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2030 is fast approaching and we're already falling behind on our Net Zero targets, which will take a coordinated collective effort to get back on track. As a result, businesses are coming under increasing pressure to monitor, report and reduce their energy use and carbon emissions to meet net zero targets. This has led to an increase in both mandatory and voluntary regulations that require carbon emissions reporting to verify your net zero claims. In this episode, Mel continues the ESG Reporting Disclosures series by explaining what the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) is, how it affects your emissions reporting, the verification requirements and who qualifies for CSRD. You'll learn ·      What is CSRD? ·      How will the CSRD affect your Emissions Reporting? ·      What are the emissions verification requirements for CSRD? ·      Who qualifies for ISSB S2?   Resources ·      Carbonology ·      Carbonology LinkedIn ·      Carbonology Instagram ·      CSRD     In this episode, we talk about: [00:30] Join the isologyhub – To get access to a suite of ISO related tools, training and templates. Simply head on over to isologyhub.com to either sign-up or book a demo. [02:10] Episode summary: Over the course of September, Mel will be exploring the latest climate change regulations that may affect your organisation. In this episode she dives into Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD). [02:55] What is CSRD? – The Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) is a new EU directive that modernises and strengthens the rules concerning the social and environmental information that companies have to report. It revises the 2014 Non-Financial Reporting Directive (NFRD), extends the scope of covered companies, and strengthens the reporting requirements. The CSRD was formally adopted by the European Council on 28 November 2022. The directive is transforming ESG reporting and will start affecting almost 50,000 companies from 2024 by expanding the scope to include all large companies, all companies listed on regulated markets, and non-EU companies with substantial activities in the EU. This includes non-EU companies with subsidiaries operating within the EU or those listed on EU regulated markets. Many companies located both within and outside the EU will be affected during the CSRD's phase-in period beginning in fiscal year 2024.   [05:10] How will the CSRD affect your Emissions Reporting?: Under the CSRD, companies are required to report on their greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. This includes: ·      Scope 1 Emissions: Direct emissions from owned or controlled sources. For example, emissions from combustion in owned or controlled boilers, furnaces, vehicles, etc. ·      Scope 2 Emissions: Indirect emissions from the generation of purchased energy. This includes emissions from the production of electricity, steam, heating, and cooling consumed by the company. ·      Significant Scope 3 Emissions: Other indirect emissions that occur in a company's value chain. Companies are required to report on significant Scope 3 sources. This could include emissions from business travel, employee commuting, waste disposal, etc. [07:10] What are the Emissions Verification Requirements? Under the CSRD, companies are required to have their reported GHG emissions data verified by an independent third party. The verification process ensures the accuracy and reliability of the reported information. Verification options for CSRD include: ·      Independent Verification: Companies must engage an accredited third-party verifier to audit and confirm the accuracy of their GHG emissions reports. ·      Verification Standards: The verification must be conducted in accordance with recognised international standards, such as ISO 14064-3. ·      Assurance Levels: The verification should provide a reasonable level of assurance that the emissions data is accurate and complete. ·      Frequency of Verification: Verification is required on an annual basis to ensure ongoing accuracy and compliance with the CSRD. [10:10] Who qualifies for CSRD? The Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) applies to a broad range of companies based on the following criteria: 1)    Companies listed on regulated markets in the EU (excluding listed micro-enterprises). 2)    Large companies, classified as those meeting at least two of the following three conditions: ·      More than 250 employees. ·      A turnover of over €40 million. ·      Over €20 million in total assets. 3)    Listed Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs), although there will be a transitional period when SMEs can opt out until 2028. 4)    Non-EU companies with a net turnover of €150 million in the EU, and with at least one subsidiary or branch in the union. If you would like to learn more about CSRD or inquire about the related course, please get in touch with Carbonology. We'd love to hear your views and comments about the ISO Show, here's how: ●     Share the ISO Show on Twitter or Linkedin ●     Leave an honest review on iTunes or Soundcloud. 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Non-EU visitors to Ireland can file a VAT refund at the airport as they leave Ireland. This refund returns the value added tax (aka VAT) applied to souvenir items purchased by tourists that leave the Republic of Ireland within 90 days of purchase. If you aren't familiar with the VAT (listen to podcast episode 142)... The post Can You Collect VAT Refund If You Aren't Flying Directly Home from Ireland? appeared first on Ireland Family Vacations.

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Send us a Text Message.Welcome to The BTA Podcast.  In these podcasts we will endeavour to share our thoughts, concerns, optimism and build those all-important human connections with our Partners, Members and Guests.In their latest conversation Clive Wratten and Andrew Clarke discuss the weather, recent holidays and Clive's visit to the Farnborough International Airshow.  They discuss delays with the Entry/Exit System (EES) the new automated IT system for registering non-EU nationals travelling for a short stay, each time they cross the external borders of European countries.  On a positive note the increase of passenger numbers is discussed as confirmed by Clive's recent flight through Luton Airport.  They discuss developments with the BTA's profile on social media and look ahead to the autumn conference taking place in Gibraltar next month.  Finally and possibly most importantly they react to Clive's recent LinkedIn survey and the question of toilet doors in hotel rooms.You can subscribe to this podcast by searching 'BusinessTravel360' on Google Podcast, Apple Podcast, iHeart, Pandora, Spotify, Alexa or your favorite podcast player.This podcast was created by The BTA and distributed by BusinessTravel360.  For more information about The BTA visit us at TheBTA.org.ukSupport the Show.

At the beginning of 2025, a new travel authorization system called ETIAS (European Travel Information and Authorization System) will come into effect. This new requirement aims to bolster security across Europe, addressing concerns related to terrorism and the influx of migrants and refugees.Non-EU visitors who previously didn't need a visa will now have to apply online for ETIAS, which will screen applicants against a database for criminal activities, prior overstays in the EU, and other security issues. Iceland and the Schengen Zone While Iceland is not part of the EU, it is a member of the Schengen zone, along with countries like Norway and Switzerland. The Schengen zone has uniform rules regarding entry and stay duration.Therefore, Iceland will implement the same ETIAS requirements as other Schengen countries. This means that if you plan to visit Iceland and then travel to other European destinations, you will need an ETIAS authorization before landing in Reykjavik.Upon arrival, your passport will be stamped for a maximum stay of 90 days, allowing you to travel freely within the Schengen zone during this period. Do You Need an Iceland ETIAS Visa Waiver? As long as Iceland remains in the Schengen zone, the ETIAS rules will apply. Whether you need to apply for ETIAS depends on your nationality. Citizens of EU countries will continue to enjoy unrestricted travel across Europe, including Iceland. Non-EU citizens are divided into two categories:Visa-Exempt Travelers: This includes citizens from North America, Australia, and other countries who previously only needed a valid passport for short visits to Europe. Starting in 2025, these travelers must apply for ETIAS approval. The application fee is €7, and the authorization is valid for three years or until the passport expires, whichever comes first.Visa-Required Travelers: Citizens from countries not covered by the visa waiver will continue to need a full visa to enter Iceland, as is currently the case. When Do You Need to Have ETIAS? The ETIAS (European Travel Information and Authorization System) is set to launch in early 2025. Following its implementation, there will be a 180-day grace period.During this six-month grace period, non-EU travelers who previously did not need a visa will need to fill out an ETIAS application form. This period will allow travelers to become familiar with the new requirement and give European travel authorities time to train on the new protocols and address any technical issues that arise.After the grace period ends, all third-country nationals will be required to have ETIAS approval to enter the Schengen zone. What will be asked on the ETIAS Application form? The ETIAS online application will ask for basic information as part of the pre-screening check. Below is the information that is said to be required:Valid passport / Travel document informationFull nameCurrent addressCitizenship statusSexPreferred genderDual citizenship statusEmail addressTelephone numberDate of birthFinal destination member stateEducational backgroundOccupational backgroundDuring the ETIAS application or appeal process, you may be asked about your:Criminal historyPast incarcerationFelon statusPast European travelDrug useHealth history How Long does Approval of ETIAS applications Take? According to the website about ETIAS applications, it will only take a few minutes for an application to be approved once the payment is completed. While that sounds great, I would not leave applying for ETIAS to the last minute to avoid any possible issues. Discovering Iceland's Natural Wonders Iceland is a treasure trove of unique geological features, offering an abundance of geysers, bubbling mud pots, volcanoes, and lava fields. The country's geothermal activity makes it a fascinating destination, even in winter,

Clare Gardaí are warning that motorists driving cars imported from outside the EU are at a greater risk of thefts and break-ins. It comes as the Brú na Sionna area of Shannon has once again been the site of car-related crime as a resident has claimed to have been the victim of a number of attempts to steal their car, resulting in damage to the vehicle. The Garda National Crime Prevention Unit has previously blamed the lack of security measures such as immobilisers and alarms in non-EU imports for the 54% increase in car thefts seen nationwide last year. Clare Crime Prevention Officer Catriona Holohan believes many motorists aren't aware these important devices which are standard in cars made in the European Union don't come in non-EU alternatives.

The EU Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive ("CSRD") entered into force on 5 January 2023 and the associated European Sustainability Reporting Standards ("ESRS") were adopted by the European Commission on 31 July 2023.  Together, the CSRD and ESRS create detailed sustainability reporting requirements that will apply to a significant number of EU and non-EU companies and substantially increase the scope of their sustainability reporting.  Application of the rules is now imminent and, for some, CSRD reporting periods will begin from 1 January 2024. In this seminar, we take a look at the implications of the CSRD for non-EU companies and what companies can do to prepare. Learning objectives In particular, this seminar will help you: learn more about the scope of CSRD and the implications for non-EU clients; understand some of the detail of the reporting obligations required by CSRD and ESRS; hear more about some of the practical difficulties and challenges of compliance; and appreciate what in-scope entities are doing to prepare for this important regulatory development.

