Top concerns include the displacement of longtime residents as rents and food prices surge. Ire over the influx of well-heeled foreigners has been building for years.
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New Zealand Loosens Visitor Visas to Court Remote Workers
The country, which sank into a recession last year, is trying to entice highly skilled “digital nomads” to work in the island nation for up to nine months.
Canada’s Public Sector Unions Threaten Disruption Over Return to Office
After their strike last year failed to win the right to work remotely, the unions are challenging a plan calling for three days a week at workplaces.
Sweden Sends a Message to Stockholm Drivers: Go Electric or Go Home
A new low-emission zone in the city center appears to be the most ambitious in Western Europe, and it is set to become law in little more than a year.
Canada’s Public Servants End Their Strike Without Remote Work Guarantee
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Canada’s Public Servants End Their Strike Without Remote Work Guarantee
The strike by abou
Canada’s Federal Workers Strike, Disrupting Government Services
The largest public sector union in Canada went on strike on Wednesday over wages and return to office rules, causing delays to border crossings and passport and income tax services.
As Remote Workers Flock to Mexico City, Airbnb and Housing Prices Soar
American and Europeans are using Airbnb to find long-term rentals in Mexico’s capital, pushing housing costs higher and, critics say, forcing out local residents.
Downtown Comebacks
The pandemic tested and reshaped the hearts of American cities.
So You Want to Work Remotely: A Guide
As more employers offer flexibility, countries, travel brands and entrepreneurs are stepping in to make working from anywhere easier, with everything from special visas to work pods.