Largest Russian Diamonds |
Russia has got a great number of deposits where the mining of minerals and precious stones, including diamonds is carried out. For the last two years, a diamond weighing 181.68 carats extracted at Griboedov mine near Arkhangelsk has been the largest finding. See other marvelous diamonds found in Russian mines in our photo gallery
26th Congress Of CPSU
This diamond owes its unusual name to the Soviet heritage. It was mined during the Soviet Union in 1980. The 26th Congress of the CPSU weighing 342.57 carats has a lemon-yellow color. Nowadays it is stored in the Diamond Fund on the territory of the Moscow Kremlin and it is the largest diamond in this collection.
Alexander Pushkin
The Alexander Pushkin weighing 320.65 carats is the second largest gem diamond. It was mined in 1989. While studying it, experts discovered a crack on its surface. As it turned out, this diamond is a fragment of a larger stone.
Creator
The Creator is the third largest gem diamond mined in Yakutia, Russia. The weight of the diamond is 298.48 carats. It was discovered in the Anabar district of Yakutia. In September 2006, the diamond was transported to Moscow under the protection of the Special Communications and Information Service of the FSO. Later, the diamond was purchased by the Gokhran of Russia. Nowadays it is a part of the Diamond Fund.
Free Russia
Yakutia has got a lot of precious stones deposits. The Free Russia weighing 241.88 carats was found there in September 1991 at the Sytykanskaya kimberlite pipe. The diamond was gifted to Boris Yeltsin, the former President of Russia.
Star Of Vilyuysk
In September 2013, in the depths of the Yubileynaya mine, a diamond weighing 235.16 carats was minded. The estimated price of the gem diamond ranged from $ 1.5 million to $2 million. Its shape resembled an octahedron. The Star of Vilyuysk is a transparent diamond of yellowish color with minor graphite-sulfide inclusions.
Star Of Yakutia
This gem diamond weighing 232.1 carats is considered by experts as one of the most unique ones. The diamond was found in 1973. First, it was called 50 years of Aeroflot and under this name, it appeared in the famous London catalog of De Beers. Later, the diamond was renamed the Star of Yakutia. Today it is stored in the Diamond Fund of Russia.
Boris Eifman
In 2016, Russian diamond miner ALROSA extracted a large diamond weighing 214.65 carats. It was discovered at the Nyurbinskoye deposit. The gem diamond was named after famous ballet choreograph Boris Eifman in honor of his 70th anniversary.
Children Of Asia
The Children of Asia, one of the largest gem diamonds of Russia, was found at the Zarnitsa mine in Yakutia. It weighs 207.29 carats. The diamond was named in honor of the Children of Asia International Sports Games that started on July 6, 2016, the day of its discovery. This diamond is a transparent transitional crystal with a slightly grooved surface. Experts praise the Children of Asia for its high-quality.
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Largest Russian Diamonds |
Russia has got a great number of deposits where the mining of minerals and precious stones, including diamonds is carried out. For the last two years, a diamond weighing 181.68 carats extracted at Griboedov mine near Arkhangelsk has been the largest finding. See other marvelous diamonds found in Russian mines in our photo gallery
26th Congress Of CPSU
This diamond owes its unusual name to the Soviet heritage. It was mined during the Soviet Union in 1980. The 26th Congress of the CPSU weighing 342.57 carats has a lemon-yellow color. Nowadays it is stored in the Diamond Fund on the territory of the Moscow Kremlin and it is the largest diamond in this collection.
Alexander Pushkin
The Alexander Pushkin weighing 320.65 carats is the second largest gem diamond. It was mined in 1989. While studying it, experts discovered a crack on its surface. As it turned out, this diamond is a fragment of a larger stone.
Creator
The Creator is the third largest gem diamond mined in Yakutia, Russia. The weight of the diamond is 298.48 carats. It was discovered in the Anabar district of Yakutia. In September 2006, the diamond was transported to Moscow under the protection of the Special Communications and Information Service of the FSO. Later, the diamond was purchased by the Gokhran of Russia. Nowadays it is a part of the Diamond Fund.
Free Russia
Yakutia has got a lot of precious stones deposits. The Free Russia weighing 241.88 carats was found there in September 1991 at the Sytykanskaya kimberlite pipe. The diamond was gifted to Boris Yeltsin, the former President of Russia.
Star Of Vilyuysk
In September 2013, in the depths of the Yubileynaya mine, a diamond weighing 235.16 carats was minded. The estimated price of the gem diamond ranged from $ 1.5 million to $2 million. Its shape resembled an octahedron. The Star of Vilyuysk is a transparent diamond of yellowish color with minor graphite-sulfide inclusions.
Star Of Yakutia
This gem diamond weighing 232.1 carats is considered by experts as one of the most unique ones. The diamond was found in 1973. First, it was called 50 years of Aeroflot and under this name, it appeared in the famous London catalog of De Beers. Later, the diamond was renamed the Star of Yakutia. Today it is stored in the Diamond Fund of Russia.
Boris Eifman
In 2016, Russian diamond miner ALROSA extracted a large diamond weighing 214.65 carats. It was discovered at the Nyurbinskoye deposit. The gem diamond was named after famous ballet choreograph Boris Eifman in honor of his 70th anniversary.
Children Of Asia
The Children of Asia, one of the largest gem diamonds of Russia, was found at the Zarnitsa mine in Yakutia. It weighs 207.29 carats. The diamond was named in honor of the Children of Asia International Sports Games that started on July 6, 2016, the day of its discovery. This diamond is a transparent transitional crystal with a slightly grooved surface. Experts praise the Children of Asia for its high-quality.
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Bank of Russia wants tricky access to markets |
A lot of rookie traders gladly experiment in various financial markets. Eventually, they have good fortune on their side, though they have to deal with losses and disappointment on their path to success. However, aiming to safeguard retail investors from trade shocks, the Bank of Russia intends to set restrictions for amateur investors. They will be allowed to invest no more than 50,000 rubles annually (roughly 780 US dollars) in foreign stocks and other risky assets.
The Bank of Russia is discussing a bill that will bring trading activities under control. Of course, the regulator underscores that it puts a high priority on protecting inexperienced traders from heavy losses. Nevertheless, the new legislation could deal a blow to leading brokers. According to their estimates, such restrictions will bar 80% of their clients from 75% of trading instruments. At present, two categories of investors operate in stock markets: professionals and amateurs. The bill proposed by the Bank of Russia divides private investors into qualified and unqualified. Besides, the Russian watchdog defines three categories of private investors.
1. Qualified investors are those individuals whose investment portfolio is worth over 10 million rubles (about USD 156,250) as well as those who have executed deals totaling at least 6 million rubles (USD 93,750) in the recent six months. This category includes traders who hold an appropriate license and certificates or have a vast experience in financial markets. They can get access to foreign securities and private mutual investment funds.
2) Unqualified retail investors represent those individuals who handle assets worth over 1.4 million rubles (USD 21,875) or who have obtained a license or certificate. Such market participants are allowed to trade shares and bonds of Russian companies listed on the Moscow Exchange. Besides, they can provide unlimited investment for trust management.
3) Unqualified investors who need special protection must fulfill the same requirements which are imposed on the above-mentioned category. The third group of retail investors can carry out similar deals, though on some conditions. These market players are allowed to trade shares and bonds only when such assets are secured by the broker’s own funds. Amateur investors must have their knowledge tested. If a trader fails a test, he or she will be able to make deals to the total value of no more than 50,000 rubles (roughly USD 780) per year.
The Bank of Russia believes that such a division is supposed to cushion unqualified investors from extra risks and rash trading decisions. Interestingly, market participants do not share the regulator’s viewpoint. Analysts warn that the new legislation will force Russian investors to buy foreign securities through brokers of different jurisdiction. To sum up, new risks will replace the previous ones.
