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Countries with the best tax legislation
Countries with the best tax legislation
20,000 global citizens were asked about what countries they thought had the most favorable tax jurisdictions. This is what they answered.
Digital Woman's Day: Emilie, expat and a muse to women!
Digital Woman's Day: Emilie, expat and a muse to women!
Women empowerment (or the setting up of actions and reflections to legitimize and strengthen the place of women in society) is a priority several sectors and the digital age is no exception. Indeed, only 28% of its stakeholders are women… But there exists a plethora of incentives seeking to do just that and the Digital Women's day is an example of such an incentive. It is celebrated in France on the 17th of April and a conference involving women from all around the world will be held on the occasion. Women empowerment in the digital world is exactly Emilie Mahaux's fight.
Health: What you need to do before you go settle abroad
Health: What you need to do before you go settle abroad
Everything you need to keep in mind with respect to your health before going on your adventure abroad.
Kata writes... about Mexico!
Kata writes... about Mexico!
Last month, Katariina celebrated the first anniversary of her baby, her blog- Kata Writes! A blog about taco diapering, drinking real Tequila for the first time and all sorts of anecdotes about a Finn in Mexico... (there are many!)
German speakers more sought after than French speakers in the UK
England
German speakers more sought after than French speakers in the UK
German speakers, now is your time to shine in the United Kingdom. According to a research by the global employment website Indeed, the need for German speakers on the job market has peaked in the last three years German becoming the most-sought after language skills. At the same time, research by the BBC has shown that students choosing to study foreign languages at GCSE is at an all time low.
Caroline Szipira tells us about coming home after living abroad
Caroline Szipira tells us about coming home after living abroad
A bit more than a year after moving back to France, Caroline Szipira tells Expat.com about the process of moving home from living abroad.
Ireland: Expat partners can now work
Ireland
Ireland: Expat partners can now work
In Ireland, spouses of non-EEA work permit holders did not, de facto, obtain a work permit. They were allowed to look for jobs with employers which would in turn sponsor their work permits. But this has changed now.
Top 5 happiest countries 2019!
Top 5 happiest countries 2019!
Few surprises this year for the ranking of the world's happiest countries. For yet another year, the World Happiness Report has ranked Finland the world's happiest country. Austria has made its way to the top 10, kicking out Australia. Social support, GDP, healthy life expectancy, freedom to make life choices, generosity and perceptions of corruption have been factored in by the World Happiness Institute while combining this ranking.
Osaka, New-York and Los Angeles now in Top 10 most expensive cities!
Osaka, New-York and Los Angeles now in Top 10 most expensive cities!
Following ranking of cities with the highest cost of living published by The Economist Intelligence Unit in mid-march, Expat.com analyses what has changed in the past 12 months.
United Arab Emirates: Still an expat heaven?
United Arab Emirates: Still an expat heaven?
It is a known fact, there are more expats than citizens in the UAE. For the past 7 years, however, the UAE Government has pushed for more Emiratis to be hired, especially within the private sector, than expatriates. How has this move changed the dynamics for expats?
Matrimonial regimes: what's new?
Matrimonial regimes: what's new?
Frédéric Varin et Valérie Marmey-Ravau, from The High Council of French Notariat, answer Expat.com's questions on the recent changes in how matrimonial regimes are regulated in Europe.
Brexit likely delayed; another haul for expats!
Brexit likely delayed; another haul for expats!
Theresa May will ask the European Union for a delay regarding Brexit. In the meantime, expats in the UK and British expats abroad clench their jaws, unsure what to expect.
Cities with the highest rents in Europe
Cities with the highest rents in Europe
For those looking to work and live in Europe, finding affordable accommodation can be a real challenge. In fact, most of the popular expat destinations in Europe are known for their high rent prices. However, to help you choose wisely – especially if you have a tight budget – here are some of the most expensive European cities to live in according to the latest study by ECA International.
The 48 best cities in the world
The 48 best cities in the world
According to 34 000 city dwellers interviewed by TimeOut, New-York is the best city in the world! Melbourne and Chicago come next! Ranking is based on residents' feedback on food, drink, culture, affordability, overall life satisfaction and a few other factors.
Why Spain is the world's healthiest country
Why Spain is the world's healthiest country
World famous for its outstanding cuisine, Spain is not just about paella, gazpacho or tapas. Did you know that today Spain is the world's healthiest country according to the 2019 edition of the Bloomberg Healthiest Country Index? While the local cuisine contributes – without any doubt – to the nation's health, here are five good reasons why moving to Spain can be the best decision you have ever taken in your whole life. According to the Spanish Ministry of Interior, over 28,000 new arrivals are recorded every year.
Five tips for the expat who does not speak the language just yet!
Five tips for the expat who does not speak the language just yet!
Maybe you've landed yourself a job in an English-speaking firm abroad but English is not widely spoken in your new country. You might not have had enough time to dedicate to learning the language. Perhaps, you're retiring in a country without having learnt the language. Or maybe you've just arrived and you have realized that you are having a hard time understanding the accent even though you know the language. We have asked members of the Expat community some language hacks for expatriates and this is what they answered…
British universities attract more and more Chinese students
British universities attract more and more Chinese students
15, 880. These are the official numbers obtained from the University and College Admissions Service (UCAS). They show that 33% more Chinese students have applied for university in the UK this year than the year before. A record! But it does not stop here, there has also been a 9% rise in the number of admissions from international students.
An English girl in Sydney: Annabel Symonds, full disclosure
Australia
An English girl in Sydney: Annabel Symonds, full disclosure
Behind the blog Londoner in Sydney, is Annabel Symonds. Seven years ago, travel enthusiast Annabel followed the love of her life to Sydney. Since then, the pair have travelled the world, taken Londoner in Sydney to new heights and attempted to move back to England. Annabel's blog has been featured in the Top 25 Expat blogs in the World by Feedspot and Top 10 Australia Expat blog by International Money Transfers. She tells us all about her thrilling expat life in the Land Down Under!