AS THE irritating stereotypes go, Brits have questionable dental care, an abysmal cuisine and soggy weather. However, as an expat of four years, I’ve come to the conclusion that the national flack we get as a country isn’t entirely fair. 3 Lauren Clark has been a Brit expat in Portugal since relocating four years agoCredit: … Read more
GRAB a bargain in the Black Friday SAILS. Lisa Minot has rounded up top cruise discounts . . . 4 Explore the tranquil Norwegian fjordsCredit: Getty PRINCESS CRUISES CRUISE specialist ROL has savings on Princess cruises from the UK. Book any of their no-fly cruises from today until December 2 and deals include $500 free on-board spend, a … Read more
IN THE summer of 2020, after nine years of living in London I packed up and travelled to Lisbon for a change of scene. During the intervening four years, as I’ve come to learn more about the Portuguese way of life, I’ve also noticed subtle changes in myself. 7 After just under a decade in … Read more
Until recently aerospace engineer Pedro Monteiro figured he’d join many of his peers moving from Portugal to its richer European neighbours in the quest for a better-paid job once he completes his master’s degree in Lisbon. But tax breaks proposed by Portugal’s government for young workers – up to a temporary 100% income tax exemption … Read more
TRAVEL writer and author Edwina Pitcher has revealed her favourite family-friendly adventures in her book, Wild Guide Portugal: Hidden Places, Great Adventures and the Good Life. The guidebook writer, who specialises in outdoor adventures, has shared an exclusive excerpt from her book with The Sun. 10 Edwina Pitcher has revealed her favourite family-friendly adventures in … Read more
A COUPLE have been left stranded after the premature birth of their baby while on holiday. Tequilla Huntley, 25, was in Portugal with David Barnett, 42, when she began bleeding. 1 Tequilla Huntley and David Barnett have been left stranded after the premature birth of their baby sonCredit: WNS She had an emergency C-section after … Read more
If the chillier climate and shorter daylight hours are getting you down, perhaps it’s time to consider a holiday. For those yearning for a dose of Vitamin D, this popular European destination could be just the ticket, boasting temperatures of 20C even in November. Portugal’s Algarve is a stunning region renowned for its breathtaking beaches … Read more
As the Christmas holidays quickly approach, holidaymakers have been warned of the ten tourist spots where they should be extra cautious against thieves. Travellers planning on taking a trip to the landmark Trevi Fountain in Italy, or the popular Eiffel Tower in France have been especially urged to keep an eye out for prying hands … Read more
“The European way united us. Forward to Europe! Peace to Georgia,” Khvicha Kvaratskhelia— winger for Serie A club Napoli and a scorer for the national team in the legendary win against Portugal — wrote on Facebook in April, as Georgians were holding protests against the “foreign agent law.” Many other players from the Georgian national … Read more
“Rather than new legislative proposals, we can achieve our objectives by better implementing and enforcing existing legislation while using incentives and new market-based tools to promote change,” Hansen said in reply to a question on whether the EU’s executive would propose the framework next year. Costas Kadis Cyprus’ Costas Kadis, the commissioner candidate for fisheries … Read more
