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🇨🇿 Deník N
National & Local

You cannot imagine what we have been experiencing. Now a revolution is starting for us, say Iranians living in the Czech Republic

Iranians living in the Czech Republic gathered in Prague to support demonstrators against the Islamic regime in Iran and express their hopes for freedom following recent developments in their home country.

Mar 2 • 13:59 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Elsa, 29, is one of many living her dream in Spain – The leap into a foreign country paid off: "You can earn 80,000 euros a year in this field"

Elsa Salminen relocated to Spain, where she found her dream job earning a substantial salary and faced surprising experiences, particularly with Spanish men in the dating scene.

Mar 2 • 12:17 UTC
🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
National & Local

Icelander in Bahrain: 'This is just terrible'

An Icelander living in Bahrain expresses his distress over the situation in the country.

Mar 2 • 11:24 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

A Ukrainian Who Has Lived in Kaunas for 20 Years Seeks Lithuanian Citizenship but Cannot Prove He Was Not Convicted in Childhood

A Ukrainian resident of Kaunas seeks Lithuanian citizenship after living in the country for 20 years but faces hurdles due to the inability to prove he was not convicted as a child in Ukraine.

Mar 1 • 17:02 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

This is how La Sole lives in Arequito: country style, huge pool, and animals

Soledad Pastorutti, known as La Sole, thrives in her hometown of Arequito, Santa Fe, living a tranquil rural lifestyle surrounded by family and nature.

Mar 1 • 10:01 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
National & Local

Trump's World (Day 403): The New American Dream is Living Outside of America

More Americans are leaving the country than moving there, signifying a new trend in the American Dream.

Feb 27 • 11:00 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The Paradox of Luxembourg: Record Number of Working Poor in the Richest Country in the EU

Luxembourg faces a paradox of high living costs and a significant number of working poor, despite being one of the richest nations in Europe.

Feb 27 • 04:30 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

This is what it feels like when a dictatorship strangles the country where you were born

The article reflects on the harsh living conditions in Cuba under a dictatorship, highlighting the daily struggle for basic necessities like food, electricity, and water.

Feb 26 • 21:29 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

Trump Administration Requests Supreme Court to End Protection for Syrian Immigrants

The Trump administration has asked the U.S. Supreme Court to intervene in efforts to terminate deportation protections for approximately 6,000 Syrians living in the country.

Feb 26 • 17:56 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Samba, Herring and a Grand Party: See How Estonians Celebrated the Republic's Anniversary in Tenerife

Estonians living and vacationing in Tenerife came together to celebrate their country's 108th anniversary with traditional food, music, and a gala.

Feb 26 • 14:03 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Live a year for free! Sweden's surprising offer could change your life

Sweden's tourism organization, Visit Sweden, has launched a campaign called 'Your Swedish Island' aimed at promoting the country's nature and its Nordic luxury lifestyle.

Feb 25 • 10:57 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Members of Iran’s elite accused of hypocrisy over children’s lives in west

Iran's ruling elite face accusations of hypocrisy for using state resources to support their children living abroad while the country suffers from economic hardship.

Feb 25 • 10:00 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Invitation to Return Home: The Lithuanian Post Presents the Stamp 'Grįžtu LT - Where the Heart Is'

A new postage stamp in Lithuania supports the 'Grįžtu LT' initiative, aimed at assisting Lithuanians living abroad in their return to the country.

Feb 25 • 07:48 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Juiz de Fora is the 9th city in the country with the largest population in flood and landslide risk areas

Juiz de Fora ranks as the 9th Brazilian city with the highest population living in areas at risk of floods and landslides, according to a study by the National Center for Monitoring and Alerts of Natural Disasters.

Feb 25 • 03:00 UTC
🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
National & Local

Adjusting to life in a war-torn country

The article discusses the challenges faced by people living in a war-torn country, focusing on their adaptation and resilience.

Feb 24 • 21:22 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

A Frenchman settled in Lithuania found meaning by working with youth: he has one piece of advice for our country

Cedric Raffier, a Frenchman living in Lithuania for 18 years, discovered purpose through his work with youth and offers a piece of advice for the country.

Feb 24 • 14:45 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

'I quit UK for country that's 26C in February and pay just £500 a month including bills'

A former Love Island contestant shares her experience of relocating from the UK to Vietnam, citing happiness and cost-effectiveness as key factors.