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Bank of Russia wants tricky access to markets |
A lot of rookie traders gladly experiment in various financial markets. Eventually, they have good fortune on their side, though they have to deal with losses and disappointment on their path to success. However, aiming to safeguard retail investors from trade shocks, the Bank of Russia intends to set restrictions for amateur investors. They will be allowed to invest no more than 50,000 rubles annually (roughly 780 US dollars) in foreign stocks and other risky assets.
The Bank of Russia is discussing a bill that will bring trading activities under control. Of course, the regulator underscores that it puts a high priority on protecting inexperienced traders from heavy losses. Nevertheless, the new legislation could deal a blow to leading brokers. According to their estimates, such restrictions will bar 80% of their clients from 75% of trading instruments. At present, two categories of investors operate in stock markets: professionals and amateurs. The bill proposed by the Bank of Russia divides private investors into qualified and unqualified. Besides, the Russian watchdog defines three categories of private investors.
1. Qualified investors are those individuals whose investment portfolio is worth over 10 million rubles (about USD 156,250) as well as those who have executed deals totaling at least 6 million rubles (USD 93,750) in the recent six months. This category includes traders who hold an appropriate license and certificates or have a vast experience in financial markets. They can get access to foreign securities and private mutual investment funds.
2) Unqualified retail investors represent those individuals who handle assets worth over 1.4 million rubles (USD 21,875) or who have obtained a license or certificate. Such market participants are allowed to trade shares and bonds of Russian companies listed on the Moscow Exchange. Besides, they can provide unlimited investment for trust management.
3) Unqualified investors who need special protection must fulfill the same requirements which are imposed on the above-mentioned category. The third group of retail investors can carry out similar deals, though on some conditions. These market players are allowed to trade shares and bonds only when such assets are secured by the broker’s own funds. Amateur investors must have their knowledge tested. If a trader fails a test, he or she will be able to make deals to the total value of no more than 50,000 rubles (roughly USD 780) per year.
The Bank of Russia believes that such a division is supposed to cushion unqualified investors from extra risks and rash trading decisions. Interestingly, market participants do not share the regulator’s viewpoint. Analysts warn that the new legislation will force Russian investors to buy foreign securities through brokers of different jurisdiction. To sum up, new risks will replace the previous ones.
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Bank of Russia wants tricky access to markets |
A lot of rookie traders gladly experiment in various financial markets. Eventually, they have good fortune on their side, though they have to deal with losses and disappointment on their path to success. However, aiming to safeguard retail investors from trade shocks, the Bank of Russia intends to set restrictions for amateur investors. They will be allowed to invest no more than 50,000 rubles annually (roughly 780 US dollars) in foreign stocks and other risky assets.
The Bank of Russia is discussing a bill that will bring trading activities under control. Of course, the regulator underscores that it puts a high priority on protecting inexperienced traders from heavy losses. Nevertheless, the new legislation could deal a blow to leading brokers. According to their estimates, such restrictions will bar 80% of their clients from 75% of trading instruments. At present, two categories of investors operate in stock markets: professionals and amateurs. The bill proposed by the Bank of Russia divides private investors into qualified and unqualified. Besides, the Russian watchdog defines three categories of private investors.
1. Qualified investors are those individuals whose investment portfolio is worth over 10 million rubles (about USD 156,250) as well as those who have executed deals totaling at least 6 million rubles (USD 93,750) in the recent six months. This category includes traders who hold an appropriate license and certificates or have a vast experience in financial markets. They can get access to foreign securities and private mutual investment funds.
2) Unqualified retail investors represent those individuals who handle assets worth over 1.4 million rubles (USD 21,875) or who have obtained a license or certificate. Such market participants are allowed to trade shares and bonds of Russian companies listed on the Moscow Exchange. Besides, they can provide unlimited investment for trust management.
3) Unqualified investors who need special protection must fulfill the same requirements which are imposed on the above-mentioned category. The third group of retail investors can carry out similar deals, though on some conditions. These market players are allowed to trade shares and bonds only when such assets are secured by the broker’s own funds. Amateur investors must have their knowledge tested. If a trader fails a test, he or she will be able to make deals to the total value of no more than 50,000 rubles (roughly USD 780) per year.
The Bank of Russia believes that such a division is supposed to cushion unqualified investors from extra risks and rash trading decisions. Interestingly, market participants do not share the regulator’s viewpoint. Analysts warn that the new legislation will force Russian investors to buy foreign securities through brokers of different jurisdiction. To sum up, new risks will replace the previous ones.
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China’s most valuable brands |
Currently, Chinese goods and brands have gained worldwide recognition and are associated with high standards. 'Made in China' no longer means poor quality. According to Brand Finance report, which includes the world's 500 most valuable brands, there is a significant increase in the ranking of Chinese brands.
The total brand value of all Chinese companies rose to $1.3 trillion. Presently, they worth 19% of the top 500 global brands.
1. ICBC
ICBC is one of China's ‘big four’ state-owned banks, along with Bank of China, Agricultural Bank of China, and China Construction Bank.
The state is the major ICBC shareholder. The total number of company’s stockholders is more than 500 thousand.
The bank accounts for a fifth of Chinese banking sector. Its main activity region is the People’s Republic of China which accounts for more than 90% of the bank’s revenue and assets. Half of the foreign operations is carried out in Hong Kong and Macau.
ICBC carries out the yuan clearing transactions in six countries: Singapore, Luxembourg, Thailand, Canada, Argentina, and Russia.
The network of foreign offices includes 419 organizations in 45 countries. ICBC is represented in 20 African countries through a partnership with the South African Standard Bank.
The bank is ranked 8th in the Brand Finance Global 500 report.
Brand value, 2019: $79,823 million
Value change: +34.9%
2. China Construction Bank
China Construction Bank is one of the major Chinese banks. Its network consists of 14,925 branches on the territory of mainland China and 10 abroad, including New York, Frankfurt, and Sydney.
China Construction Bank has several subsidiaries, such as CCB Principal Asset Management (asset management services), CCB Financial Leasing (lending), CCB Trust (trust fund), CCB Russia (Russin branch), CCB Dubai (branch in Dubai), etc.
The bank is ranked 10th in the Brand Finance Global 500 report.
Brand value, 2019: $69,742 million
Value change: +22.8%
3. Huawei
Huawei Technologies Co. Ltd. is one of the leading global telecommunication companies. In some countries it has surpassed Samsung and Apple by the number of smartphone online sales.
Huawei is ranked 12th in the Brand Finance Global 500 report.
Brand value, 2019: $62,278 million
Value change: +63.7%
4. Ping An
Ping An Insurance is a Chinese group of companies which deals with life and property insurance, banking services, and asset management.
The company provides services mainly in the domestic market, including Hong Kong and Macau. It is also represented in other countries, particularly in the USA.
Company’s insurance agents exceed one million people with the number of branches reaching more than 5 thousand.
Ping An is ranked 14th in the Brand Finance Global 500 report.
Brand value, 2019: $57,626 million
Value change: +76.7%
5. China Mobile
China Mobile is the largest global mobile operator. The number of its subscribers reached 899 million in 2018.
The company provides services in all parts of China, as well as in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region. China Mobile is controlled by the Chinese government (Ministry of Industry and Information Technology).
The company ranks 15th in the Brand Finance Global 500 report.
Brand value, 2019: $55,040 million
Value change: +47.5%
6. Agricultural Bank of China
The Agricultural Bank of China is one of the major banks in the country and the world. It has more than 23,600 branches and 19,700 operational offices on the territory of mainland China. Another 8 branches and 2 representative offices are located externally.
The Bank has 14 subsidiaries, 6 of them abroad, including Russia.
The Agricultural Bank of China is ranked 16th in the Brand Finance Global 500 report.
Brand value, 2019: $55,040 million
Value change: +47.5%
7. State Grid
The State Grid Corporation of China is the world’s largest electric utility company.
State Grid is specialized in construction and operation of electric networks both in China and abroad (Philippines, Brazil). It is a monopoly company in the field of transportation and electricity sales.
State Grid is ranked 18th in the Brand Finance Global 500 report.
