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Europe’s largest casino, the City of Dreams resort, opens in Cyprus
A groundbreaking resort featuring Europe’s largest casino and a host of other world-class facilities has just opened in Limassol. Akin to something you might find in Dubai or Vegas, this stunning development will add to the experience of local homeowners and help boost both Cyprus’s economy and international profile as a premium, year-round destination. We take a closer look…Read more...
Taking your dog to Italy
A diplomatic incident was avoided this week when the (great) Danes allowed an Italian chef to take his Argentinian mastiff, named Iceberg, back to Italy after more than a third of a million Italians pleaded for his life. Confused? Thankfully the rules about taking your dog to Italy are a little simpler to follow, reports our dog-friendly writer in Italy, Julia.Read more...
Property boom gives councils a billion euros
Portugal’s councils are enjoying a tax windfall in 2017, thanks to a strong property market and plenty of overseas investment.Read more...
British shopping and entertainment centre opening on Costa del Sol
The development of a state-of-the-art shopping centre in Torremolinos and the rise of Malaga as tourist destination are putting the Costa del Sol on the map whatever the weather.Read more...
Rent-to-buy: Unlocking doors in Italy
The rent-to-buy scheme in Italy is opening more doors to potential house buyers wanting to move into their dream home sooner, rather than later.Read more...
Overseas property roadshow arrives in Manchester
Property-hunters moved a big step closer to owning their dream home abroad this week, when they attended the exclusive Your Overseas Home event in Manchester.Read more...
Private healthcare in Portugal is surprisingly affordable
While Portugal has a high-quality public healthcare system, there’s also a thriving private offering. Here’s how you and your family could benefit when you make the move.Read more...
Which Spanish Costa do you love most?
Spain has 5,000 miles of coastline and each stretch has its own particular flavour and lifestyle. So which is the one for you? The cool trendiness of the Costa Brava resorts or the windswept beauty of the Costa de la Luz? The bohemian style of Almeria or the affordable warmth of the Costa Tropical?Read more...
Brexit Health Alliance seeks to protect expat rights
A year on from the Brexit vote, an army of organisations and volunteers is mobilising to ensure that people can continue to live life to the full in other countries. The latest is the Brexit Health Alliance.Read more...
Could do better: Spain’s reaction to UK Brexit offer
Spanish Prime Minister gives lukewarm welcome to UK offer to EU citizens in Britain. Also, have you got your energy certificate yet, and there’s a new payment system on Madrid’s Metro (which is bound to cause confusion to tourists!).Read more...
Golf tourism in the Algarve hits new heights in 2017
The statistics coming out of Portugal are incredible – a huge rise in tourist demand, virtually the cheapest holidays in Europe, and the best golf courses. It’s no surprise that golf continues to drive tourism in the Algarve, as early signs signal another record year for foreign visitors to Portugal in 2017.Read more...