This episode of All Things Investigations explores the recent EU Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive that could transform compliance programs and corporate governance globally. Tom Fox and Nicolas Tollet analyze the Directive's provisions mandating human rights and environmental risk management across company value chains. Nicolas explains how the law builds on France's pioneering 2017 Duty of Care legislation and its impact on corporate accountability for both EU and non-EU multinationals. Nicolas Tollet is a Partner at Hughes Hubbard. He previously served as Vice President for Compliance at Technip, an oil and gas service firm. With over 20 years of experience in compliance and internal investigations, he has worked on significant cases like Alcatel, TSKJ, and Lava Jato. Nicolas has expertise in monitorships, having been involved in the first one imposed on a French company by the DOJ and the SEC. He helps companies worldwide with compliance programs, audits, and M&A due diligence.  You'll hear Tom and Nicolas discuss: The new EU Directive on Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence will require companies above certain revenue thresholds to implement human rights and environmental compliance programs, not just for their operations but across their entire value chain. France has been at the forefront of such legislation with its 2017 Duty of Care law. The EU directive builds on this, with more expansive requirements and penalties of up to 5% of worldwide turnover for non-compliance. The directive explicitly links human rights risks to corruption risks, recognizing their interconnection. It has the potential to drive even broader risk coverage than typical anti-bribery programs. By mandating due diligence across the value chain, the directive will necessitate contract terms like audit rights as standard procedure. Financial institutions may also need to evaluate the human rights impacts of clients they fund. The directive allows each EU country to determine how to specifically transpose and enforce the law's obligations. This could lead to a complex web of overlapping inspection regimes applied to multinationals. Even companies not based in the EU will fall under the law if they meet certain revenue thresholds in Europe. Non-EU companies should tap French expertise since France is about 6 years ahead in implementing similar mandates. Required public sustainability reporting adds another layer reinforcing the need for concrete compliance actions.  While the US led historically on anti-corruption compliance, the EU is now at the vanguard of expanding into human rights, environment, and sustainability. France in particular has established itself as a leader in advancing corporate compliance expectations. KEY QUOTES: “There is a direct link within the directive between human rights compliance and anti-corruption compliance, which the compliance community in the world has been seeing for years now.” - Nicolas Tollet “So we shouldn't expect one member state to be reluctant to enforce the legislation. The EU will make sure that every member state issue and then enforce the legislation in each country.” - Nicolas Tollet “Fortunately, we are still linked in how we work in the business field, and we have to take both into account. So there is a certain pride indeed, because there is real expertise in France now on compliance, but it's mixed between the French and the American compliance community, I would say. So it's working together that we've managed to improve compliance.” - Nicolas Tollet Resources: Hughes Hubbard & Reed website  Nicolas Tollet on LinkedIn EU Directive on Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence: Navigating the New Landscape of Corporate Accountability

In this episode of The Sustainability Story, host Sandy Peters is joined by Brian Tomlinson, a managing director in Ernst & Young's financial accounting and advisory services practice. They discuss the EU's Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive and its impact on non-EU-based multinationals. While the extraterritorial nature of the EU's reporting requirements may be known among policy experts, it is less understood by US companies and investors. The episode delves into the potential implications and importance of this directive for sustainability reporting and investment decision making.

CSRD, a new EU legislation, mandates large and listed organisations to publish reports on social and environmental risks and their impact. Join Gary Yantin, Nick Henderson-Mayo, and Naomi Grossman in this informative podcast, where they unravel CSRD's complexities and guide you on compliance and reporting strategies.   In this podcast, you'll gain an understanding of CSRD, including:   A deep dive into CSRD and its origin Step-by-step guidance on CSRD compliance and reporting guidelines Key considerations for both EU and Non-EU businesses Timelines and strategies for preparing your organisation for CSRD   Resources:   Try our Sustainability and ESG training: https://bit.ly/sustainability-training Download our free EU CSRD guide: https://bit.ly/CSRD-guide View our Sustainability and ESG course catalogue: https://bit.ly/sustainability-catalogue Learn more about our Supplier Onboarding solution: https://vinciworks.com/products/omnitrack/supplier-tracking/

Mairéad McDevitt, Community Work Lead with the Migrant Rights Centre, discusses the campaign to reduce the cost migrants have to pay to renew their residence permits.

Professor Tim Evans is fascinated by new figures showing how, in many sectors, non-EU immigrants are now outnumbering workers from the EU. He laments the way in which the inefficiencies of the UK state are piling up disastrous problems ahead that no UK politicians appear prepared to discuss, let alone tackle. And he looks at the EU, which is trying to battle inflation while it is deflation and a chilling recession that lie ahead instead. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The ICGP, with the support of the HSE and the Department of Health, has begun the non-EU Rural GPprogramme, an initiative to enable non-EU highly qualified GPs to work in mostly single-handed GP practices in rural Ireland. With the continuing shortage of GPs and growing workforce pressures, the ICGP's Medical Director, Dr Diarmuid Quinlan, explains the context behind this initiative. To find out more about the Irish College of General Practitioners, go to www.icgp.ie To find out more about the non-EU Rural GP Programme, search "non EU" in the ICGP website. To contact this podcast, please email media@icgp.ie

► Find out a little-known (but legal) strategy with Cyprus Passport & Citizenship by Investment to move to Switzerland or UK as Non-EU Citizen ►Get your Swiss, UK residency within 3 months It is close to impossible for Non-EU citizens to get a residence permit in the EU, for example to move to Switzerland, Norway or to the UK . The EU Immigration system is based on the dual system: EU citizens and Non-EU Citizens. Close to no chance for a Non-EU Citizen. However, I discovered a little-known and smart way for Non-EU nationals to move to Switzerland legally. The smart strategy is based on the combination of the Cyprus Passport based on the Citizenship by Investment Program and the Swiss Agreements in connection with the Freedom of movement and residence. Not only the billionaire and king of aluminium Oleg Deripaska did it. 3'300 wealthy clients from Russia, the Middle East and China are more than happy. Some of them remained in Cyprus but others went to Switzerland and to the UK immediately. This video shows how you can be a Swiss or a UK resident within 3 months. Read more on our Blog ► https://swiss-banking-lawyers.com

- VW Announces 1st Non-EU Battery Plant - VW Improves Its BEV Sales - Honda Prepares Production for EVs - Porsche Plans Wave of EVs - Lexus' 1st EV Priced at $60K - Toyota's Next EV Coming in 2025 - New Mercedes GLC Coupe Grows Up - Lambo's 1st PHEV Goes Carbon Heavy

- VW Announces 1st Non-EU Battery Plant - VW Improves Its BEV Sales - Honda Prepares Production for EVs - Porsche Plans Wave of EVs - Lexus' 1st EV Priced at $60K - Toyota's Next EV Coming in 2025 - New Mercedes GLC Coupe Grows Up - Lambo's 1st PHEV Goes Carbon Heavy

The government says it wants to improve the rules for non-EU PhD students and researchers' residence permits. We ask the new Minister for Education, Mats Persson, what this means in practice. We also hear PhD-student "Neha" who is concerned the changes don't come soon enough. Also in the programme: Nine months after they were forced to flee their country, we check in on how some Ukrainian families to see how they are getting on. We'll have a look at the Centre Party's leadership contest, and get wafts of gingerbread from an annual gingerbread house competition.Plus: the most streamed song in Sweden in the past year. Presenter & Producer: Ulla Engberg

The Clare-based Chief Executive of a prominent carer network has expressed optimism that an announcement on work permits for Non-EU carers is imminent. There are currently 6,000 people on waiting lists for homecare, with half of those new approved cases and the balance made up of those who have existing care arrangements and need a top-up. Home care remains on the ineligible skills list for employment permits but Chief Executive of the National Community Care Network, Fiacre Hensey expects a change to this to be announced within the coming days. The Barefield resident says a lot of work has been done in an effort to improve the current situation.

A South East Clare Councillor is making fresh calls for the Department of Agriculture to u-turn on its decision to check non-EU products in Dublin instead of Shannon Airport. Former Mayor of Clare and Sixmilebridge-based Councillor PJ Ryan says the move flies in the face of the Ireland 2040 plan.

Securitization Insight Ep 30: EU Securitization Regulation: Due Diligence and Transparency Requirements when Purchasing non-EU SecuritizationsDavid Shearer, partner in our London office, joins host Patrick Dolan to discuss the European Commission's (EC) report on EU securitization regulation. We discuss the various interpretations of Article 5(1)(e) and how they impact the due diligence and transparency requirements under Article 7 when purchasing non-EU securitizations.Listen and subscribe to the Securitization Insight podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your preferred podcast app.

News; Czech visit to Kyiv; Expert on Czech electricity prices; Interest in sex change growing among Czechs; Non-EU students struggling to find accommodation in Prague

News; Czech visit to Kyiv; Expert on Czech electricity prices; Interest in sex change growing among Czechs; Non-EU students struggling to find accommodation in Prague

In this episode of S&C's Critical Insights, Paris partner Olivier de Vilmorin, London partner John Horsfield-Bradbury and London associate Sarah Mishkin discuss the unexpected ways that the European Union's new ESG laws and regulations may affect U.S. and other non-EU companies. They discuss how the laws will apply to certain companies with EU-listed securities or whose operations in the EU meet certain thresholds.   They also touch on how the new climate-related disclosure requirements proposed by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission compare to the new EU laws.

Protests in Madrid, Orgullo Gay de Madrid fights back against government restrictions, Omicron subvariant BA.5 spreads, noughts and crosses in Santiago, Non-EU tourist visa, and much more!  Thanks for tuning in! Let us know what you think and what we can improve on by emailing us at spain@rorshok.com or follow us on Instagram @rorshok.spain and Twitter @rorshokspain Like what you hear? Subscribe, share, and tell your buds.

