BREAKING: Canada launches online passport renewals
Canadian citizens 16 years of age or older can now renew their passports online, provided the passport was issued within the last 15 years. The service, launched on July 28 2026, is available only…
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Yukon simplifies path to practice for internationally trained family doctors
The Yukon government has introduced a new “Limited A” licensing pathway that lets internationally trained family physicians from Australia, Ireland, the United States and the United Kingdom begin practicing…
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EU Issues Two-Year Ultimatum to Caribbean Nations Over Caribbean Citizenship Programs
The European Union has given a two‑year deadline to several Caribbean states that run Citizenship‑by‑Investment (CBI) schemes. If the programs are not substantially reformed or discontinued by mid‑2028,…
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Are Your Crypto Gains Really Tax Free in the UAE? The Rate Has Not Changed. The Visibility Has.
The United Arab Emirates does not levy personal income tax or capital‑gains tax, so individuals who buy, hold, sell or swap crypto assets as private investors currently pay…
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Vanuatu CBI Revenue Higher Than Ever Despite Loss of Visa-Free Europe
Vanuatu’s citizenship‑by‑investment (CBI) programmes generated VT 11.4 billion (US $95.5 million) in the first six months of 2026, accounting for roughly 39 % of the VT 29 billion the government collected (excluding donor funds). The…
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Inside the Hidden Gems of Athens’s Most Wanted Neighborhoods
The Greek Golden Visa program grants non‑EU investors residency and Schengen‑area travel rights when they purchase property in Greece. While the standard route requires a residential purchase of at…
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Canada opens third port of entry along Windsor-Detroit border
Canada has opened a third land border crossing at the Gordie Howe International Bridge, adding a 24‑hour, toll‑based port of entry between Windsor, Ontario and Detroit, Michigan. The bridge,…
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Tracking the Impact of the Trump Tariffs & Trade War
The United States’ tariff regime introduced during the Trump administration and largely maintained under the Biden administration has generated billions of dollars in customs duties while modestly depressing…
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How to Stop Your Children From Losing Citizenships They Were Born With
Citizenship that is granted at birth can be lost automatically if families do not meet specific retention requirements. Several countries—particularly in Northern Europe and East Asia—impose filing deadlines,…
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Overview of the Tax Foundation’s General Equilibrium Model
Tax policy influences the size of the U.S. economy and the income of Americans by altering incentives for work and investment. The Tax Foundation’s general‑equilibrium model captures how…