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Cyprus remains one of the most popular real estate markets in the Mediterranean, but the budget for buying an apartment there varies greatly depending on the city. Find out where housing costs half as much as in Limassol, which regions are most attractive to foreigners, and how prices have changed in 2026
30 Jul. 2026
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Transport
Czech Motorways and High-Speed Rail: How the Transport Network Will Change by 2042
The Czech Republic is undergoing a major road and rail upgrade, with Prague Airport set to be accessible by train by 2031. Find out which motorways will be completed by 2033, when high-speed rail will be operational across the country, and what these plans mean for driving across the Czech Republic
30 Jul. 2026
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Expats
Effective January 1, 2027, updated rules for the 30% ruling tax exemption for foreign employees will take effect in the Netherlands. The reform provides for a reduction in the tax rate, an increase in salary thresholds, and the retention of transitional provisions for certain professionals. Learn more about the new tax conditions and the group of employees affected by the changes
30 Jul. 2026
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Travels
In the wake of the pandemic, international tourism has recovered unevenly: some countries have significantly exceeded their 2019 figures, while others have yet to regain the tourist flows they lost. The strongest growth was recorded in the Middle East, North Africa, and South America. Learn more about the countries where the number of foreign tourists grew the fastest between 2019 and 2025
30 Jul. 2026
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Work
UK to Cut Shortage Occupation List for Skilled Worker Visas to 28 Roles From 2027
The UK is considering reducing its temporary list of shortage occupations from 52 to 28. Find out which occupations could remain on the list and which will lose their eligibility for a simplified work visa from 2027
29 Jul. 2026
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Expats
New visa for travel to Saudi Arabia: a one-year, multiple-entry visa with a 90-day stay limit
Saudi Arabia has introduced a new visa format for Muslim pilgrims, valid for one year and allowing for multiple entries. The updated rules provide more flexibility in planning the Umrah and include a transition to digital services via the Nusuk platform. Learn more about the requirements for obtaining the new visa, stay restrictions, and how to use it
29 Jul. 2026
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Transport
Eurostar will connect London and Antwerp with direct trains in December 2026: route and schedule
In December 2026, Eurostar will launch the first direct rail service between London and Antwerp. Learn more about the route’s launch date, travel time, frequency of service, and important restrictions for passengers
29 Jul. 2026
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Travels
The New Wolf Trail Route: 3,500 km on foot from Poland to Italy
A new hiking trail called the Wolf Trail, nearly 3,500 km long, has opened in Europe. It connects the coasts of the Baltic and Adriatic Seas and passes through six countries. Learn more about the trail, its main stages, the duration of the trip, and conditions for hikers
29 Jul. 2026
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