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GOOD NEWSVISAS & STAYS114d ago

The 10-Year Citizenship Pivot: Why CMVM-Regulated Funds Are Now the Safest Route to Residency by Investment in Portugal

Portugal's nationality law now requires 10 years of residency for citizenship, up from five, effective 19 May 2026.
The Portugal Golden Visa remains open, but investors now prioritize long-term investment quality over speed.
CMVM-regulated investment funds are gaining attention as a safer route, offering oversight and diversification.
Real estate purchases no longer qualify for the Golden Visa, pushing investors toward regulated funds.
Golden Visa holders still enjoy residency rights, family reunification, and visa-free Schengen travel.

Read the full article on Drift Travel Magazine

Drift Travel Magazine · 114d ago

GOOD NEWSVISAS & STAYS114d ago

Thailand Immigration Signals a New Era With Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia and Vietnam as Thirty-Day Visa Changes Approach, THIM Prepares for August and Tourism Targets Thirty-Three Million International Arrivals

Thailand's Cabinet approved a visa framework assigning eligible nationalities to 30-day exemption, 15-day exemption, or Visa on Arrival, but implementation awaits Royal Gazette publication.
The THIM digital platform is being tested and scheduled for full implementation in August 2026, integrating immigration appointments, applications, and tracking.
Thailand targets 33 million international arrivals in 2026, with tourism revenue projected at 2.65 trillion baht.
India, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Malta, and the Maldives are among 59 countries expected to receive 30-day visa exemption under the new framework.
No coordinated regional immigration policy exists; travelers must verify rules for each destination independently.

Read the full article on Travel And Tour World

Travel And Tour World · 114d ago

SAFETY114d ago

First OE turns into Thai prison ordeal for 18-year-old Kiwi

Stuff · 114d ago

GOOD NEWSVISAS & STAYS114d ago

How Capital-Guaranteed Funds Are Changing the Portugal Golden Visa Investment Calculus in 2026

Portugal Golden Visa now requires a €500,000 investment in capital-guaranteed funds, as real estate is no longer a qualifying asset class.
These funds offer a 100% principal buyback mechanism at maturity, typically after five years, eliminating market volatility risk.
Funds must maintain at least 60% of their portfolio in Portuguese corporate entities, focusing on operational business equity.
Investors can earn a fixed annual yield of 2% to 3% while meeting a flexible stay requirement of just seven days per year in Portugal.
The funds are regulated by the Portuguese Securities Market Commission (CMVM) and diversify across sectors like hospitality and green energy.

Read the full article on Decatur Daily

Decatur Daily · 114d ago

GOOD NEWSSAFETY114d ago

Crime drops by 11.2% in Barcelona with police operations and proximity bolstered

Crime in Barcelona dropped 11.2% in the first half of 2026, with 74,350 recorded incidents.
Thefts fell 21.1% and reoffending dropped 15.9% under the Kanpai Plan.
Knife incidents decreased 20.9% and violent robberies fell 9.4%.
Hate crimes surged 64.3% year-on-year, and nine homicides were recorded.
The 2025 Barcelona Victims Survey shows a 5.4% drop in crime victims and improved safety perception.

Read the full article on Ajuntament de Barcelona

Ajuntament de Barcelona · 114d ago

SAFETY114d ago

Is It Safe to Travel to Türkiye? Safety Guide and Gulf Crisis Update (July 2026)

Major tourist destinations in Türkiye remain safe and fully operational as of 20 July 2026.
Avoid southeastern Türkiye within 10 km of the Syrian and Iraqi borders due to high risks.
Turkish airspace is fully open and Istanbul Airport is operating normally despite the Gulf crisis.
Türkiye's coastal resorts, historic cities, and western regions are unaffected by the regional conflict.
Petty theft and scams are the main safety concerns for tourists; violent crime is very rare.

Read the full article on Wego Travel Blog

Wego Travel Blog · 114d ago

GOOD NEWSSAFETY114d ago

Crime in Barcelona down by 11% despite increase in homicides and organized crime

Overall crime in Barcelona fell 11.2% in the first half of 2026 vs. 2025.
Nine homicides occurred, three linked to organized crime, prompting pledges to combat it.
Incidents with bladed weapons dropped 20.9%, repeat offenses 15.9%, and sexual assault reports 9.4%.
Thefts declined by 21%, which the mayor called a 'spectacular figure'.

Read the full article on Catalan News

Catalan News · 114d ago

GOOD NEWSFLIGHTS & AIRPORTS114d ago

Vietnam reveals roadmap for new Long Thanh airport in HCM City

Long Thanh International Airport opens 1 December 2026, serving Ho Chi Minh City.
The $13 billion airport will initially handle 25 million passengers annually, expanding to 100 million.
From opening, Long Thanh takes all long-haul international flights, cargo, and new routes.
By late October 2027, over 90% of international traffic shifts to Long Thanh; regional flights under 1,000 km stay at Tan Son Nhat.
Domestic flights remain mainly at Tan Son Nhat, but Vietnam Airlines and Vietjet may offer domestic routes at Long Thanh to feed hubs.

