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The Norwegian Foreign Ministry has issued travel warnings urging residents to avoid travel to many Middle Eastern countries due to escalating tensions following an attack in Iran.

Spain has surpassed 10 million foreign residents for the first time, with a significant proportion coming from the Americas and Morocco being the leading country of origin.

Latvian authorities have collaborated with foreign law enforcement to detain 11 individuals connected to an organized crime scheme that scammed residents, including Latvians, out of over 100,000 euros monthly through fraudulent investment schemes.

Foreign residents in Japan continue to face challenges in finding housing, often being rejected by landlords based on nationality, leading to concerns about rising xenophobia and calls for better coexistence.

Residents have noticed that foreign drivers sometimes disregard traffic rules in Latvia, leading to discussions on whether they should take a driving test.

Iceland's aid to Ukraine is minimal compared to other Nordic countries, while residents in the capital are affected by significant dust pollution.

Spain's population has reached a historic high of over 49.5 million, driven largely by an increase in the number of foreign-born residents.

Spain's population reaches over 49.5 million, with more than 10 million comprising foreigners born outside the country, marking a significant demographic milestone.

Former ambassador suggests that Danish politician Morten Messerschmidt may draw inspiration from 1930s Germany for his controversial remigration plan targeting specific foreign residents' rights.

The Lithuanian State Security Department has issued a warning against a Belarusian KGB video circulating on social media that attempts to provoke residents into contacting the foreign agency.

Usera in Madrid is undergoing significant demographic and economic changes as gentrification pushes out existing residents, particularly Latinos, while attracting new Spanish residents and foreign investors, particularly from China.

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

As of late 2025, Iceland's population is nearing 400,000, with foreign nationals constituting 17.8% of the total residents.

Tartu residents express concerns about the potential dangers of housing foreign prisoners in local facilities, despite Belgium's interest in sending prisoners to Estonia.

Saudi Arabia has initiated a historic change by allowing selected foreign residents to purchase alcohol from a secret store, despite its long-standing ban on alcohol sales since 1952.

Estonian Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna opened an invincibility centre in Kyiv, designed to support residents during power cuts, funded by Estonia.

Saudi Arabia has quietly begun allowing affluent foreign residents to purchase alcohol, marking a significant shift after a 73-year ban, with expectations for a future expansion of these regulations to tourists as part of broader social and economic reforms in the kingdom.

Kwara State's Governor has reported that 75 residents were killed in an attack on two villages after they resisted extremist groups trying to impose foreign beliefs.

The article discusses concerns among Rīga residents regarding the privatization of the housing manager 'Rīgas namu pārvaldnieks' and the potential implications for local homeowners, including fears of increased costs and foreign ownership.

The article discusses the challenges faced by foreign residents in Japan, particularly those without Japanese language skills, and the necessity for accessible education and support systems for them.

The article discusses the role of night schools in Japan in providing Japanese language education to foreign residents who have missed compulsory education, emphasizing the importance of this education for social integration and stability.

The article discusses the role of night schools in Japan, particularly how they are adapting to include foreign nationals seeking Japanese language education, while highlighting lingering challenges in this integration.

Lithuania's Ministry of Foreign Affairs has raised nearly 14,000 euros to provide at least 28 sets of electric generators to Ukraine amidst the ongoing Russian aggression, aimed at supporting the country's residents during the harsh winter.

Two men broke into a house in Heraklion, Crete, causing damage and assaulting the foreign residents, resulting in the arrest of a 21-year-old local while the second suspect is still at large.

President Donald Trump emphasized that a 'solution will be found' for Greenland amid ongoing fundamental disagreements between the U.S. and Denmark's foreign ministers.

Residents and passersby in Stobreč were stunned by a peculiar sight of a black-and-white police sedan playing foreign music, which quickly gained popularity on social media.

A White House associate claims that Trump's plans regarding Greenland will take weeks or months to materialize, despite opposition from most residents.

The article discusses the increasing migration wave to major cities like Zagreb, Belgrade, and Sarajevo, highlighting local inhabitants' greater intolerance toward other residents from the same country compared to foreign migrants, as the latter represent less competition for jobs.

A week after the US detained Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife, life in Caracas is returning to normal but public gatherings supporting the US's actions are banned, leaving residents feeling on edge.

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.

Residents of Greenland express strong concerns about renewed U.S. efforts to acquire the island, fearing it would undermine their cultural identity and sovereignty.

The novel 'Xifir Faler' by Athena Kakouri explores the tumultuous atmosphere of World War I Athens, intertwining the whispers of foreign secret services with the daily struggles of its residents, revealing a world of deceit and complex interactions.

Italian Foreign Minister Tajani is closely monitoring the situation in Caracas after a series of violent explosions rattled the Venezuelan capital, causing panic among residents.

Baleares is the leading destination in Spain for housing purchases by foreign citizens, with non-residents accounting for 40% of transactions.

Research indicates that the demographic shift towards foreign residents in Japan is happening sooner than previously estimated, with many municipalities already surpassing the projected percentage of foreign inhabitants by 2025.