Expat News : Roundup of expat news stories from around the world

Here’s our weekly roundup of expat news reports issued in countries throughout the world this week. What’s been happening near you? Austria Expatriates in Austria have welcomed news that Heinz baked beans will be switching from the Austrian rec...

New Zealand embassy to open in the UAE

Expatriates from New Zealand who are currently based within the United Arab Emirates have been delighted by news that a new embassy is to open in Abu Dhabi. New Zealand’s Foreign Affairs Minister, Murray McCully, announced news of the embass...

Know Your Customer bank account regulations unclear for expatriates

British expatriates remain in the dark when it comes to the banking regulations that impact their savings in the UK and the inconsistent application of the rules of the Know Your Customer (KYC) anti-money laundering regulations appear to be causing o...

New Russian customs codes mean hefty customs charges for expatriates

A new customs code came into effect on Monday 12th July and already expatriates in the region are facing major difficulties as a result of the new fee structure imposed by the agreement. The recently forged Customs Union between Russia, Belaru...