This week's podcast is sponsored by Femometer.NON-EU：https://femtest.onelink.me/7uzg/lauren EU: https://fmieu.onelink.me/k1hg/lauren Join us for a beautiful conversation as Don Ollskin visits the Lauren.live podcast and allows us to learn many different healing modalities that nature can offer. As an Herbal Elder and Pioneering Educator, Don recalls his work with a medicine woman and how communicating with trees and plants can heal us from within.Website: https://www.donollsin.com=== Guest Bio ===I am a pioneering educator, herbal elder and a passionate, lifelong learner. The author of "Pathways to Healing, A Guide to Ayurveda, Dreambody and Shamanism."In 2013, I completed my MA in Environmental Education and Communication at Royal Roads University. The focus of my thesis was Online Learning, and how to transition my classes into an online format. My courses and webinars are about healing the environment and our communities, using sustainable medicine.It is my wish to empower people with the knowledge to heal themselves and others, using herbs and holistic healing systems.==============Subscribe to the RealLaurenLive YouTube channel for Spirituality | Health | Lifestyle videos!Visit the @RealLaurenLive on Instagram and check out https://Lauren.live for more info.You can also find weekly FULL episodes of the Lauren.live podcast every Friday on your favorite platforms including Apple, YouTube, Spotify, Google, TuneIn, IHeartRadio, and Amazon Music.==============#RealLaurenLive #DonOllsin #ShamanicHealing #Gaia #MotherEarth #Compassion #Spirituality #Herbalist #HerbalHealing #Shaman #MedicineWoman #ToHeal #NaturalHealing #Ayurveda #HealingNaturally #Herbs #Herb #NaturalHealingMethods #MedicineMan #TreeHugger #PlantHealing #PlantLover #PlantLover #PlantLife #PlantsHeal #HealingPlants #SpiritualPodcast #SpiritualJourney #SpiritualHealing #HowtoHeal #LaurenLive #Lauren #RealLaurenLivePodcast #LaurenPodcast

Mariam and Radip talk about the most essential things to do right after you come to Hohenheim, from registering with the Bürgerbüro to visa extension, exam registration and more. Check out this episode to learn more. Follow these links to find detailed step-by-step instructions on enrollment: 1. EU students: https://www.uni-hohenheim.de/en/enrollment-bachelor-master and 2. Non-EU students: https://www.uni-hohenheim.de/en/enrollment-international-students-non-eu. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/news4internationals/message

Welcome back to another episode of the Brand Builder Show! This week we're joined by Nick from HelloTax. Amazon recently re-launched the European Fulfiment Network program - one change in a long list of post-Brexit adjustments for Amazon sellers selling in Europe. We dove into all the updates and how sellers can best position themselves to take advantage of this often overlooked market! => Connect with Nick on LinkedIn. => Save 10% on HelloTax services with code BBU Connect with Us: BBU Instagram Ben on Twitter Ben on Instagram YouTube Brand Builder Society Facebook Group Useful Resources: Explore Brand Builder University - content, courses & coaching to help you grow your brand. 50% Off Helium10 Software Suite Free PPC Evaluation Tool - analyse your PPC performance against your top competitors. Amazon Bookkeeping Made Easy Amazon Listings Done For You If you got this far, there's a chance you enjoyed the episode… if so, please consider leaving a review - we really appreciate it! Talking Points: 00:00 Ben welcomes Nick Penev to the show 00:56 Nick talks about his story in the eCommerce world 10:21 Where in Europe should one start (or expand) a business? 11:56 Reasons why you need to do VAT 15:26 Registering for VAT based on sales volume 16:28 Reopening of European Fulfillment Network 21:15 Non-EU seller expanding to Europe 24:12 Costs involved in expanding 26:48 Paying for fiscal representation insurance 33:23 Where to reach Nick Perev

Non-EU countries especially vulnerable to Gazprom's policies of cutting gas supply to Europe. Moldova, under severe strain to make it through a cold winter, has introduced a 30-day state of emergency to allow purchase of gas through alternative means. Initially failing to secure a long-term contract with the Russian gas giant (unlike Hungary), two Moldovan representatives are on their way to Moscow in hopes of brokering a deal by the end of this month. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says his country is ready to supply additional Russian gas at a discounted transit fee — it is unclear if Moscow will bite until the Nord Stream 2 pipeline is up and running. Historic moment in Strasbourg as majority of the European Parliament took a harsh stance against Poland's rule of law troublemaking. European Commissioner Ursula von der Leyen continues to urge Warsaw to comply with the ECJ's ruling that calls for the dissolution of the disciplinary chamber. David Sassoli and the European Parliament are planning to sue the Commission if the latter does not invoke the conditionality mechanism against Poland by 2 November. Chris Walker, Vice President for Studies and Analysis at the National Endowment for Democracy (NED), talks with Visegard Insight on the main global challenges facing democracies and the liberal world order. How are authoritarian states re-writing the operating language of key international institutions like the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE)? With what degree of success? Tune in to find out. Read more from Chris Walker here.

Dr Naveed Abbas, Surgical Registrar at the Midland Regional Hospital in Portlaoise and Chair of the IMO NCHD International Doctors Group, discusses changes to medical training criteria.

In this episode I share how Etsy shops work & answer the question, Are Etsy Shops free?

The Covid19 Pandemic has impacted brands globally, but the latest survey published by WPP and Kantar of the Top 100 Most Valuable Global Brands of 2020 shows, that Global Brands have increased their total brand value by 6% over the last 12 months, adding $277 billion to reach $5 trillion in total value. True, the health crisis causes a broader economic downturn, as Travel has been decimated. Yet, TRADE and E-COMMERCE - especially of High Value Brands – continues to increase. So, in this episode of ‘Covid19 – from crisis to creation' we are looking how a strong brand and a sustainable branding strategy generates resilience during tough economic conditions. What does it take for a company to scale not only successfully around the planet but in a way that can weather ANY TYPE of Black Swan Event? AND we want to make it specific and Focus on ‘Made in Italy' in the biggest Economy of the world, the USA! In 2018 Italy's exports to the US totaled more than 50bn US, about 10 % its total export volume toping 540bn USD a year. The US is Italy's largest NON-EU export mkt. The latest report by WPP and Kantar showed that well-loved Italian-brands such as Gucci, Kinder, Ferrari, Prada, Nutella, Armani, Fendi and Pirelli, last year increased their brand value increased by over 14% to around $97 billion. To get some insights, I invited the newly appointed US Trade Commissioner and Executive Director of the Italian Trade Agency – Antonino Laspina - for some key insights on Mentorit.TV About Antonino Laspina: He joined the ITA (now part of Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Economic Corporation) and moved to its headquarters in Rome/1981. Since then he served as trade commissioners in various posts around the world, mainly in Asia, including his period as Director of the ICE Beijing office. In 2007, he was named one of the “10 Greatest International Friends” of Chinese Fashion by China Fashion Week. TIMESTAMPS: What you get: 00:00 Made in Italy 07:50 Entering the US Market 16:38 Expansion Strategies 22:40 Covid19 & the New Normal - - - More about Antonino Laspina https://www.ice.it/en/index.php/markets/usa/new-york http://ubmasiafiles.com/files/aplf/cashmereworld/conference2010/antonino_laspina_eng.pdf https://news.italianfood.net/2019/11/19/italy-has-potential-to-win-new-american-consumers/ More about Mentorit.TV http://youtube.com/mentorittv - - - Road Trip by Joakim Karud https://soundcloud.com/joakimkarud Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/vpssnpH_H4c

The Covid19 Pandemic has impacted brands globally, but the latest survey published by WPP and Kantar of the Top 100 Most Valuable Global Brands of 2020 shows, that Global Brands have increased their total brand value by 6% over the last 12 months, adding $277 billion to reach $5 trillion in total value. True, the health crisis causes a broader economic downturn, as Travel has been decimated. Yet, TRADE and E-COMMERCE - especially of High Value Brands – continues to increase. So, in this episode of ‘Covid19 – from crisis to creation' we are looking how a strong brand and a sustainable branding strategy generates resilience during tough economic conditions. What does it take for a company to scale not only successfully around the planet but in a way that can weather ANY TYPE of Black Swan Event? AND we want to make it specific and Focus on ‘Made in Italy' in the biggest Economy of the world, the USA! In 2018 Italy's exports to the US totaled more than 50bn US, about 10 % its total export volume toping 540bn USD a year. The US is Italy's largest NON-EU export mkt. The latest report by WPP and Kantar showed that well-loved Italian-brands such as Gucci, Kinder, Ferrari, Prada, Nutella, Armani, Fendi and Pirelli, last year increased their brand value increased by over 14% to around $97 billion. To get some insights, I invited the newly appointed US Trade Commissioner and Executive Director of the Italian Trade Agency – Antonino Laspina - for some key insights on Mentorit.TV - About Antonino Laspina: He joined the ITA (now part of Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Economic Corporation) and moved to its headquarters in Rome/1981. Since then he served as trade commissioners in various posts around the world, mainly in Asia, including his period as Director of the ICE Beijing office. In 2007, he was named one of the “10 Greatest International Friends” of Chinese Fashion by China Fashion Week. TIMESTAMPS: What you get: 00:00 - Invest & Scale 04:15 – Italy is ‘Machine-Land' 08:30 – Cultural Sensitivity & Being Green 15:42 – Trade Wars & Activism 21:51 – 3 Key Learnings - - More about Antonino Laspina https://www.ice.it/en/index.php/markets/usa/new-york http://ubmasiafiles.com/files/aplf/cashmereworld/conference2010/antonino_laspina_eng.pdf https://news.italianfood.net/2019/11/19/italy-has-potential-to-win-new-american-consumers/ More about Mentorit.TV http://youtube.com/mentorittv - - - Road Trip by Joakim Karud https://soundcloud.com/joakimkarud Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/vpssnpH_H4c

There is anecdotal evidence that Hong Kong buyers are investing in British property ahead of eventually settling in the UK.  Following recent changes to the law, as many as three million Hong Kong residents could be offered the chance to settle in the UK and apply for citizenship, Boris Johnson announced last month. The British Prime Minister said Hong Kong's freedoms were being violated by a new security law and has handed a lifeline to those affected in the form of a "route" out of the former UK colony and in to UK citizenship. There are around 350,000 UK passport holders, and 2.6 million others eligible, will be able to come to the UK for five years. And after a further year, they will be able to apply for citizenship. British National Overseas (BNO) Passport holders in Hong Kong were granted special status in the 1980s but currently have restricted rights and are only entitled to visa-free access to the UK for six months. BNO passports were granted to all Hong Kong citizens born before the Chinese handover in 1997. Whilst the second-class passports allowed the holder some protection from the UK foreign service, they did not give the right to live or work in Britain.  But under new government's plans, all British Overseas Nationals and their dependants will be given right to remain in the UK, including the right to work and study, for five years. After five years, they will be able to apply for settled status or Indefinite Leave to Remain. After a further year, they could apply for full UK citizenship. Other countries, such as Australia and Canada, are wooing wealthy HK residents with offers of permanent residence. It is rare to the red carpet being rolled out for refugees, but these are not penniless migrants.  HK residents are highly educated, entrepreneurial and enjoy some of the highest standards of living in the world. What they lack is the rights and freedom we enjoy in the west. One potential drawback for the UK is Brexit, which may affect some migrant’s decision to settle here. However, if only 10% of the three million eligible HK residents choose to live in Britain that will mean 300,000 property buyers and renters looking for a place to live in the UK. It remains to be seen whether or not today’s citizens will choose to settle and invest in the UK when other countries, such as Cyprus offer a guaranteed route to citizenship in the European Union. The Cypriot immigration policy and legal framework now enable Non-EU applicants to obtain Cypriot citizenship on an expedited basis – fast. By Charles Kelly, Property Investor, Author of Yes, Money Can Buy You Happiness and creator of Money Tips Podcast. There are more examples and practical steps to getting rich and being happy in my book, Yes, money can buy happiness, I cover the 3 R’s of Money Management, the Money B.E.L.I.E.F System and much more. Check it out on Amazon http://bit.ly/2MoneyBook. If you’d like further information on how to survive the crisis and even quit the rat race, email me at Charles@CharlesKelly.net or send me a message through Facebook or my Money Tips Daily community. See more articles at www.moneytipsdaily.com If you would like to know more about the Cyprus golden visa programme visit: http://eugoldenvisaprogramme.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

