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Germany news
fromThe Local Germany
9 hours ago

New Berlin centre aims to help Ukraine refugees and encourage returns

Germany opened the Unity Hub Berlin for Ukrainian refugees, promoting return of fighting-age men to support Ukraine's defense and reconstruction.
#asylum-seekers
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 hours ago

Hundreds of asylum seekers moved from hotels to army barracks, Home Office announces

Hundreds of asylum seekers have been relocated from hotels to military barracks as the Home Office closes several accommodation facilities.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Home Office to announce closure of 11 asylum hotels in next week

The Home Office plans to close 11 asylum hotels as part of a broader initiative to end hotel accommodations for asylum seekers.
Travel
fromIslands
1 day ago

Here's What Happens If Your Passport Expires While You're Abroad On Vacation - Islands

Travelers must ensure their passport is valid to avoid being denied boarding on international flights.
fromIndependent
1 day ago

Firm that sued State over shelved multimillion-euro asylum centre settles action

Following mediation, a settlement had been reached between Palmerstown Temporary Accommodation (PTA) Ltd and the Minister for Justice, allowing the matter to be struck out.
Law
Europe politics
fromwww.thelocal.se
4 days ago

Your questions answered on Sweden's proposed permanent residency changes

Sweden's proposed changes to permanent residency will not affect current holders but will limit future applicants based on specific criteria.
World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

We waited 12 years': escapees from Syria's camps face an uncertain future

Eva Dumani's release from a Syrian camp highlights the plight of many detained individuals and the urgent need for government repatriation efforts.
fromwww.bbc.com
2 days ago

Dual national Londoner stranded by new border rule

"I have a career, family and friends in the UK. My whole life is in the UK," she said, expressing her distress over the situation.
UK news
#immigration
fromwww.dw.com
1 day ago
Germany news

1 in 4 living in Germany has 'immigration history'

26.3% of Germany's population has an immigration history, including first- and second-generation migrants.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago
Relationships

I thought, what the hell have I done?': the people who moved abroad for love and regretted it

A couple navigates the challenges of living in Switzerland after moving from Australia, balancing career aspirations and family ties.
Germany news
fromThe Local Germany
16 hours ago

More than a quarter of people in Germany have an immigration background

Germany's immigrant population reached 22 million in 2025, comprising 26.3% of the total population, with growth slowing compared to previous years.
Germany news
fromwww.dw.com
1 day ago

1 in 4 living in Germany has 'immigration history'

26.3% of Germany's population has an immigration history, including first- and second-generation migrants.
Relationships
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

I thought, what the hell have I done?': the people who moved abroad for love and regretted it

A couple navigates the challenges of living in Switzerland after moving from Australia, balancing career aspirations and family ties.
SF parents
fromJezebel
4 days ago

Wife of Dreamer Detained by ICE Speaks Out: 'He's Done Everything Right'

Juan Chavez Velasco, a DACA recipient, was detained by ICE while delivering breast milk for his newborn daughter, raising concerns about his family's future.
fromNature
6 days ago

How to thrive in science when you move abroad

International scientists, particularly those on visas, face unique challenges in their careers, especially in STEM fields. My book, 'Thriving as an International Scientist,' addresses these issues.
OMG science
#digital-nomad
Barcelona
fromYahoo Travel
6 days ago

165,000 digital nomads have left the UK: Which countries are they moving to?

Remote workers from the UK are increasingly adopting a digital nomad lifestyle abroad to escape high living costs and enjoy better work-life balance.
Barcelona
fromeuronews
6 days ago

Which countries are the UK's digital nomads moving to?

UK remote workers are increasingly relocating abroad for better living conditions and work-life balance amid the cost of living crisis.
Barcelona
fromYahoo Travel
6 days ago

165,000 digital nomads have left the UK: Which countries are they moving to?

Remote workers from the UK are increasingly adopting a digital nomad lifestyle abroad to escape high living costs and enjoy better work-life balance.
Barcelona
fromeuronews
6 days ago

Which countries are the UK's digital nomads moving to?

