Through his efforts, this 22-year-old man showed people that an ordinary person can make a contribution through sheer will and determination, says Canadian government
world3 days ago
The number of foreign tourists visiting Portugal rose 5.3% to a monthly record of 2.3 million in August, making it the busiest summer season on record for arrivals, data from the National Statistics Institute (INE) showed on Monday.
Tourists from neighbouring Spain represented the largest share of total arrivals, followed by visitors from France, Britain and the United States.
In the first eight months of 2024, arrivals rose 6.7% from a year ago to 13.1 million.
Tourism has been a key driver of Portugal's economy and last year the number of foreign visitors to Portugal reached a record of more than 18 million guests.
However, the tourism boom has also led to a surge in short-term holiday lets, exacerbating a squeeze on the housing market that has led to protests in Lisbon and other cities by locals struggling to afford a place to live.
All tourism-linked consumption, at almost 44 billion euros ($48 billion), accounted for 16.5% of last year's gross domestic product, generating about half of the 2.3% economic growth, INE data showed earlier this month.
Through his efforts, this 22-year-old man showed people that an ordinary person can make a contribution through sheer will and determination, says Canadian government
world3 days ago
Aftershocks shake the island nation overnight; people queue for fuel and essentials; US, Australia and France send aid, rescue teams
world3 days ago
The 53-year-old from Alabama is currently the only living person with an animal organ transplant
world3 days ago
Sara had been subjected to 'acts of extreme cruelty' but Sharif and Batool had not shown 'a shred of remorse', says judge Cavanagh
world3 days ago
The UNHCR Director said that some of those fleeing could be linked to the former government or else be religious minorities with concerns
world4 days ago
Rafah residents say Israeli tanks pushed deeper towards the western area of Mawasi, known as a humanitarian-designated area
world4 days ago
Kamal Adwan is one of the last operational medical facilities in the north of the war-ravaged territory, with the WHO warning earlier this month that it was operating at a 'minimum' level
world4 days ago
A tsunami warning was issued after the quake, with waves of up to one metre forecast for some areas, but it was soon lifted by the Pacific Tsunami Warning Centre
world4 days ago