Irish Election Ends in Three-Way Tie, Coalition Formation Uncertain
Ireland's general election resulted in a three-way tie between Sinn Féin (21.1%), Fine Gael (21%), and Fianna Fáil (19.5%), creating uncertainty over coalition formation and highlighting the impact of housing and immigration issues on voter choices.
Irish Election Ends in Three-Way Tie, Coalition Formation Uncertain
Ireland's general election resulted in a three-way tie between Sinn Féin (21.1%), Fine Gael (21%), and Fianna Fáil (19.5%), creating uncertainty over coalition formation and highlighting the impact of housing and immigration issues on voter choices.
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Oman Tops 2024 Tax-Free Country Ranking for Expats
A new report ranks Oman as the top tax-free country for 2024, based on a Relocation Score considering cost of living, salaries, and other factors; Kuwait and Bahrain follow closely.
Oman Tops 2024 Tax-Free Country Ranking for Expats
A new report ranks Oman as the top tax-free country for 2024, based on a Relocation Score considering cost of living, salaries, and other factors; Kuwait and Bahrain follow closely.
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Oman Ranked Most Affordable Tax-Free Relocation Destination in 2024
A William Russell report ranks Oman as the most affordable tax-free relocation destination in 2024 due to its low living costs (€699 monthly for a single person) and relatively high average net monthly salary (€2,051), leaving €817 after essential expenses.
Oman Ranked Most Affordable Tax-Free Relocation Destination in 2024
A William Russell report ranks Oman as the most affordable tax-free relocation destination in 2024 due to its low living costs (€699 monthly for a single person) and relatively high average net monthly salary (€2,051), leaving €817 after essential expenses.
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French Police Crack Down on Indian Subcontinent Migrant Smuggling Ring
French authorities arrested 26 individuals and seized €11 million in assets in a crackdown on a migrant smuggling ring that charged €15,000–€26,000 per migrant from India, Sri Lanka, and Nepal and laundered money through construction, gold, and hawala systems.
French Police Crack Down on Indian Subcontinent Migrant Smuggling Ring
French authorities arrested 26 individuals and seized €11 million in assets in a crackdown on a migrant smuggling ring that charged €15,000–€26,000 per migrant from India, Sri Lanka, and Nepal and laundered money through construction, gold, and hawala systems.
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Smugglers Abandon 10-Year-Old Child at Texas Border
A 10-year-old Salvadoran boy was found abandoned and crying near the US-Mexico border in Maverick County, Texas, by Texas DPS officers after being abandoned by smugglers; this is the second such incident this week, following the discovery of a two-year-old girl in similar circumstances.
Smugglers Abandon 10-Year-Old Child at Texas Border
A 10-year-old Salvadoran boy was found abandoned and crying near the US-Mexico border in Maverick County, Texas, by Texas DPS officers after being abandoned by smugglers; this is the second such incident this week, following the discovery of a two-year-old girl in similar circumstances.
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Four Migrants Dead in Samos Shipwreck
A boat carrying migrants capsized off the coast of Samos, Greece, killing four people, including two children, and prompting a search and rescue operation; this is the second such incident this week, amid a rise in illegal crossings linked to the conflicts in the Middle East and Africa.
Four Migrants Dead in Samos Shipwreck
A boat carrying migrants capsized off the coast of Samos, Greece, killing four people, including two children, and prompting a search and rescue operation; this is the second such incident this week, amid a rise in illegal crossings linked to the conflicts in the Middle East and Africa.
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Irish Election Exit Polls Show Three-Way Near-Tie, Coalition Formation Uncertain
Ireland's election exit polls show a three-way near-tie between Sinn Fein (21.1%), Fine Gael (21%), and Fianna Fáil (19.5%), creating difficulty in forming a coalition government due to Sinn Fein's history and the ongoing housing and immigration crises.
Irish Election Exit Polls Show Three-Way Near-Tie, Coalition Formation Uncertain
Ireland's election exit polls show a three-way near-tie between Sinn Fein (21.1%), Fine Gael (21%), and Fianna Fáil (19.5%), creating difficulty in forming a coalition government due to Sinn Fein's history and the ongoing housing and immigration crises.
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Iceland Holds Snap Election Amidst Political Instability
Iceland held snap elections on October 28th, 2023, after disagreements over immigration, energy, and the economy forced the collapse of the ruling coalition government; the election is the country's sixth since the 2008 financial crisis.
Iceland Holds Snap Election Amidst Political Instability
Iceland held snap elections on October 28th, 2023, after disagreements over immigration, energy, and the economy forced the collapse of the ruling coalition government; the election is the country's sixth since the 2008 financial crisis.
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Nigerian Immigration Clarifies Passport Renewal Policy for Married Women
The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) announced that married Nigerian women do not need their husbands' passport information to renew their passports; this follows public complaints about the previous requirement. The NIS detailed specific documentation for various passport applications.
Nigerian Immigration Clarifies Passport Renewal Policy for Married Women
The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) announced that married Nigerian women do not need their husbands' passport information to renew their passports; this follows public complaints about the previous requirement. The NIS detailed specific documentation for various passport applications.
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Mexico Relocates Migrants to Curb US Border Flow
The Mexican government is using buses to transport migrants away from Mexico City and toward more distant locations, offering humanitarian visas in exchange for disbanding caravans, and aiming to reduce the migrant flow to the US border.
Mexico Relocates Migrants to Curb US Border Flow
The Mexican government is using buses to transport migrants away from Mexico City and toward more distant locations, offering humanitarian visas in exchange for disbanding caravans, and aiming to reduce the migrant flow to the US border.
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Record UK Immigration: Over 1.2 Million Legal Arrivals in 12 Months
In the year to June 2024, over 1.2 million foreigners legally immigrated to the UK, yielding a net migration of almost 906,000; this follows the 2021 post-Brexit points-based immigration system, with India, Nigeria, Pakistan, and China as leading source countries; despite recent government restricti...
Record UK Immigration: Over 1.2 Million Legal Arrivals in 12 Months
In the year to June 2024, over 1.2 million foreigners legally immigrated to the UK, yielding a net migration of almost 906,000; this follows the 2021 post-Brexit points-based immigration system, with India, Nigeria, Pakistan, and China as leading source countries; despite recent government restricti...
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Record UK Population Surge: Immigration Impacts
A record 906,000 increase in the UK population during the year ending June 2023, exceeding initial estimates by 22%, is primarily due to immigration, placing significant strain on resources in areas like Middlesbrough (4.4% population increase), Coventry (4.3%), and Newham (3.9%).
Record UK Population Surge: Immigration Impacts
A record 906,000 increase in the UK population during the year ending June 2023, exceeding initial estimates by 22%, is primarily due to immigration, placing significant strain on resources in areas like Middlesbrough (4.4% population increase), Coventry (4.3%), and Newham (3.9%).
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48% Bias Score