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Spain to End Golden Visa Program, Prioritizing Housing Affordability and Social Equality

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According to Visa Guide’s Digital Nomad Index — which ranks countries based on factors including internet speed, living costs, and tax-free periods — Spain, Portugal and Greece all rank in the top 30 best countries for digital nomads. The change in policy could decrease the number of digital nomads and foreign workers within the country.

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Portugal’s Golden Visa Program Backfires for Many, Creates Housing Crisis

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According to a report published by Fortune , the rising cost of living is forcing many locals to juggle multiple jobs or emigrate in search of better opportunities. The appeal of Portugal to high-income expatriates and digital nomads has driven up demand in real estate and other markets , leading to highly inflated costs.

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Canary Islands Investing €700,000 To Attract Digital Nomads Despite Local Protests

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While that may alleviate some of the rising housing costs, it doesn’t stop the fact that the Canary Islands has become a tourist hotspot. This figure has increased significantly since 2011 and reflects a growing financial strain placed on Portugal’s citizens rather than experiencing professional growth opportunities.

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EU To Face £370M Bill If WeWork Exits London Office

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According to a recent report published by Wion News , London’s Mayor Sadiq Khan claims Britain leaving the European Union has reduced the country’s economy by 6 percent so far, which is reported to be an annual cost of £140 billion ($178 billion). The EMA has already made a request for additional funds to cover the cost in this year’s budget.

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Mid-Sized Cities are Feeling the Benefits of a Multigenerational Workforce

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This multigenerational blend is set to grow in the coming years, with projections suggesting that by the decade’s end, the share of workers over the age of 55 will rise to 25% — up from 20% in 2011, according to Fortune. These changes in workforce demographics place more pressure on cities to cater to this diverse age group.

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Top 10 Small Business Trends for 2011

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Continuing our annual tradition, below is our Top 10 Small Business Trends list for 2011.    We're optimistic the economy will continue to improve in 2011 and economic growth will be more widespread.    Fixed costs and fixed assets will increasingly be avoided. .  We're

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The 2011 Small Business CRM Leaders

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  Key quote on SugarCRM: "Extending its winning streak to four years, SugarCRM swept 2011’s open-source category, scoring the highest marks in almost every metric.   I think this is primarily due to cost and complexity.    I think this is primarily due to cost and complexity. 

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