Feb 23 • 10:23 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

A Lithuanian Living in Paris - About the Katy Perry Concert and a Terrifying Experience: 'I Was Attacked'

A Lithuanian jazz vocalist living in France recounts a traumatic attack six years ago and her feelings about returning to her home country.

Feb 23 • 09:44 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

An Indian living in our country calls himself the ambassador of the Lithuanian language: He always asks his friends one question

An Indian named Amideepas Singhas Kapoor, who lives in Lithuania, refers to himself as an ambassador for the Lithuanian language and regularly checks on his friends' proficiency in Lithuanian.

Feb 21 • 16:03 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
National & Local

After 15 years in the USA, he returned home: Slovakia is often undervalued, my ordinary life is more comfortable than in America, says astronomer Vereš

Astronomer Peter Vereš, after 15 years in the USA, returned to Slovakia and observes improvements in the country despite its problems, contrasting his experiences in America under the Trump administration.

Feb 20 • 20:52 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

They are Ecuadorians and reveal why they prefer to face the ICE rather than return to their country

A couple of Ecuadorians living in the outskirts of Washington explain their decision to remain in the US despite the risks imposed by ICE raids and deportations.

Feb 20 • 18:48 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

The number of foreigners in Lapland has doubled - but the development is still slower than in the rest of the country

The proportion of foreign nationals living in Lapland has more than doubled over the past decade, but remains below the national average for Finland.

Feb 19 • 12:50 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

[Exclusive] There are 659 mountain goats living in our country's national parks

A recent survey has found that there are 659 mountain goats in South Korea's national parks, with conservation efforts in place to maintain viable populations.

Feb 15 • 05:28 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

In the capital of Brazil, learn the stories of those who gave up everything to live on the road, living on wheels

The article reveals the lives of individuals in Brazil who have embraced a nomadic lifestyle, focusing on a couple who left their conventional lives behind to explore the country in a motorhome.

Feb 13 • 14:52 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

'We left depressing UK for country with 28C winters and pay just £300 rent'

A couple from Staffordshire moved to Hurghada, Egypt, seeking better weather and lower rent costs.

Feb 13 • 08:36 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Building and Living in the Upper Country: Curbed Expectations for the Construction Turbo

Despite the introduction of the 'Construction Turbo' initiative by the German Bundestag to stimulate housing development, local mayors express skepticism regarding its effectiveness in resolving structural building issues and making rents more affordable.

Feb 12 • 14:52 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Yle's series reveals an unusual fact about the skyscrapers in Kalasatama – 'We are such a poor country'

A television series questions the practicality of skyscrapers in Finland and explores what makes a good neighborhood.

Feb 12 • 04:55 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Dog breeds with shortest lifespans—one often doesn't reach its 5th birthday

Experts identify dog breeds with significantly shorter lifespans, with one breed often not living beyond five years.

Feb 11 • 07:29 UTC
🇮🇱 Haaretz
National & Local

Israel Prevents Refugees from Obtaining Permanent Status, Even After Decades in the Country

Israel continues to deny refugees permanent status, leaving many in legal limbo even after living in the country for decades.

Feb 11 • 04:00 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Letters from Iran - Tehran, January 22, 2026: 'We live in a prison on a national scale'

An Iranian citizen expresses a sentiment of living in a state of imprisonment as the Islamic Republic tightens its grip amid the country's historical massacre.

Feb 9 • 11:10 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
Sports

VIDEO: "They seem to have forgotten that this is the Olympic village." See what conditions Estonian athletes live in Predazzo

Estonian cross-country skier Martin Himma shares a YouTube video showcasing the living conditions of Estonian athletes in the Olympic village of Predazzo, Italy.

Feb 9 • 08:00 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

The number of species living in South Korea will be 62,604 by 2025

The National Institute of Biological Resources in South Korea projects that by the end of 2025, the total number of species residing in the country will reach 62,604, reflecting an increase of 1,374 species compared to 2024.

Feb 8 • 21:28 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Elections in Japan: The Takaichi phenomenon changes the political rhythm of the country

Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi seeks a strong majority in the upcoming elections, addressing key issues such as cost of living, immigration, and defense.

