3. Von der Leyen crowns herself the winner on gender despite lack of balance Von der Leyen’s month-long struggle to get a gender-balanced European Commission did not lead to an equal number of men and women on her team, despite her pressure on countries to send one male and one female candidate from each country. … Read more
After a ‘will she, won’t she’ few days, Ursula von der Leyen is on Tuesday set to unveil her top team at the European Commission. But who will get which portfolio? Stay with POLITICO for updates on the big announcement and for instant analysis of what it all means. Read original article here Denial of … Read more
Fancy a trip to Europe but bewildered by the choice on offer? Then heed the advice of 22-year-old German Luca Pferdmenges, a professional juggler, social media star and a world traveller since the age of 15. He can save you days, possibly weeks, of Googling – because he’s been to every nation on the Continent … Read more
Portugal has been named the best country in the world for travellers, according to a new survey. The global travel agency Flight Centre analysed responses from more than 170,000 travellers from Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, Canada and the UK to determine the top 10 highest-rated countries and cities this year. First-place Portugal gained an … Read more
A CRIMINAL who was one of the Britain’s “most wanted men” after going on the run before his capture has admitted a £4.5million drug plot. Alex Male, 32, was arrested in June 2020 as part of an investigation into class A drugs supply across the south west of the UK. 1 Alex Male has pleaded … Read more
The next-day delivery for European Union countries includes a €2 (US$2.20) service for parcel deliveries to Spain and Portugal, the company announced on Tuesday during its 2024 Smart Global Logistics Summit in Hangzhou, capital of eastern Zhejiang province. A three-day delivery option, which costs from €3 to €5, is also available in other countries in … Read more
If you’ve been dreaming of a Venetian getaway but dreading the crowds and steep prices, this Portuguese city may just be the next best thing to visit. Dubbed by holidaymakers as the ‘Venice of Portugal,’ the charming coastal city of Aveiro offers a similar atmosphere to its Italian counterpart. Aveiro has earned its nickname thanks … Read more
A CHEAP vacation spot in Europe is set to raise tourist tax – making it more expensive for holidaymakers to visit. Porto, the second-largest city in Portugal, announced its latest crackdown on over-tourism amid fresh waves of measures across Europe. 1 Tourists visiting Porto will now have to pay more to stay overnightCredit: Getty The … Read more
A single mom has revealed how she backpacked around the world with her two young daughters only to find herself pregnant half way through – with a burgeoning bump creeping into travel photos. Birdie Wood, 30, sold all her belongings and set off on an epic seven-month trip with her two daughters – Fifer, … Read more
Europe’s five best and worst airports have been revealed by a study that analysed average Google Review ratings. A Turkish airport took the crown in the Holidu survey, with airports in Portugal and Greece also featuring in the top five. At the other end of the scale, a UK airport landed third from bottom, while an … Read more
