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Retiring in the Mediterranean: How to Secure Your Permanent Residence in Cyprus

Retiring in the Mediterranean: How to Secure Your Permanent Residence in Cyprus

Cyprus combines year-round sunshine, English-speaking communities, and tax treatment that allows pension income to stretch 40-60% further than in northern Europe. This guide explains how to secure permanent residence, access quality healthcare, and structure your retirement finances to maximize the Mediterranean advantage.

Portugal Tightens Immigration Rules as France Bets on Talent

Portugal Tightens Immigration Rules as France Bets on Talent

Portugal is closing the “fast track” to a European passport. In October 2025, the country’s parliament approved an increase in the residency requirement for citizenship from five to ten years — meaning applicants will now have to live twice as long before becoming citizens. Earlier, the government had already ended