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December 2025

Best place to retire? Greece! – News Bytes App

Portugal Golden Visa changes – Forbes

Italy to change tax rates on higher-earning expats – The Real Deal

5,000 to 6,000 U.S. citizens each year renounce U.S. citizenship to escape taxes, but "politics is now playing a more central role" – Washington Post

The United States is one of only two countries — along with Eritrea — that taxes income based on citizenship rather than residency, requiring Americans abroad to file annual returns with the IRS in addition to those required by the country where they live or work. Some banks, daunted by the onerous extra reporting requirements imposed by Washington, won’t let American citizens open accounts or charge them extra fees. Some countries, including Japan and Qatar, don’t allow dual citizenship..."

Why families are shifting from Dubai to Abu Dhabi – UK The Times

As Dubai’s population of four million now overwhelms its ten-lane highways at peak times, its lower-profile neighbor an hour south is increasingly being seen as a family-friendly alternative. It might not be promoting itself at roadshows in the UK, like Dubai, but there is much hiring in e-gaming, media, hospitality and education, says Tom (surname withheld), a lawyer who has moved to the emirate with his family. "The difference is that Dubai shouts and Abu Dhabi whispers," he says..."

Move to Argentina?

Loudest, noisiest cities of Spain? – Euro Weekly News

Ranking Europe's cities for "urban health" – IS Global Ranking

Page has a type in city name to compare various factors across 1,000 cities.

12 cities of Europe where Americans can live on social security alone – AOL News

Locations discussed: Florence Italy, Lisbon Portugal; Seville Spain; Sofia Bulgaria and more.

To combat dwindling populations many countries offering "Free homes" and even some cash support for individuals and families to relocate to certain areas – NottinghamShire Live

Some of the places mentioned in the article are: Greece, Switzerland, Canada, Japan, Spain and Ireland.

The downside of European destinations for expats: Bureaucracy – MSN EuroNews

How Panama rates as "Number #1" for expats – Travel and Leisure MSN

Survey of top ten countries for expats for job security and living conditions – MSN CNBC

The surge in "millionaire" Golden Visa applicants in Greece

Story at CEO World

Expat "nightmare" from new UK rules meant to fight bank fraud – Euro Weekly News

Foreign expats in Saudi Arabia to be allowed to own property in 2026? – Saudi Moments

Where to work? Ranking the best countries for job satisfaction – Go Abroad

Comparing the "Work Life" balance of USA versus Europe – Times of India

Ranking the top ten European locations for expats – Tempo Co

Short article with descriptions: they list Portugal first, and Finland #10.

Why are so many American expats gathering in Mexico's Puerto Vallarta? – Vallarta Daily

Top expat worker jobs in Mexico – USA Today

Where are the majority of American retirees going in Greece?

Story at MSN Travel and Leisure

Asking the AI where to Expat

Android Expat this Way

Question: Can you name five countries in the world that are most frequently lauded in the news of 2025 as expat retirement locations for Americans?

Answer:

Portugal (population 10.4 million) – for climate and relatively low cost of living.

Spain (population 49.2 million) – for beaches, warm climate and relatively low cost of living.

Costa Rica (population 5.3 million) – for its "Pura Vida" lifestyle and affordable healthcare.

Mexico (population 131.9 million) – low cost of living and, of course, close to the United States.

Panama (population 4.6 million) – provides tax incentives for retirees, with exemptions on foreign-earned income. The country uses the U.S. dollar and has a variety of mountain, beach and city locations.

Greece's "Digital Nomad" visa

Describes the visa and lists the various requirements at NDTV Lifestyle

Managing and understanding US expat wealth obligations – Forbes

Ireland, Spain, Greece – international programs to bring in foreign residency

"...Seven countries offering you cash and homes to move there." Story at MSN Markets Today

Overview for moving to Argentina – Nomad Veronica