Category: Europe

Visas, Immigration & Nationality

EU Develops New Youth Mobility Plan with UK

According to reports, EU member states are working on a new proposal for a youth mobility scheme with the UK, following the rejection of a previous proposal in April. This effort is part of a broader attempt to reset EU-UK relations, led by the new UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer. The German Chancellor, Olaf Scholz,…
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A Spanish Region Offers To Pay Digital Nomads to Relocate

Some parts of Spain desperately want fewer tourists but the region of Extremadura is doing the opposite by offering substantial financial incentives to attract new residents, especially digital nomads. Located on the border with Portugal, Extremadura is a less-visited and remote region of Spain. Despite its rich cultural heritage, including three UNESCO World Heritage sites,…
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Edinburgh Set to Implement Tourist Tax by 2026

Edinburgh is poised to become the first city in Scotland to implement a tourist tax. Scheduled for introduction in the summer of 2026, this new levy aims to generate significant revenue for the city, providing much-needed funds to address critical issues like housing and urban infrastructure. With an expected income of £45-50 million annually by…
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Greece Golden Visa Changes Trigger a Buying Frenzy

Securing the right to live and work in another country can be a complex and time-consuming process, but for those with financial means, golden visas have provided a quicker path to residency.  These programs allow wealthy individuals to essentially “purchase” the right to live in a country, often without the need to reside there permanently.…
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EU Decides Against New Border Controls Amid Mpox Concerns

According to European Health authorities, additional border controls in the EU are an unnecessary response to the latest Mpox variant  (Monkeypox), citing the virus’s low risk to the wider population. During a recent meeting, the Health Security Committee (HSC) of the European Commission, in collaboration with the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC)…
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