VAT in Europe for Amazon Sellers How VAT varies across Europe - with Simply VAT's Alex Wyatt and Louise Brossemart VAT is a European Union -created tax. So that means that it's exactly the same rules and tax rates across the whole EU, right? Sadly, nothing in tax is ever that simple, and VAT is no exception. While all EU countries have to follow certain basic principles in their VAT on products, there is a variety of tax rates (the lowest being 17%; the highest 27%) and regulations. However, it's still true that Europe and the UK (which is leaving the EU but keeping VAT) represents a huge potential market not only of sales - Germany especially is Amazon's second-largest marketplace globally, with 22 Billion USD in sales (2019 figures). So it's worth learning to play the EU VAT game for Amazon sellers! In this episode with the help from experts at Simply VAT, we talk about the points of difference between the EU countries (and UK) regarding VAT - and how to navigate these tricky but potentially rich waters! You'll Learn The main points on which VAT can vary country to country Whether you need a local representative in each country The different kinds of representative you might need How rules differ for Non-EU sellers (eg US businesses) Specifically what you need to do for Germany (by far the largest Amazon marketplace in Europe, including the UK) The varying VAT % Filing requirements differences What "Standard VAT" rates are and the difference to "Reduced VAT" rates How to handle "Distance Selling Thresholds" when selling into one EU country from another one Why getting this correct is now really important What's coming in 2022 from the EU that should be positive for Amazon third-party sellers Resources Mentioned Simply VAT, UK based VAT experts for e-commerce sellers. Watch VAT in Europe for Amazon Sellers with Simply VAT experts

VAT in Europe for Amazon Sellers How VAT varies across Europe - with Simply VAT's Alex Wyatt and Louise Brossemart VAT is a European Union -created tax. So that means that it's exactly the same rules and tax rates across the whole EU, right? Sadly, nothing in tax is ever that simple, and VAT is no exception. While all EU countries have to follow certain basic principles in their VAT on products, there is a variety of tax rates (the lowest being 17%; the highest 27%) and regulations. However, it's still true that Europe and the UK (which is leaving the EU but keeping VAT) represents a huge potential market not only of sales - Germany especially is Amazon's second-largest marketplace globally, with 22 Billion USD in sales (2019 figures). So it's worth learning to play the EU VAT game for Amazon sellers! In this episode with the help from experts at Simply VAT, we talk about the points of difference between the EU countries (and UK) regarding VAT - and how to navigate these tricky but potentially rich waters! You'll Learn The main points on which VAT can vary country to country Whether you need a local representative in each country The different kinds of representative you might need How rules differ for Non-EU sellers (eg US businesses) Specifically what you need to do for Germany (by far the largest Amazon marketplace in Europe, including the UK) The varying VAT % Filing requirements differences What "Standard VAT" rates are and the difference to "Reduced VAT" rates How to handle "Distance Selling Thresholds" when selling into one EU country from another one Why getting this correct is now really important What's coming in 2022 from the EU that should be positive for Amazon third-party sellers Resources Mentioned Simply VAT, UK based VAT experts for e-commerce sellers. Watch VAT in Europe for Amazon Sellers with Simply VAT experts

In Episode 36, Joe Fischetti covers: Part 1: Latest news around Napoli, Serie A and Europe (1:03) Part 2:  Champions League and Europa League Semi-Finals Recap (12:30) Part 3:  Feature:  Non-EU and Home-Grown Player Requirements (24:33)

Bryan Cave data privacy attorney Christian Auty returns for Episode 36 to talk about the real world implications of the Schrems II opinion from the European Court of Justice. What is Schrems II? It is shorthand for Case C-311/18 Data Protection Commissioner v. Facebook Ireland Limited and Maximillian Schrems. In it, the Court of Justice reaffirmed that generally, transfers of personal data from the EU to non-EU countries are prohibited unless sufficient measures are taken to protect it. The court followed law found in the European Data Protection Directive and the GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation). Both say that personal data of EU citizens may not be transferred to non-EU countries unless proper safeguards are in place and only if the Non-EU country ensures an adequate level of protection for the personal data transferred. In short, Schrems II invalidated the EU/US Privacy Shield Framework that many companies used to legally transfer data between the EU and US. The EU and US governments created the Privacy Shield so companies could become certified to securely transfer data between the EU and US. The Schrems II court did not believe that the Privacy Shield did enough to protect EU personal data because, among other things, even under the program, EU citizens have no right to challenge government requests for their information under the Foreign Information Surveillance Act. As Christian explains, although Schrems II invalidated Privacy Shield, it did not invalidate Standard Contractual Clauses (SCC) and he suggests that if you do not have SCCs in place and you transfer data from the EU to the United States, you should look into them. Standard Contractual Clauses are model contract clauses officially sanctioned by the European Commission that address how companies must handle and protect personal data of EU citizens. Christian says too that companies can bolster their contracts and SCCs by implementing a law enforcement policy–a specific policy about how a company will handle inquiries from intelligence agencies or law enforcement regarding data.

Hong Kong BNO passport holders snap up UK properties There is anecdotal evidence that Hong Kong buyers are investing in British property ahead of eventually settling in the UK. Following recent changes to the law, as many as three million Hong Kong residents could be offered the chance to settle in the UK and apply for citizenship, Boris Johnson announced last month. The British Prime Minister said Hong Kong's freedoms were being violated by a new security law and has handed a lifeline to those affected in the form of a "route" out of the former UK colony and in to UK citizenship. There are around 350,000 UK passport holders, and 2.6 million others eligible, will be able to come to the UK for five years. And after a further year, they will be able to apply for citizenship. British National Overseas (BNO) Passport holders in Hong Kong were granted special status in the 1980s but currently have restricted rights and are only entitled to visa-free access to the UK for six months. BNO passports were granted to all Hong Kong citizens born before the Chinese handover in 1997. Whilst the second-class passports allowed the holder some protection from the UK foreign service, they did not give the right to live or work in Britain. But under new government's plans, all British Overseas Nationals and their dependants will be given right to remain in the UK, including the right to work and study, for five years. After five years, they will be able to apply for settled status or Indefinite Leave to Remain. After a further year, they could apply for full UK citizenship. Other countries, such as Australia and Canada, are wooing wealthy HK residents with offers of permanent residence. It is rare to the red carpet being rolled out for refugees, but these are not penniless migrants. HK residents are highly educated, entrepreneurial and enjoy some of the highest standards of living in the world. What they lack is the rights and freedom we enjoy in the west. There is a shortage of housing stock in England and the Chancellor’s stamp duty holiday has helped fuel a mini-boom. Despite coronavirus and mass unemployment, prices are actually rising in many parts of the country. One potential drawback for the UK is Brexit, which may affect some migrant’s decision to settle here. However, if only 10% of the three million eligible HK residents choose to live in Britain that will mean 300,000 property buyers and renters looking for a place to live in the UK. It remains to be seen whether or not today’s citizens will choose to settle and invest in the UK when other countries, such as Cyprus offer a guaranteed route to citizenship in the European Union. The Cypriot immigration policy and legal framework now enable Non-EU applicants to obtain Cypriot citizenship on an expedited basis – fast. By Charles Kelly, Property Investor, Author of Yes, Money Can Buy You Happiness and creator of Money Tips Podcast. There are more examples and practical steps to getting rich and being happy in my book, Yes, money can buy happiness, I cover the 3 R’s of Money Management, the Money B.E.L.I.E.F System and much more. Check it out on Amazon http://bit.ly/2MoneyBook. If you’d like further information on how to survive the crisis and even quit the rat race, email me at Charles@CharlesKelly.netor send me a message through Facebook or my Money Tips Daily community. See more articles at www.moneytipsdaily.com If you would like to know more about the Cyprus golden visa programme visit: http://eugoldenvisaprogramme.com

Petra and Jean share their experience of transitioning from student to job-seeker status, particularly in regards to: ➡️ new residence permit ➡️ documents required for employment ➡️ online banking ID (This episode was recorded in May 2020. Always do your own research for up to date information) ***NOTE ERROR IN EPISODE: Online banking ID is only for EU citizens who registered for the right of residence and non-EU permanent residents! SOURCES MENTIONED: Extended Permit to Look for Work: https://migri.fi/en/extended-permit-to-look-for-work#:~:text=You%20can%20get%20a%20residence,decision%20on%20deportation%20from%20Finland. TE Office (Unemployment office): https://www.te-palvelut.fi/te/fi/ KELA (Social Services) https://www.kela.fi/web/en Criminal Clearance Report for Employment (paper and online form): https://www.supo.fi/turvallisuusselvitykset/hakemuslomakkeet Online application for ALL types of residence permits: https://enterfinland.fi/eServices

