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Tourism has brought economic benefits but could threaten Lisbon’s traditional way of life
Brexit fallout in the UK and Europe, oversupply in the Gulf and a possible new dawn for Africa
Issues affect France and other major markets across Europe
The city is awash with pastelarias, cafés and gelaterias that will captivate those with a sweet tooth
Nothing about the Portuguese capital is quite as it seems in a companionable, intriguing history
A windfall of half a million pounds — the equivalent of some bankers’ bonuses — could buy an imaginative escape from the City
Investors in Portuguese cities report returns of up to 15% from renovations
‘The front door opened only when an operatic-sounding doorbell was rung, followed by a warm Portuguese welcome’
Portugal is a country of travellers, so there is a lot of influence from around the world
While other countries spend a fortune attracting ‘influencers’, in Portugal it has happened organically
Centuries of centralisation blamed for neglect, rural flight and sense of abandonment
Browse in the world’s longest-running bookshop before getting a haircut in a jazz bar
Globetrotters join locals to indulge in custard tarts created by Portuguese monks
The city is attracting more buyers from abroad, just as housing reforms have aided developers
YOOX Net-a-Porter chief says company's future is on mobile devices
