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๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

Family friend of Brit, 22, left to rot in Dubai jail shares update on 'year of hell'

Isabella Daggett, a 22-year-old British woman, has been released from a Dubai prison after being held for a year on drugs charges her family claims were unfounded.

Mar 22 โ€ข 03:28 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

The missile attack in Saudi took the life of a youth from Sitapur

A 26-year-old man from Sitapur, India, died in a missile attack in Saudi Arabia, highlighting the dangers faced by workers abroad amid ongoing conflicts in the Middle East.

Mar 21 โ€ข 06:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
Life & Tech

I moved to the UK from New Zealand 2 years ago โ€” these are the 4 biggest surprises

A New Zealand expatriate shares their experiences and cultural surprises after moving to London two years ago.

Mar 13 โ€ข 06:41 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท Clarin (ES)
National & Local

An American moved from Atlanta to Bahrain and now earns $140,000 a year: "The culture shock was that everything is better"

An American expatriate shares her experience of moving from Atlanta to Bahrain, highlighting her increased income and better quality of life.

Mar 13 โ€ข 00:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
Life & Tech

Brit floored by price after ordering fish and chips from Benidorm chippy

A British expatriate in Benidorm was shocked by the price of fish and chips from a local chippy, leading to an exploration of the local food scene.

Mar 10 โ€ข 15:45 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท France24
World

FRANCE 24 speaks to French expatriate in Kuwait as Iran strikes US allies

France 24 interviews a French expatriate living in Kuwait regarding the escalating tensions as Iran targets US allies in the region.

Mar 6 โ€ข 16:40 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

The Dutchman who opened a restaurant in the most desired corner of Alvear Avenue

Niels Houweling, an expat with a diverse professional background and ties to Hollywood, has opened a new restaurant in Buenos Aires' trendy Alvear Avenue.

Mar 6 โ€ข 03:02 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท To Vima
National & Local

Marinakis: What he answered to Vima about Androulakis' allegations regarding direct assignments

Greek government spokesman Pavlos Marinakis responded to questions about allegations from Niko Androulakis regarding direct assignments of contracts for a communication campaign to expatriate Greeks.

Mar 5 โ€ข 10:50 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

'I ditched UK for Turkey but I'm not afraid of serious war in Middle East'

A British expatriate living in Turkey reassures potential holidaymakers that she is unafraid amid the escalating conflict in the Middle East, despite recent airspace closures affecting travel.

Mar 5 โ€ข 09:04 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

Parliament: Postal voting for expatriates passed with 201 'yes' votes

The Greek Parliament approved a bill that facilitates postal voting for expatriates in future elections, but failed to establish an electoral district for expatriate Greeks.

Mar 4 โ€ข 18:45 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ RUV Frettir
National & Local

Icelander in Bahrain: 'I seem to be on my way out of here'

An Icelander expresses concerns about his situation in Bahrain, indicating he may be leaving soon.

Mar 4 โ€ข 17:47 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท To Vima
National & Local

Parliament: With 201 votes, expatriates will vote by mail in national elections โ€“ 'Thriller' with SYRIZA's stance

The Greek Parliament approved regulations for expatriates to vote by mail in national elections with significant controversy surrounding the SYRIZA party's decision to abstain from supporting the bill.

Mar 4 โ€ข 15:58 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
National & Local

Oliver Venno earning a living in the Middle East: air sirens and explosions are heard, I have a backup plan in place

Estonian volleyball player Oliver Venno discusses his experiences of living in Kuwait amid the Middle East crisis, including the sounds of air sirens and explosions, while stating that the overall situation remains calm.

Mar 4 โ€ข 15:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฟ RNZ World
National & Local

New Zealand family living in Qatar: 'Like a Covid lockdown with the occasional loud boom'

A New Zealand family in Qatar describes their current experience of living under the threat of missile strikes as similar to a Covid lockdown.

Mar 3 โ€ข 23:10 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

The battle for postal voting in the national elections and three-member constituency in Parliament tomorrow - Mitsotakis' speech

Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis is set to address the Parliament regarding the Interior Ministry's bill on defining the electoral constituency of the Greek diaspora and facilitating postal voting for expatriate voters in the upcoming elections.

Mar 3 โ€ข 16:49 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Iltalehti
National & Local

Podcast: Antti Tuisku received a call from an official โ€“ Dropped out of the Finnish social security system

Finnish pop star Antti Tuisku shares his experiences of moving to Spain and the implications of dropping out of the Finnish social security system during a podcast.

Mar 3 โ€ข 15:42 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท To Vima
National & Local

"We in Iran do not see it as a war" โ€“ Gratitude to Trump

The Iranian resistance against the regime is depicted as a prolonged, quiet struggle gaining momentum, as expressed by Iranian expatriate Taheri Farah.