Brand value, 2019: $51,292 million
Value change: +25.3%
8. Bank of China
Bank of China Ltd is a financial group established on the basis of the oldest Chinese bank. Its headquarters are located in Beijing. The company’s commercial banking is accounted for up to 90% of operating profit, including corporate banking (42%), private banking (33%), and treasury operations (15%).
Some 6.5% of profit falls on investment banking and insurance. The company also provides domestic and international plastic cards services.
The bank is ranked 19th in the Brand Finance Global 500 report.
Brand value, 2019: $50,990 million
Value change: +21.1%
9. WeChat
WeChat is a Chinese messaging and media app developed by Tencent. It supports the exchange of contacts via Bluetooth, including other ways of establishing connections with random people. The service is integrated with social networks such as Facebook and Tencent QQ. WeChat also offers its users the possibility to add filters and captions to photos, as well as machine translation.
The app is ranked 20th in the Brand Finance Global 500 report.
Brand value, 2019: $50,707 million
Value change: +126.2%
10. Tencent
Tencent is the world’s largest investment enterprise and one of the major venture companies. It owns an instant messaging software service Tencent QQ and a mobile text and voice messaging app WeChat. It is the world’s third largest app by the number of users, after Facebook, Youtube, and Qzone.
Tencent focuses on various high-tech businesses including Internet services, artificial intelligence, and electronic entertainment research.
The company is ranked 21st in the Brand Finance Global 500 report.
Brand value, 2019: $49,701 million
Value change: +21.9%
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Iran demands compensation from USA |
This is the case when sanctions can turn out to be profitable. Iran must have decided to make money on the American sanctions. The country's authorities defined new conditions to return to the nuclear deal whereby the United States should pay $50 billion in compensation. According to Secretary of the Iranian Expediency Council Mohsen Rezai, Tehran needs conditions that go beyond the Joint Comprehensive Action Plan (JCPOA). If the Americans want to restore the deal, they themselves must comply with the agreement and pay compensation, he believes. The damage from the imposed oil restrictions was estimated at $50 billion. The official also said that the recent sanctions from the US against the National Bank of Iran had almost completely isolated the Islamic Republic and continued to do so.
Not long ago, Iranian President Hassan Rouhani accused Washington of violating international laws and announced Tehran's readiness to return to negotiations on the nuclear deal on the condition that the US would lift all sanctions against the Republic. He suggests that the only reason for such action is that the United States wants to conquer the region and take over oil in eastern Saudi Arabia. This is the same reason why the country is fighting with China and other market players, the President of Iran thinks.
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Iran demands compensation from USA |
This is the case when sanctions can turn out to be profitable. Iran must have decided to make money on the American sanctions. The country's authorities defined new conditions to return to the nuclear deal whereby the United States should pay $50 billion in compensation. According to Secretary of the Iranian Expediency Council Mohsen Rezai, Tehran needs conditions that go beyond the Joint Comprehensive Action Plan (JCPOA). If the Americans want to restore the deal, they themselves must comply with the agreement and pay compensation, he believes. The damage from the imposed oil restrictions was estimated at $50 billion. The official also said that the recent sanctions from the US against the National Bank of Iran had almost completely isolated the Islamic Republic and continued to do so.
Not long ago, Iranian President Hassan Rouhani accused Washington of violating international laws and announced Tehran's readiness to return to negotiations on the nuclear deal on the condition that the US would lift all sanctions against the Republic. He suggests that the only reason for such action is that the United States wants to conquer the region and take over oil in eastern Saudi Arabia. This is the same reason why the country is fighting with China and other market players, the President of Iran thinks.
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Iran demands compensation from USA |
This is the case when sanctions can turn out to be profitable. Iran must have decided to make money on the American sanctions. The country's authorities defined new conditions to return to the nuclear deal whereby the United States should pay $50 billion in compensation. According to Secretary of the Iranian Expediency Council Mohsen Rezai, Tehran needs conditions that go beyond the Joint Comprehensive Action Plan (JCPOA). If the Americans want to restore the deal, they themselves must comply with the agreement and pay compensation, he believes. The damage from the imposed oil restrictions was estimated at $50 billion. The official also said that the recent sanctions from the US against the National Bank of Iran had almost completely isolated the Islamic Republic and continued to do so.
Not long ago, Iranian President Hassan Rouhani accused Washington of violating international laws and announced Tehran's readiness to return to negotiations on the nuclear deal on the condition that the US would lift all sanctions against the Republic. He suggests that the only reason for such action is that the United States wants to conquer the region and take over oil in eastern Saudi Arabia. This is the same reason why the country is fighting with China and other market players, the President of Iran thinks.
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Iran demands compensation from USA |
This is the case when sanctions can turn out to be profitable. Iran must have decided to make money on the American sanctions. The country's authorities defined new conditions to return to the nuclear deal whereby the United States should pay $50 billion in compensation. According to Secretary of the Iranian Expediency Council Mohsen Rezai, Tehran needs conditions that go beyond the Joint Comprehensive Action Plan (JCPOA). If the Americans want to restore the deal, they themselves must comply with the agreement and pay compensation, he believes. The damage from the imposed oil restrictions was estimated at $50 billion. The official also said that the recent sanctions from the US against the National Bank of Iran had almost completely isolated the Islamic Republic and continued to do so.
Not long ago, Iranian President Hassan Rouhani accused Washington of violating international laws and announced Tehran's readiness to return to negotiations on the nuclear deal on the condition that the US would lift all sanctions against the Republic. He suggests that the only reason for such action is that the United States wants to conquer the region and take over oil in eastern Saudi Arabia. This is the same reason why the country is fighting with China and other market players, the President of Iran thinks.
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Countries With Highest Standard of Living |
According to experts from the consulting company the Henley & Partners, the combination of internal and external factors of the countries' development help to derive the Quality of Nationality Index (QNI).
It scores the nations on a scale from 0 to 100 as well as estimates citizenships on the basis of visa-free access.
Find out the countries ranked with the highest scores in our photo gallery
The QNI takes into account various factors in order to compile the rating. Each factor influences significantly the quality of life. The internal factors include economic strength, human development, and peace and stability. The external factors are the diversity of travel freedom and the opportunities the holder of nationality can get outside the country of origin.
Overall, the list consists of 167 countries. They are divided into five parameters that reflect their strong and weak spots. All countries in the ranking have the highest score (75-100%). The material is based on information from 2018 as data for the end of 2018 and the beginning of 2019 is still being collected.
Austria – 78.9%
Having lost 1.0% compared to 2016, Austria took the 10th place in the Henley & Partners ranking.
The procedure of obtaining an Austrian passport is not an easy one. However, it is definitely worth trying as Austrian citizenship gives a lot of benefits. The best way for an immigrant to get citizenship is to launch a business and invest in the real sector of the economy at least €6-10 million. Such an investment will lead to the creation of new jobs in the country as well as increase the amount of taxes received by the Treasury.
In return, the Austrian government guarantees immigrants and their families the best international education, first-class medical care and the right to cross the borders of more than 150 countries without any hindrance.
Ireland -79.0%
Ireland lost 0.4% compared to the previous year and came in a ninth place replacing Spain. At the end of 2017, Spain was shifted from 10th place to 11th.
The number of people wishing to obtain an Irish passport is steadily growing after the Brexit referendum. It is not surprising as Irish citizenship enables its holder to freely enter the territory of more than 169 countries in the world.
Besides, the Irish authorities give the right to get second citizenship without giving up the native one. This factor makes Ireland more appealing for the immigrants as well
Switzerland-79.0%
The ninth place in this ranking is occupied by Switzerland.
In recent years, the country has tightened the conditions for issuing passports. For instance, it is obligatory to live in the country for 12 years in a row. Another way to obtain citizenship is to conclude an agreement with the local authorities on the payment of the accord tax (a tax taken not from your profit but from your expenditures on the territory of the country).
If you do not interfere in the economy of the country and pay off your bills regularly, you can enjoy all the benefits of a highly developed European country.
