Bulgaria has introduced a new digital nomad residence permit, creating a formal immigration pathway for remote workers for the first time. Applications for the permit opened on December 20, 2025. The new permit applies to three categories of foreign nationals who work remotely using technology for employers or businesses based outside the European Union, the European Economic Area and Switzerland. The move places Bulgaria among countries offering tailored residence options for digital nomads amid global demand for flexible work arrangements. Under the rules, the first category covers foreign nationals employed by a company registered outside the EU, EEA or Switzerland, who provide services remotely and meet minimum salary requirements set by law. The second category includes foreign nation
Washington: U.S. President Donald Trump on Sunday announced he is appointing Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry as a special envoy to Greenland."Jeff understands how essential Greenland is to our National Security, and will strongly advance our Country's Interests for the Safety, Security, and Survival of our Allies, and indeed, the World," Trump wrote in a post on Truth Social. The White House, the Greenland Prime Minister's Office and representatives for Landry did not immediately respond to requests for comment.It was not immediately clear whether Landry, who became governor in January 2024, would need to step down from his gubernatorial role.Trump has said several times over the years that Greenland, a Danish territory that largely governs itself, should becom