Mar 3 โ€ข 06:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

Brit living in Dubai boasts 'I will take Iran drone strikes over rain any day'

A British expatriate in Dubai expresses his preference for living amidst drone strikes rather than enduring rain in the UK.

Mar 2 โ€ข 18:50 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
Life & Tech

'I'm a Brit in Australia and 5 things don't live up to home'

A British man living in Australia shares five unexpected drawbacks of expatriate life that may not live up to expectations.

Mar 2 โ€ข 13:36 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
World

DRONE STRIKE โŸฉ A Brit living in Dubai shared footage of his destroyed apartment on social media

A Brit living in Dubai shared on social media footage of his destroyed apartment, which was hit by an Iranian drone amidst a wave of retaliatory attacks across the region.

Mar 2 โ€ข 12:21 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

A person shared their experience of what was seen in the Dubai sky: 'Some light appeared and...'

An Indian expatriate in Dubai described the tense atmosphere during recent missile and drone attacks from Iran, detailing the reactions of those living in the city.

Mar 2 โ€ข 12:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น Il Giornale
National & Local

Who protests for Gaza has left us alone. The Shah must return immediately

Mojdeh Karimi, an Iranian expatriate, comments on the Iranian protests celebrating the death of Ali Khamenei, expressing a desire for international support to confront the Iranian regime.

Mar 2 โ€ข 11:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Denรญk N
National & Local

โ€œIt reminded me of a comet.โ€ A Czech woman in Dubai prepares to flee to the desert after attacks

A Czech expatriate in Dubai shares her experience of chaos and confusion caused by missile attacks in the UAE, prompting her to consider fleeing.

Mar 1 โ€ข 21:17 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Novinky.cz
National & Local

Our house and windows were shaking. The situation in the Emirates described by a Czech living in Abu Dhabi

A Czech expatriate in Abu Dhabi describes the recent shaking of their home and windows, indicating a significant event in the Emirates.

Mar 1 โ€ข 17:36 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ RUV Frettir
National & Local

Icelander in Kuwait says he and his family are safe

An Icelander residing in Kuwait assures that he and his family are safe amid local tensions.

Feb 28 โ€ข 15:16 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท To Vima
National & Local

Message from Livaniou to the parties to support the bill for postal voting for the expatriate Greek community

The Greek Minister of Interior, Theodoros Livanios, has called on parliamentary party members to support the bill that would allow expatriates to vote by mail in upcoming elections.

Feb 24 โ€ข 13:36 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
National & Local

PHOTOS AND VIDEO โŸฉ Almost fifty Estonians celebrated the Republic's anniversary in Tenerife with songs and a train ride

Estonians in Tenerife marked the anniversary of the Republic of Estonia with a festive train ride featuring patriotic songs and traditional Estonian snacks.

Feb 24 โ€ข 12:54 UTC
๐ŸŒ RFI Afrique (FR)
National & Local

Rรฉgine Guillermin Prato, a life dedicated to helping others in Egypt

Rรฉgine Guillermin Prato has dedicated her 44 years in Egypt to various sectors, focusing on humanitarian assistance.

Feb 20 โ€ข 23:35 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

I lived in Dubai for years and this is the brutal reality Katie Price will face if she has baby there

The article explores the challenges and realities that Katie Price may face if she moves to Dubai to start a family, as recounted by Lynn Carratt, who has personal experience living there.

Feb 20 โ€ข 07:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

Brit dies in tragic Thailand motorbike crash as family issue desperate plea

A British man named Tiger Duggan has died following a serious motorbike crash in Thailand, leading his family to express their grief and raise over ยฃ115,000 to bring him back to the UK.

Feb 19 โ€ข 22:15 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Alan Pauls: "Argentina is always difficult; it is so when one lives in the country, it is also so from a distance"

Argentine writer Alan Pauls discusses the complexities of life in Argentina and literature during his recent visit to Buenos Aires.

Feb 17 โ€ข 18:56 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Fox News
National & Local

California surfer murdered in apparent robbery at his home in Costa Rica: reports

A California expatriate surfer was killed during a home invasion in Costa Rica, where he owned a hotel.

Feb 16 โ€ข 17:28 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป LSM
National & Local

Latvians organize the first singing and dancing evening in Birmingham

Latvians in Birmingham held their inaugural singing and dancing evening, creating a festive atmosphere reminiscent of celebrations back in Latvia.

Feb 16 โ€ข 15:19 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
Life & Tech

Rio Ferdinand's 'stance on UK return' after wife's heartbreaking admission about Dubai life

Rio Ferdinand may hesitate to return to the UK despite his wife Kate's admitted homesickness after their move to Dubai.