Finland – 79.2%
At the end of 2017, Finland was down by -1.5% in the rating mainly due to economic problems. Nonetheless, the country was included in the top 10 and ranked the eighth along with Italy.
In Finland, the standard of living and wages are higher than in other European countries. In addition, after obtaining a Finnish passport, you can apply for a well-paid job, start a business in the country and throughout the European Union without any restrictions.
Italy– 79.2%
Italy occupies the eighth place along with Finland in this ranking. The country lost only a 0.7% score compared to 2016. The looming economic crisis can be determined as the main reason for the decrease. However, in general, life in Italy is calm and has a lot of benefits.
With Italian citizenship, you can freely cross the borders of the Schengen area and beyond. It also provides access to many public competitions, including grants for starting a business. Moreover, Italian citizens living outside the country are included in the AIRE list and may be exempt from certain taxes. They lose the right to receive medical services, though.
Sweden – 80.0%
The seventh place of the rating goes to Sweden. The country lost 1.2% in this rating. Nevertheless, Sweden is considered economically stable and peaceful country despite the difficult situation with the integration of migrants who arrived in the country a few years ago.
As for the citizens of Sweden, they have a lot of countries to choose from as their passport allows them to travel to EU countries without a visa.
Norway – 80.4%
Such a peaceful country as Norway has a strong social policy and visa-free regime with many countries. Additionally, Norway consistently holds the leading positions among the countries according to the Human Development Index for many years.
Even after a slight downgrade of a score by 0.6% in 2017, Norway was included in the top 10 prosperous countries, locating at the sixth place. Thus, being a Norwegian brings loads of advantages to your life as well as opportunities to work and live in one of the leading European countries.
Netherlands – 80.8%
The Netherlands has managed to occupy the fifth line of the rating for many years.
Unlike some other European countries, the Netherlands does not allow its citizens to have dual nationality. However, the government welcomes those who are willing to contribute (usually at least €250,000) to the Dutch economy.
Residents of the Netherlands have access to social and tax benefits, highly qualified medical services, as well as the top universities in Europe. With Dutch citizenship, you can visit 171 countries in the world without a visa.
Iceland – 81.5%
In 2017, Iceland another country with a very high standard of living added 0.2 to its previous rating and came in the third place.
Iceland can boast of a high level of social security, free medical care, free access to education, and a high employment rate among EU countries.
Despite the strict immigration policy aimed at preserving the national identity, the Icelandic government provides comfortable living conditions for all who have sufficient grounds to obtain an Icelandic passport.
Denmark – 80.9%
Denmark, whose latest rating was 1.5% lower than the previous one, took the fourth place in the ranking.
The government actively attracts investments in the Danish economy with an amount of at least €50,000 per year. Plus, such an amount of money is supposed to be enough for an entrepreneur to succeed. Obtaining dual citizenship is possible but not welcome. However, in recent years, the rules have been simplified due to the adaptation of immigrants policy.
Citizens of Denmark can visit many developed world countries without a visa. Danish citizens also have a high standard of living and many social guarantees. What is more, they can count on high standards of safety and medicine as well as on the access to free higher education.
Germany – 81.6%
Germany gave in its leading position to France because of the protests caused by the flow of migrants. Having lost 1.2%, the country managed to hold the second place in this ranking.
First of all, Germany opens its doors to qualified personnel. In return, the country allows obtaining a second citizenship and visa-free travel to the EU. The social security of German citizens is at a high level. Besides, it is a good place to launch a business and then expand it to other EU countries.
France– 81.7%
In 2017, France has taken over Germany’s leading position for the first time in five years with a smaller than Germany's drop in the ranking (by 0.8%). The country is known for its high level of social protection, free education, and quality health care.
France has always received immigrants allowing them to have dual citizenship. With a French passport, you can visit 175 countries.
Russia- 40,5%
At the end of 2017, Russia gained 0.8% in the rating and took 63rd place out of 167.
The living standard of the country is estimated by the Henley & Partners as high. However, the advantages of Russian citizenship are quite controversial even despite steps towards a visa-free regime with different countries.
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Countries With Highest Standard of Living |
According to experts from the consulting company the Henley & Partners, the combination of internal and external factors of the countries' development help to derive the Quality of Nationality Index (QNI).
It scores the nations on a scale from 0 to 100 as well as estimates citizenships on the basis of visa-free access.
Find out the countries ranked with the highest scores in our photo gallery
The QNI takes into account various factors in order to compile the rating. Each factor influences significantly the quality of life. The internal factors include economic strength, human development, and peace and stability. The external factors are the diversity of travel freedom and the opportunities the holder of nationality can get outside the country of origin.
Overall, the list consists of 167 countries. They are divided into five parameters that reflect their strong and weak spots. All countries in the ranking have the highest score (75-100%). The material is based on information from 2018 as data for the end of 2018 and the beginning of 2019 is still being collected.
Austria – 78.9%
Having lost 1.0% compared to 2016, Austria took the 10th place in the Henley & Partners ranking.
The procedure of obtaining an Austrian passport is not an easy one. However, it is definitely worth trying as Austrian citizenship gives a lot of benefits. The best way for an immigrant to get citizenship is to launch a business and invest in the real sector of the economy at least €6-10 million. Such an investment will lead to the creation of new jobs in the country as well as increase the amount of taxes received by the Treasury.
In return, the Austrian government guarantees immigrants and their families the best international education, first-class medical care and the right to cross the borders of more than 150 countries without any hindrance.
Ireland -79.0%
Ireland lost 0.4% compared to the previous year and came in a ninth place replacing Spain. At the end of 2017, Spain was shifted from 10th place to 11th.
The number of people wishing to obtain an Irish passport is steadily growing after the Brexit referendum. It is not surprising as Irish citizenship enables its holder to freely enter the territory of more than 169 countries in the world.
Besides, the Irish authorities give the right to get second citizenship without giving up the native one. This factor makes Ireland more appealing for the immigrants as well
Switzerland-79.0%
The ninth place in this ranking is occupied by Switzerland.
In recent years, the country has tightened the conditions for issuing passports. For instance, it is obligatory to live in the country for 12 years in a row. Another way to obtain citizenship is to conclude an agreement with the local authorities on the payment of the accord tax (a tax taken not from your profit but from your expenditures on the territory of the country).
If you do not interfere in the economy of the country and pay off your bills regularly, you can enjoy all the benefits of a highly developed European country.
Finland – 79.2%
At the end of 2017, Finland was down by -1.5% in the rating mainly due to economic problems. Nonetheless, the country was included in the top 10 and ranked the eighth along with Italy.
In Finland, the standard of living and wages are higher than in other European countries. In addition, after obtaining a Finnish passport, you can apply for a well-paid job, start a business in the country and throughout the European Union without any restrictions.
Italy– 79.2%
Italy occupies the eighth place along with Finland in this ranking. The country lost only a 0.7% score compared to 2016. The looming economic crisis can be determined as the main reason for the decrease. However, in general, life in Italy is calm and has a lot of benefits.
With Italian citizenship, you can freely cross the borders of the Schengen area and beyond. It also provides access to many public competitions, including grants for starting a business. Moreover, Italian citizens living outside the country are included in the AIRE list and may be exempt from certain taxes. They lose the right to receive medical services, though.
Sweden – 80.0%
The seventh place of the rating goes to Sweden. The country lost 1.2% in this rating. Nevertheless, Sweden is considered economically stable and peaceful country despite the difficult situation with the integration of migrants who arrived in the country a few years ago.
As for the citizens of Sweden, they have a lot of countries to choose from as their passport allows them to travel to EU countries without a visa.
Norway – 80.4%
Such a peaceful country as Norway has a strong social policy and visa-free regime with many countries. Additionally, Norway consistently holds the leading positions among the countries according to the Human Development Index for many years.
Even after a slight downgrade of a score by 0.6% in 2017, Norway was included in the top 10 prosperous countries, locating at the sixth place. Thus, being a Norwegian brings loads of advantages to your life as well as opportunities to work and live in one of the leading European countries.
