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Between the new surge of COVID-19 cases and the further depreciation of the Mauritian rupee, here's an insight into what happened this week in Mauritius.

This week's local news at a glance

Between the third phase of the reopening of the island and the hope that the Chinese vaccines administered to expatriates in Mauritius will soon be recognized in Europe, here is an overview of the local news of this last week of June.

This week's local news in brief

This week marked the International Music Day celebration and the launch into space of the first Mauritian nanosatellite. Here's a glimpse of the local news in brief.

Budget 2021-2022: Opening of borders and extension of Occupation permit validity

Extension of the validity of the Occupation Permit, new rules for the spouses of holders of this permit, opening of borders, new laws surrounding financial and offshore services, digital rupee ... The Expat Mag takes stock of measures of the 2021 budget / 2022 that may be of interest to expats and investors.

This week's local news at glance

As Mauritius prepares to reopen its borders on July 15, the island has a record of more than 1,000 local COVID-19 cases. Here's a summary of this week's local news.

Mauritius reopens borders on July 15: Expats share their views

This is definitely the long-awaited moment for tourists and expats-to-be in Mauritius. From July 15, 2021, the island is reopening its borders but under certain conditions. Indeed, quarantine remains mandatory even for travellers who are fully vaccinated against COVID-19.

Covaxin and Sinopharm not approved in Europe: Expats in Mauritius in limbo

Since last week, expatriates who have been vaccinated against COVID-19 in Mauritius and who had travel plans to Europe are in limbo. The European Medicines Agency has announced that the Sinopharm and Covaxin vaccines are not recognised within the European Union and the Schengen area.

Expat Nicola takes you on a Mauritian street food tour

From Gateau Piment to fresh fish and mango vindaloo and roti to a fabulous gentleman named Mr. Aslam who has been making and selling homemade ice- cream in a myriad of flavours on Rose-Hill high street for 42 years! There is such a variety of tasty and different street foods to try here in Mauritius. Nicola, a British expat in Mauritius, wants to take you to explore her favorite street food.

This week's local news at a glance

From the mismanagement of the COVID-19 vaccination campaign and the spike in the number of COVID-19 cases and final preparations for the Budget 2021-2022 presentation this Friday, June 11, let's catch up with this week's local news.

Is it currently safe to go on vacation in your home country?

Like many expatriates in Mauritius, you're probably very keen to travel to your home country, even for a few days, to reunite with your family and friends. And this is not hard to understand since most of you have been separated for more than a year now. But even if countries around the world are ending lockdowns and reopening their borders, how safe is it to travel right now?

This 1st week of June in brief

From the passing away of Sir Aneerood Jugnauth, former Prime minister and President of the Republic of Mauritius, a new rise in the number of COVID-19 cases and the acceleration of the vaccination campaign, here's an insight into what happened in Mauritius in the first week of June.

How to make it as an English speaking expat in Mauritius

Bonjour! Hello! Bonzur! Coming to live in a country that is so diverse and speaks a plethora of different languages can be overwhelming, which should you learn first?

This week's local news in brief

As the number of COVID-19 cases rises again in Mauritius, the authorities remain reassuring. Here's an insight into the local news.

What impact can the national budget have on expats in Mauritius?

The national budget will be presented in June. This event is very closely followed by Mauritians. And will be even more important this year during this time of economic recession. So what impact can this budget have on expats living here or wanting to move here?

This week's news local news in brief

Mauritius had a quite gloomy week after the death of a jockey during the first day of the horseracing season on Saturday and the arrest early morning arrest on Monday of lawyer Rama Valayden for having participated in a pacific demonstration on Sunday. Here's an insight into what happened.

Mauritius between two lockdowns from an expat perspective

Nicola is a British expat who relocated to Mauritius to reunite with her Mauritian fiance last October when the borders had reopened. She talks to us about living on the island amid the pandemic, between two lockdowns.

Mauritian winter: Should you get yourselves mittens?

It is officially winter here in Mauritius. Soon, you'll have to swap flip flops for boots and sunglasses for the beanie… or not. Because in winter it is cold, but not too cold. So how do you prepare for this season?

Six remarks commonly made to expats, and that's not fun

Moving abroad is a real challenge. Unfortunately, not everyone is conscious of this! People who have never travelled or lived abroad usually have a lot of misconceptions about expat life. So here are some of the most common remarks you should expect from people abroad or your friends and family in your home country.

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