Where is it safe in case of WW3 – Bunker or Vanuatu?
It is therefore important to note that the "safest country" question in the event of nuclear war is not really a meaningful question. Rather, it is important to do everything in our power to prevent such a war. This requires extensive international cooperation and diplomacy, as well as the elimination of [...]
Increase in HNWIs (high-net-worth individuals): USA, India and China top the list of multi-millionaires
According to a new report, there are around 25,490 multimillionaires worldwide who have over $ 100 million in assets, and their number has more than doubled in the past two decades. These exceptionally wealthy individuals and their asset management are now recognized as new global citizens and have significant effects on [...]
GREECE: INCREASE IN MINIMUM AMOUNT OF INVESTMENT FOR GOLDEN VISAS
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis resigned on Sunday during the 86th Thessaloniki International Fair (TIF) to the press, announced measures that will lead the Greek tourism sector into a new era. In addition, he plans to raise the minimum investment requirements for acquiring a Golden Visa (investor visa) from 250,000 euros to [...]
Vanuatu new Prime Minister is Hon Mr. Ishmael Kalsakau
Ishmael Kalsakau has been elected unopposed as the 13th Prime Minister of the republic of Vanuatu by secret ballot. Kalsakau was elected by the 52 members of the country's parliament on Friday 4 November. "Thank you, thank you for the election," Kalsakau said after the vote. The former prime minister and [...]
Mexico the Special Residence Program
What are the options for a stay in Mexico? Usually a temporary residence permit is issued for one year, which must be renewed by returning to Mexico. After the extension, you will receive a temporary residence card for three years. After a total of four years, you can apply for a [...]
Exceptional Citizenship
There are a number of countries, including some in Europe (such as Malta, Serbia, Austria, Spain, Croatia, Portugal, and others), that offer citizenship to individuals who are deemed exceptional (VIPs), giving the country a significant advantage. Spain and Portugal have different laws and regulations regarding the acquisition of citizenship through exceptional [...]
Goodbye Germany
Das vergangene Jahr, geprägt von Unsicherheit und Unvorhersehbarkeit, hat auch die Thematik der Auswanderung in den Fokus gerückt. Eine wachsende Zahl von Individuen erkundete die Möglichkeiten, ihr Leben und Arbeiten in einem anderen Land zu gestalten. Der Grund hierfür ist offensichtlich: eine spürbare Frustration bei vielen Deutschen, verursacht durch eine Vielzahl [...]
Residency trough Investment in UAE
It should probably be said up front that the UAE rarely, if ever, grants citizenship. A proposal is currently circulating in the government that would allow citizenship to be granted to foreigners who meet some fairly stringent requirements. It would be a long process and require you to learn Arabic and [...]
Republic of Vanuatu is striving and already in negotiations that the citizens of Vanuatu can enter the following countries visa-free: Canada, Japan, UAE, Vietnam and China.
According to the latest information, the government of the Republic of Vanuatu is striving and already in negotiations that the citizens of Vanuatu can enter the following countries visa-free: Canada, Japan, UAE, Vietnam and China. In addition, Vanuatu will do everything in its power to ensure that the EU lifts the [...]
THE GOVERNMENT OF MONTENEGRO EXTENDED THE PROGRAM YESTERDAY TILL DECEMBER 2022, WITH THE PROVISO THAT IT WAS ANOTHER 100,000 EUR MORE EXPENSIVE
Montenegro Extends ‘Golden Passport’ Program Despite EU Criticism Montenegro has decided to extend its controversial scheme, which offers citizenship in return for a major investment, despite strong criticism of such programs by the European Commission and civic organizations. Montenegro’s government on Thursday extended its economic citizenship program until December 2022, despite [...]
TURKEY CITIZENSHIP PROGRAM MINIMUM INVESTMENT WILL BE INCREASED FROM 250,000 TO 400,000USD FROM 1. MAY, 2022.
