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Panorámica 2026 runs in Stockholm from 22 to 27 September, with Latin American films across five cinemas, a special focus on Mexico, English subtitles and tickets from SEK 50.
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Melbourne Festival of Puppetry runs from 22 to 27 September 2026 with shows, workshops, free street performances and a community Puppet Picnic. Here are the most useful picks for international residents and families.
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Qantas Ground Services workers are due to strike for 24 hours in Victoria on 23 September and elsewhere in Australia on 24 September. QantasLink flights from Sydney and freight deliveries are the main areas to watch.
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Portugal’s IFICI tax incentive can give qualifying new residents a 20% rate on eligible Portuguese employment or self-employment income for up to 10 years. Here is who can qualify, the 15 January registration deadline and the main limits.
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Dubai has approved an 80km New Fourth Corridor linking Sharjah and Abu Dhabi through Dubai. Here is the route, the projected journey-time savings and what has not yet been announced.
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Heavy rain has changed the Asian Games equestrian programme in Tokyo. Eventing dressage and cross-country are now both scheduled for 22 September, while the cancelled 21 September session is refund-eligible.
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Brussels’ Festival of Migrations runs at Place de Brouckère until 24 September 2026. The remaining programme is free, with a French-language migration-policy debate and two theatre performances requiring registration.
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A NATS connectivity fault at Prestwick disrupted flights across Scotland, Northern Ireland and northern England on 21 September 2026. The fault is fixed, but travellers should still check live airline status for knock-on delays and cancellations.
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Sweden will extend maintenance checks to family-member permit renewals from 1 October 2026 and add new insurance and support requirements for some work-permit, EU Blue Card, ICT and researcher families.
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