UK remote workers are increasingly relocating abroad for better living conditions and work-life balance amid the cost of living crisis.
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
18 hours ago

UK youth emigrating for better prospects - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Departures among those aged 20-29 reached 130,000-140,000 in June 2025, significantly higher than pre-pandemic levels of around 92,000-95,000 in 2018, indicating a clear shift towards earlier migration.
UK politics
fromwww.dw.com
1 week ago

Russians living in exile cope with grief far from home

Trofimov's move to Germany was a spontaneous decision made after the war began, as he feared for his future and sought a more stable career.
Russo-Ukrainian War
France politics
fromwww.dw.com
1 week ago

Displaced in Lebanon: 'Lives turned upside down'

Fatme A. and her family live in a makeshift shelter in Beirut, facing challenges of space, privacy, and ongoing conflict.
#migration
Miami food
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 week ago

The tired faces of Cuban deportees to Mexico: I'm already old, I don't want to die here'

Deported migrants from the U.S. face dire conditions in Tapachula, struggling to survive and longing to return home.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Mahmood's migration changes will deliver fraction of claimed savings, data suggests

Migration changes may save only 600m, significantly less than the claimed 10bn, with costs potentially offset by migrant departures and deterrence of high earners.
#citizenship
Europe politics
fromThe Local France
1 week ago

Why more and more people are acquiring citizenship in European countries

Citizenship acquisition in EU countries surged by 55% from 2014 to 2024, driven by demographic changes and the impact of events like Brexit.
Europe politics
fromwww.thelocal.com
1 week ago

Why more and more people are acquiring citizenship in European countries

Citizenship acquisition in EU countries surged by 55% from 2014 to 2024, driven by demographic changes and the Brexit effect.
Europe politics
fromThe Local Germany
1 week ago

Why more and more people are acquiring citizenship in European countries

Citizenship acquisition in EU countries surged by 55% from 2014 to 2024, driven by demographic changes and the impact of events like Brexit.
Europe politics
fromThe Local France
1 week ago

Why more and more people are acquiring citizenship in European countries

Citizenship acquisition in EU countries surged by 55% from 2014 to 2024, driven by demographic changes and the impact of events like Brexit.
Europe politics
fromwww.thelocal.com
1 week ago

Why more and more people are acquiring citizenship in European countries

Citizenship acquisition in EU countries surged by 55% from 2014 to 2024, driven by demographic changes and the Brexit effect.
Europe politics
fromThe Local Germany
1 week ago

Why more and more people are acquiring citizenship in European countries

Citizenship acquisition in EU countries surged by 55% from 2014 to 2024, driven by demographic changes and the impact of events like Brexit.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 week ago

In Ghana Town, a stateless' future for hundreds born and raised in Gambia

Residents of Ghana Town, Gambia, lack citizenship and ID documents, impacting their access to education and legal recognition.
fromwww.npr.org
1 week ago

Homesick in a foreign country, a teenager meets a lifelong friend

"I could understand the language somewhat, but I was terrible about speaking it. My accent was terrible. People could not understand me," Deiaco-Smith said.
Arts
#relocation
#american-expats
Europe news
fromGamintraveler
2 weeks ago

Why 40% Of Americans Leave Europe Within 2 Years

Many Americans return home from Europe within two years, facing unexpected challenges and disillusionment with their expatriate dreams.
Europe politics
fromInsideHook
3 weeks ago

Expat-Curious? Inside the European Communities Vying for Fleeing Americans.

American retirees are increasingly purchasing homes in Europe, particularly Italy, to fulfill lifelong dreams and escape tight U.S. real estate markets, with specialized services facilitating international transactions despite geopolitical tensions.
#emigration
#remote-work
Remote teams
fromForbes
1 month ago

8 Countries Paying People To Move There In 2026

Remote work has decoupled career location from residence location, enabling millions of professionals to live and work anywhere globally.
Remote teams
fromForbes
1 month ago

8 Countries Paying People To Move There In 2026

Remote work has decoupled career location from residence location, enabling millions of professionals to live and work anywhere globally.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 days ago

Home Office expected to close down another 11 asylum hotels

The Independent provides critical journalism on various issues, emphasizing the importance of accessible reporting without paywalls.
Germany news
fromwww.dw.com
1 week ago

One in five young Germans plan to leave the country

A significant number of young Germans are planning to leave due to economic concerns and political polarization.
London politics
fromIndependent
2 weeks ago

An Irish Goodbye... from London: 'I feel completely settled here but I wish I could transport the Irish warmth of personality into the city'

