Discover the two new “most beautiful villages in France”
For towns and villages in France, there is no greater accolade than winning the revered title of one of the “Plus Beaux Villages de France” (the most beautiful villages of France). In 2024, two new villages were added to the prestigious list.Read more...
Outdoor inspiration: winners of “most beautiful gardens in Italy”
If you’re swapping a small and chilly northern European garden for something altogether more bright and vibrant, lucky you! But how will it look? An Italy-wide competition that seeks the ultimate in Italian garden design should offer some inspiration.Read more...
New visa offers chance of working from home in Italy
Italy is on course to introduce a digital nomad visa, which will make working from home in Italy a viable option. See what it could mean for you.Read more...
Preserved Phoenician necropolis discovered in southern Spain
Spanish construction workers have discovered a remarkably well-maintained Phoenician necropolis in southern Spain, dating back to the fourth or fifth century BC.Read more...
Tourism returns to pre-pandemic levels as Greece lifts all travel restrictions
Greece’s tourism industry has recovered to pre-pandemic levels, bringing good news to the people and businesses who rely on holidaymakers. What’s more, the Greek government recently announced that all Covid-19 related travel restrictions will be lifted in May. Things are certainly looking up for the Greek economy!Read more...
What will Macron tackle first?
At the end of last week, it was announced that Emmanuel Macron won the French Presidential election, claiming 58.6% of the vote against Marine Le Pen.Read more...
10 affordable properties in the South of France
There are some truly fabulous properties in the South of France, ranging from small bungalows and ancient village properties to ritzy mansions with infinity pools. The rich and famous have always flocked here.Read more...
7 great reasons to buy a property in France by summer
With the buying process taking up to three months, you should start now if you want to buy a property in France by summer. It will be worth it…Read more...
News from Cyprus
In this month’s round-up of news from Cyprus, what has happened to Cyprus’s friendship with Russia, and Ukraine, with the war on, a new underwater ‘archaeology’ scheme, and investment newsRead more...
Gardens and outdoor space for your property in Cyprus
If you’re buying a property with a garden in Cyprus, lucky you! Nowhere is better for outdoor living and life around the pool, the garden or on a sundrenched terrace. But tending a garden in Cyprus holds different challenges and opportunities to one in the UK. See what you need to know.Read more...
Ireland’s homeowners open their doors to Ukrainians
Since the war in Ukraine began, the people of Ireland have opened their doors and have helped refugees in a number of ways.Read more...