Read the full article on Voyages d'affaires

Voyages d'affaires · 114d ago

TAXES & BUSINESS114d ago

18 locations raided to dismantle nominee network in Chiang Mai, damages worth 633 million

Authorities raided 18 locations in Chiang Mai to dismantle a nominee network.
The operation targeted 31 companies suspected of using Thai nominees for foreign ownership.
Damages from the nominee network are estimated at 633 million baht.
Arrest warrants were issued for 22 suspects; 8 have been arrested so far.
Assets seized include land and buildings worth over 23.6 million baht in Saraphi district.

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Read the full article on Thai PBS (สำนักข่าวไทยพีบีเอส) — national public broadcaster (in Thai)

Thai PBS (สำนักข่าวไทยพีบีเอส) — national public broadcaster · 114d ago · translated from Thai

GOOD NEWSGROUND TRANSPORT114d ago

Hanoi Launches Construction of Five Metro Lines in $49.5 Billion Expansion

Hanoi launched construction of five new metro lines in a $49.5 billion expansion.
The project will add 292 km of rail and is part of a 100-year master plan.
All five lines will be built simultaneously, connecting the city center with Noi Bai Airport.
The EPC contract was awarded to a consortium led by Vingroup's Vinhomes and VinSpeed.
Hanoi's current metro has two unconnected lines; the long-term plan includes 14 lines.

Read the full article on Rus Tourism News

Rus Tourism News · 114d ago

GOOD NEWSFLIGHTS & AIRPORTS114d ago

Tbilisi Airport welcomes first scheduled flight from Shanghai

China Eastern Airlines launched the first scheduled Shanghai–Tbilisi flight on 2026-07-21.
The inaugural flight carried 274 passengers to Tbilisi and 283 on the return.
Three Chinese airlines now operate 13 weekly flights from Tbilisi to Shanghai, Beijing, and Urumqi.
The Shanghai–Tbilisi route will run three times a week, with flight times of about 9 hours from Tbilisi and 10 hours from Shanghai.

Read the full article on sovanews.tv

sovanews.tv · 114d ago

GOOD NEWSFLIGHTS & AIRPORTS113d ago

AirBorneo to Launch Daily Kuching-Singapore Flights from 22 July 2026!

AirBorneo launches daily Kuching-Singapore flights on 22 July 2026.
Promotional fares start at RM399 Economy and RM871 Business one-way.
Flights depart Kuching at 6:50pm and Singapore at 9:15pm daily.
Tickets are available via AirBorneo's website and mobile app.
The route supports trade, tourism, and investment between Sarawak and Singapore.

Read the full article on TripZilla

TripZilla · 113d ago

SAFETY114d ago

Suspected Gunman Arrested After Shooting at Bali Bar Injures Two

A shooting at The Shady Pig bar in Canggu, Bali, on July 18, 2026, injured two people.
The suspect, an Indonesian man, was arrested at Soekarno-Hatta International Airport.
The victims are a 32-year-old security guard (IMY) and a Chinese tourist (EA).
The shooting followed an altercation; the suspect fired after the guard intervened.
The bullet hit the guard's left thigh and then lodged in the tourist's left thigh.

Read the full article on Jakarta Globe

Jakarta Globe · 114d ago

GOOD NEWSFLIGHTS & AIRPORTS113d ago

Vietnam's $13B Long Thanh airport needs 2,000 workers before December opening

Vietnam's Long Thanh airport needs 2,000 more workers before its planned December 1 opening.
The airport is a nearly $13 billion project, the largest in Vietnam's history.
Phase one aims to handle 25 million passengers annually, easing congestion at Tan Son Nhat.
Commercial operations are targeted for December 1, 2026, after technical flights in 2025.
By 2027, ACV wants over 90% of HCMC's international passengers to use Long Thanh.

Read the full article on VnExpress International

VnExpress International · 113d ago

GOOD NEWSAI & EARNING ONLINE113d ago

Now Open—AWS Local Zones in Athens, Greece

AWS Local Zone in Athens, Greece is now generally available, offering compute, storage, and networking with single-digit millisecond latency.
Greek organizations can store and process data in-country using Amazon S3 and EBS Snapshots, meeting data residency requirements.
The Local Zone supports services like Amazon EC2, EBS, S3, and EBS Snapshots for production workloads.
Early adopters include Omilia, Profile Software, and Skroutz, using the zone for AI, compliance, and faster user experiences.
AWS has expanded in Greece since 2020 with CloudFront, an office, and Direct Connect, with the Local Zone as the latest investment.

