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The 2013 HSBC Expat Explorer survey is out, and Germany comes top as the best place to raise expat children. Out of the 24 countries in the Raising Children Abroad league table, Germany performed the best overall, meaning it isn’t just beating its European neighbours in the economy stakes. The table looks at factors such […]
Parental leave is the name given to maternity, paternity and adoption leave. This can be paid or unpaid time-off from your job to take care of a child, or make arrangements for a child’s welfare. The rules and provision for this type of leave vary from country to country. There are only four countries in […]
A new survey from Globalvisas.com suggests British expats are happiest in Canada. The results are in contrast with expats in China, where less than half (44%) are happy with their lives. “Cultural difference” was cited as the biggest cause of discontent among those living abroad, with a “better standard of living” being the biggest source […]
In the news this week was an app that rates restaurants, cafes and shops on their suitability for breastfeeding mothers. The Feed Finder app has been developed on Tyneside, UK, and allows users to post Tripadvisor style reviews on five key issues – comfort, hygiene, privacy, baby facilities and affordability. This got us thinking about […]
Cycling is a cheap and healthy way to make the most of the good weather this summer. If you’re holidaying abroad, rent bikes and see the city on two wheels. Great fun for the whole family. So where can you cycle safely this summer? The Copenhagenize Index 2013 ranks the 20 most bicycle friendly cities […]
A new expat survey from Lloyds TSB International has highlighted where in the world British expats feel happy, healthy and wealthy. The poll asked over 1,000 British expatriates in popular expat destinations their opinions on living abroad, compared with life in the UK. Nearly three-quarters (74%) said they have a better quality of life as […]
Marketing unhealthy foods to children has been proven to be “disastrously effective” says the World Health Organisation (WHO). While adults can recognise when they are being targeted by advertising, children are unable to make the distinction between advertising and cartoons, for example. WHO is calling for tighter regulations regarding marketing junk food to children in […]
Since 2007 the topic of expats and health care has been a hot issue in France. The country has traditionally been very popular with expats, particularly those from the UK. Former President Nicolas Sarkozy expressed concerns that too many people were taking advantage of France’s free healthcare system and not contributing in return. Now legislation […]
International health experts have called for worldwide access to the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination, screening tests and treatment as the primary preventative measure against cervical cancer. There are currently two vaccines available which protect women against the two most common strains of HPV (16 and 18) which cause 70% of cervical cancers.
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