What’s New for People Planning to Move Abroad
Here you’ll find selected news and developments that may be of practical interest to people planning to move abroad, with a focus on Panama and local news from Costa del Este.
Gaceta Oficial
Current official publications of the Republic of Panama. As of: October 13, 2026.
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Selected news from Panama with practical relevance for people moving abroad.
All NewsEmigration News
Important developments for people considering a move abroad or already living overseas.
All NewsCosta del Este News
Local news and changes from Costa del Este and our immediate surroundings.
All NewsUpdates to the book
Here you will find current developments, additions and updates to the book, along with new experiences from our everyday life in Panama. This includes information that has changed since the book was published, as well as material that expands on individual topics and brings them up to date.
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Buying and renting an apartment in Panama – Part 2: Contract signing, handover and further costs
Contract signing, handover with a professional inspection and two further invoices: we document the next steps in buying our apartment in Panamá Pacífico – including every cost incurred in this stage so far.
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Buying and renting an apartment in Panama: What return will really remain?
We have signed a preliminary purchase agreement for an apartment in Panamá Pacífico. Around 7 percent net return has been projected – we will document what actually remains after all costs.
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When the high-rise suddenly starts shaking
A strong earthquake in Colombia was clearly felt in our high-rise in Costa del Este and became an unfamiliar experience for us.
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We almost bought a second apartment
An appealing property viewing almost led us to lose sight of the requirements we had previously set for another apartment.
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Ground-floor café closed
The ground-floor café mentioned in our book has closed. We are curious to see how the space will be used in the future.