Netherlands – 80.8%
The Netherlands has managed to occupy the fifth line of the rating for many years.
Unlike some other European countries, the Netherlands does not allow its citizens to have dual nationality. However, the government welcomes those who are willing to contribute (usually at least €250,000) to the Dutch economy.
Residents of the Netherlands have access to social and tax benefits, highly qualified medical services, as well as the top universities in Europe. With Dutch citizenship, you can visit 171 countries in the world without a visa.
Iceland – 81.5%
In 2017, Iceland another country with a very high standard of living added 0.2 to its previous rating and came in the third place.
Iceland can boast of a high level of social security, free medical care, free access to education, and a high employment rate among EU countries.
Despite the strict immigration policy aimed at preserving the national identity, the Icelandic government provides comfortable living conditions for all who have sufficient grounds to obtain an Icelandic passport.
Denmark – 80.9%
Denmark, whose latest rating was 1.5% lower than the previous one, took the fourth place in the ranking.
The government actively attracts investments in the Danish economy with an amount of at least €50,000 per year. Plus, such an amount of money is supposed to be enough for an entrepreneur to succeed. Obtaining dual citizenship is possible but not welcome. However, in recent years, the rules have been simplified due to the adaptation of immigrants policy.
Citizens of Denmark can visit many developed world countries without a visa. Danish citizens also have a high standard of living and many social guarantees. What is more, they can count on high standards of safety and medicine as well as on the access to free higher education.
Germany – 81.6%
Germany gave in its leading position to France because of the protests caused by the flow of migrants. Having lost 1.2%, the country managed to hold the second place in this ranking.
First of all, Germany opens its doors to qualified personnel. In return, the country allows obtaining a second citizenship and visa-free travel to the EU. The social security of German citizens is at a high level. Besides, it is a good place to launch a business and then expand it to other EU countries.
France– 81.7%
In 2017, France has taken over Germany’s leading position for the first time in five years with a smaller than Germany's drop in the ranking (by 0.8%). The country is known for its high level of social protection, free education, and quality health care.
France has always received immigrants allowing them to have dual citizenship. With a French passport, you can visit 175 countries.
Russia- 40,5%
At the end of 2017, Russia gained 0.8% in the rating and took 63rd place out of 167.
The living standard of the country is estimated by the Henley & Partners as high. However, the advantages of Russian citizenship are quite controversial even despite steps towards a visa-free regime with different countries.
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Countries With Highest Standard of Living |
According to experts from the consulting company the Henley & Partners, the combination of internal and external factors of the countries' development help to derive the Quality of Nationality Index (QNI).
It scores the nations on a scale from 0 to 100 as well as estimates citizenships on the basis of visa-free access.
Find out the countries ranked with the highest scores in our photo gallery
The QNI takes into account various factors in order to compile the rating. Each factor influences significantly the quality of life. The internal factors include economic strength, human development, and peace and stability. The external factors are the diversity of travel freedom and the opportunities the holder of nationality can get outside the country of origin.
Overall, the list consists of 167 countries. They are divided into five parameters that reflect their strong and weak spots. All countries in the ranking have the highest score (75-100%). The material is based on information from 2018 as data for the end of 2018 and the beginning of 2019 is still being collected.
Austria – 78.9%
Having lost 1.0% compared to 2016, Austria took the 10th place in the Henley & Partners ranking.
The procedure of obtaining an Austrian passport is not an easy one. However, it is definitely worth trying as Austrian citizenship gives a lot of benefits. The best way for an immigrant to get citizenship is to launch a business and invest in the real sector of the economy at least €6-10 million. Such an investment will lead to the creation of new jobs in the country as well as increase the amount of taxes received by the Treasury.
In return, the Austrian government guarantees immigrants and their families the best international education, first-class medical care and the right to cross the borders of more than 150 countries without any hindrance.
Ireland -79.0%
Ireland lost 0.4% compared to the previous year and came in a ninth place replacing Spain. At the end of 2017, Spain was shifted from 10th place to 11th.
The number of people wishing to obtain an Irish passport is steadily growing after the Brexit referendum. It is not surprising as Irish citizenship enables its holder to freely enter the territory of more than 169 countries in the world.
Besides, the Irish authorities give the right to get second citizenship without giving up the native one. This factor makes Ireland more appealing for the immigrants as well
Switzerland-79.0%
The ninth place in this ranking is occupied by Switzerland.
In recent years, the country has tightened the conditions for issuing passports. For instance, it is obligatory to live in the country for 12 years in a row. Another way to obtain citizenship is to conclude an agreement with the local authorities on the payment of the accord tax (a tax taken not from your profit but from your expenditures on the territory of the country).
If you do not interfere in the economy of the country and pay off your bills regularly, you can enjoy all the benefits of a highly developed European country.
Finland – 79.2%
At the end of 2017, Finland was down by -1.5% in the rating mainly due to economic problems. Nonetheless, the country was included in the top 10 and ranked the eighth along with Italy.
In Finland, the standard of living and wages are higher than in other European countries. In addition, after obtaining a Finnish passport, you can apply for a well-paid job, start a business in the country and throughout the European Union without any restrictions.
Italy– 79.2%
Italy occupies the eighth place along with Finland in this ranking. The country lost only a 0.7% score compared to 2016. The looming economic crisis can be determined as the main reason for the decrease. However, in general, life in Italy is calm and has a lot of benefits.
With Italian citizenship, you can freely cross the borders of the Schengen area and beyond. It also provides access to many public competitions, including grants for starting a business. Moreover, Italian citizens living outside the country are included in the AIRE list and may be exempt from certain taxes. They lose the right to receive medical services, though.
Sweden – 80.0%
The seventh place of the rating goes to Sweden. The country lost 1.2% in this rating. Nevertheless, Sweden is considered economically stable and peaceful country despite the difficult situation with the integration of migrants who arrived in the country a few years ago.
As for the citizens of Sweden, they have a lot of countries to choose from as their passport allows them to travel to EU countries without a visa.
Norway – 80.4%
Such a peaceful country as Norway has a strong social policy and visa-free regime with many countries. Additionally, Norway consistently holds the leading positions among the countries according to the Human Development Index for many years.
Even after a slight downgrade of a score by 0.6% in 2017, Norway was included in the top 10 prosperous countries, locating at the sixth place. Thus, being a Norwegian brings loads of advantages to your life as well as opportunities to work and live in one of the leading European countries.
Netherlands – 80.8%
The Netherlands has managed to occupy the fifth line of the rating for many years.
Unlike some other European countries, the Netherlands does not allow its citizens to have dual nationality. However, the government welcomes those who are willing to contribute (usually at least €250,000) to the Dutch economy.
Residents of the Netherlands have access to social and tax benefits, highly qualified medical services, as well as the top universities in Europe. With Dutch citizenship, you can visit 171 countries in the world without a visa.
Iceland – 81.5%
In 2017, Iceland another country with a very high standard of living added 0.2 to its previous rating and came in the third place.
Iceland can boast of a high level of social security, free medical care, free access to education, and a high employment rate among EU countries.
Despite the strict immigration policy aimed at preserving the national identity, the Icelandic government provides comfortable living conditions for all who have sufficient grounds to obtain an Icelandic passport.
Denmark – 80.9%
Denmark, whose latest rating was 1.5% lower than the previous one, took the fourth place in the ranking.
The government actively attracts investments in the Danish economy with an amount of at least €50,000 per year. Plus, such an amount of money is supposed to be enough for an entrepreneur to succeed. Obtaining dual citizenship is possible but not welcome. However, in recent years, the rules have been simplified due to the adaptation of immigrants policy.
Citizens of Denmark can visit many developed world countries without a visa. Danish citizens also have a high standard of living and many social guarantees. What is more, they can count on high standards of safety and medicine as well as on the access to free higher education.
Germany – 81.6%
Germany gave in its leading position to France because of the protests caused by the flow of migrants. Having lost 1.2%, the country managed to hold the second place in this ranking.