The European Union will reopen its borders to travelers from 14 countries, and possibly China soon, the bloc announced Tuesday, but most Americans have been refused entry for at least another two weeks due to soaring coronavirus infections in the U.S.As Europe’s economies reel from the impact of the coronavirus, southern EU countries like Greece, Italy and Spain are desperate to entice back sun-loving visitors and breathe life into their damaged tourism industries. American tourists make up a big slice of the EU market and the summer holiday season is a key time.Citizens from the following countries will be allowed into the EU's 27 members and four other nations in Europe's visa-free Schengen travel zone: Algeria, Australia, Canada, Georgia, Japan, Montenegro, Morocco, New Zealand, Rwanda, Serbia, South Korea, Thailand, Tunisia and Uruguay.The EU said China is “subject to confirmation of reciprocity,” meaning Beijing should lift all restrictions on European citizens entering China before European countries will allow Chinese citizens back in. Millions of travelers who come from Russia, Brazil and India will miss out.The 31 European countries have agreed to begin lifting restrictions from Wednesday. The list is to be updated every 14 days, with new countries being added or dropped off depending on whether they are keeping the pandemic under control. Non-EU citizens who are already living in Europe are not included in the ban, nor are British citizens.“We are entering a new phase with a targeted opening of our external borders as of tomorrow,” European Council President Charles Michel, who chairs summits of EU national leaders, tweeted. “We have to remain vigilant and keep our most vulnerable safe.”American tourists made 27 million trips to Europe in 2016 while around 10 million Europeans head across the Atlantic each year.Still, many people both inside and outside of Europe remain wary about traveling in the coronavirus era, given the unpredictability of the pandemic and the possibility of second waves of infection that could affect flights and hotel bookings. Tens of thousands of travelers had a frantic, chaotic scramble in March to get home as the pandemic swept the world and borders slammed shut.The number of confirmed coronavirus cases in the United States has surged over the past week, and President Donald Trump also suspended the entry of all people from Europe’s ID check-free travel zone in a decree in March, making it extremely difficult for the EU to include the U.S. on their safe travel list for now.In contrast, aside from a recent outbreak tied to a slaughterhouse in western Germany, the spread of the virus has generally stabilized across much of continental Europe.To qualify for the “safe” list, EU headquarters said that countries should have a comparable per capita number of COVID-19 cases to those in the 31 European countries over the last 14 days and have a stable or decreasing trend in the number of infections.The Europeans are also taking into account those countries' standards on virus testing, surveillance, contact tracing and treatment and the general reliability of their virus data.For tourist sites and stores in Paris that are already feeling the pinch of losing clients from around the world, the decision not to readmit most American travelers is another blow.In the heart of Paris, on the two small islands in the Seine River that are home to Notre Dame Cathedral and a wealth of tempting boutiques, businesses were already mourning the loss of American visitors during the coronavirus lockdown, and now the summer season that usually attracts teeming crowds is proving eerily quiet since France reopened.“Americans were 50% of my clientele,” said Paola Pellizzari, who owns a mask and jewelry shop on the Saint-Louis island and heads its business association. “We can’t substitute that clientele with another.”“When I returned after lockdown, five businesses had closed,” Pellizzari said. “As d...

Non-EU countries need to share information with the EU on the beneficial ownership of assets or else get labeled as havens, Denmark gets serious about BEPS, and tax authorities try to make transfer pricing reporting easier amid COVID-19. CrossBorder Solutions · The Fiona Show - Facebook Page

Non-EU countries need to share information with the EU on the beneficial ownership of assets or else get labeled as havens, Denmark gets serious about BEPS, and tax authorities try to make transfer pricing reporting easier amid COVID-19.

Non-EU citizens who are family members of EU Citizens can apply for the EU Family Member Residence Card. This card ensures that an EU Citizen's residency rights extend to their family member. Read the blog at https://proactpartnership.com/blog/eu-family-member-residence-card-for-non-eu-family-members

Hungarian workers are being drawn to neighboring Austria's higher wages, leaving the country's companies struggling with a labor shortage. So they're using agencies to recruit more people from non-EU countries like Serbia.

Janine shares how she first came to Spain and eventually became a “lovepat” there. We discuss EU vs. Non-EU visa requirements, funny (and frustrating) instances of culture shock, and common misconceptions of expat life perpetuated on social media.   You can follow Janine on Instagram @myexpatations ! You can also find her on Twitter @myexpatations and on her website at https://myexpatations.com/ !   | Website: https://www.theexpatexperience.org/ | Facebook: The Expat Experience | 

In today's Facebook Live" Episode ( check out the video on FB & You Tube!) we are joined from Europe by The Athletic's Lead GK Analyst Matt Pyzdrowski We discuss what it takes to make in Europe as a goalkeeper , and what non EU GK's need to know before heading on trial. Then we get into Zack Steffen's fantastic performance in the Concacaf Nations League; despite a subpar effort from the USMNT. We breakdown the saves, and why it's so important for centerbacks to be on the same page. We wrap up the show talking Euro Qualifiers & breakdown the performances by Ukraine's Pyatov against Ronaldo & why Gunok's double save for Turkey V France was so difficult. Episode is stacked! Links : Fb - @goalkeeperpodcast Twitter - @goalkeeperpod Insta - @goalkeeperpodcast Note: You can pick up this UNIQUE #GK4LIFE #GKUNION t shirt and support our guy Big Joe and @impactgoalkeeperacademy. Details below ⬇️ Joe was told 1 month ago that he was out of commission for 6 months...so, many top GK brands and coaches around the country came together to help Joe out....he NEVER asked and he doesn’t know until RIGHT NOW...we all jumped in. You can secure one of these shirts...only 100 were made and 23 are gone. % of this money goes to Big Joe and Impact to use as he wishes. The dude, Joe, gives and gives and gives...is great at his craft and we are simply rallying the GKunion to help him out...simple as that. $49+$5 shipping...Venmo @marypanderson and include shipping address + size. OR DM here OR go through your coach if he/she is listed here...whatever you are comfortable with...BIG THANKS to another Joe but he is at @inkedandnailed … #technefutbol #goalkeeperpodcast #oblak #championsleague #degea #courtois #LMU #goalkeepers #goalkeepertraining #cech #Nubel #MLS #USL #Crew #messi #ronaldo #neymar #gkunion #thegoalkeeper #goalkeepersaves #collegesoccer #youthsoccer #soccercombine #goalkeepergloves

Businesses not located in the European Union have tried to understand whether the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), applies to them. And if it does, or if it might, one of the puzzles has been whether a non-EU business needs to appoint a natural person or legal entity to be its “representative” or a natural person to be its “Data Protection Officer” for dealing with EU and its Member States’ Data Protection Authorities (DPAs). This podcast focuses on that question. If you have ideas for more interviews or stories, please email info@thedataprivacydetective.com.