Shayne Brady, an interior designer from Naas, moved to London in 2007 seeking new opportunities despite having no job or money.
Psychology
fromSilicon Canals
3 weeks ago

There's a version of loneliness that belongs to people who moved far from where they grew up and built a beautiful life somewhere new, only to realize that nobody in their current world knew who they were before. And sometimes being fully known matters more than being fully comfortable. - Silicon Canals

Loneliness can stem from not being known, even in social environments full of warmth and connection.
Madrid food
fromForbes
3 weeks ago

The Best Places For Expats, As Per Three New Studies

Quality of life, safety, and affordability are key factors for expats seeking ideal living conditions in smaller towns.
SF parents
fromThe Atlantic
3 weeks ago

Abandoned by America

An Afghan family in Pakistan faces deportation and danger due to their association with the U.S. military and the current refugee policies.
Travel
fromGamintraveler
3 weeks ago

Thinking Of Leaving The U.S.? The 10 Countries Quietly Competing For American Expats Right Now

U.S. citizens can travel visa-free to many countries, with options for expatriation and digital nomad visas increasing by 2026.
Social justice
fromwww.bbc.com
3 weeks ago

Scheme launched to help refugees seek support

Safe Steps programme launched in Cleveland to help refugees and asylum seekers understand their rights, report discrimination, and access support services.
Retirement
fromTravel + Leisure
1 month ago

7 Hidden Costs of Retiring Abroad That No One Warns You About, According to Experts

One-third of Americans would relocate abroad if possible, with over 700,000 already receiving Social Security benefits outside the U.S., but retirees face significant hidden costs including legal fees and currency fluctuations.
fromSilicon Canals
1 month ago

People who moved countries for love and people who moved countries for work carry completely different versions of displacement. One chose a person and lost a place. The other chose a place and discovered that without their people in it, a better country can still feel like a beautiful room with no furniture - Silicon Canals

She said she stood in her new kitchen, which had radiant floor heating and a view of the fjord, and cried because the bread smelled wrong. She'd moved from São Paulo for a man she'd met at a data science conference. The apartment was beautiful. The healthcare was extraordinary. The man was kind. And the bread smelled wrong, and that wrongness cracked open something in her she hadn't known was load-bearing.
Remote teams
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 month ago

The shattered dream of migrating to the US and the odyssey of returning: I was in jail for four months. That's the only way I got to know New York'

Laime Arold, a 26-year-old Haitian, buys energy bars at a small shop on the side of the Pan-American Highway in southern Chiapas, Mexico. Jose Adan, a Honduran, prays aloud in a park in Tapachula, asking God to protect him from kidnappers and the police along the way. Gerardo Aguilar, a Venezuelan, travels at 60 miles per hour, lying across two seats on a bus headed for Guatemala. The three all have something in common: they are in Mexico and they are migrants. None of them are heading north. They are heading south.
Miami food
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

I am trying to live': Haitians in Mexico seek community despite broken immigration systems

With time, as his research led to police intervention, he caught the attention of the city's gangs. In November 2024, during a period of escalating violence in the Haitian capital, gang members entered the compound where Gensley lived. They burned the radio station, my home and many other things in the area. They even killed his dog.
US news
Travel
fromForbes
1 month ago

Where Americans Are Moving Abroad Right Now

Remote work and rising living costs drive millions of Americans to relocate abroad earlier in their careers, with over 180,000 relocating last year to countries offering affordability, cultural familiarity, and English-speaking communities.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 weeks ago

Thousands of Afghans still in limbo over UK resettlement five years on

Nearly 30,000 Afghans await UK resettlement decisions five years after Kabul's fall, with urgent intervention needed to meet the March 2029 deadline.
#immigration-policy
fromIndependent
1 month ago
US politics

'It's become urgent now': the Irish people returning home from the US in the shadow of Trump's immigration crackdown

fromIndependent
1 month ago
US politics

'It's become urgent now': the Irish people returning home from the US in the shadow of Trump's immigration crackdown

fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Asylum seekers waiting over a year for claim in UK may be allowed to work under new measures

Up to 21,000 asylum seekers who have waited for a year for their claims to be processed could be allowed to enter the jobs market so they can support themselves, the Home Office has said, as part of a package of measures to be announced on Thursday. As the government seeks to empty asylum hotels, claimants who break the law, work illegally or are found to have enough assets to live without support will from June be ejected and lose their support payments.
UK news
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

