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Surprising freebies and bonuses from around the world

Government gifts
Australia: Free hot dogs on Election Day
Japan: A gift for those who reach 100
Russia: Free land
Northern Ireland: Free prescriptions
New Zealand: $3,000 to work
United States: Free mobile phone and talk plan
Sweden: Extended parental leave
Singapore: A bonus for more babies
Portugal: A bonus for more babies
Hungary: A bonus for more babies
Italy: New parent payments
Spain: New parent payments
France: Maternity grants
Canada: Basic guaranteed income
Netherlands: Basic guaranteed income
Norway: Child benefit for all children
Slovenia: Free education for foreign students
Germany: Free education for foreign students
Finland: Free education
Iceland: Free university tuition
United Kingdom: Free healthcare
Denmark: Free healthcare
Poland: Free healthcare
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Government gifts

The world’s governments might not always get it right, but they do offer some surprisingly good perks from time to time. From hot dogs to health care, we round up some of the best freebies from around the world.
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lovemoney staff

20 November 2016

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