It has been recorded that the population of Bulgaria has dropped by nearly 600,000 in the last 10 years. This has not however, slowed down the demand for property in the country. Far from it in fact, as many Russians are investing in the country. The rise in foreign investors and decline in Bulgarian population [...]
If you are planning a move to Spain, ensure that you have all the necessary documents in writing, with specific dates, laws and rights in detail. Whilst many UK buyers successfully purchase a home in Spain every year, a lot experience problems. By ensuring that the whole process is legal, you can avoid the pitfalls [...]
Virgin Blue has had a makeover and become Virgin Australia at a recent event. The makeover was completed with the gift of two brand new planes, a Boeing 737-800 and an Airbus A330-200 added to its domestic fleet. Virgin Australia now prides itself on offering luxury flying experiences, with leather seating, a gourmet in-flight menu, [...]
There have been over 600 confirmed tornadoes in America since the beginning of May this year. Whilst places in the south east like Florida see the tornado season happen in early spring, further west still have it to come during the summer months. That is not to say that they can’t and don’t happen any [...]
It would seem that the Royal wedding on Friday 29th has done wonders for the monarchy’s reputation, especially in New Zealand. A poll in 2005 revealed that nearly 60% of people expected the monarchy to be dumped by New Zealand within 20 years, and only 29% thought it would or should be retained. New figures [...]
Demetris Christofias, president of Cyprus, has announced that the tourism sector is one of his government’s top priorities. He assured the people that ''the development and progress of tourism is a strategic goal, to which, with the collective efforts and substantive contribution of everyone, we will continue to respond with success.'' This came last [...]
Bird lovers will be pleased to hear that the once ‘close to extinction’ Californian Condor is now breeding in the wild and numbers in the world are set to reach 400 soon. Twenty five years ago this amazing breed of bird was on the brink of extinction; with only 27 birds left in captivity and [...]
Turkey is going to be celebrating 2023 with a city that has two seas running through it. Plans to build a new waterway through Istanbul have been announced this week and are due to be completed by 2023, in time to celebrate the fall of the Ottoman Empire, and the centenary of the Turkish Republic. [...]
Spain is a wonderful place to live if you want to immerse yourself in culture, and have lots of sunshine too! Art is an important part of Spain’s heritage and it would be impossible not to notice the impact it has had worldwide. Artists such as Gaudi and Dali are world famous, and their work [...]
Primark is a brand that is extremely well known around Europe, not just in the UK. The Irish brand opened two pilot stores in Portugal in 2009; one in Porto and the other in Lisbon. These two major cities are frequently home to an influx of foreign tourists and visitors who know the brand and [...]