If you have an online business or an email list that you communicate with, you’ve probably heard the rumblings around the internet about the EU’s new General Data Protection Regulation (let’s just call it GDPR, shall we?). This new regulation goes into effect May 25, 2018 and in an effort to understand what it is, what it means to online marketers, and what we need to take action on, I’ve invited Bobby Klinck, an intellectual property attorney, to help us navigate all things GDPR. Bobby is not only an attorney, but he is an entrepreneur himself, so he really has his finger on the pulse of what online entrepreneurs need to do to protect themselves. Let’s dive in and figure this all out! What is GDPR? GDPR stands for “The General Data Protection Regulation” a privacy law from the European Union that goes into effect May 25, 2018. Even though it’s a European Union law, all online entrepreneurs need to be paying attention because the GDPR will mean major changes for the way we operate. What activities are covered by the GDPR? The GDPR applies to the processing of personal data. Processing is a fancy word for, “doing anything with data”. You should assume it covers everything you do with all of the data you collect from individuals from collection to deletion (and at every point in between). Only applies to personal data which is anything that is associated with, or related to, someone who is identified or who you can identify. Identified includes: names, email addresses, physical addresses, and most people agree it includes IP addresses and other info collected automatically (usually collected by Google Analytics). Also includes any type of processing and information that you’re adding to your contact database. This could be information that you collect automatically, through an opt-in or any other collection method. (ex: surveys, quizzes, etc.), or through tagging or segmenting in your CRM database. These activities are included because you are effectively “monitoring” what people are doing. Who does the GDPR apply to? The GDPR will apply to any relationship or transaction (commercial or free) where one of more of the parties is in the EU. It is not based on citizenship, it’s based on where they are when you are interacting with them. If you are an online entrepreneur or marketer based in the European Union, you must comply with the GDPR across your entire business. The means that if you are collecting data from someone in the US, you still have to comply. If you are an online entrepreneur or marketer based outside of the EU, you must comply with the GDPR when we are interacting with or collecting data from people in the EU. This is where things get complicated! There are some instances where it doesn’t apply if you’re outside the EU . How Does GDPR Apply to Non-EU Entrepreneurs? A non-EU entrepreneur has to comply when processing of people in the EU. But ONLY if the processing is related to: Offering products or services to people in the EU (paid AND free) - that means a lead magnet counts! Monitoring the behavior of people in the EU (as mentioned earlier) Here’s where the GREY ZONE enters in: People are not sure how the territorial limits will apply. Questions you may be asking: What about people who don’t knowingly collect information? Ex: Facebook Ads: Bobby focuses on people only in the US. He’s not actively trying to attract people in the EU. But when he looks at his list, about 5% are in the EU. He’s not going to refuse doing business with this 5%, so he will have to comply with GDPR when he’s interacting and handling data with this 5% from the EU. What about adding a disclaimer that says you only sell to people in the US? Unfortunately, there are not crystal clear answers to these questions, but let’s dig into the language and details and see how this pertains to you. 6 principles of the GDPR #1: Data shall be processed “lawfully, fairly, and in a transparent manner.” You have to be upfront about what you are collecting the data for. #2: Data shall be “collected for specified, explicit and legitimate purposes.” You can’t collect data without explaining how you are using it, and those purposes have to be legit. #3: Data processing shall be “limited to what is necessary” for the purpose. You can’t collect all kinds of data on a person if all you need is an email address (like for a lead magnet). You may only collect the minimum amount of data for the purpose you are collecting it for. Once you have collected the necessary data, you can only use it for its intended purpose. (We’ll get into how this affects list-building later in the post). #4: Data shall be accurate, kept up to date, and corrected. Doesn’t really apply to us. This is more for the Google and Facebooks of the world. #5: Data shall be kept so it identifies a person “no longer than is necessary.” You should not keep data about people forever if there is no reason to keep it. #6: Data shall be “processed in a manner that ensures appropriate security.” You have to take reasonable steps to protect the data. We should all already be using SSL certificates and other ways to actually make sure that we’re protecting the data, (Data should be stored behind a secure wall (password collected). How You Will Need to Change the Way You Collect Email Addresses From Potential Leads In Your Marketing Efforts: The only lawful basis for adding someone to your marketing email list under the GDPR would be consent, and the GDPR requires that consent be freely given, specific, and unambiguous. This new standard means we can't automatically add everyone who grabs one of our lead magnets to our general marketing email list. We must get a separate consent to add them to our marketing list. You can't require them to give this consent as a condition for getting your freebie. You have to sell prospects on the benefits of your list to get them to voluntarily sign up (not just as a requirement to get your lead magnet, freebie, or webinar registration). The new consent standard applies to your EXISTING list. If you can’t show that you have the right kind of consent from people who are already on your list and to whom the GDPR applies, then you cannot email them any longer beginning May 25, 2018 IMPORTANT: Because consent must be specific and unambiguous, someone downloading a lead magnet from you does not equate to consent to be added to your general email list. The GDPR also prohibits you to ask for consent to add them to the email list. Getting consent for multiple things or in the course of some other transaction is going to be hard. You likely need stand alone consent. According to the GDPR, you also can’t add a checkbox and prohibit the delivery of the lead magnet if they don’t click the box. You may not require someone to consent to be added to your email list to get access to your lead magnet. (Someone giving you their email address and you promising them a freebie is a contract under the law and adding them to your email list is not “necessary” as stated in the 6 principles above.) Ultimately, to be added to your email list, a prospect must specifically and affirmatively agree to be added to your list. And you may not require that they join your list to receive a freebie, attend a webinar, etc. Instead, we have to sell prospects on the value of being added to our list. The new consent standard applies to your EXISTING list. Come May 25, you cannot email your existing contacts who signed up through a lead magnet. Can I send a nurture sequence after someone opts in for my lead magnet under GDPR? It’s not crystal clear, but there’s a good argument for allowing you to send a nurture sequence after someone downloads your lead magnet. This would be called expanded processing and that is when you take an action after the initial action. Factors to consider when deciding whether it’s ok, or not, to do expanded processing: The link between the purposes of collection and the purposes for the expanded processing Context in which the data was collected Nature of the personal data (we’re not really collecting sensitive information for a lead magnet) Consequences of expanded processing (the consequence might be getting a few emails from you) Existence of appropriate safeguards (these should be in place no matter what) How Do I Preserve My Existing List and Get Compliant? It’s two-pronged: Between now and May 25, you need to build goodwill with your list and run campaigns to get GDPR-compliant consents. For non-EU entrepreneurs: Start by segmenting your list into two parts: 1) Non-EU subscribers 2) Subscribers from EU and any unknowns (treat them as if they are in the EU) Many of the email service providers have this functionality or are currently rolling it out. Why should I segment?: You are going to re-engage with the subscribers from your EU (and those who are unknown) segmented portion of your list before May 25. The results of your re-engagement campaign won’t be great. You want to figure out how you can keep people on your list without getting a new consent. For the non-EU list, you can continue communicating with them just like you have been. If you have people that opted in cleanly to your newsletter, you can probably put them in the “ok” category. These people have given you consent to receive your marketing emails. How do I run a re-engagement campaign?: BEFORE you send the consent emails, first deliver extra value consistently. Send an extra email a week. THEN send emails asking for consent. Only to those who you have to send to! Make sure that you have a system set up so that when someone does consent, you are taking them off this special “EU-non consent” list and moving them on to a “EU confirmed consent” list. You want to send multiple “consent” emails and make them enticing. Pay close attention to the subject lines! Catchy or blatant subject lines might work well. The challenge is to get people to open the emails. The only goal of the re-engagement campaign is to convince people to give you GDPR-compliant consent. That might be by clicking a link in an email or signing up via an opt-in page. It depends on what your email service provider allows. Anyone who doesn't give the necessary consent by May 24, should be deleted from your list. Remember, even storing or deleting their info is "processing," so this work needs to be done before May 25, 2018. Summary of Bobby’s Suggestions to Preserve Your Existing List and Get GDPR Compliant Step #1: Build goodwill by delivering amazing value to your list between now and then. I'm talking about going above and beyond the normal value that I'm sure you deliver. Make your content SO good, no one will want to miss the awesomeness. Step #2: Create your list of targets from whom you need new consents. For entrepreneurs in the EU, this will be your whole list. For entrepreneurs outside the EU, this will be everyone in the EU and anyone whose location is unknown. Step #3: Run a re-engagement campaign to the list of people who need to provide fresh consent. Sell them on the benefits and do this in your own style. Good copywriting is still key here! You know your audience. You'll want to plan for a series of emails with increasingly dire (and interesting) subject lines to make sure people don't miss them. Finally, anyone who doesn't give the necessary consent by May 24, should be axed from your list. Remember even storing or deleting their info is "processing," so this work needs to be done before May 25. For online entrepreneurs, the main impact of GDPR will be in how we build our email list, so let’s take a list on what list-building will look like going forward. IMPORTANT: Gone are the days of offering a lead magnet and adding everyone who claims the lead magnet to our marketing email lists. What do I need to do moving forward in my list building efforts to be compliant with GDPR? Because you have to get stand alone consent to add someone to our list, you either have to go back to the old “join my newsletter” model or use lead magnets and get consent somewhere along the funnel. There’s no question that this consent would be sufficient, assuming you disclose what you will include. But this method never really worked from a marketing standpoint... and there’s no reason to think that it will work now. The “join my newsletter” approach is especially bad for non -EU entrepreneurs who can use segmenting as part of their strategy. What would a workaround look like? You can use lead magnets to get their name and email and then try to sell them on joining your list at some point in your funnel that you are allowed to have without getting further consent. There are four touchpoints to consider: 1) Opt-in Page (checkbox or drop-down menu) 2) Sandwich Page (like a one-click upsell page) 3) Delivery Email Itself 4) In the Lead Magnet Let’s break down all 4 options: Opt-in Page: You can add a voluntary checkbox/dropdown menu on your opt-in page. This would clearly be consent if you do it right. It must be voluntary and it cannot be the default. You can’t force them to agree and you can’t have the agreement as the default. If you are going to do this, try to use a drop-down menu vs a checkbox. That way they have to choose “Yes or No” - so they have to make a choice and you are not forcing the “Yes.” With a checkbox for “Yes”, they can easily miss it and skip it all together (since it can’t be forced!). Sandwich Page: Include a one-click upsell page between opt-in and thank you page that asks them to subscribe. “Hey! One more thing before we finish.” - It’s essentially a sales page for your newsletter. This gives you the chance to sell the benefits of being on your list. They are presented with this option all on its own, so it’s compliant. Delivery Email: You deliver the email as usual that gives them the lead magnet as promised. Include language in the email to sell them on joining your list and include a call to action (example below). Depending on how your system works, either send them to a separate opt-in or use click to segment the list. In the Lead Magnet: Add a paragraph at the end of your lead magnets selling them on your list with a clickable link. This is sufficient consent and it gives them a reminder if they look back at your lead magnet later. Guidance for non-EU Marketers: Don’t seek consent until after the point that you can segment between EU and non-EU prospective leads. This likely means using only the delivery email and in the lead magnet itself. **If your email service provider is able to show different pages based on somebody’s IP address/country, then do this at the front end (and outlined above). So you would show an alternative page for all outside of the US and don’t bother those in the US. What is the Role of the Privacy Policy Related to GDPR? Under the GDPR, you are required to inform people of certain information and you have to give them information to get informed consent. And you have to provide this information to the individuals at the time that you are collecting their information. Your privacy policy is the tool you use to meet this requirement. You need a Privacy Policy regardless of whether the GDPR applies. Privacy Policies were always important and they are a MUST in the GDPR world. CA law requires you to disclose certain information. There are hefty fines under GDPR and CA law, so get a policy in place. What Do I Need to Include in the Privacy Policy? The relevant contact information. What information you collect and the basis for collecting it. What you do with the data (including who else gets access). The visitors rights under the GDPR. Where Do You Put the Policy? Create a standalone page on your website that includes the policy. Put links to that page in your footer navigation on your website (and on opt-in pages, sales pages, LeadPages, webinar registration pages, etc.) Put a link anywhere that you ask for consent or collect data. What’s Next? Check out Bobby’s Free GDPR Training: I’m breaking my rules a bit here because you all know I’ve had a policy for the last year or so of not sending podcast traffic to someone else’s sign up page - I’ve talked about that strategy on my show before. HOWEVER, this information is important and I want you to protect yourself. So I’m making an exception. I want to encourage you to check out Bobby’s FREE mini-training all about the GDPR. The goal of his mini training is not only to make sure that you, as an online entrepreneur, understand the legal requirements but also to give you the tools and practical advice you need to thrive in a GDPR world. THANK YOU, Bobby, for your time and generosity in helping us understand GDPR. I truly feel I now have what it takes to move forward and implement to get compliant before the deadline! -- Amy

