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☆ What it’s really like to live in Macao
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-25 | by ( Lilit Marcus | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +9 min

Macao, the Chinese special administrative region (SAR) often twinned with Hong Kong, is known as the Las Vegas of Asia. But travelers who are willing to dig in a little deeper can explore Macanese culture, which mixes Portuguese, Chinese and Southeast Asian heritages. Macao is comprised of two islands – the north one, Macao itself, and its southern neighbor Taipa. “In Asia, [people] think that Macao is full of casinos, and I think they do not understand the other parts of Macao,” says Lai. That means that they can live in Macao without a work visa and do not need a company sponsoring them.

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☆ I moved from Florida to southern Portugal. The weather is better, and the culture is amazing.
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-23 | by ( Jordan Pandy | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

Andrew Ibrahim moved from Florida to Portugal for a better life for himself and his family. When I rented in South Florida, I rented a one-bedroom apartment that cost me about $2,600 a month. In South Florida, you have so many different options for different cultures of food. I'm enjoying the culture and values in Southern PortugalThe south of Portugal is, I'd say, 350 days a year of sunshine. AdvertisementSouthern Portugal is kind of like island living because you have so many beaches around you, so it's very similar to living in South Florida.

Persons: Andrew Ibrahim, Ibrahim, he's, —, I've, I'm, it's, we've, Eve Livesey, that's, there's, Brandon Rosenblum, There's, They've Organizations: Service Locations: Florida, Portugal, Gainesville , Florida, Algarve, South Florida, Gainesville, Montreal, Faro City, United States, Southern, Southern Portugal, —, Europe, Praia, Carvoeiro, Lisbon

☆ Airlines That Offer 'Stopover' Programs, Some With Free Hotels
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-21 | by ( Taylor Rains | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +12 min

Airlines capitalize on this trend with "stopover" programs, some even offering free hotels and food. Airlines have jumped on this growing trend with built-in "stopover" programs, which can come with free or discounted hotels, excursions, transportation, and food at the layover destination. Essentially, you can't intentionally book a longer layover to quality for the free stopover hotel. Massimo Insabato/Archivio Massimo Insabato/Mondadori Portfolio via Getty ImagesSingapore Airlines' stopover program is available via the multi-city tool, similar to other carriers, where travelers can add hotels, transfers, and activities. Urbanandsport/NurPhoto via Getty ImagesTurkish Airlines' stopover program gives economy travelers a one-night free hotel stay and business flyers a two-night free stay if the period between their connecting flights in Istanbul exceeds 20 hours.

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☆ More Americans Are Moving Abroad Because the US Is Too Expensive
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-17 | by ( Kelli María Korducki | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +12 min

"We realized we couldn't afford the mortgage and the car payments and everything," Stonestreet told me. Americans work more, vacation less, spend more on healthcare, and die sooner than people in other high-income economies. These factors likely explain why some Americans are moving to countries that aren't generally considered low-cost-of-living locales. She said that living abroad afforded her a degree of flexibility and spontaneity that would be out of reach back home. From their temporary perch in Tirana, Albania, the couple told me via WhatsApp that their only regret about moving abroad was not doing it sooner.

Persons: Amelia Basista, Stonestreet, Basista, Maliya, I'm, Fale, scoping, Cristina Johnson, Johnson, Mariana, Dustin Lange, that's, Mariana Lange, Mark Zoril, Andrew Hallam, Zoril, hasn't, — Zoril, Tomorrow's Organizations: State Department, American Citizens, Monmouth University, Labor Statistics, Financial Technology Association, Business Locations: South America, Denver, Cuenca, Ecuador, Germany, Canada, France, Minneapolis, Latin America, America, Puerto Morelos, Mexico, Pennsylvania, Belize, States, Austin, North Carolina, Central America, Portugal, Spain, Lisbon, Europe, Tirana, Albania

☆ An 80-year-old had a stroke during a Norwegian cruise excursion. After the ship left her behind on an African island, her family tracked her journey home using an Apple AirTag.
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-05 | by ( Monica Humphries | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +10 min

The cruise continued sailing, and the tour company said they left her with other stranded cruisers. AdvertisementIt wasn't a surprise to Julie Lenkoff's family that she was going on another cruise. During the tour, she passed out and fell, Diogo Beirão, the chief operating officer of the tour company, confirmed to BI. Kurt said he and the rest of Lenkoff's family had no idea this was happening since Norwegian hadn't contacted them. Kurt GiesToday, Lenkoff is in critical conditionSince arriving at the hospital in California, Kurt told BI that Lenkoff has undergone numerous tests and scans.

