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Why Italian food is the way to health, happiness and long life
It’s well known that the Mediterranean diet is one of the healthiest on the planet, as well as among the easiest to prepare. But Italian cuisine can also make you happier and live a longer life.Read more...
France announces easing of lockdown measures
It’s good news from France, as Prime Minister Édouard Philippe announces plans for easing of lockdown, including allowing group gatherings and lifting some travel rules. Find out what’s happening and when.Read more...
Italy prepares to reopen
The number of new cases of coronavirus in Italy is falling, so everyone is asking when and how restrictions will be lifted. What’s the situation right now and how are Italians coping?Read more...
Bouncing back? The latest news from Portugal
Portugal has been unavoidably impacted by Covid-19, but it has been praised for how its contained the crisis, and the Prime Minister sees it bouncing back to a ‘golden era’ as lockdown restrictions begin to lift.Read more...
Living with the lockdown in Cyprus
The coronavirus pandemic has hit Cyprus, but I am glad to see it has had nowhere near as bad an effect as on the UK, France or Spain. Maybe that’s because the lockdown in Cyprus came in very early.Read more...
France’s sunkissed property hotspots
Our nearest and much loved neighbour boasts some of the most glorious sunny spots in Europe, from the Riviera to the microclimates of the Charente. We could all do with some sunshine in our lives at present!Read more...
How is the USA adapting to life under lockdown?
Despite the US government being criticised for their slow response to COVID-19, action has been ramped up in recent weeks, with a number of measures introduced to protect and support the American people.Read more...
Irish officials say country has ‘flattened the curve’ thanks to lockdown measures
According to Chief Medical Officer, Dr Tony Holohan, Ireland has succeeded in flattening the curve of coronavirus and now no peak is expected. As of Monday 20th April, there are 15,251 confirmed cases.Read more...
The positives of life under lockdown in rural France
During unprecedented times due to the coronavirus, France’s response has been swift and clear. Life is more difficult but there are worse places to be during the confinement period than rural France.Read more...
Communities pull together as Spain adapts to life under lockdown
It’s a difficult time in Spain at the moment, but there’s plenty to be hopeful about. From dancing policemen to volunteers making facemasks, the Spanish are pulling together, while property specialists and notaries are making it possible for you to continue your purchase from abroad.Read more...
Nature flourishes, buyers find ways to purchase and communities come together
We may be living in extremely tough times but there is a great deal of good news to focus on. In our corner of France, community spirit is alive and kicking. Let us look at how opportunity and positivity can arise from adversity.Read more...