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In the middle of Summer, great confusion and frustration spreads on the constant changing rules for travelling due to the surge of covid-19 cases and the new Delta variant. Currently, certain vaccines are not being accepted in some part of the globe. And Europe is accused of discrimination on its vaccine policy. We explain the situation in our article, and we invite you to discuss more in our forum.

But it's not all about the pandemic as we also published an article about countries issuing investor's visas, so called Golden Visas. In those difficult time, it could also be an advantage to have multiple nationalities. August will certainly also be marked by the latest release of the Shanghai report, this ranking of World Universities. But beside all the media attention that it may attract, it is also raising hackles and criticism from many academics for bias and inaccurate indicators. Beside our article, we welcome your opinion in our forum.

The summer period is also an opportunity for some to refine their application for a WHV (Working Holiday Visa) and plan for a gap year. As a result of the pandemic, a lot of rules may have changed and we take a look at it in our article. You can also share your experience and ask questions in our dedicated topic.

Although we will have another occasion to talk about it closer to the time, we already announce the 29th WorldFood Istanbul, Turkey's largest and most successful food and beverage show. This event will take place  take place at the "TUYAP Fair & Congress Center, Istanbul" from 9th to 12th September 2021.

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Share your experience and participate to our blogger interviews

This month we have interviewed Manuel, who was raised in Germany when he was young. After graduation, he joined a globally acting company, which gave him the opportunity to live and work in Switzerland, Vietnam, Kenya and now Nigeria. Read his interview here.

If you are a blogger, feel free to register your blog on BlogExpat.com and drop us an email so we can arrange for an interview :-)

And don't forget to share advice and information on the forums.

Enjoy this newsletter, and of course, keep safe, respect the social distancing and wear masks when necessary.

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