Shmygal discussed with the Prime Minister of Portugal military and financial assistance to Ukraine
Among the key topics of conversation were military and financial assistance, sanctions pressure on Russia and European integration of Ukraine. Prime Minister of Ukraine Denys Shmygal discussed…
Will the rest of the EU join Portugal in treating British travellers as equals?
Arriving in an EU country these days invariably involves a dull thud of remembering that no, you cannot simply zip through the speedy passport e-gates but are…
Portugal to treat British travellers as EU citizens at borders to cut airport queues
Portugal has broken ranks to become the first EU country to defy Brexit by treating British holidaymakers the same as EU citizens at its borders. The Portuguese…
Why old-fashioned hotel swimming pools need to be cancelled
The hotel’s towels are washed only on request, the buffet breakfast includes freshly baked organic bread, and the pre-dinner cocktails are suffused with herbs from the kitchen…
Portugal’s best-kept secret: The pretty seaside town you’ve never thought to visit
The Hotel Guadiana is now the Grand House, its light-filled rooms recreate the glamour of its past and its bar delivers the best Martini in town. Last…
Ignore the middle-class naysayers – fly-and-flop holidays have never been better
Minimum sightseeing Like buskers, cultural wonders will only make you feel guilty for ignoring them. Dubai may be preferable to Rome, for example, if you intend to…
The 20 best family holidays abroad for 2022
How to do it: Red Savannah (01242 787800; redsavannah.com) has several beautiful gulets for charter, sleeping up to 20; while Blue Cruise (020 8968 7770; bluecruise.co.uk) offers affordable…
Why Portugal is the expert’s choice for red wine with character
‘The Douro reds fly out. Especially Quinta de Val da Figueira Reserva 2010, which is ridiculously good value. Our customers know, if they like wines that are…
Travel to Portugal: latest Covid rules and holiday advice once you are there
Fully vaccinated travellers no longer need to take a Covid-19 test to travel to Portugal, reducing the hassle of preparing for your holiday. Meanwhile, health experts say…
The maps that could hold the secret to curing cancer
“The lung cancer and smoking connection is very clear, so why in other cancers that have a strong link with tobacco are we seeing such surprising differences?”…
Four-day week trial set for Portugal after ruling Left-wing party wins snap election
Portugal is expected to launch trials of a four-day working week after a surprise landslide election victory for the governing Socialist Party in a snap general election…
Portugal could bring in four-day week after ruling Socialist party wins surprise absolute majority
Portugal is expected to launch trials of a four-day working week after a surprise landslide election victory for the governing Socialist Party in a snap general election…
How Covid ‘green passes’ work in Europe’s key holiday destinations
You can only obtain the super green pass with evidence of full vaccination or recent recovery, meaning a negative test result is no longer sufficient for unvaccinated…
Amazing places to stay for every type of holiday in 2022
The new year is upon us and things are already looking brighter for holidays. If you’re worried you’ve missed out on the buzz already, fear not. We…
Jasmine Harman: ‘I said, “Portugal? I don’t even speak Spanish!””
After the summer, I signed up for a course to learn Portuguese and moved into a farmhouse annex in a lovely little village called Ludo, where I embraced…
20 fabulous family holidays for 2022
The first weekend of January, as tradition dictates, is spent vacuuming up pine needles and poring over calendars at the kitchen table for the annual family holiday…
What European health passes mean for your holiday – and how you get one
If you’re travelling to another European country in the coming weeks or months, don’t get caught out by its rules on domestic health passes. You might not…
The European countries taking a draconian approach to omicron
As the temperature drops across the Continent, the desire to reintroduce Covid-19 measures is hotting up amid a surge in omicron cases. While the UK has ruled…
Covid outbreak forces Portuguese team Belenenses to start with nine men and lose 7-0 in 46 minutes
Benfica’s Primeira Liga match on Saturday night was abandoned in the 46th minute in farcical scenes after opponents Belenenses-SAD started the game with just nine players and…
The rise of the spa retreats that help you upskill as well as unwind
Rocket your relationships A few days with clinical therapist Sarah Tilley may be the equivalent of years of counselling – and so much more fun. Her bespoke…