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Spain Considers 100% Tax on Property Purchases by Non-EU Citizens
Key Takeaways: Spain plans to introduce a tax of up to 100 per cent on the value of properties bought by non-EU nationals.According to the Prime Minister of Spain, Pedro Sánchez, the decision came to meet the country's housing emergency.To deal with the housing crisis, Spain abolished its Golden Visa Program.    Reference link: https://schengen.news/spain-considers-100-tax-on-property-purchases-by-non-eu-citizens/
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Russians Applying for French Schengen Visas to Travel to Finland, Investigation Reveals
Key Takeaways:  An investigation has revealed that it is very easy for Russians wanting to enter Finland to renew their Schengen visas.Since Finland does not accept applications from Russians, a travel agency suggested that the application be filed for a French Schengen visa.The travel agency said there is almost a 100 per cent probability that Russians have their visa application approved by France.    Reference link: https://schengen.news/russians-applying-for-french-schengen-visas-to-travel-to-finland-investigation-reveals/
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International applications to the UK dip in 2024
New data from the UK Home Office has revealed a 14% decrease in international student visa applications in 2024, as compared to the previous year.The Home Office figures, released on January 9, support the findings of BUILA’s new survey of 70 UK institutions, 80% of whom reported a decrease in postgraduate enrolments from international students in 2024/25.   Overall international enrolment has declined by 20% during this time, with the greatest reductions in postgraduate applications from Nigeria (-65%), India (-34%) and…
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Croatia Offers New Opportunities for International Graduates!
International students who graduate from Croatian higher education institutions can now stay for up to one year to seek employment! Students have to submit the extension request at least 60 days before the temporary residence permit expires, with proof of graduation.  Reference link: https://www.studyincroatia.hr/news/prolongation-of-stay-for-international-students/
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The University of Liverpool and University of Al Dhaid establish College of Veterinary Medicine
The University of Liverpool and the University of Al Dhaid are collaborating to establish a new college of veterinary medicine in Sharjah, located in the United Arab Emirates. The University of Liverpool has signed an agreement with the University of Al Dhaid to provide the teaching curriculum at the new college, located at the University of Al Dhaid, based in Sharjah. Together, the two institutions will support and deliver a new Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree, with teaching delivered at…
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