Feb 7 • 21:07 UTC
🇪🇸 ABC
Life & Tech

A Spanish doctor living in Germany, tired of the behavior of the people in this country

A Spanish doctor in Germany expresses frustration over the behavior of locals and the treatment he receives from his professional peers, highlighting pay disparities between German and Spanish workers.

Feb 6 • 10:51 UTC
🇸🇪 SVT Nyheter
National & Local

Murad has lived in a return center – for two years

Ten-year-old Murad and his family have been living in a migration return center near Arlanda Airport in Sweden for nearly two years as part of the government's strategy to encourage asylum seekers with rejected applications to leave the country.

Feb 5 • 05:02 UTC
🇭🇷 Narod.hr
National & Local

Croatia at the Negative Top: Almost One in Seven Croats Lives in Another EU Country

Croatia ranks high in the EU for the percentage of its own citizens residing in other member states, with nearly 15% living abroad, placing it second after Romania.

Feb 4 • 16:45 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
World

Venezuelan director portrays the despair of the country between fable and hallucinatory thriller

Filmmaker Mariana Rondón, living between Lima and Mexico City, returns to Venezuela to depict the ongoing humanitarian, political, and economic crisis through her works.

Feb 4 • 16:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
World

Miner from Minas Gerais living in Portugal has house hit by tree and is left without electricity after storm causes destruction in the country

A woman from Passos living in Portugal has been without electricity for a week after her home was struck by a tree during Storm Kristin, which caused widespread damage throughout the country.

Feb 4 • 13:08 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
World

"The aim is to make life so unbearable that Palestinians will voluntarily choose to leave the country"

Fifteen-year-old Noor aspires to become a soccer professional while living in the Aida refugee camp on the West Bank, amidst threats to survival following attacks on humanitarian organization UNRWA.

Feb 4 • 09:34 UTC
🇪🇸 ABC
World

A Spanish woman living in China explains the two jobs that foreigners can do

A Spanish expatriate in China describes the two types of jobs available to foreign workers in the country as China opens its labor market in a unique way compared to other nations.

Feb 3 • 05:02 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Refugees: Germany should make an offer to Syrians living here

Germany is urged to provide offers to Syrians living in the country as legal protections decrease following the fall of the Assad regime, despite the still precarious humanitarian and political situation in Syria.

Jan 16 • 13:15 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
National & Local

Croatia is growing like never before, but life in the country is also more expensive than ever before

Croatia is experiencing rapid economic growth while personal consumption is slowing, leading to increasing pressures on food and service prices as it enters 2026 with financial complexities.

Jan 15 • 18:46 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Gorgeous European country named cheapest for British expats — beating Spain and Portugal

A study reveals that a beautiful European country offers the lowest cost of living for British expats, surpassing Spain and Portugal despite higher energy expenses.

Jan 15 • 12:12 UTC
🇪🇸 ABC
Life & Tech

A British person living in Spain speaks openly about our way of communicating

A British resident in Spain shares candid thoughts on the communication styles in the country, emphasizing the need to adapt to them.

Jan 13 • 04:12 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

UK broadband users with these postcodes urged to make 5 simple changes today

UK broadband users living in certain postcodes are encouraged to implement five straightforward changes to improve their internet speed, following revelations about the slowest broadband areas in the country.

Jan 12 • 09:30 UTC
🇪🇸 ABC
World

A British woman in Spain, very tough on those who move to our country because life is cheap

A British woman criticizes expatriates relocating to Spain for its low cost of living.

Jan 12 • 05:09 UTC
🇪🇸 ABC
Life & Tech

An Argentine who lives in Spain is surprised by how we shower here

An Argentine woman living in Spain expresses her surprise at a particular shower element she encountered for the first time in the country.

Jan 12 • 05:08 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
World

The Faces of Venezuelan Exile

The article narrates the stories of 11 Venezuelans who have fled their country due to political repression and economic hardship, with around eight million citizens living abroad.

Jan 12 • 04:30 UTC
🇫🇷 France24
World

Iranians abroad join renewed protests against Islamic Republic

Iranians living outside of their home country are participating in renewed protests against the Islamic Republic of Iran.

Jan 11 • 10:34 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Best country for British retirees to live in 2026 has great healthcare — not Spain

The 2026 Annual Global Retirement Index reveals the top destinations for British retirees, highlighting healthcare and living conditions as key factors in deciding where to retire abroad.

Jan 8 • 10:16 UTC

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