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UAE shelters bracing themselves for summer rush of abandoned dogs

UAE shelters bracing themselves for summer rush of abandoned dogs
Animal welfare groups in the UAE are fearing a huge increase in abandoned pets as expats head for their home countries to avoid the scorching summer heat. A growing number of expats are either leaving the emirates for good or temporarily returning to their home countries to avoid the searing desert heat of the UAE summer. It’s bad news...

French expat media slaps paywalls on crucial Brexit articles

French expat media slaps paywalls on crucial Brexit articles
Where do retired British expats on UK state pensions go for objective, well-researched Brexit articles if they can’t shell out for the new paywalls set up by online expat media outlets. In this ‘age of the internet’, it’s comparatively easy to getup-to-the-minute world news from a variety of politically diverse online media...

Expats in Vietnam unhappy about new compulsory social insurance contributions

Expats in Vietnam unhappy about new compulsory social insurance contributions
Expat-owned businesses in Vietnam are concerned about the proposed new social insurance payments introduced by the government. Expats working in Vietnam are worried about the extra cost of the government’s recently announced plan to force expats to pay social insurance contributions, with business owners even more concerned about rising...

Five essentials for your new Dubai lifestyle

Five essentials for your new Dubai lifestyle
Whether you’re new to Dubai or a long-term resident, these five essentials make living in this amazing city easier by far. Dubai’s metro systems links downtown with the rest of the desert city, and is a life-saver for working expats reluctant to drive at busy times. Nol cards are the top-uppable means of payment and come in various...

An expats guide to transporting antiques and valuables

An expats guide to transporting antiques and valuables
Whether you’re expatriating for work reasons, retirement or just needing a change of scenery, if you’ve collections or valuable antiques you’ll need to take special care of them. Moving overseas along with your household goods is a stressful experience, becoming more so if you’ve valuables, art or a much-loved collection to...

Turkey opening up as an expat property investment destination

Turkey opening up as an expat property investment destination
If you’re looking for a retirement or holiday home location outside the usual European coastal resorts, Turkey’s top-rated visitor destination of Kusadasi might well fit your bill. Apart from the fact that the popular tourist town is set close by Turkey’s most famous visitor draw, the ancient city and UNESCO World Heritage Site of...

Dealing with the realities of being an expat in Turkey

Dealing with the realities of being an expat in Turkey
In spite of its political instability, Turkey as an expatriate destination has attracted both retirees and business professionals over the years, but challenges for the newly-arrived can cause problems as regards settling in. Whether you’re moving to Turkey for work reasons or you’ve decided on one of the country’s beach resorts for...

Brexit boom hits Dordogne real estate agencies

Brexit boom hits Dordogne real estate agencies
If you’re determined to emigrate to France but you’re as yet uncertain exactly where, Eymet might be the perfect choice. The peaceful southwestern corner of France is already a magnet for Brits desperate for a better quality of life, with the charming small Dordogne town of Eymet home to a sizeable expatriate community. Real estate...

Brexit may pose threat to expats QROPS transfers

Brexit may pose threat to expats QROPS transfers
In spite of the recent agreement giving both EU and UK expats the right to remain provided they enter not later than the end of the transition period, Brexit could still cause chaos for those wishing to transfer their pensions to a QROPS. With an ever increasing number of Britons attempting to get ahead of the game by leaving the UK...

French losing battle with English for general use despite Macron campaign

French losing battle with English for general use despite Macron campaign
If you’re planning a quick exit from the UK for a new, more enjoyable lifestyle in France, the use of English is on the up, but so is the pressure to speak French. As France becomes ever more popular as a bolthole for disenchanted Brits, the use of English is growing exponentially, often at the expense of the French language. The...