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The right of a foreigner to acquire real estate in the Republic of Serbia
The right of foreign nationals (both individuals and legal entities) to acquire ownership of real estate in the Republic of Serbia, through inter vivos legal transactions (such as purchase agreements, gift contracts, contracts on life support, etc.) and mortis causa legal transactions (inheritance), is regulated by the Law on the Fundamentals of Property Relations (Official Gazette of SFRY, No. 6/80 and 36/90, Official Gazette of FRY, No. 29/96, and Official Gazette of RS, No. 115/2005).
Romania: quota amount for foreign workers confirmed for 2025
The Government of Romania has approved an annual quota for employment of foreign workers. The correspondent Decision No. 10 has been published on January 16, 2025.
Kyrgyzstan: visa-free regime for the Gulf States nationals
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Kyrgyzstan has announced a visa-free regime for citizens of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, the State of Qatar, the State of Kuwait, the Sultanate of Oman, and the Kingdom of Bahrain arriving for short-term purposes (tourism, business, or private purposes). The changes came into force on January 4, 2025.
Overview of salary changes in various countries from january 1, 2025
From January 1, 2025, many countries in Europe and beyond are updating minimum salaries, as well as immigration-related thresholds. Highlights include increases in Germany, Croatia, and Poland.
Change of Employer in Serbia: a Guide for Foreign Workers and Employers
Among the many benefits introduced by the amendments to the Law on Foreigners and the Law on the Employment of Foreigners, effective from February 1, 2024, one significant change stands out: foreign nationals holding a Single Permit will no longer be required to obtain a new permit if they choose to change their employer or take on additional employment in Serbia.
China eases visa-free transit rules
China has announced simplification of the visa-free transit rules for foreign citizens. The new changes have come into effect from December 17, 2024.
Agreement Initialed on the Deployment of EU Border Guards in Bosnia and Herzegovina
On December 18, 2024, Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH) and the European Union (EU) initialed an agreement in Sarajevo to enable the deployment of officers from the European Border and Coast Guard Agency (Frontex). This initiative aims to strengthen border management and address security challenges, particularly irregular migration along the Western Balkans route.
Croatia Introduces New Property Tax Law
The Croatian government has announced a new property tax initiative set to take effect on January 1, 2025. This legislation will replace the existing vacation home tax and will apply to all residential properties, with certain exemptions.