First of all, Germany opens its doors to qualified personnel. In return, the country allows obtaining a second citizenship and visa-free travel to the EU. The social security of German citizens is at a high level. Besides, it is a good place to launch a business and then expand it to other EU countries.
France– 81.7%
In 2017, France has taken over Germany’s leading position for the first time in five years with a smaller than Germany's drop in the ranking (by 0.8%). The country is known for its high level of social protection, free education, and quality health care.
France has always received immigrants allowing them to have dual citizenship. With a French passport, you can visit 175 countries.
Russia- 40,5%
At the end of 2017, Russia gained 0.8% in the rating and took 63rd place out of 167.
The living standard of the country is estimated by the Henley & Partners as high. However, the advantages of Russian citizenship are quite controversial even despite steps towards a visa-free regime with different countries.
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Countries With Highest Standard of Living |
According to experts from the consulting company the Henley & Partners, the combination of internal and external factors of the countries' development help to derive the Quality of Nationality Index (QNI).
It scores the nations on a scale from 0 to 100 as well as estimates citizenships on the basis of visa-free access.
Find out the countries ranked with the highest scores in our photo gallery
The QNI takes into account various factors in order to compile the rating. Each factor influences significantly the quality of life. The internal factors include economic strength, human development, and peace and stability. The external factors are the diversity of travel freedom and the opportunities the holder of nationality can get outside the country of origin.
Overall, the list consists of 167 countries. They are divided into five parameters that reflect their strong and weak spots. All countries in the ranking have the highest score (75-100%). The material is based on information from 2018 as data for the end of 2018 and the beginning of 2019 is still being collected.
Austria – 78.9%
Having lost 1.0% compared to 2016, Austria took the 10th place in the Henley & Partners ranking.
The procedure of obtaining an Austrian passport is not an easy one. However, it is definitely worth trying as Austrian citizenship gives a lot of benefits. The best way for an immigrant to get citizenship is to launch a business and invest in the real sector of the economy at least €6-10 million. Such an investment will lead to the creation of new jobs in the country as well as increase the amount of taxes received by the Treasury.
In return, the Austrian government guarantees immigrants and their families the best international education, first-class medical care and the right to cross the borders of more than 150 countries without any hindrance.
Ireland -79.0%
Ireland lost 0.4% compared to the previous year and came in a ninth place replacing Spain. At the end of 2017, Spain was shifted from 10th place to 11th.
The number of people wishing to obtain an Irish passport is steadily growing after the Brexit referendum. It is not surprising as Irish citizenship enables its holder to freely enter the territory of more than 169 countries in the world.
Besides, the Irish authorities give the right to get second citizenship without giving up the native one. This factor makes Ireland more appealing for the immigrants as well
Switzerland-79.0%
The ninth place in this ranking is occupied by Switzerland.
In recent years, the country has tightened the conditions for issuing passports. For instance, it is obligatory to live in the country for 12 years in a row. Another way to obtain citizenship is to conclude an agreement with the local authorities on the payment of the accord tax (a tax taken not from your profit but from your expenditures on the territory of the country).
If you do not interfere in the economy of the country and pay off your bills regularly, you can enjoy all the benefits of a highly developed European country.
Finland – 79.2%
At the end of 2017, Finland was down by -1.5% in the rating mainly due to economic problems. Nonetheless, the country was included in the top 10 and ranked the eighth along with Italy.
In Finland, the standard of living and wages are higher than in other European countries. In addition, after obtaining a Finnish passport, you can apply for a well-paid job, start a business in the country and throughout the European Union without any restrictions.
Italy– 79.2%
Italy occupies the eighth place along with Finland in this ranking. The country lost only a 0.7% score compared to 2016. The looming economic crisis can be determined as the main reason for the decrease. However, in general, life in Italy is calm and has a lot of benefits.
With Italian citizenship, you can freely cross the borders of the Schengen area and beyond. It also provides access to many public competitions, including grants for starting a business. Moreover, Italian citizens living outside the country are included in the AIRE list and may be exempt from certain taxes. They lose the right to receive medical services, though.
Sweden – 80.0%
The seventh place of the rating goes to Sweden. The country lost 1.2% in this rating. Nevertheless, Sweden is considered economically stable and peaceful country despite the difficult situation with the integration of migrants who arrived in the country a few years ago.
As for the citizens of Sweden, they have a lot of countries to choose from as their passport allows them to travel to EU countries without a visa.
Norway – 80.4%
Such a peaceful country as Norway has a strong social policy and visa-free regime with many countries. Additionally, Norway consistently holds the leading positions among the countries according to the Human Development Index for many years.
Even after a slight downgrade of a score by 0.6% in 2017, Norway was included in the top 10 prosperous countries, locating at the sixth place. Thus, being a Norwegian brings loads of advantages to your life as well as opportunities to work and live in one of the leading European countries.
Netherlands – 80.8%
The Netherlands has managed to occupy the fifth line of the rating for many years.
Unlike some other European countries, the Netherlands does not allow its citizens to have dual nationality. However, the government welcomes those who are willing to contribute (usually at least €250,000) to the Dutch economy.
Residents of the Netherlands have access to social and tax benefits, highly qualified medical services, as well as the top universities in Europe. With Dutch citizenship, you can visit 171 countries in the world without a visa.
Iceland – 81.5%
In 2017, Iceland another country with a very high standard of living added 0.2 to its previous rating and came in the third place.
Iceland can boast of a high level of social security, free medical care, free access to education, and a high employment rate among EU countries.
Despite the strict immigration policy aimed at preserving the national identity, the Icelandic government provides comfortable living conditions for all who have sufficient grounds to obtain an Icelandic passport.
Denmark – 80.9%
Denmark, whose latest rating was 1.5% lower than the previous one, took the fourth place in the ranking.
The government actively attracts investments in the Danish economy with an amount of at least €50,000 per year. Plus, such an amount of money is supposed to be enough for an entrepreneur to succeed. Obtaining dual citizenship is possible but not welcome. However, in recent years, the rules have been simplified due to the adaptation of immigrants policy.
Citizens of Denmark can visit many developed world countries without a visa. Danish citizens also have a high standard of living and many social guarantees. What is more, they can count on high standards of safety and medicine as well as on the access to free higher education.
Germany – 81.6%
Germany gave in its leading position to France because of the protests caused by the flow of migrants. Having lost 1.2%, the country managed to hold the second place in this ranking.
First of all, Germany opens its doors to qualified personnel. In return, the country allows obtaining a second citizenship and visa-free travel to the EU. The social security of German citizens is at a high level. Besides, it is a good place to launch a business and then expand it to other EU countries.
France– 81.7%
In 2017, France has taken over Germany’s leading position for the first time in five years with a smaller than Germany's drop in the ranking (by 0.8%). The country is known for its high level of social protection, free education, and quality health care.
France has always received immigrants allowing them to have dual citizenship. With a French passport, you can visit 175 countries.
Russia- 40,5%
At the end of 2017, Russia gained 0.8% in the rating and took 63rd place out of 167.
The living standard of the country is estimated by the Henley & Partners as high. However, the advantages of Russian citizenship are quite controversial even despite steps towards a visa-free regime with different countries.
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Countries With Highest Standard of Living |
According to experts from the consulting company the Henley & Partners, the combination of internal and external factors of the countries' development help to derive the Quality of Nationality Index (QNI).
It scores the nations on a scale from 0 to 100 as well as estimates citizenships on the basis of visa-free access.
Find out the countries ranked with the highest scores in our photo gallery
The QNI takes into account various factors in order to compile the rating. Each factor influences significantly the quality of life. The internal factors include economic strength, human development, and peace and stability. The external factors are the diversity of travel freedom and the opportunities the holder of nationality can get outside the country of origin.
Overall, the list consists of 167 countries. They are divided into five parameters that reflect their strong and weak spots. All countries in the ranking have the highest score (75-100%). The material is based on information from 2018 as data for the end of 2018 and the beginning of 2019 is still being collected.