Persons: Julie Lenkoff, Lenkoff, —, Julie Lenkoff's, Kurt Gies, Lenkoff's, Lana Gies, Kurt, Navetur, Diogo Beirão, Beirão, hadn't, São, Jay Campbell, should've, WRAL, Jill Campbell, Lana, Julie, gurney, Kurt Gies Kurt, would've Organizations: Service, Stanford Medical Center, BI, Campbells, North, Apple, Lenkoff Locations: Norwegian, Africa, São, Gambia, African, American, Lisbon, Portugal, United States, Toronto, San Francisco, California

☆ I moved to Spain from California and bought 2 properties for less than $370,000. The process was shockingly easy compared to owning a home in Oakland.
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-01 | by ( Kaila Yu | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

In January 2023, we moved from Oakland, California, to Valencia, Spain. Leong and her husband moved to Valencia, Spain, in 2023. Valencia, Spain, showed up as a low-cost place to live and within a year, we purchased two properties there — all cash. I believe in buying property to live here and contribute to the community instead of simply purchasing property as an ex-pat as an investment. AdvertisementWhen purchasing property in Spain, you must be carefulLeong taking tea into her terrace area.

Persons: —, May Leong, It's, Leong, Spain —, he's, we'd, Leong Valencia, aren't, Valencia haven't Organizations: Service, Business, Oakland, Irish EU, pats, Facebook Locations: Oakland, Valencia, Spain, Limerick, Ireland, Europe, Oakland , California, Lisbon, California, States, Irish

☆ I moved to Portugal, where it's cheaper and my career is taking off. I'm not sure I'll ever return to the US.
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-27 | by ( Jordan Pandy | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +10 min

Kylie Adamec moved to Portugal in 2022 after struggling to get her career off the ground in the US. I had a medical emergency when I was 23 years old, and I had a private healthcare plan in the United States. There's an analogy for how people socialize in the United States versus in Portugal. It describes people in the United States as peaches, and people in Portugal as coconuts. Moving back to the United States permanently?

Persons: Kylie Adamec, —, I've, Adamec, he'd, who's, It's, Jermaine Amado, Camila Ana Organizations: Service, Colgate, North Locations: Portugal, Chicago, New York City, Lisbon, Wisconsin, Milwaukee, Madison, Toronto, Rome, Europe, New York, Tennessee, United States, Casa Azul, Americas, Japan, Turkey, Spain, Malaysia, Belize, El Salvador

☆ I moved to London and found it too stressful. Now I'm leaving for Portugal.
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-25 | by ( Alcynna Lloyd | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

While he is earning more, Burton feels that life in London can be stressful and lonely. AdvertisementThis as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Michael Burton, a 28-year-old quantity surveyor from Ireland who moved to London in 2023. Courtesy of Michael BurtonIn 2018, I left Ireland after graduating from university and moved to London. AdvertisementI lived in London until COVID hit in 2020 and then moved back to Ireland. If they are as strong as I believe, then moving to a different place shouldn't really affect them.

Persons: Michal Burton, Burton, he'll, —, Michael Burton, COVID, There's, wouldn't, I'd, Michael Burton London, I'm, I've, hasn't Organizations: Service, Ireland Locations: Ireland, London, Lisbon, Enniskerry, Wicklow, It's, Dublin, East London, COVID, Tooting, Balham, Wandsworth

Learn moreTaylor Swift's reign continues as she ramps up for the next leg of The Eras Tour. If you're hoping to attend, we've compiled all of the details of The Eras Tour, including how to get Taylor Swift tour tickets. Below, we've put together a guide on everything to know about The Eras Tour, including the tour schedule, ticket purchasing details, resale ticket prices, and the concert film streaming options. On Vivid Seats, the cheapest Taylor Swift tickets on these dates start at $1,133 and $2,212, respectively. Check out everything you need to know about streaming The Eras Tour concert film in our guide.