Why the News Feels So Personal Right Now

Global news triggers different emotional responses based on identity, diaspora status, family trauma history, and nervous system regulation, requiring intentional pacing rather than constant consumption.
US politics
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 month ago

The dilemma of US-deported migrants in Cameroon: Trapped without rights or returned to danger

The Trump administration secretly deports migrants with legal protections to undisclosed African countries, including Cameroon, violating laws against deportation to countries where torture may occur.
fromIndependent
1 month ago

The long road West: 'We came to Ireland because I read that it was the most friendly place for Ukrainians to live'

Four years on from the invasion, we talk to the Ukrainians who have settled in Co Kerry, why they chose to come here, the heartbreaking stories from their homeland, and dealing with the 'small percentage of haters' The vast majority of the tens of thousands of Ukrainians who now live in Ireland could never have imagined they would still be here four years after the full-scale invasion of their country by Russia.
Miscellaneous
Parenting
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

I moved back home after living abroad for 12 years. I worried it would be a step backward for my daughter and me.

Moved back to Ireland to care for an elderly father and support a teenage daughter despite concerns about uprooting her.
Higher education
fromNature
2 months ago

Universities in exile: displaced scholars count the costs of starting afresh

Donetsk National Technology University relocated multiple times due to Russian aggression, reducing enrollment from 18,000 to 1,180 and staff to 116.
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 month ago

Canada says it expects Ukrainians who fled war to return. Some say that's the wrong approach | CBC News

Canada must establish an easier pathway to permanent residency for Ukrainians who fled the Russian invasion beginning Feb. 24, 2022.
US news
fromwww.nydailynews.com
1 month ago

For first time in 90 years, more people are leaving the U.S. than moving in

The United States experienced net negative migration for the first time since the Great Depression, with approximately 150,000 more people leaving than entering in 2025, driven by Americans seeking better economic opportunities, safety, and quality of life abroad.
US politics
fromThe Nation
2 months ago

I've Covered Migration and Borders for Years. This Is What I've Learned.

U.S. imperialism escalated under Trump, combining foreign military aggression with domestic repression and deportation of migrants and refugees.
Mental health
fromWander With Jo
2 months ago

Why Moving Abroad Doesn't Fix Everything: The Emotional Toll of Moving Abroad

Expat life often increases mental-health risks—anxiety, depression, burnout, and isolation—driven by culture shock, language barriers, visa uncertainty, and financial stress.
Europe politics
fromwww.thelocal.se
1 month ago

Sweden to hand out first new repatriation grants

Sweden's Migration Agency approved its first applications for a controversial 350,000 kronor repatriation grant designed to encourage refugees to return home, despite government inquiry warnings that the scheme is risky and counterproductive.
fromwww.dw.com
2 months ago

German government pushes Syrians to return to their homeland

Of these, 3,678 of them have already gone back to their home country. For German Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt, this is proof of the migration policy that he has been promoting: "Those who have no prospect of staying receive targeted support for their voluntary repatriation." This "targeted support" includes the cost of the flights and 1,000 (ca. $1200) per adult and 500 for minors.
Miscellaneous
Parenting
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

I moved my kids across Asia for years. After my divorce, I returned 'home' as a single mom.

Roberta Maretti raised two children across multiple Asian cities while navigating cultural barriers, relocating frequently, and eventually returning to Europe after her divorce.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Tell us: are you an American living abroad who has tried to renounce your citizenship?

American expats who tried renouncing US citizenship are invited to securely share detailed experiences, including motives, obstacles, future-return concerns, and anecdotes; contributions can be anonymous.
fromMexico News Daily
2 months ago

8 foreigners on why they left everything for Mexico City - and whether they'll stay

A 2024 New York Times report notes that Mexico is home to over 1.6 million U.S. citizens - the largest American community abroad. But it's more than Americans: Argentinian, Spaniard, Chinese and Russian populations have all grown significantly, with Mexican authorities reporting a 64% year-on-year increase in Russian migrants in 2024 . The stereotypical CDMX immigrant - a digital nomad typing furiously from a café while nursing the same almond-milk cappuccino for hours (yes, I'm describing myself) - isn't the full story.
World news
fromIndependent
1 month ago

