Expat News

The Streets In This Dutch Neighbourhood Are Named After Lord Of The Rings!

No, this is not a hoax. This is actually true. One neighbourhood in the town of Geldrop, close to Eindhoven, has named a... Read more

Huge Differences In Health Insurance Premiums; Switching Pays Off

Zorgwijzer is a comparison website for anyone who needs Dutch health insurance or wants to change their plan. Make sure... Read more

Diabetic Expatriate Professionals No Longer Welcome In Kuwait

Kuwait’s Ministry of Health has announced a new ruling naming a number of non-infectious diseases now to be added... Read more

Expat Pensioners In Thailand Facing Triple Whammy Of High Baht, Falling Property Prices And Soaring Inflation

Expats forced to leave Thailand are finding themselves caught in a property sale trap. For an increasing number of expa... Read more

Expat Volunteers Help Restore Historic Cuenca Walls Before UNESCO Event

Expats and nationals in the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Cuenca are working together to beautify the city before its an... Read more

[Video] Why The Dutch King Works As A Pilot For KLM

You may or may not have known this, but the Dutch King works as a pilot for KLM. That’s right, the King! KLM isn't ca... Read more

Expat Anger And Confusion Over Conflicting Diplomatic Advice At Manilva Meeting

British expats expressed their anger and confusion over conflicting advice at a Costa del Sol Brexit event. After more ... Read more

Expat Scottish Minister Opens Church As A Refuge For HK Protestors

As violence in Hong Kong intensifies, a Scottish expat minister has opened her church as a refuge for protestors. Scott... Read more

Retired Expat Returnees Carry On With Charity Events In The Home Country

A recently-returned retired Scottish expat couple have used their charity experience in Cyprus to start regular meet-ups... Read more

The Pros And Cons Of The New KOR Tax Rule

Do you own a small business? If so, it's important to know about the upcoming KOR tax rule. Blue Umbrella tells us about... Read more

[Quiz] Dutch Idioms: How Good Are You?

So you think you've mastered the Dutch language. But what about the Dutch idioms? Try your hand at this quiz to test you... Read more

Boris Plans Double Stamp Duty For All UK Expat Property Purchases

Expats planning to grab an inexpensive buy-to-let bargain will need to do so quickly in case the Boris party wins the UK... Read more

Younger Expats And Students Locked Out Of Amsterdam Flat-sharing Scheme

Amsterdam’s flat-sharing initiative is now under local government pressure, with housing co-ops saying any action... Read more

Brit Residents And Expats Warned Yet Again About Financial Scammers

According to the UK’s financial regulator, very few retirement savers are smart enough to spot a financial scam. ... Read more

Tata Steel Europe: 1.600 People In The Netherlands Could Lose Their Jobs

Indian owned Tata Steel has confirmed it will be cutting 3.000 jobs across Europe. A spokesperson for the company’s Ce... Read more