Persons: Taylor, she'll, we've, Taylor Swift, Swift, Paramore, Gracie Abrams Organizations: Business, Canada, Poets Department, Ticketmaster, Miami, Vancouver ., Swift, Disney Locations: Paris, North America, London, France, Stockholm, Sweden, Lisbon, Portugal, Madrid, Spain, Lyon, Edinburgh, United Kingdom, Liverpool, Cardiff, Dublin, Ireland, Amsterdam, Netherlands, Zurich, Switzerland, Milan, Italy, Gelsenkirchen, Germany, Hamburg, Munich, Warsaw, Poland, Vienna, Austria, Miami, New Orleans, Indianapolis, Canada, Toronto, Vancouver, LA, Miami , Florida

☆ ‘World’s coolest’ streets for 2024 named by Time Out
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-13 | by ( Francesca Street | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +6 min

To produce the 2024 lineup, the global listings guide’s network of editors and writers chipped in to make the case for their favorite streets in their respective cities. High Street’s also great for bar hopping, suggests Time Out, highlighting “intimate and exclusive” rooftop bar Gigi Rooftop and buzzing dance spot Francesca’s Bar. Commerical Drive in Vancouver, Canada is number five on Time Out's list of coolest streets. Rua da Boavista in Lisbon, Portugal is number seven on Time Out's list. High Street, Melbourne2.

Persons: company’s, Leah Glynn, Glynn, ” It’s, Gertrude Street, Melbourne’s omnipresence, ”, Street’s, Marco Finanzio, Gigi, ” Finanzio, “, Ben Mathieson, it’s, ” Matheison, Mathieson, Mo Temple, Kenny Dorham’s, Consell, Rua da, Kathy deWitt, Arnaldo Quintela, Consell de Organizations: CNN, Out, Smith, Casa Nata, CNN Travel, Hollywood, Michelin, East Eleventh, Wine Bar, Rua da Boavista, Bikram, Eleventh Locations: Melbourne, Out Melbourne, Australian, Northcote, Thornbury, Preston, Casa, Francesca’s, Vancouver, Canada, Hong Kong, Mo, Austin , Texas, Barcelona, Spain, Lisbon, Portugal, Bikram Yoga, Guatemala, Buenos Aires, Jalan Petaling, Kuala Lumpur, Tokyo, backstreets, Argentina, Malaysia, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Japan

☆ Portugal’s election shows a surge in support for the far right, reflecting a broader European trend
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-11 | by ( Sam Meredith | In Samuelmeredith | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

Democratic Alliance (AD) leader Luis Montenegro celebrates his victory as he addresses supporters at the party's election night headquarters, in Lisbon on March 10, 2024. Portugal's far-right Chega party on Sunday received a surge in support in the country's snap general election, reflecting a broader shift to the radical right across Europe. Portugal's center-right Democratic Alliance claimed victory in the vote, winning 79 seats in the country's 230-seat National Assembly — well short of a parliamentary majority. The incumbent center-left Socialist Party followed closely behind with 77 seats. The result — which saw the parliamentary representation of the Chega party quadruple to at least 48 lawmakers — gives the political right a combined majority.

Persons: Luis Montenegro, —, Pedro Nuno Santos Organizations: Democratic Alliance, Sunday, Assembly, Socialist Party, Social Democratic Party, Chega, Democratic Locations: Lisbon, Portugal's, Europe

☆ Explainer-What's Next After Portugal's Inconclusive Election
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-11 | by ( March | At P.M. | ) www.usnews.com time to read: +4 min

The centre-left Socialist Party (PS) won 77 seats, down sharply from its absolute majority of 120 in the previous legislature, after the resignation of Socialist Prime Minister Antonio Costa amid a corruption investigation. Failure to approve a budget usually means the government's collapse and a new election. Portugal's constitution sets out that a new general election cannot happen earlier than six months after a new legislature first convenes, nor in the six months before a presidential election, which is due in January 2026. AD'S POLICY PROPOSALSThe newly-formed AD is led by the centre-right Social Democratic Party (PSD) - the Socialists' main traditional rival. Investors do not expect much divergence from established fiscal prudence and economic growth from an AD government.