THIS EPISODE So maybe you are sitting in the Rain in England .. or approaching retirement and wanting to come over from the US to Europe and you keep thinking let’s do it let’s make the move to a Life in France well then this  episode 35 is for you. 10 tips and more to planning that Expat move to France.   KEY POINTS Research Learn the language Customs and Traditions Check the area town vv country Isolation Paperwork Administration Permits and benefits Animals Removal companies Car Mindset Emotions Diet   Important links mentioned in this episode Connexion France  http://www.connexionfrance.com/ The Local France https://www.thelocal.fr/  Lou Messugo http://www.loumessugo.com/en/blog Blevins Franks  www.blevinsfranks.com/France Tracy Leonetti rivierafirefly.com/podcasts/11  Join us in France https://joinusinfrance.com/     Welcome to episode 35 Moving to France. Recording this in February 2018.Macron is pulling France out of the doldrums of the previous government .. business is booming, people are feeling confident and right now down in the South of France the sun is shining , the sea is glistening, the mountains are snow capped what is not to love. Famously here in the Cote d’Azur you can be on the mountains skiing for breakfast and lunch then down with your toes in the sand enjoying a glass of Rose in the afternoon.  We too are in the throws of Brexit and so now is a great time to use that European passport and make the move while you still can!      Around 16  years ago Mr BB and I were living happily in the South of England .. a great entrepreneurial, cultural country living in booming Brighton before selling our cute little terrace house for something bigger further out. It was the time when there were regular TV shows and documentaries  about people who were moving to France generally to set up a gite or B&B the disasters the flowing wine ..we were reading  Books A year in Provence Peter Mayell .. A year in the Merde … and dreaming .. my French was OK having studied it at Uni .. Mr BBs was restricted to a bonjour but there must have been an adventurous gene a bohemian nomadic trait somewhere as we just kept talking about a Life in France.  I actually already had family living down in Nice .. but financially we were looking at what our money could buy elsewhere in France .. gorgeous Farmhouses .. old stone , period features the dream. But my sister insisted the Cote d’Azur was a better 300 days of sunshine bet. More expensive though ..so we summed and agghed.   Meanwhile after baby number 1 arrived and it was approaching time to go back to work  my amazing boss at Amex agreed to let me work part time (which in England meant 3 days per week) and 2 days of that from home but for it to work they set me up with an ISDN line at home and all I needed to organise was  childcare at home .. a French Au Pair appealed (I’d been one myself once as had my sister) so after some conversations my sister and I decided to set up our first company together …Pebbles Au Pairs so named because of the Pebbles in Brighton and the Pebbles in Nice!  She found Au Pairs from France and I found host families in England. Despite there already being a plethora of agencies this was niche and old school as we focussed on the French to English market. And I was one of the first customers .. nothing like testing your own products… The wonderful Sophie came and joined us and she actually ended up staying 18 months in the end.. now why am I telling you this - It’s because my top tip number 1 for moving to France is to start learning the language before leaving. www.aupairsbypebbles.com  www.pebbles.fr/     1)  Research .. read books, join groups, subscribe to magazines … my 2 favourite and most useful publications are Connexion France newspaper - For me this is essential reading wherever you are in France . A monthly highlight on law changes, useful information, tips on cultural things you didn’t know. http://www.connexionfrance.com/   I also love The Local France as this has a great roundup in English of all the news items.  https://www.thelocal.fr/    I would say everyone prior to and once here should be regularly checking in with these.   2) Learn French before leaving. Sophie talked to our baby for the first 18 months of his life in French in fact one of his first words was voiture. She also gave Mr BB French lessons ..later when Sophie left and baby number 2 came along we were joined by Cindy who did the same with Little Miss D .. so by the time it came to us leaving Blighty everyone had a good smattering of the lingo. This really helps when you get here .. despite what they say not every French person speaks English indeed that is why so many of my classes at KidooLand my little English school have wait lists because the French want their children to have better exposure to the language of Shakespeare. I don’t know about you but I also think there is an etiquette .. politeness factor here in doing your best in the local language so get onto it before coming over there is so much free stuff available on youtube .. or find a French podcast  Once you are here don’t just join the English activities and groups. Live like a local .. get involved in local community . Nearly all of my interviews on this podcast ask my guest the question for tips on how to meet the locals and make friends so do go and check that out.   3) Understanding Customs and traditions  … saying Bonjour is one of the French 10 commandments as you walk in a shop or even around it ..out for a walk in the country  The bis - French Kiss, greetings in the workplace , the lunch hour. I read years ago  Culture Shock! France by Sally Adamson Taylor but there are many more available now to help you before you live your home country understand how best to fit in. It’s key to making sure you don’t make any faux pas .. of course many of these can be laughed off but good research will pay off. Did you know that children don’t go to school on Wednesdays .. it’s activity day and that’s why I am so busy on a Wednesday as my team at KidooLand are busy teaching English through fun activities to French children .. it’s their day to do football, dance, art, music and more all over France. I think it is a great break in the week for children and I love that they go to the specialist for each discipline instead of hoping the teacher can do it all..but as a working parent you will have to bear this in mind. Another culture shock which I love is that shops are shut on a Sunday. If you come from Britain or the US where you are used to 24/7 this can be quite a challenge initially. It is in fact very liberating and one of the many reasons I love France .. a day for family, for exploring, for chilling and enjoying this wonderful country. Monday’s are also pretty quiet .. hairdressers , beauticians etc all stay closed so that they can have their own “2 day weekend” and why not. A more frustrating one for me is the 12-14h close that even in your big stores like Conforama that sell more entry level furniture will close. I cannot understand how such a huge shop can’t fathom out a rota so it can stay open but on the plus side is people don’t expect me and my own company to be open and I have to say I love Wednesdays where me and the team chow down , door closed and have a laugh it’s an important moment of connection in the day. The local Fetes are also just brilliant you can have the small very local ones like in Chateauneuf de Grasse we have an annual Fete des Courges .. basically a pumpkin festival we also have a Fete de bois there .. it’s huge a traffic stopping day .. Fête de la Mimosa, Citrons or Lemons in Menton, Oranges in Bar Sur Loup, Miel or honey in Mouans Sartoux  Musique all around France, then you have the more well known ones  Carnival in Nice, Cannes Lions and the Film Festival, Grand Prix  basically there is something going on every weekend. The French know how to fête! and they do it very well.   4) Check out the different areas .. come on holiday again do your research .. like I said we originally had been looking more at where we could buy our dream chateau well there were some great deals 15 years ago..probably in the middle of nowhere ..in the end we went for the South of France..why? We had been here on holiday visiting my sister ..my sister was here ..having a friendly face especially in the early days was a lifesaver ..the sunshine factor and the quality of life and outdoor living that brings was a huge factor..having Italy on the doorstep how cool is it to just pop there for lunch .. or Spain just 4 hours drive away .. the beach the countryside and the snowy Alpes all available really makes it the dream location. We also wanted it to be significantly French but with an International edge ..we live in a sleepy provencal village 15 minutes from the bustling and typically provencal village of Valbonne and the International Perfume city of Grasse. Nice is under 40 minutes away with an international airport with lo cost and standard airlines and so this area has a good International slant for example lots of International schools from the high end to the public schools with advanced English classes (See episode xx) It’s a region that is well set up to cater for tourists and therefore anglophones moving here. and you don’t have to live in the tourist hub like I say there are authentically cute villages dotted around just a short drive from the metropolis. So I am biased to this region but I have lived in Paris for a year and Angers for another year so I’ve been around!  A resource I’d highly recommend you check out whether you are thinking or moving here or just visiting is Lou Message Gite appartement’s Blog http://www.loumessugo.com/en/blog    One thing I have noticed in several of the Facebook groups is that remoteness can be a huge problem emotionally so if you did find that gorgeous chateau but it’s in the ,middle of nowhere you do run the risk of feeling quite isolated. Weigh up the pros and cons carefully. I am really happy we chose the PACA region. I have been able to make great French friends but also some Anglo friends which sometimes I think you just need .. that wingman or girl there for those frustrating down days and moments .. people who really understand your expat issues. Many of the French here in PACA have an International outlook .. they might work for global corporations , they have to travel ..lots of them seem to have lived abroad and have come back and of course they are all used to dealing with tourists which is a positive mainly when it comes to settling in.   On the home front … Try before you buy ..Rent first .. we made that mistake I would say by buying before we moved here .. though we had a happy time we hadn’t fully researched all the different villages we really plunged in at the deep end. Buying has a myriad of issues attached too in the UK you have surveyors that check properties out for structure etc but that isn’t really the case here and is something we will be discussing fully in another episode soon.  Out in the country you can find such a hotpotch of bolt on problems for example our house ‘shared a water meter with the neighbour’s .. not something we realised until we had moved in!  Years ago the whole plot belonged to one person, who then divided the plot and the daughter lived in one house and them in the other .. roll on to our purchase and we had some kind of meter madness .. had to fork out for our own meter to have our own control. So do try and do some research on the Estate Agents too ..the Fresh unsuspecting buyer could find themselves with a right clanger on their hands..I think Real Estate agents are getting a whole lot better from what I”ve seen here ..back in the day you would see one bizarre photo on a website and very limited details do what you can to research .. turn up for the RDV only to find the agent takes you to 3 or 4 properties you had no intention of visiting … We have an episode coming up on buying property so do tune back in for that.   With regards to renting, do also check out contractual law for renting which is very different for furnished properties and unfurnished.  Get some professional solid advice because there are some sharks out there and some unscrupulous landlords will  try to hoodwink you so do find out the facts forewarned is forearmed . Note too it can be difficult as a foreigner  to find a landlord willing to rent to you .. there are quite strict rules around how much you earn versus the rental amount and some landlords will demand you blocking 12 months worth of rent as a deposit .. then you have to pay rent on top!    ConnexionFrance would be a great place to start for this info.     5) Paperwork and Admin. France is founded on this and the sooner you accept this the better. Make sure you have all your original documents in a folder ready. With photocopies of each one available too. Birth certificates , marriage, divorce, rental agreements, EDF bills everything. The administration here need to tick boxes otherwise the computer it says no. And then you have to go away and re queue and come back . Carte Vital medical system , registering at the Drs , signing up for phone and internet contracts. I think it is difficult wherever you go not just France .. and recently there is more and more moving to online so registering a car, changing driving licences etc. There are many people set up to help you too .. they can be found in the Facebook Groups for the regions e.g. Cote d’Azur Living. I always felt a sense of accomplishment when I got the boxes ticked and you got approval !   Think too about your exit paperwork .. Tax authorities, bank accounts etc.. you will have to declare all assets and bank accounts once in France .  