Will residents face a French language test?

Is the French government planning to impose a language requirement on those claiming residency from non-EU countries? The idea was raised by France’s interior minister this month, but how likely is it to become law?

The 5 best market towns and cities in the Algarve

Portugal is a country that truly excels when it comes to markets. Many of even the smallest towns and villages have their own daily markets, providing fresh local goods that are often higher in quality and lower in price than products available at supermarkets.
10 property features you want in a heatwave

10 property features you want in a heatwave

Many countries are experiencing heatwaves this year, with temperatures up to 42 centigrade in some places. When it comes to finding an overseas property in a hot country, having features that help keep the house cool in the summer prove invaluable.

Cutting down on food waste in Spain

Last month, the Spanish government introduced a new draft law to tackle food waste in the country. The shocking fact that Spain wastes 1.36 million tonnes of edibles and drinks each year has triggered a rethink of what to do with unwanted foodstuffs. Spain’s neighbour, France, began to deal with the problem back in 2016 when supermarkets and other large food outlets were banned from throwing away food and instead donated it to charities.

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