The education system in Luxembourg
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Luxembourg City, Luxembourg Understanding the education system in Luxembourg can be a daunting task; it can be more difficult if there’s a language barrier. However, you can choose from a ...
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Amsterdam, Netherlands Higher Education in the Netherlands After six years here, I've watched countless international students make the Netherlands their educational home. The country...
Bangkok, Thailand Driving is a great way to explore Thailand’s varied and beautiful landscape. Before you sit in the driver’s seat, you should familiarize yourself with local rul...
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia Saudi Arabia has 5 official public holidays in 2025: Founding Day (Feb 22), Eid al-Fitr (Mar 31-Apr 3), Arafah Day (Jun 5), Eid al-Adha (Jun 6-8), National Day (Sep 23). Dates based on lunar calendar.
Expats in Germany: 10 questions answered
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Berlin, Germany 12.9% of Germany is foreign-born. High living standards and strong economy, but locals can be unfriendly. Excellent healthcare, education. High taxes offset by quality of life. HSBC ranks it 27th for expats.
Pretoria, South Africa SASSA administers social grants in South Africa - 14 million beneficiaries. Foreigners working legally must pay social security. UIF covers unemployment, maternity, illness. Older persons grants available to citizens.
London, United Kingdom UK National Insurance is mandatory social security for employees and self-employed. Covers state pension, unemployment, disability, maternity benefits. Apply online for NI number with passport and proof of address.
Healthcare and Hospitals in Belgium: Guide for Expats
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Brussels, Belgium Belgian hospitals need doctor referrals for non-emergency treatment. Belgium has 103 hospitals with 6 beds per 1,000 residents. Health insurance (mutuelle) is required and covers most costs.
Amsterdam, Netherlands Dutch bank accounts are practically essential - landlords and employers need them. ABN AMRO and ING are expat-friendly. You need ID, BSN, and Dutch address. Some banks allow opening before arrival.
CV and job interview tips in Austria
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Vienna, Austria Austrian CVs should be in German, 2-3 pages, with photo. Wear formal business attire to interviews. Salary discussed in first/second interview. Job ads show minimum salary.
How to file your income taxes in Portugal in 2026
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Lisbon, Portugal Portugal has progressive tax brackets for 2025. Non-residents pay 25% flat rate. IFICI (NHR 2.0) offers tax benefits for skilled workers. File returns by June 30.
Bern, Switzerland In most of the world, the phrase “Swiss cuisine” often means just two things: cheese and chocolate. However, while these are two integral parts of the countr...
Rome, Italy Call 112 for emergencies in Italy - the Europe-wide number connects to ambulance (118), fire (115), or police (113). Life-saving treatment is free. English support varies.
Bern, Switzerland Foreigners can marry in Switzerland with few restrictions. Same-sex marriage is legal since 2021. Civil ceremonies cost CHF 300-400. Average weddings cost CHF 30,000-40,000.
Paris, France Can a foreigner buy a car in France, and if so, how? This guide covers all you need to know. Plus we’ll touch on how These services can help expats and resident...
