The minimum monthly wage in Bulgaria is set to increase by BGN 30 as of September 1st of this year. The current BGN 240 will rise to BGN 270. The President of the Confederation of Independent Syndicates (KNSB), Plamen Dimitrov, announced the plans last Thursday following a meeting of the Three-Way Council, combined of the [...]
New Zealand has been experiencing many problems due to the volcanic ash cloud that formed when the volcano, Puyehue-Cordon Caulle erupted in Peru. The cloud forced flights within New Zealand and out to Australia to be cancelled or halted. Crowds of passengers have been left waiting for their flights to be re – scheduled as [...]
The weekend before last saw the International Algarve Fair take place, which was then hailed as the best one yet by the thousands of people who attended. The was a queue forming at the entrance to the fair before the 11am opening time, and stall holders were still putting the finishing touches to their displays. [...]
It has been announced that Italy has for the first time, taken over France as the largest wine producer in the world. According to the European Commission, last year saw Italy produce 4.96 billion litres of wine. This just overtakes France, who produced 4.62 billion litres. Whilst this is an astonishing amount, it is a [...]
Good news for visitors and residents of property in the Caribbean. A new ferry service is close to opening, with just three months to go. The new ferry route will travel between Dominica, St. Lucia, Martinique and Guadeloupe. The service will also offer weekend trips to Montserrat, St. Kitts and Nevis, Antigua, St. Martin and [...]
It is often difficult to decide what to take with you when moving overseas and what to leave behind, particularly if various family members are involved in the decision. Children in particular want to take all of their toys, which is sometimes not always practical! The best thing to do is to make sure you [...]
If you are planning on buying a property abroad, whether for a second home, a holiday home to rent out or possibly a new home in which you want to live permanently, research really is paramount. Some countries may not even allow foreigners to purchase property, so it really is best to know before you [...]
The availability of heavily discounted Spanish property in and around prime locations like Marbella and Puerto Banús is opening up these exclusive areas to a wider range of buyers. Leading estate agency Connells and CAM Mediterranean, the property arm of Spanish bank CAM, discuss how repossessed Spanish homes are giving access to Mediterranean lifestyles of [...]
Retiring to Greece is frequently done by those who have worked hard and want to relax in a warm country. Others decide to work there until they reach retirement age. Whatever your circumstances, you will need to become a registered pensioner in Greece. If you are entitled to free medical care in the UK, you [...]
If you are planning a move to Cyprus, you will need to be aware of the gas situation. Currently in Cyprus, there is no piped gas supply. Appliances in households are currently run from gas canisters, which the owners purchase as needed. If you end up having to use bottled gas to run your home [...]