Austria – 78.9%
Having lost 1.0% compared to 2016, Austria took the 10th place in the Henley & Partners ranking.
The procedure of obtaining an Austrian passport is not an easy one. However, it is definitely worth trying as Austrian citizenship gives a lot of benefits. The best way for an immigrant to get citizenship is to launch a business and invest in the real sector of the economy at least €6-10 million. Such an investment will lead to the creation of new jobs in the country as well as increase the amount of taxes received by the Treasury.
In return, the Austrian government guarantees immigrants and their families the best international education, first-class medical care and the right to cross the borders of more than 150 countries without any hindrance.
Ireland -79.0%
Ireland lost 0.4% compared to the previous year and came in a ninth place replacing Spain. At the end of 2017, Spain was shifted from 10th place to 11th.
The number of people wishing to obtain an Irish passport is steadily growing after the Brexit referendum. It is not surprising as Irish citizenship enables its holder to freely enter the territory of more than 169 countries in the world.
Besides, the Irish authorities give the right to get second citizenship without giving up the native one. This factor makes Ireland more appealing for the immigrants as well
Switzerland-79.0%
The ninth place in this ranking is occupied by Switzerland.
In recent years, the country has tightened the conditions for issuing passports. For instance, it is obligatory to live in the country for 12 years in a row. Another way to obtain citizenship is to conclude an agreement with the local authorities on the payment of the accord tax (a tax taken not from your profit but from your expenditures on the territory of the country).
If you do not interfere in the economy of the country and pay off your bills regularly, you can enjoy all the benefits of a highly developed European country.
Finland – 79.2%
At the end of 2017, Finland was down by -1.5% in the rating mainly due to economic problems. Nonetheless, the country was included in the top 10 and ranked the eighth along with Italy.
In Finland, the standard of living and wages are higher than in other European countries. In addition, after obtaining a Finnish passport, you can apply for a well-paid job, start a business in the country and throughout the European Union without any restrictions.
Italy– 79.2%
Italy occupies the eighth place along with Finland in this ranking. The country lost only a 0.7% score compared to 2016. The looming economic crisis can be determined as the main reason for the decrease. However, in general, life in Italy is calm and has a lot of benefits.
With Italian citizenship, you can freely cross the borders of the Schengen area and beyond. It also provides access to many public competitions, including grants for starting a business. Moreover, Italian citizens living outside the country are included in the AIRE list and may be exempt from certain taxes. They lose the right to receive medical services, though.
Sweden – 80.0%
The seventh place of the rating goes to Sweden. The country lost 1.2% in this rating. Nevertheless, Sweden is considered economically stable and peaceful country despite the difficult situation with the integration of migrants who arrived in the country a few years ago.
As for the citizens of Sweden, they have a lot of countries to choose from as their passport allows them to travel to EU countries without a visa.
Norway – 80.4%
Such a peaceful country as Norway has a strong social policy and visa-free regime with many countries. Additionally, Norway consistently holds the leading positions among the countries according to the Human Development Index for many years.
Even after a slight downgrade of a score by 0.6% in 2017, Norway was included in the top 10 prosperous countries, locating at the sixth place. Thus, being a Norwegian brings loads of advantages to your life as well as opportunities to work and live in one of the leading European countries.
Netherlands – 80.8%
The Netherlands has managed to occupy the fifth line of the rating for many years.
Unlike some other European countries, the Netherlands does not allow its citizens to have dual nationality. However, the government welcomes those who are willing to contribute (usually at least €250,000) to the Dutch economy.
Residents of the Netherlands have access to social and tax benefits, highly qualified medical services, as well as the top universities in Europe. With Dutch citizenship, you can visit 171 countries in the world without a visa.
Iceland – 81.5%
In 2017, Iceland another country with a very high standard of living added 0.2 to its previous rating and came in the third place.
Iceland can boast of a high level of social security, free medical care, free access to education, and a high employment rate among EU countries.
Despite the strict immigration policy aimed at preserving the national identity, the Icelandic government provides comfortable living conditions for all who have sufficient grounds to obtain an Icelandic passport.
Denmark – 80.9%
Denmark, whose latest rating was 1.5% lower than the previous one, took the fourth place in the ranking.
The government actively attracts investments in the Danish economy with an amount of at least €50,000 per year. Plus, such an amount of money is supposed to be enough for an entrepreneur to succeed. Obtaining dual citizenship is possible but not welcome. However, in recent years, the rules have been simplified due to the adaptation of immigrants policy.
Citizens of Denmark can visit many developed world countries without a visa. Danish citizens also have a high standard of living and many social guarantees. What is more, they can count on high standards of safety and medicine as well as on the access to free higher education.
Germany – 81.6%
Germany gave in its leading position to France because of the protests caused by the flow of migrants. Having lost 1.2%, the country managed to hold the second place in this ranking.
First of all, Germany opens its doors to qualified personnel. In return, the country allows obtaining a second citizenship and visa-free travel to the EU. The social security of German citizens is at a high level. Besides, it is a good place to launch a business and then expand it to other EU countries.
France– 81.7%
In 2017, France has taken over Germany’s leading position for the first time in five years with a smaller than Germany's drop in the ranking (by 0.8%). The country is known for its high level of social protection, free education, and quality health care.
France has always received immigrants allowing them to have dual citizenship. With a French passport, you can visit 175 countries.
Russia- 40,5%
At the end of 2017, Russia gained 0.8% in the rating and took 63rd place out of 167.
The living standard of the country is estimated by the Henley & Partners as high. However, the advantages of Russian citizenship are quite controversial even despite steps towards a visa-free regime with different countries.
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OPEC in no hurry to OK more oil production cuts |
Oil producing countries have been trimming oil output worldwide. OPEC and its allies set this trend with the pact on oil production cuts. However, the cartel finds it premature to greenlight more cuts despite declining oil prices.
Citing Mohammad Barkindo, OPEC Secretary General, the participants of the deal are committed to their individual quotas of production cuts. In case of full compliance with the individual quotas, the participants will slash the oil output by over 136% by the year-end, Mohammad Barkindo estimated.
From his viewpoint, the ongoing turbulence in the crude market does not relate to the balance between supply and demand. He noted that geopolitical tensions dented the efficiency of the OPEC+ deal. One of the latest jolts was drone attacks on major Saudi Arabia’s oil facilities in late September. Nevertheless, despite force majeure, OPEC believes that Riyadh is capable of reviving its oil supplies to the full.
Another geopolitical headwind is a standoff between Saudi Arabia and Iran. The Kingdom accused Tehran of the airstrikes on Saudi’s oil infrastructure. OPEC General Secretary thinks that Russia could act as a third party to settle the conflict between the old rivals.
Read more: https://www.mt5.com/forex_humor/image/43467
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OPEC in no hurry to OK more oil production cuts |
Oil producing countries have been trimming oil output worldwide. OPEC and its allies set this trend with the pact on oil production cuts. However, the cartel finds it premature to greenlight more cuts despite declining oil prices.
Citing Mohammad Barkindo, OPEC Secretary General, the participants of the deal are committed to their individual quotas of production cuts. In case of full compliance with the individual quotas, the participants will slash the oil output by over 136% by the year-end, Mohammad Barkindo estimated.
From his viewpoint, the ongoing turbulence in the crude market does not relate to the balance between supply and demand. He noted that geopolitical tensions dented the efficiency of the OPEC+ deal. One of the latest jolts was drone attacks on major Saudi Arabia’s oil facilities in late September. Nevertheless, despite force majeure, OPEC believes that Riyadh is capable of reviving its oil supplies to the full.
Another geopolitical headwind is a standoff between Saudi Arabia and Iran. The Kingdom accused Tehran of the airstrikes on Saudi’s oil infrastructure. OPEC General Secretary thinks that Russia could act as a third party to settle the conflict between the old rivals.
