On June 16, 2026 in Costa da Caparica, Portugal, @duartenunes8 shared a video showing a major fire that broke out at the Dragão Vermelho beach bar. In the video, thick black smoke can be seen rising ...

The Met Office has issued an amber weather warning for extreme heat across parts of the UK, ahead of a significant heatwave expected this weekend. The warning, covering the South West, South East, the ...

Don't let that surfboard get away. In the heart of Lisbon, the capital of Portugal. Under the blazing sun, small cars weave busily through the old cobblestone streets, scattering the sound of engines, ...

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or ...

Someone in their late 40s or early 50s with a solid portfolio wants to know if retiring to Costa Rica at 55 actually works.

New ghost shark species found off Costa Rica reveals major gaps in Pacific biodiversity research.

Garabito’s long-running fight with Punta Leona over public access to Playa Blanca turned into a physical confrontation Thursday, when municipal crews removed an access barrier at the resort entrance ...

Neighbourhoods in Portugal traditionally associated with the LGBTI+ community have evolved from mere nightlife and cultural hubs into luxury real estate assets, as stated by idealista.

A new list highlights the region’s most spectacular stretches of sand, from Turks and Caicos to Antigua and the Cayman Islands. Lydia Mansel is a writer with more than eight years of experience ...

Costa Rica has it all: nowhere else can you gaze upon a volcano while soaking in a hot spring one day, hike deep into a rain forest the next, and end your trip learning to surf at a luxurious seaside ...