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Bahrain wins best expat destination after massive improvement
Results of a recent survey crowned Bahrain as the most favoured world destination for expats after its huge improvements over last year’s results.
The recent InterNations Expat Insider Survey came up with a surprising result when it named Bahrain as the expat favourite out of 65 countries. The tiny Gulf State kingdom soared from 19th...
Buying Spanish property post Brexit
The advent of Brexit has resulted in many British would-be expats deciding to put their dreams of a Spanish property on hold, at least for the time being.
One of the most important Brexit-related questions for many Brits still hoping for an overseas retirement involves purchasing a Spanish property after March 2019. Whatever the final...
Shenzhen set to overtake Silicon Valley in tech innovations
Shenzhen’s rise as a new hub for innovation is now drawing increasing numbers of expat entrepreneurs from the West.
Just two years ago, the Chinese city was already home to over a million foreigners, with the vast majority arriving from South Korea, Japan and India, as well as from the USA. Numbers have increased significantly from that...
Taking care of the practicalities before you retire overseas
If you’re looking to spend your retirement abroad, a certain amount of advance planning will make the transition far easier.
Wherever you’re heading, the first priority is getting the correct visa for your needs, whether your dream is lazing on a beach, volunteering or even starting a blog or online business. Right now, Britons can...
Sneaky Brit government excludes referendums from votes for life
Long-term UK expats are furious the new votes for life bill doesn't give the right to vote in referendums.
For expats who’ve lived long-term overseas, the chance to have votes for life may well be on the way after many years of protesting and lobbying against the 15-year disenfranchisement law. However, the UK government’s commitment...
Britain now far less popular with EU expat professionals
The Brexit effect has pushed the UK well down the list of the most popular destinations for expat professionals looking to relocate.
For the first time, the UK is no longer in the top six best locations for talented expats looking to find jobs. According to a recent survey of over 10,000 professionals, Brexit is already damaging the...
Spanish dog rescue centre in crisis due to founders death
Albacete’s Hope for Podencos dog shelter may be forced to close due to the death of its founder and main benefactor.
Many British expat dog-lovers heading for Spain find themselves involved with a local shelter once they’ve settled in, with the shelters welcoming volunteers as well as donations of dog food and cash to allow their...
Brits heading for Spain may have longer to arrange their departure
Brits hoping against hope they can leave the UK before Brexit wrecks their lives now have until December 2020 to settle in Spain, providing the UK agrees to the later date.
Given that nothing’s yet set in tablets of stone, it does seem would-be UK expats yearning for the Spanish lifestyle might have almost three full years before the...
Pattaya police raid darts club and confiscate dartboards
If you’re planning to retire to Thailand and love a game of darts in your local friendly bar, you’ll need to think again as playing the popular game is now illegal in the Land of Smiles.
Last evening, local police stormed into expat bars in the seaside tourism hub of Pattaya and confiscated all the darts boards, telling bar owners...
Advice on getting the new UAE good conduct certificate
If you’re about to travel to your new job in the UAE, here’s how to get your mandatory document proving you’ve no criminal convictions.
The mandatory new requirement for expats applying for work permits came into force on 4 February and is set to be stringently enforced. Dependent on where in the world you live, the bureaucratic...
