Sir Keir Starmer has apparently continued his quest to be the most unpopular man in Britain by breaking one of the nation’s most sacred cultural practices: queuing. While on holiday in Madeira, Portugal, the prime minister and his family wanted to have a ride on the popular Monte Sledges, toboggans locally made from wicker and … Read more
“Recent moves to delay and dilute vital regulatory protections reflect a worrying trend where ‘competitiveness’ is repeatedly used as a pretext to weaken essential safeguards against financial risks,” he said. Now, with Donald Trump returning to the White House in a matter of weeks, the future of the rules looks uncertain — which creates a … Read more
BOEGA Island in Portugal will be transformed into a tourist attraction with a steampunk-themed ship and rollercoasters. Located on the Minho River, along the Portuguese-Spanish border, Boega Island has been unoccupied for several years. 5 Abandoned Boega Island in Portugal could soon be home to a new theme parkCredit: Storyland Studios 5 Porto Boega is … Read more
The rising number of patients — especially young people — with mental health disorders dying by euthanasia has also spurred fierce debate in the Netherlands, Buijsen said. The number of euthanasias for patients with psychiatric disorders doubled over the last five years, from 68 to 138. Similar debates arise around cases of minors and patients … Read more
Portugal is renowned for its beautiful landscape with an intriguing mix of mountainous terrain and the Atlantic coastline. There’s no shortage of inviting sandy beaches or cliffs to explore, plus an abundance of culture to soak up in every corner of the country, particularly in its ‘cultural capital’, Lisbon. Nestled in the heart of Portugal … Read more
Salt cod has long been a national staple in Portugal, where it is said there are as many recipes for the fish as there are days in the year. And at Christmas, the dried and salted fish is central to family meals in Portugal, the world’s biggest consumer of bacalhau as it is called. The … Read more
IF YOU’RE after some winter sun but are looking for a less-trodden path for your mid-haul flight, it’s worth checking out Santa Maria. The island is part of the Azores, an archipelago of nine volcanic islands in the north Atlantic ocean. 4 Brit holidaymakers should swap breaks to Tenerife for getaways to Santa Maria Island in … Read more
They are “intelligent people — but they’re not elected,” she added. “The culture always comes from the top,” O’Reilly said, referring to a lack of transparency in the EU executive. She added that if information is being “held back for political reasons and that culture comes from the top — then yeah, it probably is … Read more
Helena Monteiro da Costa’s father was brought from Angola to Brazil as a slave in the 19th century. Next year the 99-year-old hopes she can take part in a first-of-its-kind cruise making the reverse journey back to her father’s homeland. “My father was enslaved and he obeyed … everything they (the enslavers) told him to … Read more
FROM a relaxing beach life to amazing dining out, Brits have long been Portugal’s biggest fans. However, while the locals also generally welcome UK visitors with open arms, there are a few extra truths I’ve learnt having living there for four years. 4 I’ve lived in Lisbon for over four years after moving from the … Read more