Feb 16 โ€ข 09:18 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น Lrytas
National & Local

A Brazilian who settled in Lithuania found not only a sense of security: 'I am a person who admires you'

A Brazilian expatriate in Lithuania expresses gratitude and admiration for the local culture and hospitality.

Feb 16 โ€ข 07:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
National & Local

Traffic Craves Freedom โ€“ Speeding Interpretations Exceeded on Estonian Roads

An Estonian expatriate living in a small town in southern Sweden receives workout notifications on her smartwatch every time she drives through Stockholm, as the main road increases her heart rate, prompting the algorithm to interpret her activity as exercise.

Feb 15 โ€ข 22:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Guardian
National & Local

Australian man died in Bali after consulate refused to assist with medical transfer

Wayne Harvey, an Australian expatriate in Bali, died after the consulate did not issue an emergency passport needed for his medical transfer following surgery complications.

Feb 15 โ€ข 14:00 UTC
๐ŸŒ RFI Afrique (FR)
Crime & Justice

"Leveugle" Case: Suspected of Serial Rapes, "Mr. Jacques" Lived in Morocco for Over 20 Years

Jacques Leveugle, a 79-year-old Frenchman, has confessed to committing numerous sexual assaults across multiple countries, including Morocco, over a span of nearly sixty years.

Feb 14 โ€ข 18:17 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Is Life in Dubai as Easy as It Appears? An Indian's Revelation

A report highlights the contrasting realities faced by expatriates in Dubai, revealing the challenges that lurk behind the glamorous facade often portrayed on social media.

Feb 14 โ€ข 06:54 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Lina Wolff: Being in Paris feels like being condemned to an unrelenting outsider status

Author Lina Wolff reflects on her struggles to adapt and feel welcomed in Paris while starting her new novel.

Feb 14 โ€ข 05:43 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ South China Morning Post
National & Local

Chinese healthcare firms expand overseas to support growing expat community

Chinese healthcare companies are expanding internationally to cater to the needs of their expatriate communities in regions like the Middle East and Southeast Asia.

Feb 11 โ€ข 01:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Good news for Mexicans: where the consulate truck will be in Dallas from February 10 to 13

The Mexican Consulate in Dallas is providing mobile consulate services in Fort Worth from February 10 to 13, offering various necessary documentation services.

Feb 9 โ€ข 23:31 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Iltalehti
National & Local

This is what life is like in a country that monitors everything: We went on-site and met Finn Jussi

An article explores life in China under extensive surveillance, focusing on a Finnish man named Jussi who shares his experiences and thoughts about the country's changes during the COVID-19 years.

Feb 9 โ€ข 08:08 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Paรญs
National & Local

Madrid, an exciting and cheap city for young Americans: 56% live in the most expensive neighborhoods

The expatriate American population in Madrid has surged by 42% over the past decade, with many young Americans finding the city both affordable and vibrant.

Feb 9 โ€ข 04:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

Why K. Mitsotakis is now opening three major fronts: Constitutional Revision, Lyceum, and voting for expatriates

The Greek government is seeking consensus on three key issues: Constitutional Revision, the National Diploma, and expatriate voting.

Feb 8 โ€ข 10:05 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ 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 โ€ข 05:02 UTC
๐ŸŒ AllAfrica
Crime & Justice

Nigeria: Labour Union Accuses TotalEnergies Expatriates of Bullying Nigerian Colleagues

The Movement of Intellectuals for National Development has petitioned the Nigerian Senate to investigate TotalEnergies for alleged workplace bullying by expatriate employees against their Nigerian counterparts.

Feb 2 โ€ข 15:10 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท To Vima
Crime & Justice

Crete: Who was the 33-year-old expatriate who disappeared in the Atlantic Ocean

The family and hometown of Giannis Roussanidis are in deep mourning following his tragic death while fishing in the US, shocking relatives, friends, and the entire Mesara region.

Feb 2 โ€ข 06:51 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ญ๐Ÿ‡ท Veฤernji List
World

I knelt in front of him. I spoke to him and begged him in German to help and save Croatia

The article commemorates the contributions of Amalia-Ljubica Janoviฤ‡, an 83-year-old Croatian expatriate, towards Germany's recognition of Croatia, reflecting on her dedication since 1965.

Jan 15 โ€ข 20:21 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฑ Haaretz
World

Iranian expatriate activists speak of the threats they received and hope for a 'revolution that will topple the entire system'

Young women and political activists are at the forefront of the struggle for a new future for Iran, with the Iranian diaspora in the UK rallying support for their cause amid widespread protests across the country.

Jan 12 โ€ข 08:18 UTC

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