in the beautiful north of England. After a long decision-making process, I decided for myself to complete the semester in another...
York St John University Study Abroad (6)
The application process At this point I have to say a big thank you to the advisors from MicroEDU: With their help, the application process was super easy. Precisely because the decision between some...
York St John University Study Abroad (5)
After much deliberation, I decided to do a semester abroad. My choice fell on England. The British accent as well as the landscape, the country and the people were worth a longer visit. York...
York St John University Study Abroad (4)
During my studies I wanted to improve my English skills. Especially since I want to do my MBA in England after my bachelor’s degree. I heard about York St John University through MicroEDU. My...
Travel to Greece
An old, tired mule lock comes limping with its owner holding his cane in his hand and looking out from under the shadow of his cap. Behind follows another mule lock, loaded with large...
York St John University Study Abroad (3)
Like most international students from Germany I have met at St. John, I am studying English to be a teacher and therefore had to do a semester abroad in an English-speaking country. I couldn’t...
German Question
German question, a political catchphrase that emerged at the beginning of the 19th century in the course of the wars of liberation, which describes the demand for a general national order in Germany and...
York St John University Study Abroad (2)
From September 2015 to January 2016 I spent my semester abroad at York St. John University in England. I really wanted to study in England, so I decided to go to York for two...
York St John University Study Abroad (1)
There were several reasons for me to leave Germany and relocate my life to become a doctor. Preparation I came across York St John University through MicroEDU. The CC employees always tried to answer...
Andorra Economy and History
ECONOMY The valley landscape is marked by fields of cereals, potatoes and vegetables; there are also numerous tobacco fields, the production of which feeds a manufacture of cigars and cigarettes for export. The primary...
Netherlands History Timeline
The Netherlands is a country in Western Europe. The country consists of the 7 northern provinces of the historic Netherlands, whereas the 10 southern provinces seceded as Belgium in 1830. The country forms together...
Albania History
Albania, which played a strategically important role as the gateway to the Adriatic Sea in the political history of Southeast Europe, was settled by Illyrian tribes since the Bronze Age (2nd millennium BC). Via...