The snap election is being held four months after socialist Prime Minister António Costa’s abrupt resignation in the wake of an influence-peddling probe last fall. Pre-election polls indicated that the center-right bloc led by the Democratic Alliance coalition has a slight lead over the center-left bloc led by the Socialist Party, but neither side is expected … Read more
Montenegro has repeatedly said he will not enter into a deal with the far right. On Tuesday he urged voters to ensure Portugal gets a conservative government by voting for his coalition instead of for Chega. However, Montenegro’s stance doesn’t rule out forming a government if the far-right group’s leader, the former sports commentator André … Read more
Many passport rankings focus on one factor: visa-free travel. But passport strength is more complex than this, according to the tax and immigration consulting firm Nomad Capitalist. That’s why it produces a weighted annual index that analyzes five criteria: Visa-free travel — 50% Taxation — 20% Global perception —10% Ability to hold dual citizenship — … Read more
Twenty years ago. 2004. The year the Olympics returned to their birthplace of Athens. I was also returning home to Italy to commence a new job in the biopharmaceutical sector, then and now a critical European industry. It was also the year, in Brussels, that two directives — governing medicinal products for human use, and … Read more
EVERY year, millions of Brits head to Portugal but most holidaymakers stick to well-known spots like Lisbon, Porto and the Algarve. But there are other lesser-known destinations that shouldn’t be overlooked, including Estremoz in Alentejo. 4 Estremoz is instantly recognisable thanks to its cluster of white housesCredit: Getty 4 Estremoz Castle is the town’s main … Read more
“The very soul of Europe is at risk,” warned Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez. During the two-day meeting in Rome, politicians cast around for ideas and strategies to reverse the curve. “We should respond to the worries of our citizens,” Belgian Socialist Party lead candidate Elio Di Rupo told POLITICO, noting that the far right … Read more
A little island in the Atlantic is beautiful and gets hardly any British tourists, despite being 30C in April. Ilha Armona is one of a group of five tiny islands off the coast of the Algarve in Portugal. They make up the Parque Natural da Ria Formosa. Visitors can get to the island via a … Read more
LOOKING for holiday inspiration? The best beaches for 2024 have just been revealed by Tripadvisor. Praia da Falesia in Olhos de Agua on the Algarve in Portugal was voted the world’s No1 according to Tripadvisor reviews, with beaches in Spain and Italy taking second and third spots. 10 The best beaches for 2024 have just … Read more
GERMAN cops leading the probe into Madeleine McCann have been inundated with new tip-offs and evidence that could be “vital.” Investigators are optimistic they are finally able to crack the case after “hitting a brick wall” due to the new information they’ve received following Christian Brueckner’s court appearance. 6 Christian Brueckner has been the prime … Read more
Sea-ze the day and enjoy sun-soaked fun at one of Tripadvisor’s top-ranked stretches of sand for 2024. The number one beach to add to your bucket and spade list is Praia da Falesia in Portugal’s Algarve, according to the travel site, which awarded it first place in its 2024 Travellers’ Choice Best of the Best … Read more
