STUDY IN EUROPE

Switzerland to Allocate €310 Million for Schengen Borders’ Protection
KEY TAKEAWAYSSwitzerland will begin contributing to a fund starting from August 1, 2024, to tighten the protection of the Schengen Zone borders.A total of CHF 300 million has been projected for a period between 2021 and 2027, for this purpose.Switzerland said that some of this amount of money will be used to expand border control infrastructure at Zurich Airport.   Reference Link :https://schengen.news/switzerland-to-allocate-e310-million-for-schengen-borders-protection/  
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NZ among top 10 preferred educational destination for Brazilian students
Quality of education at Aotearoa New Zealand's educational institutions is reflected in the latest survey by the Brazilian Educational and Language Travel Association (Belta), presented in May.  The survey was conducted between March and April 2024 with students and international education agents from all regions of Brazil. Reference Link: https //www.enz.govt.nz/news-and-research/ed-news/nz-among-top-10-preferred-educational-destination-for-brazilian-students?utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-_EIQWkYb6VRgrwIuGCt91XpiR1xcmR7MazPpUzR_WaxNyuoaxRrDC21vT8RHt2_LRzd9fryUbfm5tpVqyJtebRUa4KCjv7QWG4s4f2QpwhKydRId8&_hsmi=316271345&utm_c />316271345&utm_source=hs_email
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Studying in Germany: Required Amount for a Blocked Bank Account to Increase to €11,904 From September 2024
KEY TAKEAWAYSGermany has increased the money students need to have in a blocked bank account by 6.2 per cent.From September 1, 2024, the required amount will increase to €11,904, from €11,208.Experts say the increase reflects the rise in costs of living in Germany.   Reference Link: https://schengen.news/studying-in-germany-required-amount-for-a-blocked-bank-account-to-increase-to-e11904-from-september-2024/
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Vienna named world's most liveable city (again) in 2024. These other European cities made top 3
As well as Vienna in poll position, three other European cities made the top 10 in a year when global instability and the cost of living weighed heavily.There are many superlatives you could use to describe Vienna; beautiful, historic, picturesque, cultured. Now, you can add another to the list: consistent.   Reference Link :  https://www.euronews.com/next/2024/07/21/vienna-named-the-worlds-most-liveable-city-again-in-2024-with-europe-dominating-the-top-3  
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Portugal to Bring Back Tax Breaks In Order to Attract Foreigners
KEY TAKEAWAYSPortugal intends to bring back tax incentives for foreigners in order to attract skilled foreigners.The new government made sure to exclude foreigners with a pension from the tax break.Portugal’s golden visas are set to end, the Finance minister confirmed.   Reference Link: https://schengen.news/portugal-to-bring-back-tax-breaks-in-order-to-attract-foreigners/
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