Italy’s Proposed 4% Flat Tax for Returning Pensioners Explained
Marco Mesina
May 13, 2026
Marco Mesina explains the intricacies of Italy’s proposed 4% flat tax, the first regime to cover the Italian pension itself.
Tag: europe
Australia-EU Trade Deal Includes Four-Year Professional Mobility Provisions
Ahmad Abbas
May 11, 2026
After eight years of talks, Australia and the EU embed labor mobility in a trade deal; ratification could take two years.
500 Golden Visa Holders Prepare Collective Lawsuit Against Portuguese State
Ahmad Abbas
May 8, 2026
Investors intend to “exhaust the Portuguese legal system and then assess what legal avenues exist at the European level.”
Where in Greece Do Golden Visa Properties Deliver the Best Rental Yield?
Ahmad Abbas
May 7, 2026
Athens leads on gross returns at 5.43%, but the math shifts once thresholds, the short-term rental ban, and tax reforms are factored in.
Sweden Passes Law Curtailing Naturalization: 8-Year Wait, Income Floor
Ahmad Abbas
May 4, 2026
A single vote sank transitional protections; 100,000 pending applicants now face the new rules retroactively.
Portugal’s President Signs Nationality Law, Doubles Citizenship Timeline
Ahmad Abbas
May 3, 2026
Portugal’s president just signed the ten-year citizenship law. But his caveats may matter more than the law itself.
Dutch Government Signals Amendments to Unrealized Gains Tax as Senate Resistance Mounts
Ahmad Abbas
May 3, 2026
Amendments targeting loss carry-back and startup exemptions are under development; the Dutch Senate sent 36 pages of questions to the tax minister.
Latvia Probe Targets 20+ Firms in Suspected Golden Visa Abuse
Ahmad Abbas
April 28, 2026
Latvia’s financial intelligence service suspects 200 foreigners placed €10 million in fictitious schemes; parliament weighs abolition.
Malta’s MEIN Inflows Surged 73% in 2024 as Applications Hit Third-Highest Rate Ever
Ahmad Abbas
April 27, 2026
The now-defunct program’s final full-year report shows record capital generation even as the ECJ ruling that would kill Malta’s CBI loomed.
Portugal Beyond the Golden Visa: Faster Access, Smarter Investment, and the Rise of Talent-Led Residency
Partner Content
April 23, 2026
MOVEANYWHERE explains why Portugal’s Golden Visa is no longer the starting point for most residency applicants.
Greece Cracks Down on Golden Visa Fraud in Sprawling New Circular
Ahmad Abbas
April 22, 2026
Greece will now refer fake golden visa deals to the tax authority and the Anti-Money Laundering Authority. Permits can be revoked.
Cyprus MPs Debate Golden Visa Bill Days Before Parliament Dissolves
Ahmad Abbas
April 16, 2026
The opposition has days to move the bill before parliament dissolves. Miss April 23 and revival depends on the next House.
After the Election: Is Hungary’s Golden Visa on the Brink?
Csaba Magyar
April 15, 2026
Csaba Magyar argues that Tisza’s supermajority raises questions about the Guest Investor Program; self-employment may offer a more durable alternative.
27 Apartments in Glyfada on the Aegean Coastline, and a Bet on Southern Athens
Partner Content
April 13, 2026
OIKOS Property Developments launches 27 Golden Visa €250K-eligible residences on the Athenian Riviera’s most anticipated stretch of coastline.
Italy Tightens Pension Controls Abroad While Dangling a 4% Tax for Returning Retirees
Federico Salmoiraghi
April 10, 2026
The 2025–2026 verification cycle signals tighter administrative scrutiny of Italy’s €1.75 billion cross-border pension footprint.
What is Turkey’s Green Passport That Grants Schengen Access?
arda sardag
April 9, 2026
A special-category Turkish passport grants Schengen access; here is how the export-based qualification pathway works.
Portugal’s New Nationality Law: A Missed Opportunity for Early Genuine Integration
David Bonellie
April 9, 2026
David Bonellie argues Portugal’s new citizenship law punishes committed residents instead of testing genuine integration.
Latvian Roots? That Could Be Your Fastest Path to an EU Passport. Here’s How
Partner Content
April 6, 2026
Over a million people worldwide may qualify for Latvian citizenship and not even know it. EU Law Firm explains how it works.
Germany’s Overlooked Exit Rule: Men Aged 17 to 45 Now Need Bundeswehr Permission to Leave
Ahmad Abbas
April 4, 2026
Buried clause in December’s military reform requires Bundeswehr approval for extended male absences; dual nationals included, enforcement mechanisms remain undefined.
Portugal Golden Visa Funds: A Maturing Market Redefining Investor Priorities in 2026
Partner Content
April 3, 2026
Get Golden Visa surveyed 27 fund managers and found a market that hasn’t weakened, just grown up. Here’s what’s changed in 2026.