Persons: Andrei Khalip LISBON, Antonio Costa, Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa, Luis Montenegro, Andre Ventura, Rebelo de Sousa, Chega, Ventura, Sergio Goncalves, Aislinn Laing, Mark Heinrich Organizations: Democratic Alliance, Liberal Initiative, Socialist Party, Socialist, Conservative, Social Democratic Party, PSD, Socialists, Investors Locations: Montenegro, Portugal, Brussels

☆ Portugal election results: Luis Montenegro’s coalition claims slim win as radical right surges
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-10 | by ( Vasco Cotovio | Sophie Tanno | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +4 min

The Democratic Alliance coalition won 29.5% of the 98.98% of votes counted early Monday, with the incumbent Socialist Party on 28.7%. The results are not final – but Socialist Party leader Pedro Nuno Santos has already conceded. Chega won 18%, a breakthrough for the radical right party and its leader, André Ventura, a former trainee priest and football pundit. For decades the Socialist Party and center-right Social Democratic Party – the main party in the Democratic Alliance – have taken turns in power. Andre Ventura, the leader of Chega party, speaks to journalists after voting in Lisbon on March 10, 2024.

Persons: Chega, Pedro Nuno Santos, André Ventura, Luis Montenegro, Democratic Alliance –, Antonio Costa, Andre Ventura, Nuno Cruz, Nuno Santos, ” Santos, Ventura’s Chega, –, ”, Ventura Organizations: CNN, Democratic Alliance, Socialist Party, Social Democratic Party –, Social Democratic Party, PSD Locations: Portugal’s, Portugal, Lisbon, Chega, Europe, Greece, Croatia, Western Europe, Costa, Montenegro

☆ Why 7 prominent VCs are investing millions in new social startups like Diem, Lex, and 222
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-01 | by ( Sydney Bradley | Marta Biino | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +8 min

Mervana Parekh is a principal at Acrew and has invested in social startups like Diem, Afterparty, and Anything World. Best Nights VC. Nichols is a founding managing partner at MaC, which recently invested in social startups like Spill and Swsh. Boyce has backed a slew of new social startups, including Diem, Lex, Koodos Labs, and Swsh, alongside associate Rhian Horton. In 2024, Best Nights is looking to invest in companies that facilitate travel experiences after hearing people say their best nights have happened during trips or vacations, said de Silva.

Persons: —, Connie Chan, Mervana Parekh, Peter Boyce II, Marlon Nichols, Catalyst, Web3, Peter, Diem, Afterparty, Lorrain de Silva, Andrew Kahn, Miley Cyrus, Lorde, Kahn, Aaron Matusow, Dan Kruchkow, Nichols, Elizabeth Weil, Kevin Weil, John Smothers, Boyce, Lex, Rhian Horton, Lorrain, Silva, BestNights, Aaron Leithäuser, Gen Z, Peter Boyce, de Silva, Acrew Organizations: Service, Business, Acrew, Stellation, MaC Venture, VCs, Stanford University, Startup, Pudgy Penguins, Crush Ventures, VC, Crush, MaC Venture Capital, MaC, Catalyst, Koodos Labs, Big Tech Locations: 1kx, San Francisco , New York, Lisbon, Acrew, San Francisco, Berlin, Los Angeles and New York, Los Angeles, New York, Rythm

☆ 'We definitely are eyeing the public markets': eToro CEO considers IPO after scrapped SPAC deal
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-26 | by ( Ryan Browne | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

"We definitely are eyeing the public markets," Assia told CNBC in an exclusive interview last week. "I definitely see us becoming eventually a public company." EToro has already put the work in toward becoming a public company, he suggested, and the question of listing is more a matter of when, not if. Retail investors come to eToro to buy shares of a public company. EToro now has 35.5 million registered users, and over 3 million funded accounts.

Persons: Yoni Assia, Assia, EToro, eToro Organizations: Stock, CNBC, Nasdaq, eToro, EToro Club Locations: Lisbon, Portugal

☆ Emma Stone said being nude in 'Poor Things' wasn't as bad as eating 60 Portuguese tarts and wanting to puke
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-26 | by ( Eammon Jacobs | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

download the appSign up to get the inside scoop on today’s biggest stories in markets, tech, and business — delivered daily. Read previewEmma Stone said eating 60 Portuguese custard tarts and wanting to "puke" was more challenging than filming the much talked about sex scenes in "Poor Things." But when asked during a pre-Oscars panel on Saturday if it was tough to play "an explicitly sexual character," Stone said other aspects of filmer were harder. This isn't the first time that Stone has discussed the film's explicit nature. AdvertisementBack in January, she said that she isn't someone who "wants to be naked all the time," but she wanted to play Bella as faithfully to the story as possible.

