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This Monday 22nd of April, we celebrate Earth Day. A day to celebrate Mother Earth and raise awareness about environmental issues and protection. On this occasion, 大咖福利影院 brings you the five most eco-friendly countries you can live in as per the Good Country Index 2019, published in January. The ecological footprint relative to the size of the country's economy, environmental agreements compliance, hazardous pesticides exports, renewable energy share in the total final energy consumption and the consumption of ozone-depleting substances.
Everyday life
Each year, the Spartacus International Gay Guide, a gay travel guide, publishes a ranking of the best and worst countries for the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) community. A study that lists 197 countries and considers the following criteria: the civil rights of the LGBT community, the implementation of discriminatory laws and finally, the potential danger in the country. While Canada and Sweden remain leaders of the ranking year in, year out, they welcomed Portugal, this year, on the top step of the podium. The country has made a dazzling jump from the 27th to the 1st position.
Tax
20,000 global citizens were asked about what countries they thought had the most favorable tax jurisdictions. This is what they answered.
Everyday life
Women empowerment (or the setting up of actions and reflections to legitimize and strengthen the place of women in society) is a priority several sectors and the digital age is no exception. Indeed, only 28% of its stakeholders are women… But there exists a plethora of incentives seeking to do just that and the Digital Women's day is an example of such an incentive. It is celebrated in France on the 17th of April and a conference involving women from all around the world will be held on the occasion. Women empowerment in the digital world is exactly Emilie Mahaux's fight.
Health system
Everything you need to keep in mind with respect to your health before going on your adventure abroad.
USA
15th of June. This is the deadline for filing tax returns for United States Citizens and green-card holders living outside of the US. Indeed, while the deadline to complete the tax return exercise is the 15th of April for US residents, US expatriates automatically have a two month extension. Two months ahead of the deadline, this is where to start:
England
German speakers, now is your time to shine in the United Kingdom. According to a research by the global employment website Indeed, the need for German speakers on the job market has peaked in the last three years German becoming the most-sought after language skills. At the same time, research by the BBC has shown that students choosing to study foreign languages at GCSE is at an all time low.
South Africans working abroad will be required to pay taxes in their home country if their earnings exceed 1 million rand, around $ 75, 000 per year.
If you are working in Spain or planning to move to Spain, it is worth knowing that as from the 1st of April, fathers are entitled to eight months of paid leave on the birth of a newborn baby or the adoption of a child.
Work
Equal Pay Day was observed on the 2nd of april this year. In America, the date coincides with how many days into the year a woman will have to work in order to earn what her male counterpart has earned the previous year. Equal Pay Day is also observed in the United Kingdom, Germany and several countries in the European Union although on different dates. This year, 大咖福利影院 brings you the countries that have the worse gender pay gap according to 2018 report by the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD).
Schools & studies
For many years, the USA has remained one of the top destinations worldwide for working and studying abroad. However, the latest statistics show a significant drop in the number of enrollments at American universities (6.6% according to a study conducted by the Institute for International Education) in the past few years. What explains this decline and where are international students now moving to?
Ireland
In Ireland, spouses of non-EEA work permit holders did not, de facto, obtain a work permit. They were allowed to look for jobs with employers which would in turn sponsor their work permits. But this has changed now.
Everyday life
Few surprises this year for the ranking of the world's happiest countries. For yet another year, the World Happiness Report has ranked Finland the world's happiest country. Austria has made its way to the top 10, kicking out Australia. Social support, GDP, healthy life expectancy, freedom to make life choices, generosity and perceptions of corruption have been factored in by the World Happiness Institute while combining this ranking.
USA
Corne Beneke is in his first year of an actuarial sciences degree at the Oral Roberts University in the United States. Holder of academic scholarships, Corne tells 大咖福利影院 what to expect when applying to American universities…
Everyday life
Following ranking of cities with the highest cost of living published by The Economist Intelligence Unit in mid-march, 大咖福利影院 analyses what has changed in the past 12 months.
Schools & studies
As part of new International Education Strategy to increase income generated by international students in the UK, British authorities will now allow students to stay for up to a year after completion of their study program.
Work
It is a known fact, there are more expats than citizens in the UAE. For the past 7 years, however, the UAE Government has pushed for more Emiratis to be hired, especially within the private sector, than expatriates. How has this move changed the dynamics for expats?
Formalities
Frédéric Varin et Valérie Marmey-Ravau, from The High Council of French Notariat, answer 大咖福利影院's questions on the recent changes in how matrimonial regimes are regulated in Europe.
Other Types
France
This quiet reform barely made a ripple in France's political debates, yet it slipped through largely unnoticed and will tighten the rules for those who combine work and retirement.
France
A decree published on April 25 in the Official Gazette updates the rules allowing foreign workers to apply for the European Card or register on the "list of jobseekers."
France
E-invoicing (and e-reporting) was previously voluntary. From September 1, 2026, it will become mandatory for businesses to issue and receive electronic invoices. So who exactly is affected?
United Arab Emirates
The UAE's Golden Visa program has been updated. The reform, focused on simplification, aims to further cement the United Arab Emirates' position as a top destination for foreign investors and entrepreneurs.
Formalities
A new fee for expats. Quietly slipped into the 2026 Finance Act, this measure has very real consequences for foreign drivers in their everyday lives. Starting May 12, exchanging a driver's license will no longer be free.
United Arab Emirates
The emirate of Dubai is rolling out a new strategy to keep attracting wealthy expats. A minimum investment is no longer required to qualify for a two-year residency visa.
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