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Greek residence permits at risk: €50,000 fine, revocation over rebates and short lets

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Greek residence permits at risk: €50,000 fine, revocation over rebates and short lets

Greece's Migration and Asylum Minister warned Golden Visa investors that hidden property rebates and prohibited short-term rentals can lead to residence permit revocation or non-renewal and a €50,000 fine.

3 d ago

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Foreign tourists drove Greece's August 2026 visitor rise to 7.43m

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Foreign tourists drove Greece's August 2026 visitor rise to 7.43m

Hellenic Statistical Authority data shows Greece recorded 7,429,931 arrivals in August 2026, up 2.6% on August 2025, with foreign visitors making up …

5 d ago

Kosovo Entry Rules Unchanged as EU Debates Limited Russian Schengen Visas

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Kosovo Entry Rules Unchanged as EU Debates Limited Russian Schengen Visas

The EU is considering issuing Russian tourists Schengen visas valid only in named member states. No start date, eligibility rules or scope have been …

6 d ago

Uruguay Offers Permanent Residence Without Years of Temporary Visa Renewals

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Uruguay Offers Permanent Residence Without Years of Temporary Visa Renewals

Uruguay stands out in a 2026 ranking of accessible relocation destinations because permanent residence can be available without first completing seve…

6 d ago

EU Weighs Longer Visa Ban for Georgian Diplomats; Decision Due in 2027

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EU Weighs Longer Visa Ban for Georgian Diplomats; Decision Due in 2027

The EU's suspension of visa liberalisation for holders of Georgian diplomatic passports is likely to be extended, with a decision due in the first mo…

6 d ago

Digital Schengen visa for Malta-bound trips still years off, around 2030

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Digital Schengen visa for Malta-bound trips still years off, around 2030

The World Travel & Tourism Council has urged the EU to speed up its digital Schengen visa and widen multiple-entry visas. Nothing is confirmed yet: t…

6 d ago

Retiring in Europe in 2026: which countries tax pensions at 5%, 7% or 15%

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Retiring in Europe in 2026: which countries tax pensions at 5%, 7% or 15%

Non-EU retirees choosing a European destination in 2026 face a trade-off between flat pension taxes and services. Greece, Italy, Cyprus and Malta tax…

19 Oct

Russian Tourists to Italy Get Faster Visas as EU Debates Stricter Schengen Rules

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Russian Tourists to Italy Get Faster Visas as EU Debates Stricter Schengen Rules

Italy's visa service has reduced tourist visa processing for Russian citizens from 60 to 45 days. The change comes as EU states weigh tighter Schenge…

19 Oct

International Students Comprise 8.5% of Bulgarian University Enrolments

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International Students Comprise 8.5% of Bulgarian University Enrolments

International students made up 8.5% of total enrolments in Bulgarian universities for the 2025/26 academic year, with Greece being the largest source…

16 Oct

Remote Workers Eyeing Spain: Visa Rules, Income and Tax Covered in 2026 Guide

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Remote Workers Eyeing Spain: Visa Rules, Income and Tax Covered in 2026 Guide

A guide updated on 16 October 2026 highlights 13 countries offering digital nomad visas, including Spain, out of 66 countries running such programmes…

16 Oct

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