Persons: —, Emma Stone, Stone, Bella Baxter, Bella, Duncan Wedderburn, Mark Ruffalo, ”, Robbie Ryan “, XKtkHDwM3u — Jada Yuan Organizations: Service, Business Locations: Lisbon, Portuguese

☆ Bobi, named world’s oldest ever dog, loses title after investigation
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-22 | by ( Jack Guy | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

CNN —Bobi the dog, who died last year reportedly at the age of 31, has been stripped of the world’s oldest ever dog title following a review by Guinness World Records (GWR), the organization announced Thursday. Bobi, a Rafeiro do Alentejo, had been known as the world’s oldest dog until he provisionally lost his title in January pending the result of a GWR investigation. For now, it is not clear who holds the title of oldest dog ever. “We’re not yet in a position to confirm a new holder for the record, although we certainly hope that the publicity around the record title encourages pet owners from around the world to get in touch,” said McKinley. Bobi was a purebred Rafeiro do Alentejo – a breed of livestock guardian dog – according to his owner.

Persons: CNN —, ”, Patricia de Melo Moreira, Mark McKinley, McKinley, “, we’re, “ We’re, Bobi, Leonel Costa, Costa, Bluey Organizations: CNN, Guinness World Records, GWR, AFP, Getty, American Kennel Locations: Alentejo, Portuguese, Conqueiros, Lisbon

☆ ‘Poor Things,’ the Weird Movie, Was a Weird Novel First
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-21 | by ( A.J. Goldmann | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: 1 min

Hot air balloons soar above the Mediterranean. Aerial streetcars fly along ropes suspended above the alleys of a candy-colored Lisbon. Pastel green smoke billows into the night sky from the funnels of a cruise ship. And it may not even be his most eccentric book. A prolific writer and visual artist who died at 85 in 2019, Gray wrote five other novels, two novellas, 89 short stories and a version of Dante’s Divine Comedy (“Decorated and Englished in Prosaic Verse”).

Persons: Bella Baxter, Emma Stone, Yorgos Lanthimos’s Oscar, ” Bella, Alasdair Gray, Gray Locations: Lisbon

☆ An aggressive man was restrained on a budget flight after he tried to kiss another passenger
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-21 | by ( Mikhaila Friel | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Read previewAn easyJet passenger who appeared to be drunk was restrained and later escorted off the plane by police after he became aggressive and attempted to kiss another passenger. It is not known if the passenger was drinking or already intoxicated before he got on the flight. They added that the man became aggressive after he tried to kiss another male passenger who had previously ignored his request for a handshake. Perry Flint, spokesperson for the International Air Transport Association, told BI that it's "clear that post-pandemic behavior is different to that which took place before." Vance Hilderman, an aviation expert and CEO of aviation consulting firm AFuzion, told BI that bad behavior on flights is "unfortunately" the "new normal."

Persons: —, Perry Flint, Jeffrey Price, Vance Hilderman, AFuzion Organizations: Service, Daily Mail, Business, Lisbon Police, International Air Transport Association Locations: Glasgow, Scotland, Lisbon

☆ 2 passenger planes hit over 800 mph on recent flights due to strong winds. That's over 200 mph more than a typical plane ride.
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-19 | by ( Monica Humphries | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

On Saturday, a Virgin Atlantic plane and a United Airlines plane reached speeds over 800 mph. NEW LOOK Sign up to get the inside scoop on today’s biggest stories in markets, tech, and business — delivered daily. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . High-altitude winds over the Mid-Atlantic helped the planes surpass speeds of 800 mph, The Washington Post reported. This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers.

Persons: — Organizations: Virgin, United Airlines, Service, Atlantic, Washington Post, Business Locations: London, Newark , New Jersey, Lisbon

☆ How the Choreographer for ‘Poor Things’ Uses Dance to Tell the Story
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-15 | by ( A.J. Goldmann | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

Bella Baxter, the film’s heroine played by Emma Stone, doesn’t seem to hear him. She is captivated by the rhythmic thump-thump-thump of the orchestra serenading the dinner guests. As if possessed, she follows the beat to the dance floor, where she lets loose with a joyous, primitive and sublimely wacky dance that has become one of the year’s defining screen moments. For Constanza Macras, the film’s choreographer, that scene was about more than just having fun. “It’s a moment that defines the relationship,” explained Macras, 53, who hails from Argentina and is based in Berlin.

