Bern, Switzerland Connecting to the local utilities is one of the first things you will need to do when moving into a new home in Switzerland. This includes setting up your...
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Luxembourg City, Luxembourg When moving into a new home in Luxembourg, one of the first things you’ll need to do is get connected to the local utilities. This includes setting up your...
Civil and human rights in Austria
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Vienna, Austria It might be something that you take for granted where you currently live. But when considering relocating to a new country, the civil and human rights...
Madrid, Spain El Padrón records the official addresses of all residents of Spain to carry out specific civil procedures. Alongside getting an NIE number, registering on...
Pet relocation to Portugal
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Lisbon, Portugal The EU has a system for relocating pets, involving a personalized pet passport. The system covers cats, dogs, and ferrets. For the movement of pets between...
Madrid, Spain If you’re a new arrival in Spain, getting a local mobile phone number is probably one of the top items on your checklist for setting up your new life. After...
Doha, Qatar After finding a place to live, the next step is usually to set up your gas, electricity, and water supplies. This article includes the following information...
Brussels, Belgium Getting a divorce (Dutch: echtscheiding, French: divorce) in Belgium is surprisingly straightforward, as long as both parties are in agreement. However, the...
Rome, Italy You’ll need to get around when you move to Italy, and it’s worth weighing up your options before getting your Italian driving license or buying a vehicle....
Lisbon, Portugal Portugal offers straightforward car buying for expats. Learn about new vs used cars, registration requirements, costs averaging €1,127/month, and importing.
Vienna, Austria Generally speaking, LGBT+ rights have made vast progress over the last two decades in Austria. Although change has perhaps been slower than in other European...
Berlin, Germany It is important that expats fully understand the process and implications of getting a divorce in Germany. This may, for instance, affect their right to resi...
Human and civil rights in Spain
Expat Life Madrid, Spain When moving to Spain, you might be wondering what to expect regarding your personal freedoms, discrimination, and what to do if you experience a rights viola...
Bern, Switzerland Swiss culture values punctuality, formality, and quiet respect for others. Understanding etiquette around greetings, quiet hours, and formal address helps expats integrate smoothly into Swiss social and professional life.
Bern, Switzerland Swiss TV and radio require a mandatory CHF 335 annual broadcasting fee for all households. Multiple providers offer cable, satellite, and streaming options with Swiss and international channels in multiple languages.
