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Argentina opens citizenship at $350,000, and the Supreme Court will decide the programme's fate

Review12 min readArgentina opens citizenship at $350,000, and the Supreme Court will decide the programme's fateArgentina set its terms: $350,000 or $800,000, with intake in Q4 2026. What is certain, what is missing, our forecast and how to be in the first wave safely.Read

Spain is losing foreign buyers: what it means for buying and moving in 2027

Review14 min readSpain is losing foreign buyers: what it means for buying and moving in 2027Foreigners bought 13% fewer homes in Spain as prices rose. Three scenarios for 2027 and what buyers, investors and sellers should do. By Sergej Evdokimov.Read

Tax for new residents in 2026: Italy, Greece, Portugal, Turkey and the UAE

Review15 min readTax for new residents in 2026: Italy, Greece, Portugal, Turkey and the UAEItaly raised its flat tax to EUR 300,000, Greece keeps EUR 100,000, Turkey exempts foreign income for 20 years. What to choose for your income.Read

Portuguese citizenship after the 29 October regulation: who should apply now

Review10 min readPortuguese citizenship after the 29 October regulation: who should apply nowWhat the 29 October regulation changes for four groups applying for Portuguese citizenship, three scenarios and the 12-year window. Analysis by Sergej Evdokimov.Read

Russia: the Bank of Russia brings crypto payments under foreign trade contracts into currency control

Review15 min readRussia: the Bank of Russia brings crypto payments under foreign trade contracts into currency controlBank of Russia Directive 7489-U: crypto-paid contracts are registered from RUB 3 million for imports and 10 million for exports, documents within 15 days.Read

Portugal: 12,829 residents acquired citizenship in 2025, 38% fewer than a year earlier

Review11 min readPortugal: 12,829 residents acquired citizenship in 2025, 38% fewer than a year earlierAccording to INE, 12,829 foreigners living in Portugal acquired citizenship in 2025, 38% fewer. What the new law changed and what applicants should do.Read

Finland: decisions on complex work permit applications capped at three months

Review13 min readFinland: decisions on complex work permit applications capped at three monthsFrom 27 October 2026 Finland must decide complex work permit applications within 3 months. Protection against exploitation and new employer duties.Read

Russia: CFC profit to be taxed without the RUB 10 million threshold from 2027

Review13 min readRussia: CFC profit to be taxed without the RUB 10 million threshold from 2027Bill No. 617-9 abolishes the RUB 10 million tax-free threshold for CFC profit from 2027. What changes, which profit is affected and what CFC owners should do.Read

Montenegro: the EU prepares safeguards for its first new member, and what it means for residence and property

Review13 min readMontenegro: the EU prepares safeguards for its first new member, and what it means for residence and propertyThe Commission proposed tougher safeguards for new EU members, starting with Montenegro. What it means for residence permits, property and Schengen travel.Read

Europe: the path to citizenship has become longer. What changed in 2026 and what to choose now

Review15 min readEurope: the path to citizenship has become longer. What changed in 2026 and what to choose nowPortugal requires 10 years, Sweden 8, Germany scrapped 3-year citizenship, Malta closed its scheme. What it means and how to build your plan now.Read

EU proposes tripling Frontex to 30,000 staff and making it the lead agency on returns

Review10 min readEU proposes tripling Frontex to 30,000 staff and making it the lead agency on returnsOn 27 October 2026 the Commission proposed tripling the Frontex corps and giving it the lead role on migrant returns. Who it affects and what stays the same.Read

Russia's Foreign Ministry: no full visa ban for EU citizens in response to tighter Schengen rules

Review10 min readRussia's Foreign Ministry: no full visa ban for EU citizens in response to tighter Schengen rulesOn 28 October 2026 Deputy Minister Grushko said Russia would not respond with a visa ban for Europeans. What it means for Russians and Schengen visas.Read

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