Persons: ” sulks Duncan Wedderburn, Mark Ruffalo, Bella Baxter, Emma Stone, Macras, ” Organizations: Sunday’s EE Locations: Lisbon, Yorgos, Argentina, Berlin

☆ The 'Poor Things' choreographer breaks down that mesmerizing dance scene, which took over 12 hours to shoot
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-14 | by ( Jason Guerrasio | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +8 min

AdvertisementOne of the most joyously off-kilter scenes in Yorgos Lanthimos' "Poor Things" starts with a declaration. Below, Business Insider spoke with "Poor Things" choreographer Constanza Macras to break down exactly how the scene came together. "I was amazed how precise the performer did the dance," Macras told Business Insider with a laugh. Advertisement"I got the script, actually the full script, and that was very nice because it wasn't just the scene," Macras said. Emma Stone filming the dance scene in "Poor Things."

Persons: Emma Stone, Mark Ruffalo, Lanthimos, Constanza Macras, Macras, Stone, —, Yorgos, Bella, Emma Stone's, Godwin Baxter, Willem Dafoe, Duncan Wedderburn, rebuffing Wedderburn, DorkyPark, Duncan, Ruffalo, Mark, Emma, she'd Organizations: Service, Searchlight Locations: Portuguese, Victorian London, Lisbon, Buenos Aires

☆ London lags behind rest of Europe when it comes to 5G network quality, report finds
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-13 | by ( Ryan Browne | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

London falls far behind other major European cities when it comes to the quality of its 5G connection, according to a report shared with CNBC. According to MedUX, Berlin has the best 5G coverage of any European city overall, according to MedUX, with a 89.6% reach. It is also the best city overall for 5G streaming, with average latency of less than 40 milliseconds. Berlin, Barcelona, and Paris scored the highest among European cities on MedUX's overarching 5G quality benchmark. London, on the other hand, was close to the bottom of the ranking for European 5G networks.

Persons: MedUX, Berlin's, Rafael Galarreta, Galaretta Organizations: CNBC, London, Paris, 5G Locations: Reno, London, Europe, Berlin, Barcelona, Paris, Lisbon, MedUX, Milan, Porto, Munich, Germany

☆ Euro zone inflation eases as expected, but core figures disappoint
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-01 | by ( Jenni Reid | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Euro zone headline inflation eased slightly in January, flash figures published by the European Union's statistics agency showed on Thursday, while core figures declined less than expected. Inflation stood at 2.9% in December, up from 2.4% in November, largely due to the wind-down of energy price support measures. By sector, services inflation — an important gauge for policymakers due to its link to domestic wage pressures — held steady at 4%. Preliminary figures out earlier this week showed inflation in Germany easing slightly more than had been forecast, reaching 3.1%. "However, core inflation only inched lower, with services especially coming in quite hot.

Persons: Janis, Price, Christine Lagarde, Kamil Kovar, Kovar Organizations: Reuters, Inflation, European Central Bank, ECB, Moody's Locations: Cais, Lisbon, Portugal, Germany

☆ Thousands of Portuguese Police Protest Over Wages, Hazard Pay
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-24 | by ( Jan. | At P.M. | ) www.usnews.com time to read: +2 min

By Sergio Goncalves and Miguel PereiraLISBON (Reuters) - Thousands of off-duty police officers in plain clothes on Wednesday protested in Lisbon for better wages, demanding the same increases in hazard pay that the outgoing government recently granted to the criminal investigation police (PJ). In late November, after Prime Minister Antonio Costa's resignation but while he still had full powers to make long-term decisions, the government approved hazard pay rises for the PJ that can reach almost 700 euros ($763) per month and are retroactive to January 2023. He added that members of the PSP and the GNR had "practically the same competences as those of the PJ". Police union association ASPP said on Tuesday that the average hazard pay in the PSP was currently between 380 and 420 euros per month, while in the PJ it has reached 1,000 euros. ($1 = 0.9179 euros)(Reporting by Sergio Goncalves and Miguel Pereira; Editing by David Latona and Jonathan Oatis)

Persons: Sergio Goncalves, Miguel Pereira, Antonio Costa's, Humberto de Carvalho, Jose Luis Carneiro, ASPP, Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa, David Latona, Jonathan Oatis Organizations: Miguel Pereira LISBON, Public Security Police, National Republican Guard, PSP, GNR, Police Locations: Lisbon

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