Portugal
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Tivoli Kopke Porto Gaia Hotel: a foodie haven in Portugal's Douro Valley
The Week Recommends Luxury city hotel with food from a Michelin-starred chef – and plenty of port
By Xandie Nutting Published
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How to survive a blackout
The Explainer After power outage plunged millions of Europeans into darkness, what should we do if it happens in the UK?
By Sorcha Bradley, The Week UK Published
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The Aga Khan, billionaire spiritual leader, dies at 88
Speed Read Prince Karim Al-Hussaini's philanthropy funded hospitals, housing and schools in some of the world's poorest places
By Peter Weber, The Week US Published
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Portuguese Riviera travel guide: glamour and charm in a coastal paradise
Cascais and Sintra are jewels sparkling just west of Lisbon, with beaches and forests just waiting to be explored
By Dominic Kocur Last updated
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Banning emails after 5pm: what the UK can learn from Portugal's right to disconnect rule
The Explainer Labour plans to introduce new guidance giving employees the 'right to switch off'
By The Week Staff Published
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Forget the overtourism of the Amalfi Coast and head to Madeira, Portugal
The Week Recommends Try this stunning alternative in the Atlantic Ocean
By Catherine Garcia, The Week US Published
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What are digital nomads?
The Explainer Dozens of countries now offer remote working visas but the schemes vary and there are downsides too
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
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Does decriminalising drugs really work?
Today's Big Question Oregon experiment labelled a 'disaster' but advocates say time is needed to embed reforms after 50 years of the war on drugs
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Corruption crisis engulfs Portugal as PM stands down
Speed Read António Costa implicated in corruption probe over award of contracts for two large-scale lithium-mining projects
By Jamie Timson, The Week UK Published
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World's oldest dog ever, Bobi, dies at 31
Speed Read Bobi was an astonishing 217 years old in dog years
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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Madeleine McCann: what police are looking for in latest Portuguese search
Under the Radar The long-running investigation, which began in 2007, has turned up a ‘relevant clue’
By Rebekah Evans, The Week UK Published
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A weekend in Lisbon: travel guide, attractions and things to do
The Week Recommends Everything you need to know for a city break in Portugal’s stunning capital
By The Week Staff Published
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Octant Vila Monte review: your own little farm in Portugal’s Algarve
The Week Recommends Surrounded by agricultural land this hotel offers complete and utter comfort
By Nick Hendry Published
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A weekend in Porto: travel guide, attractions and things to do
The Week Recommends Everything you need to know for a break in Portugal’s enchanting second city
By The Week Staff Published
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