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NTL International provides authoritative news and analysis on citizenship by investment (CBI) and residency by investment (RBI) programs worldwide. Our press section delivers real-time updates on program changes, regulatory amendments, and compliance requirements directly from official government sources.
As a government-authorized agent established since 1994, NTL International monitors legislative developments across Caribbean CBI programs (Grenada, St. Kitts & Nevis, Antigua & Barbuda, Saint Lucia, Dominica), European Golden Visa programs (Portugal, Spain, Greece, Malta), and emerging jurisdictions including Türkiye, Egypt, Nauru, and Vanuatu.
Our coverage includes official government gazette publications, Ministry of Justice announcements, investment migration unit updates, and verified regulatory changes that impact high-net-worth investors seeking second citizenship or residency alternatives.
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- Breaking news on citizenship by investment (CBI) and residency by investment (RBI) programs
- Official government announcements and regulatory changes across Caribbean, Europe, Middle East, and Pacific jurisdictions
- Expert analysis of program updates, due diligence requirements, and investment thresholds
- Compliance updates and legislative amendments from authorized government sources
- Investment migration trends and high-net-worth individual (HNWI) mobility reports
- Verified information on processing times, fee structures, and eligibility criteria changes
April 1st, 2020, A New Start for The Future of Iraqi Investors
After having banned citizens of some countries from applying for its citizenship, who are Iraq, Afghanistan, Yemen, Sudan, Iran and North Korea, The state of Antigua & Barbuda gives Iraq an auspicious exception that would open the door to the second citizenship for Iraqis citizens on the 1st of April 2020, while the rest of the countries bans were conditionally cancelled.
The World’s Top Ten Residency By Investment Programs for 2020
What are the world’s Top Ten Residency By Investment Programs for 2020?
Türkiye’s Transition to The Electronic System E-Devlet
Türkiye’s transition to the Electronic system:
Day-after-day e-government services in Türkiye contribute to facilitating the daily lives and transactions of citizens and residents by saving time and efforts. These services vary between municipal services, ministries services, issues related to judicial cases, registration procedures for exams and universities, health and social insurance procedures. Besides, patients can obtain appointments at hospitals through the Internet, in addition to the possibility of applying for unemployment aids and applying for a passport.
Turkish Economy Exceeded Expectations
The Turkish economy delivered a performance that exceeded expectations last year and is forecast to post significant growth this year.
According to the Investment Office of the Presidency of the Turkish Republic, Türkiye has jumped up 10 places and ranked 33rd in the World Bank’s Doing Business 2020 report. It ranked 69th in 2017, 60th in 2018, and 43rd in the 2019 editions of this report.
More than 48 million visitors on New Year’s Eve in Türkiye
The charming Türkiye, The Top Tourist-Generating Country.
Türkiye ranked fourth in Europe in the list of best tourist hosts. Where it hosted in the eleven months of the year 2019 until the eve of the New Year nearly 48 million and 46 thousand and 732 visitors. The largest number of visitors were from Russia, Germany and the United Kingdom, followed by Bulgaria, Iran and Georgia, with expectations of receiving 70 million tourists before 2023.
Languages, Official Exams and University Admission in Türkiye
It is said: “The Turkish language does not accept competition in its country.” Therefore, anyone who thinks about life, learning, and work in Turkey must seriously consider affiliation with the Turkish language teaching institutes for foreigners, which vary in three sources: public universities institutes, private centers, and municipal centers, the differences between these sources are reflected in the curriculum and method of language teaching and whether it focuses on teaching the daily life language, or the academic language, and in the schedule of these courses Quarterly system as in universities or other system, as well as tuition fees for these courses, and the privileges like accredited certificate at most Turkish universities.
Types of Schools and Universities in Türkiye
A family residing in Turkey has several options for teaching children in Turkish schools and universities, Let us begin with schools that vary between public and private schools.
The Turkish Electric Car TOGG
President Recep Tayyip Erdogan unveiled a prototype of Turkey’s first domestically electric car on Friday in Gebze, a district near Istanbul.
Turkish roses, from gentle gifts to profitable investment
Roses in Turkey have turned from beautiful symbols and gentle gifts into profitable trade and investment sectors. The ornamental plant sector is no longer confined to the Turkish local market only, but it has, in the latest years, transcended it to export to various countries around the world.