Read more: https://www.mt5.com/forex_humor/image/43467
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Top 10 Most Romantic Cities |
The experts from the British booking service of Spa resorts Travel and Leisure has made curious research. They accessed 66 cities all over the world to find out the most romantic ones. To achieve it, they have counted the number of messages of a romantic nature with the hashtags #love, #inlove and #marry me on the Internet over the past six months.
Based on their total number, they invented an international romantic index. See the results of this interesting research in our photo gallery
10. Melbourne
Melbourne is known as Australia’s cultural and sporting capital. It attracts outdoor enthusiasts with its energy and unique atmosphere of local holidays, carnivals, and festivals.
Melbourne zoo, Australia's oldest one, has a large territory with picnic areas and flower meadows where visitors can fully relax and express their feelings to each other.
9. Miami
In Miami, the smitten couples usually go to nightclubs, magnificent beaches, historic buildings and branded clothing stores in the Miami Beach area.
In recent years, tourists are also attracted by art districts and annual entertainment events.
8. Sydney
The Sydney Opera House, the Harbour Bridge, and Sydney's national parks are known even to those who have never been to Australia.
People enjoy walking along the rugged coastline, numerous bays, scenic islands, and beaches. In such a moment, they feel a true connection with nature.
7. San Francisco
San Francisco's most distinctive features are its summer cold mists, steep hills and a harmonious blend of Victorian and modern architecture.
The couples who want some thrill can walk across the Golden Gate Bridge, visit Alcatraz Island, and ride cable cars.
6. Berlin
Berlin is a paradise for intellectuals as it has a lot of universities, research institutes, and museums. Berlin is also a great place for active and cultural entertainment, especially if you want to spend time with your significant other.
5. Chicago
Usually, people are surprised when they discover a great number of nature parks for walking, camping and family holidays in this city of skyscrapers.
On the eve of Valentine's day, the coast of Chicago is full of lovers: here and there in special areas for fishing and swimming, you can meet vacationers who make the most beautiful declarations of love.
4. Paris
Paris is traditionally considered the most romantic place on the planet. What is more, it is one of the five most popular tourist destinations.
Every year the lovers come to Paris to feel the unique atmosphere of the local cafes, bars, and restaurants as well as admire the majestic landscape. They tell each other the gentlest words of love and happiness standing in front of the Arc de Triomphe, the Louvre and the Eiffel Tower, as well as on the bridges over the Seine.
3. Los Angeles
Los Angeles stands out from other cities on the list. First of all, it is a place where men more often make a marriage proposal. Secondly, they do it in the most unusual way. While walking, all of a sudden, a woman sees her name and the writing "Will you marry me?" on the bright billboards. Who can resist this?
2. London
What can be more romantic than walking hand in hand on the streets of London? The lovers will remember forever the sounds of Big-Ben’s bells, the Royal Guardsmen passing by, magnificent ravens of the Tower of London, and bird’s eye view of London from the London Eye.
1. New-York
There are a lot of places in New York where you can have the most unforgettable date of your life. You can make the marriage proposal at the same place where you first met your partner: the ice skating rink at the Rockefeller Center is the perfect one
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Top 10 Most Romantic Cities |
The experts from the British booking service of Spa resorts Travel and Leisure has made curious research. They accessed 66 cities all over the world to find out the most romantic ones. To achieve it, they have counted the number of messages of a romantic nature with the hashtags #love, #inlove and #marry me on the Internet over the past six months.
Based on their total number, they invented an international romantic index. See the results of this interesting research in our photo gallery
10. Melbourne
Melbourne is known as Australia’s cultural and sporting capital. It attracts outdoor enthusiasts with its energy and unique atmosphere of local holidays, carnivals, and festivals.
Melbourne zoo, Australia's oldest one, has a large territory with picnic areas and flower meadows where visitors can fully relax and express their feelings to each other.
9. Miami
In Miami, the smitten couples usually go to nightclubs, magnificent beaches, historic buildings and branded clothing stores in the Miami Beach area.
In recent years, tourists are also attracted by art districts and annual entertainment events.
8. Sydney
The Sydney Opera House, the Harbour Bridge, and Sydney's national parks are known even to those who have never been to Australia.
People enjoy walking along the rugged coastline, numerous bays, scenic islands, and beaches. In such a moment, they feel a true connection with nature.
7. San Francisco
San Francisco's most distinctive features are its summer cold mists, steep hills and a harmonious blend of Victorian and modern architecture.
The couples who want some thrill can walk across the Golden Gate Bridge, visit Alcatraz Island, and ride cable cars.
6. Berlin
Berlin is a paradise for intellectuals as it has a lot of universities, research institutes, and museums. Berlin is also a great place for active and cultural entertainment, especially if you want to spend time with your significant other.
5. Chicago
Usually, people are surprised when they discover a great number of nature parks for walking, camping and family holidays in this city of skyscrapers.
On the eve of Valentine's day, the coast of Chicago is full of lovers: here and there in special areas for fishing and swimming, you can meet vacationers who make the most beautiful declarations of love.
4. Paris
Paris is traditionally considered the most romantic place on the planet. What is more, it is one of the five most popular tourist destinations.
Every year the lovers come to Paris to feel the unique atmosphere of the local cafes, bars, and restaurants as well as admire the majestic landscape. They tell each other the gentlest words of love and happiness standing in front of the Arc de Triomphe, the Louvre and the Eiffel Tower, as well as on the bridges over the Seine.
3. Los Angeles
Los Angeles stands out from other cities on the list. First of all, it is a place where men more often make a marriage proposal. Secondly, they do it in the most unusual way. While walking, all of a sudden, a woman sees her name and the writing "Will you marry me?" on the bright billboards. Who can resist this?
2. London
What can be more romantic than walking hand in hand on the streets of London? The lovers will remember forever the sounds of Big-Ben’s bells, the Royal Guardsmen passing by, magnificent ravens of the Tower of London, and bird’s eye view of London from the London Eye.
1. New-York
There are a lot of places in New York where you can have the most unforgettable date of your life. You can make the marriage proposal at the same place where you first met your partner: the ice skating rink at the Rockefeller Center is the perfect one
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Riyadh warns of soaring oil prices |
Saudi Arabia aims to assert its leadership among oil exporters at any cost. The Kingdom’s authorities are determined to squeeze its rival Iran out of the global crude market.
Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman said that oil prices could skyrocket to incredible highs unless oil producing countries unite to step up pressure on Iran whose rampant oil output poses a threat to the global oil market.
Such aversion to Iran is caused by the recent drone attacks on major oil facilities of state-owned Saudi Aramco. Houthi rebels from Yemen claimed responsibility for bombing. However, several countries including the US, Great Britain, Germany, and France believe that Tehran is to blame. In turn, Iran denied its involvement in the attacks.
Following the air strikes, Riyadh slashed its oil output by nearly half or 5.7 million barrels per day. Remarkably, the Kingdom revived its crude processing facilities to their original capacity ahead of schedule. Saudi Aramco is expected to fulfill its commitment to customers through strategic oil reserves.
Citing the Saudi Crown Prince, the latest drone attack can be viewed as the trigger for war. In case standoff between Riyadh and Tehran escalates, the Middle East will face a severe economic downturn. Mohammed bin Salman reiterates that 30% of the global oilfields are deposited in the Gulf region. 20% of trade routes pass across the Middle East. Its GDP accounts for 4% in the whole global economy. The direct armed conflict between Saudi Arabia and Iran would smash down this well-balanced state of affairs.
The son and top adviser of King Salman is certain that Iran is taking advantage of negligence of other countries that presents a challenge to the world order. Thus, geopolitical tensions in the Middle East will inevitably put the global economy at stake. Due to disruptions in oil supplies, crude prices will leap to the highs unseen earlier, warns Mohammed bin Salman.
Unwilling to unleash the military conflict, Riyadh is ready to settle the stalemate through the third party. The Saudi Crown Prince called on US President Donald Trump to meet Iran’s leader Hassan Rouhani and negotiate a new draft agreement on Tehran’s nuclear program. The Kingdom wants to ease political jitters in the Gulf region with this move.
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