Research also what will happen to your pension and how you plan to maintain healthcare benefits. Make sure you have all your medical records and before leaving  do an eye test, get your vaccins up to date come over with everything ready to go that way you won’t be floundering in the early days looking for opticiens and Drs and trying to figure out what whooping cough is in French. Get your EHIC which lasts for a short period and  S1 if you are British so you can access the CPAM Caisse Primaire d’Assurance Maladie)  which won’t give you full cover, you may need to organise private top up. For financials speak to the experts Blevin’s Franks is one I would recommend getting in touch with www.blevinsfranks.com/France   Make sure you get your insurance into place for you , your car, your health , your home , your pets. I always think that being a foreigner  If you are thinking of setting up your own company this is a whole different set of admin hoops .. get yourself a good accountant. As Rachael Dickens the English Osteopath who I interviewed in episode 18 says “spend money on getting an accountant to sort out all your admin. Even if you are a competent French speaker. Itll save you money time and energy in the short run as well as the long run.” There are some big Facebook Groups for entrepreneurs such as Riviera Entrepreneurs Ladies and I have a smaller more intimate support group Riviera Business Cocoon where we share tips and help each other in a positive environment.   6)  Permits and residency  Make sure you have all the correct paperwork in place. EU Nationals have freedom of movement .. we don’t know quite what will happen toe the British after Brexit so if you are coming over from there before March 2019 make sure you register with the local authorities .. apply for voting rights , Carte de Séjour .. you can contact the British Embassy (see episode 25) if you have a problem so that you can start clocking up your time officially here. NON EU must request permits and visas before working so do make sure you have checked that out. There is a useful group called Americans in France on Facebook that is worth joining. For  paperwork and administration listen to my podcast with Tracy Leonetti rivierafirefly.com/podcasts/11 she is the go to for all things paperwork and serves people all over France. Tracy may also be a great person to start with to find out about benefits and help available her plus an accountant will help you understand what tax breaks there are etc.   7) Animals you will need to ensure they have the correct vaccins and health checks, are chipped (don’t forget to have that updated when you are in France)  Think about the journey and how you are getting them here and if travelling by plane make sure you have checked on the crate requirements etc. There are some very helpful groups on Facebook like French Riviera Animals https://www.facebook.com/groups/329024693975161/ where you could ask your initial questions.   8) Removal companies .. do use a recommended company. We made a mistake here and used a broker who got us a cheap deal ..unbeknown to us this meant our load went on the lorry ..another person’s load was then added ..it then went to another part of France was unloaded while they moved them in .. then came to us a good 10 days after the agreed delivery date ( I was at the time on my own with a baby and a toddler awaiting furniture) and of course with all the reloads things got broken and essential parts went missing like part of the bed frame. Facebook didn’t exist when we moved here but now it is a real resource.    8) Bringing over a car … well actually we didn’t do that we decided to sell our Right hand drive and buy again over here .. which for practical reasons was the right one .. like overtaking.  It also makes it easier for the MOT / control technique and for insurance reasons. It was a surprise to see how expensive 2nd hand cars were here though ..more recently we went to Italy and bought 2nd hand there .. it was relatively simple to import and register here and saved several thousands and of course is correctly set up for left had drive. Make sure you do contact your driving authority before leaving get the right paperwork for France and Users beware .. not all US driving licences allow you to drive over here depends on your state so research that fully particularly if you are going to be living in the countryside .. why do I say that well country living is of course great for the should .. beautiful vistas we have a gorgeous one across the valley to a mini mountain ..but buses are at best sporadic and don’t even think about taking a taxi .. Uber has a limited success here but not so much in the country so a car might be essential.   9) Mindset and emotions  Setting up in a new country is a challenge there is no way around it. Doing research will help you through the minefield or practical things but there is also that feeling of being alone, facing emergencies and doing it all in a foreign language. Once the initial excitement wears off it does become everyday living with its ups and downs. Certainly being on the beach in January can lift spirits for those that are used to near blizzard conditions but it can be cold and wet here too! The coast of living can be a surprise .. even though many things are cheaper many things are more expensive. Missing friends is really hard - it definitely changes your relationship being so many miles away and you have to build in regular visits back home ..or keep opening your doors to regular visitors which has its pros and cons. If a family member gets sick then that can put quite a strain on your life in France and you may need to be ready to jump on a plane at a drop of a hat. Planning on how you stay connected with the life you left is important - and easier with Facebook and WhatsApp but it does require maintenance and thought.   10)  Diet. Depending on where you live you may have local access to some of your favourite products from back home . We are lucky here near us to have several British supermarkets .. Brittain’s in Valbonne, Geoffrey's in Antibes and online options too. As a vegetarian Britains has been a lifesaver for me when it comes to summer BBQs as up until recently supermarkets only sold chippolatas no Linda McCartney options there. Mince Pies at Christmas etc. More and more of the supermarkets are stocking international products which just helps you have that link back home and also sharing your own culture with your children.  While I have been a bit of a wimp in the culinary department Mr BB has fully embraced it it helps having a French brother in law who loves frog legs and snails eugggh… Without realising you start to become “very French” about your eating habits.. looking for organic and French .. appetisers the famous Apero.. picking your own fruit to make a tart, harvesting your olives and having it pressed to make your own oil, fresh baguettes with meals , rosé with the Sunday lunch .. exquisite cheeses we have an amazing cheese shop in Pre-De-Lac and there is another in Valbonne .. The best chocolate none of that Dairy Milk .. in fact I have a great guest who makes chocolate coming soon to share some choctastic information. Coffee .. well we are close to Italy ..need I go on??  Shopping is also a different experience it feels more personalised, a slower experience .. when I was back in Bath the other day everyone kept apologising for keeping me waiting in the queue .. it was a lot faster than I was used to!  Mostly you can get purchases gift wrapped really quite beautifully too. After  sales still has a way to go however .. particularly in the larger stores they don’t yet seem to have bought into the client satisfaction route. The beauty of online is that for the moment anyway many of your favourite shops will deliver to Europe ..   Now if you need more information first hand from me or people already living here in France then my Cote d’Azur Living Facebook community has now reached over 8,000 members which is just amazing how it snowballed.  As the administrator we get to see all sorts of stats so I can see that there has been over 7,000 posts likes and reactions in the last 28 days. That’s huge! It’s such an easy place to find out .. what is that red beetle you’ve found in your garden, Is there snow in Greolieres, how to cancel an SFR contract (note to those moving here don’t even open one with them check the group for why!) and there’s fun stuff too like Alanea’s post on the 10 French words none of us can pronounce and even with my OK french I would say that’s pretty accurate!    As the Admin I can also see who have been our star contributors and they are Desira, Frances and David this month!! Their interaction helps keep the group laughing, useful and reduces the posts that we don’t want in the group ..with a simple flag to admin click our job is made easier in filtering out the stuff we don’t want in this group e.g. for sale and property searched .. there are other groups for that. There is a great search facility in this group .. and more recently there is also a recommendations tab. So you can click this and see recommendations for restaurants , places to visit attractions etc. Recommendations I took up recently was a  Comedy event in Cannes which was a bit meh .. or maybe I am getting a bit old .. great to see some friendly faces there though…co-Admin June posted about the ISN’s latest Theatrical show Singing in the Rain now that was fantastic. Once again hugely thankful that we have access to culture in English as well as in French . A huge plus of living here on the Cote d’Azur. I see some great    So 8k members .. and about 100 requests a week to join . If I’m honest I decline ⅔ of applications these days because I also have a full time job and am a full time mum! It used to take a lot of time checking out profiles as we get an enormous amount of requests from fake profiles things I would be looking for are how many groups the person belongs to like if it’s over 200 that’s usually a warning flag .. if their account is less than 6 months old that’s another one and if they live in certain countries that’s another one!  FB has advanced a lot in the last 12 months helping administrators so if June , Dawn or I need to remove someone from the group we even get the option to delete all their previous posts .. huge change it used to take me forever if we had a serial spammer going in to each message.   So why are these people not being approved well its down to the entry questions .. 2 easy ones why you want to join and whether you want to occasionally receive a link to this podcast (its fine to say no to that one by the way but the other question must be answered and make sense not just be some random letters) . I feel that the potential member who take 30 seconds to reply to those questions will be less likely yo spam our group. What I have found is that there is a whole lot les spam in the group if we just decline this applications.    I’ll leave you with a recent find …I recently discovered Annie Sargent's Join us in France great podcast discovering all the different regions and places to visit from Paris to Marseille, Brittany to Luberon. It’s also packed full of visitor tips like protecting yourself from pickpockets and even the attitude to tipping . https://joinusinfrance.com/ Key tags  #france #rivierafirefly #creativity #positivity #education #university #animallover #nightclubowner #careerguidance      OUR COMMUNITY FACEBOOK GROUPS Type Cotedazurliving  in facebook all one word our Free community for everything about living and visiting the cote d’azur  https://www.facebook.com/groups/cotedazurliving/   Home and Garden ideas https://www.facebook.com/groups/HomeGardenAlpesMaritimes/   Business and networking  Riviera firefly cocoon. https://www.facebook.com/groups/fireflycocoon/   Teen Riviera https://www.facebook.com/groups/teenriviera/     Our sponsor -   This podcast was sponsored by KidooLand the Little English School who have just opened inscriptions for the next holidays for 4-16 year olds KidooLand nicknamed “the little English school” by our clients has a  year round premises is  set up for the little and big people. We run English activities all year round as well as holiday camps in Vallauris Sophia and Valbonne. With the Ados that we get to explore the Cote d’Azur in great depth.  Mougins, Cannes, Biot and more for cultural and really fun outings and this year we add in community awareness projects. www.kidooland.com   Riviera Firefly is your online guide to living on and visiting the French Riviera and the Côte d'Azur. We cover topics such as Education for children and adults, Places to visit, Health and lifestyle, hobbies and leisure and have lots of fun here in the Alpes Maritimes. We also talk to inspiring local entrepreneurs and small businesses about how they started their careers in France, dealing with administration and what brought them here in the first place. Topical issues such as Brexit and what this means to expats will also be covered in 2017. 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Non-Belgian EU citizens have had the right to vote in - and stand for - local elections in Belgium since 2000. Non-EU foreigners have been able to do the same since 2004, as long as they have been a resident for at least five years. But a very small percentage have taken advantage of this right. Tom Huddleston, from Migration Policy Group, explains why your vote count - and how to register.

Welcome to show 338 It's the Brexit edition people, Chinny was so excited about Brexit that he didn't even bother to play any games, luckily Stu and Duke did play some games and spent a lot of time talking about them. There was a little bit of news and now that the dust has settled on E3, we look ahead to the revised release schedule to see what games we need to get excited about! Enjoy Send Speakpipes to www.speakpipe.com/veterangamers Follow us on twitter @veterangamersuk and if you have any opinions or questions, send emails to: podcast@veterangamers.co.uk Gamertags Chinny – 360 ChinChinny, PS3 Chinny1985 The Daddy – 360 Big Daddy Blast, Steam BigDaddyBlaster, PS3 xXBig-DaddyXx Duke – 360 DukeSkath, PS3 DukeSkath, Steam DukeSkath    

Podcasts from A Diet of Brussels, talking about the issues around the UK's forthcoming referendum on membership of the EU. Website: www.adietofbrussels.com