The best places to eat sandwiches in Lisbon, from bifanas to pregos Food Most people have their own markers of summer. Elderflower trees blossom into white spidery nets, parks fill up and tops come off, the Premier League finally ends. But for sandwich lovers, the sign of supposedly warmer days ahead comes in the form of an Instagram post by Farringdon-favourite Quality Wines. Word quickly spreads: The bifana [...]
Desperate rich Brits seeking homes abroad in record numbers, say estate agents Economics Super-rich Brits are looking at properties in popular expat destinations in record numbers, several leading estate agents have told City AM, as they prepare to flee “in desperation” from any punitive measures introduced at next week’s Budget. Enquiries to luxury property specialist Christies International Real Estate Dubai have trebled in recent months, one agent said, [...]
Labour must pull back from the brink and support the UK’s founders Opinion With half term holidays upon us, Portugal is a safe bet for a bit of winter sun. The forecast for Lisbon this week is 24 degrees and sunny, whereas London is set to be much cooler with rain sweeping in by Friday. Things may get even gloomier when the Chancellor unveils her Budget next week. [...]
Liquid gold? Olive oil fraud cases hit record high in EU July 29, 2024 The number of cases of fraudulent olive oil referred to the EU hit a record high this year after inflationary pressures fuelled black market activity. The price of olive oil has more than doubled in the last five years on climate-related supply pressures and environmental shocks. There were 50 reports to the European Union of [...]
Sun, sea and a 20% flat tax: How Portugal is trying to attract smart foreigners July 4, 2024 Portugal's centre right minority government will bring back a tax break for high-skilled foreigners as the country aims to stimulate growth by attracting the international elite to its shores.
France, Portugal, Spain and Germany on same side of Euro 2024 Round of 16 June 25, 2024 France missed a number of chances on Tuesday evening as they finished their final Group D tie against Poland 1-1 but booked a spot in the Round of 16. The result, combined with a 3-2 win for Austria over the Netherlands, means France could only finish as runners-up in Group D behind Ralf Rangnick’s Das [...]
Discover Europe’s Best New Golf Course at Terras da Comporta April 24, 2024 | Sponsored It may have only opened in October last year but the course has wasted no time in establishing itself as one of the new stars of world golf.