Expat News

Shrinking Sterling Hitting Hard On UK State Pensioners In Europe

Retired British expatriates living in a wide selection of EU member states have seen their lifestyles reversed due to th... Read more

Spanish Government To Pay Out Colossal Compensation For Gota Fria Destruction

The true cost of Spain’s devastating gota fria storms is now calculated to total at least €379 million, but... Read more

What Does It Mean To Be Truly Assertive?

When you think of the word “assertiveness”, who comes to mind? Yourself, your colleague, your boss or maybe your bes... Read more

Massive Basement Cannabis Factory Discovered In Mijas

Mijas police find massive cannabis plantation in luxury Costa del Sol villa’s basement. Mijas’s extensive... Read more

Expat Residents And Gibraltarians Urged To Vote On An Abortion Referendum

Expats and residents on Gibraltar are being asked to vote in a promised abortion referendum. The Gibraltar government a... Read more

Property Tax Shock For British Expat Landlords In Spain

Brit holiday home landlords with properties in Europe are in for an unpleasant tax shock once Brexit finally kicks in. ... Read more

Dutch Friends Are Difficult To Find. Why?

Many expats find it difficult to find Dutch friends. Why is that? Ligia Ramos from in2motivation, an Amsterdam-based p... Read more

5 Things You Have To Do When In Eindhoven

Eindhoven, sometimes referred to as the city of light, is known as a technology and design hub. The city of light bit co... Read more

Brit Expats In Germany Rushing For German Citizenship

A new study has revealed a massive increase in numbers of expat Brits receiving German citizenship since the Brexit refe... Read more

Kuwait Co-op Pharmacies To Close And Expats Forced To Authenticate Qualifications

Kuwait’s new pharmacies law hasn’t been well-received by the sector, with all co-op outlets now closed in ... Read more

New Study Reveals Prague Stores Are Cheating Expat Customers

A new study has revealed some 20 per cent of expats in Prague are regularly cheated by local grocery stores when buying ... Read more

IKEA In Portugal To Lower Its Prices As Expat Demand Slumps

Expats in Portugal to be treated to IKEA goodies at reduced prices. One thing’s for sure, whether you’re a... Read more

Expats In Spain Threatened By Rise In Illegal Squatters Targeting Homes Expats In Spain Threatened By Rise In Illegal Squatters Targeting Homes

Expats in Spain are now being warned over an increase in squatters knowledgeable about their legal rights. The increase... Read more

Expat In Thailand Wins Major Prize For His Work In Rescuing Street Dogs

Expat Michael Baines and his Sanctuary for 570 dogs, 20 of which have disabilities, have won the 2019 Walkin’ Pet... Read more

Herring: The Tiny Fish That The Dutch Love

Herring: the little fish that divides opinions. The Dutch love it and guzzle it down whilst swinging it above their mout... Read more