Ukrainian stories: 'When we arrived here, we were like aliens from another planet. I had to start my life from scratch'

Four years on from the invasion, we talk to the Ukrainians who have settled in Co Kerry, why they chose to come here, the heartbreaking stories from their homeland, and dealing with the 'small percentage of haters'
Miscellaneous
Europe politics
fromGamintraveler
1 month ago

Why These 7 Countries Quietly Want More Americans To Move There: The Places Making It Easier For Americans To Move

Multiple countries actively recruit American migrants through visa programs to address economic decline, demographic challenges, and geopolitical influence.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

You feel obligated': African workers on the pain and pride of the black tax'

From Senegal to Somalia and Egypt to South Africa, credit alert notifications from fintech apps such as Western Union or WorldRemit often set the mood for the rest of the day, week or even month. Transfers from workers within the continent and the diaspora to their relatives are often referred to as the black tax, whereby one person's salary and relative success can become the safety net for a whole extended family.
World news
Travel
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

After 5 years of living abroad in Canada and Europe, I took off my rose-colored glasses and moved back to the US

Living and working abroad offers enriching experiences but often involves visa instability, short-term contracts, lower pay, and persistent job-search challenges leading some to return home.
World news
fromFast Company
1 month ago

The hidden costs of becoming an expat

Emigrating from the U.S. requires careful consideration of hidden costs, practical infrastructure and lifestyle factors despite growing expatriation interest.
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

I left the US in 2015 and have since lived around the world. Reverse culture shock hit me harder than leaving ever did.

I think people don't always believe me when I say it, but living abroad has always felt more fun to me. I love the cultural challenges, the language barrier, the different food, and the process of figuring out the day-to-day. I'm originally from Conyers, a small town just outside Atlanta. In high school, I moved to Athens, Georgia. It was a typical small, suburban place - there weren't many people traveling internationally. Certainly, no one was moving abroad the way I eventually did.
Travel
US politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago

I've spent 13 years building a life in the UK. Now it could be snatched away'

Independent funds on-the-ground reporting through donations and no paywalls; a US-born historian faces losing his British life under Labour's upcoming immigration crackdown.
fromGamintraveler
2 months ago

12 Countries That Will Pay You To Move There In 2026 (Yes, Really!)

The idea of getting paid to move abroad sounds too good to be true, yet it's becoming a reality for many people. Around the world, countries and smaller regions are offering financial incentives to attract new residents. Whether it's to fight population decline, stimulate local economies, or revitalize rural towns, these programs are creating opportunities for adventurous individuals and families in 2026.
Miscellaneous
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 month ago

Returning to Guatemala in a cardboard box after a migrant life in the United States

At 11:10 p.m. on an unusually freezing night in late January, the last commercial flight from Houston, Texas, landed at La Aurora Airport in Guatemala City. Passengers and their luggage were immediately unloaded. Just when it seemed everyone had left, the cargo hold door opened and airline staff pulled out two white cardboard boxes. Inside, two coffins. Julio Gonzalez, 59, import supervisor at Combex-IM, the airport's customs warehouse, oversaw his team's respectful transfer of the remains in a small forklift to a chapel illuminated by a cross.
World news
Travel
fromGamintraveler
2 months ago

10 Countries Americans Are Moving To In 2026 That Weren't On Any List In 2024

More Americans prioritize countries with longer legal stays, remote-work pathways, and lower everyday costs to live longer-term on moderate incomes.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

UK migrant families face giving up vital in-work benefits to avoid being punished'

More than 200,000 people living legally in the UK are on the 10-year route to settled status, which requires legal migrants to renew 30-month visas four times at a cost of 3,908.50 including healthcare costs per renewal before they can apply for indefinite leave to remain (ILR). Under proposals by the home secretary, Shabana Mahmood, if people have used public funds, even in work, the wait would double to 20 years.
UK politics
Travel
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

After 13 years abroad, I thought returning to the US would mean I 'failed.' It turned out to be the best choice for me.

A planned six-month gap year evolved into 13 years of international travel across five countries, ultimately ending when difficulty forming lasting friendships prompted a return to the United States.
Travel
fromInvestopedia
2 months ago

6 Countries That Offer Easy Visa Paths for Expats

Long-term stays abroad generally require extended-stay visas or residency permits, with many countries offering renewable temporary visas and specific financial eligibility paths.
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