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Demand for homes for sale from foreign property buyers remains high in Portugal, especially on Madeira Island, in Faro, and in São Miguel Island (Azores), according to idealista. At the beginning of 2025, foreigners purchased 2,098 homes in Portugal, representing approximately 5.1% of the total number of transactions. This is “the lowest percentage since the […]

Portugal and the United Kingdom have signed two bilateral agreements on double taxation and the exchange of privileged or confidential information, Foreign Minister Paulo Rangel revealed today in London. The formalisation took place during a meeting with her British counterpart, Yvette Cooper, who took office about 10 days ago, succeeding David Lammy, who became Deputy […]

According to the latest data from the Bank of Greece, housing prices in the Attica region have soared by 100% since 2017, doubling from post-crisis lows to reach record highs in Q2 2025. Nationwide, residential property prices rose 82%, while Thessaloniki recorded a 95% increase, underscoring the strong recovery of the Greek housing market. Attica […]

The Greece Golden Visa Program continues to gain momentum in 2025, despite recent policy adjustments. This investment residency scheme remains highly attractive to non-EU investors who seek European residency through real estate purchases. From January to July 2025, Greece issued 17,254 Golden Visas, marking a 31.4% increase compared to the beginning of the year. The […]

After the great success of MPEF I, Mercan proudly presents Mercan Private Equity Fund II (MPEF II) – offering global investors a secure and sustainable investment opportunity. Fund Highlights: 👉 Watch the full details video:

The Algarve has joined Lisbon on the list of the world’s top 10 destinations for digital nomads, according to the Executive Nomad Index 2025, which saw the Portuguese capital retain its 5th position, while the Algarve rounded out the Top 10. This index, published in Impacts magazine, evaluates the 30 best destinations in the world […]

The President of the People’s Republic of China, Xi Jinping, has said today that “Portugal is a good friend of China” and has praised the international role of former Prime Ministers António Guterres, Durão Barroso, and António Costa. On the first day of Portuguese Prime Minister Luís Montenegro’s official visit to China, Xi Jinping made […]

Greece’s hotel market has fully rebounded from the pandemic years, recording a 26 percent rise in revenues between 2021 and 2024, according to a new study by analytics firm ICAP CRIF. The data indicated that the sector’s strong rebound came in 2022, when total revenues surpassed 2019 levels. In 2024, four-star hotels generated the largest […]

Athens has emerged as one of the top summer picks for American travelers, according to a recent survey by travel search engine Kayak. To gauge interest in luxury travel, the agency analyzed searches for business and first-class flights, four- and five-star hotels, and premium car rentals during the same periods. The Greek capital proved especially […]

International tourist arrivals increased 5 percent in the first half of 2025, surpassing pre-pandemic levels, while industry experts project continued — but cautious — growth for the remainder of the year amid economic and geopolitical uncertainties. According to the World Tourism Organization (UN Tourism), nearly 690 million travelers crossed borders between January and June, roughly […]

In the Greek real estate market, areas such as the Athens Riviera, the wealthy northern suburbs of Attica, and several exclusive tourist destinations stand out as prime locations for luxury homes. These regions attract high-net-worth individuals from around the world, offering properties worth over €1 million with strong lifestyle and investment appeal. According to the […]

Located in the heart of Alfragide’s business center, the newly opened Moxy Alfragide Lisboa by Marriott is a four-star vibrant lifestyle hotel that marks Mercan Group’ first hotel in Lisbon and the 15th hotel opening in Portugal. Just minutes away from Lisbon International Airport and some of the city’s main tourist attractions, the hotel offers guests […]

From April 2027, changes to Inheritance Tax in the UK will see unused pension pots become subject to duties of up to 40%, with Income Tax also applied to remaining funds. The change means that families planning to pass wealth down to future generations now need to reassess their position and consider alternative options. One […]

Good connectivity, an affordable cost of living, and a favourable legal framework have strengthened the country’s position as a destination of choice for remote workers. The remote work revolution has transformed Portugal into one of the most attractive European destinations for digital nomads, thanks to a combination of quality of life, good connectivity, security, an […]

Tourism in Greece showed robust momentum in early 2025, with international arrivals reaching 15.2 million in the first seven months and travel receipts up 11 percent in the first half of the year, signaling solid performance across both European and international markets. According to data released by INSETE, the research arm of the Greek Tourism […]