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Choosing Schools In France, Oslo And Dublin; The Right Of Residence In Finland; And Bulgarian Energy Suppliers

Once you’ve been living in your new home for a while, you’ll know where to buy everything and you may even find places to acquire your favourite items from back home. But until you’ve settled in, it can be a challenge, so it’s useful to bring some things with you when you first arrive. If you’re moving to Cyprus, here are a few of the items you might want to pack on the journey over.Ireland has been in the news recently after repealing the 8th, which means abortions will now be legal in the Republic of Ireland. What does this mean for expats? Take a look at our feature.

Bangkok has recently seen a rise in the popularity of crime novels written by expat authors. We’ve shared a few of our favourite reads from this very niche genre.

Of course expat life isn’t all about reading novels and relaxation: there’s the practical stuff to consider too. Here’s a handy guide to energy companies if you’re living in Bulgaria.

Are you moving to Amsterdam with teenagers? This article may answer a few of your queries.

We’ve had a few requests recently from Chinese expats in London, asking how they can settle in. Take a look at our suggestions.

If you’ve recently moved to Costa Rica's capital city, here’s where to stock up on everything you need.


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Choosing a school for your child can be complicated, as columnist Naomi Madelin notes in her latest post, where she shares her experience of schools in France. We also have guides for parents in Oslo and Dublin.

What should you do when you first arrive in the Philippines to ease your transition and help you settle in?

And finally, here’s how to register for right of residence in Finland.

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