TURKEY CITIZENSHIP PROGRAM MINIMUM INVESTMENT WILL BE INCREASED FROM 250,000 TO 400,000USD FROM 1. MAY, 2022 The Government has decided to amend the 20th. Article of the Regulation on the Turkey's Citizenship Law paragraph 2, clause B, to raise the minimum investment amount for the real estate optin. All paperwork submitted [...]
Vanuatu wants to enter the global cannabis market
Vanuatu is one of the first countries in the Pacific to allow companies to grow medicinal cannabis and hemp. This came after the government signed legislation regulating the importation, cultivation and manufacture of the plants. Vanuatu's government aims to make industrial hemp and medicinal cannabis a major export. This is intended [...]
Vitalik Buterin Becomes Citizen by exception of Crypto-Friendly Montenegro
Montenegro has granted citizenship to Vitalik Buterin, one of the co-founders of Ethereum. This move is part of a larger initiative to invite experienced members of the global cryptocurrency community to help develop Montenegro's blockchain sector and attract investments to the small Southeast European nation. (Vitalik Buterin and Milojko Spajić. Source: [...]
It looks like we’ve gotten used to living with the limitations Covid brings
Some countries like New Zealand and Australia continue to fight hard to completely eradicate the virus. It may seem like an unusual strategy to some, but it is what it is. So "back to normal"? I do not think so. Smart, creative citizens who are not slaves to the regime have [...]
You can acquire the UAE’s citizenship only through the Rulers’ and Crown Princes’ Courts for 15 Mio. AED.
Provisions allowing foreigners to acquire the Emirati nationality In January 2021, the UAE Government approved amendments to the ‘Executive Regulation of the Citizenship and Passports Law’ allowing specific categories of foreigners, their spouses and children to acquire the Emirati nationality. The amendment stipulates certain conditions for each category and allows the [...]
NORTH MACEDONIA ALLOWS FOREIGNERS THAT HAVE INVESTED CAPITAL IN THE AMOUNT OF AT LEAST 200,000 € PER PERSON GCI News
The Citizenship by Investment program of Republic of North Macedonia by which FITD determines the economic interest for citizenship, was launched by the Government of North Macedonia on the 13th December 2019. Now, at October 2020 the Program allows foreigners that have invested capital in the amount of at least 200,000 € [...]
VANUA’AKU PATI’S BOB LOUGHMAN BECOMES NEW VANUATU PRIME MINISTER
The new Prime Minister of the Republic of Vanuatu is Bob Loughman, president of the Vanua’aku Pati, the party that led the country into independence in 1980. Loughman succeeds outgoing Prime Minister Charlot Salwai, who served a full four-year term. The election of the new Prime Minister took place yesterday afternoon [...]
MOLDOVAN PARLIAMENT EXTENDED THE MCBI MORATORIUM UNTIL 1. SEPTEMBER 2020.
After a long public debate, the Parliament has extended the moratorium on new MCBI applications by six additional months. The moratorium will expire on 1 September 2020. 76 MPs out of 101 members of the Parliament have supported the idea of the new moratorium. In the meantime, the executive authorities will [...]
THREE YEARS NOW, SERBIA IS ON THE TOP OF THE WORLD FOR DIRECT INVESTMENTS!
Our intensive and persistent work for the search for investors, the worldwide marketing and the belief in the Balkans countries like Serbia, Montenegro, Albania and North Macedonia has in the end been honored and proven, according to Uwe Zirbes, board member of GCI UNIT. I came to Belgrade for the first [...]
GREENFIELD FDI PERFORMANCE INDEX 2019 – SERBIA STORMS TO THE TOP
Research by fDi Intelligence reveals which countries receive more than their ‘expected share’ of FDI. Serbia tops the Greenfield FDI Performance Index 2019. The south-east European country is ranked number one in the annual study by fDi Intelligence, a Financial Times data division of which fDi Magazine is also a part, [...]