Read the full article on Amazon Web Services (AWS)

Amazon Web Services (AWS) · 113d ago

SAFETY115d ago

Shots Fired! Two Men Shot at Shady Pig Bar in Canggu, North Kuta, Bali

Two men were shot at Shady Pig Bar in Canggu, Bali, on 17 July 2026 at 2:50 am.
The shooting followed a fight between a Chinese national (EA, 25) and the alleged gunman, Ahmad.
Security guard IMYN (32) was shot through the thigh while trying to separate the men.
Police believe the suspect, Ahmad, may have fled Bali to Jakarta and are conducting a manhunt.
Both victims were treated at Lira Medika Hospital Bali in Kerobokan, North Kuta.

Read the full article on Bali Discovery

Bali Discovery · 115d ago

GOOD NEWSGROUND TRANSPORT113d ago

Mexico City to invest US$2.3bn in Line 3 metro overhaul

Mexico City will invest US$2.29bn (40bn pesos) to overhaul Metro Line 3.
The project includes 45 new trains, track renovation, and modernization of 21 stations.
No station closures or service interruptions will occur in 2026; actual renovation starts in 2027.
The fare remains at 5 pesos despite the real cost of 13 pesos, with the difference subsidized.
Line 3 carries over 1 million users daily and has 7 transfers with other Metro lines.

Read the full article on BNamericas

BNamericas · 113d ago

GOOD NEWSGROUND TRANSPORT113d ago

Future Rail Project to Bring São Paulo Closer to Viracopos Airport

A planned rail project will connect São Paulo to Campinas in 64 minutes.
A rail link between Campinas and Viracopos Airport will complete the multimodal journey.
Rail services are expected to commence in 2031.
The project aims to expand Viracopos' catchment area and appeal to airlines.

Read the full article on routesonline.com

routesonline.com · 113d ago

SAFETY114d ago

Safety Concerns Heighten In Bali’s Top Tourism Resorts

A shooting in Canggu on July 17 injured two people; the suspect fled to Jakarta.
Police believe the shooting was an isolated incident with no further public danger.
A Dutch tourist had an iPhone 16 stolen from a motorcycle holder in Uluwatu.
An Indian tourist was mugged in Seminyak when a thief snatched a gold necklace.
Phone snatchings from moped handlebars are a rising trend in Bali.

Read the full article on The Bali Sun

The Bali Sun · 114d ago

GOOD NEWSGROUND TRANSPORT114d ago

Porto Makes Public Transport Free to Reduce Car Use

Porto is the first city in Portugal to offer free public transport for registered residents.
The free travel covers buses, metro, trams, and commuter trains on the Andante network.
Private vehicles account for 56.8% of daily trips in Porto, while public transport is only 23.5%.
Tourists must still pay fares; the city may raise the tourist tax from €3 to €4 per night.
Porto plans to expand dedicated bus lanes from 16 km to 22 km by the end of the year.

Read the full article on Rus Tourism News

Rus Tourism News · 114d ago

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The 10-Year Citizenship Pivot: Why CMVM-Regulated Funds Are Now the Safest Route to Residency by Investment in Portugal

Thailand Immigration Signals a New Era With Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia and Vietnam as Thirty-Day Visa Changes Approach, THIM Prepares for August and Tourism Targets Thirty-Three Million International Arrivals

First OE turns into Thai prison ordeal for 18-year-old Kiwi

How Capital-Guaranteed Funds Are Changing the Portugal Golden Visa Investment Calculus in 2026

Crime drops by 11.2% in Barcelona with police operations and proximity bolstered

Is It Safe to Travel to Türkiye? Safety Guide and Gulf Crisis Update (July 2026)

Crime in Barcelona down by 11% despite increase in homicides and organized crime

Vietnam reveals roadmap for new Long Thanh airport in HCM City

18 locations raided to dismantle nominee network in Chiang Mai, damages worth 633 million

Hanoi Launches Construction of Five Metro Lines in $49.5 Billion Expansion

Tbilisi Airport welcomes first scheduled flight from Shanghai

AirBorneo to Launch Daily Kuching-Singapore Flights from 22 July 2026!

Suspected Gunman Arrested After Shooting at Bali Bar Injures Two

Vietnam's $13B Long Thanh airport needs 2,000 workers before December opening

Now Open—AWS Local Zones in Athens, Greece

Shots Fired! Two Men Shot at Shady Pig Bar in Canggu, North Kuta, Bali

Mexico City to invest US$2.3bn in Line 3 metro overhaul

Future Rail Project to Bring São Paulo Closer to Viracopos Airport

Safety Concerns Heighten In Bali’s Top Tourism Resorts

Porto Makes Public Transport Free to Reduce Car Use

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