Guides, stories and insights for internationals building a new life abroad.
De Lijn’s Buzzy Pazz annual pass for 18- to 24-year-olds costs €165 in 2026, down from €215. It covers unlimited bus and tram travel across Flanders.
by AdminSince 1 July 2026, passengers on most Belgian domestic trains must have a valid ticket before boarding. Buying a ticket from the conductor is no longer an option.
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Australian social security payments rose on 20 September 2026, while deeming rates increased to 1.75% and 3.75%. Here is what changed and who may be affected.
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Australia’s national minimum wage rose to $26.44 an hour from 1 July 2026 for award-free adult employees in the national system. Here is what newcomers should check.
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Canada’s GST/HST credit was replaced by the Canada Groceries and Essentials Benefit in July 2026. Here are the 2026 payment dates and what newcomers should know.
by AdminCanada’s federal minimum wage rose to $18.15 an hour on 1 April 2026. It applies to federally regulated private-sector workplaces, with higher provincial rates taking priority where relevant.
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Temporary agency workers in Germany have a new sector wage floor of €15.33 an hour from 1 September 2026. The rule also covers posted agency workers working in Germany.
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Braga’s new Residência Universitária Confiança has opened with 786 beds, including rooms from €94 a month for scholarship students.
by AdminGermany’s nationwide Deutschlandticket costs €63 per month in 2026. Here is where it works, what it does not cover and what newcomers should check before buying.
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