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🇨🇳 South China Morning Post
National & Local

Why is China ‘reminding’ its male citizens in Russia about Moscow’s military service law?

The Chinese consulate in Russia has issued a notice informing its male nationals about a new Russian law that mandates military service for foreign men applying for long-term residency.

Feb 26 • 12:03 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

KAPO intervened: Estonia revoked e-residency from Russian mineral water businessman

Estonia's Ministry of the Interior announced that e-residency was revoked from businessman Sergei Uger due to security concerns.

Feb 23 • 14:36 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Expansion of Pre-Entry Screening for Foreigners: Permanent Residency Fee Increased from 10,000 to 200,000 Yen

Japan is expanding its electronic travel authorization system, JESTA, to include more foreign travelers while significantly raising fees for permanent residency applications.

Feb 21 • 20:00 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

'Mandatory 2-Year Residency' Reduces Foreign Home Purchases in Seoul by Half

The introduction of a mandatory two-year residency requirement for foreign homebuyers has led to a significant decrease in foreign real estate transactions in Seoul.

Feb 12 • 02:21 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

In the United States: seeking to limit foreign and out-of-state students in Florida

A proposed bill in Florida aims to restrict enrollment for foreign and out-of-state students in public universities, prioritizing access for Florida residents.

Feb 10 • 14:06 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

Desire to tighten conditions for Swedish citizenship

A Swedish minister advocates for more stringent requirements for foreign nationals seeking Swedish citizenship, including an extended residency period and proof of self-sufficiency.

Feb 9 • 13:28 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Foreigners wishing to purchase real estate must report residency status and overseas funding details

The South Korean government has amended the 'Real Estate Transaction Reporting Law' to require foreigners to report their residency status and funding sources when purchasing domestic real estate, effective February 10.

Feb 9 • 02:09 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

The legal option to stay longer in Paraguay without establishing residence

Paraguay offers a legal mechanism for Argentines and other foreign nationals to extend their stay without the need for permanent residency.

Feb 7 • 15:28 UTC
🇩🇪 Die Welt
Crime & Justice

Belgium considers housing foreign prisoners in Estonia

Belgium is exploring the option of transferring foreign inmates without residency rights to Estonia due to overcrowding in its prisons.

Feb 2 • 15:09 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
Crime & Justice

The court rejects Piedmont: 'It cannot ask 2,000 euros from disabled foreigners for healthcare'

The court ruled that the Piedmont region cannot demand 2,000 euros annually from disabled foreign residents to access national health services, despite their regular residency and disability pensions.

Jan 8 • 23:00 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
Crime & Justice

Police in Bjelovar stopped brass music: 'You have seven days to leave Croatia!'

In Bjelovar, police intervened after a group of foreign nationals was playing loud brass music at the city market, resulting in their short-term residency in Croatia being revoked.

Jan 1 • 20:18 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Tax relief for returnees in PIT. Is it applicable if the employee did not have a foreign residence?

The article discusses the complexities surrounding tax relief for Polish citizens returning from abroad, particularly focusing on a recent court ruling regarding eligibility without foreign residency.

Dec 27 • 16:15 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

Golden visa: Interest decreases – What is slowing down demand

The number of applications for new residency permits through the golden visa program has seen a decline in November, reflecting a need for market stabilization after recent program changes.

Dec 26 • 13:50 UTC

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