Dennis Redmont

Portugal now has the lowest %debt of all PIGS countries. From 135% to <90% in less than 10 years. the path forward is clear: get to 60% over time by growing GDP. - a few national-scale consensual projects: high speed train within PT, PT-ES, new lisbon airport, subway/train in large metro areas. - cancel pie in the sky projects: green hydrogen. - careful rebalance between existing public services and private providers: mostly in healthcare, but also local operators for transportation (subway, bus) - make starting and operating businesses easier and lighter, including for foreigners and especially in high-value added industries: hiring, visas, selling/invoicing for tech/healthcare/biotech/advanced industry and research - careful rebalancing of pension system, i like the german one with capped mandatory contributions and capped earn outs + optional private system on top

The True Size of Portugal 🇵🇹

Many Americans are fascinated by -- or already living in -- #Portugal. Here is a great way to read about politics (today's election result), culture, fashion, and life -- in The #Lisbon Diaries by journalist @ZeynepTinaz Redmont: zeyneptinaz.substack.com/p/portuguese-b…

Francisco Pinto Balsemao , a fighter for democracy and a titan for freedom of the press in Portugal passed away. His legacy remains forever #Balsemao @expresso @SICNoticias

🚨 Pompeian Red! Pompeii, Campania - Italy 🇮🇹 continues to unveil buried treasures of the Roman Empire A new, astonishing archaeological discovery related to the cult of Dionysus A Thread 🧵

Fotografia tirada no momento certo! O Cristo Redentor, o sol e um avião num belo pôr do sol em Icaraí, Rio de Janeiro. Registro espetacular de Leo Sens.

Estimated average age of young people leaving the parental household: 🇵🇹Portugal: 33.6 🇭🇷Croatia: 33.3 🇸🇰Slovakia: 30.9 🇮🇹Italy: 29.9 🇪🇸Spain: 29.8 🇵🇱Poland: 29.0 🇫🇷France: 23.6 🇩🇪Germany: 23.6 🇳🇱Netherlands: 23.3 🇩🇰Denmark: 21.3 🇫🇮Finland: 21.2 🇸🇪Sweden: 19.0 According to Eurostat, 2021

The Roman Empire was, in some ways, a force for good. Despite war, cruelty and forced gladiatorial combat... It single-handedly ensured the survival of humanity's most remarkable artistic triumphs: 🧵 (thread)

What architectural style deserves a rebirth?

Botticelli’s Venus reminds us that true beauty transcends time and culture. His masterpiece, The Birth of Venus, will forever change how you view the goddess. 🧵

This must be an incredible job! Just imagine being the one to open the doors of the Sistine Chapel and take in all its breathtaking beauty before anyone else, first thing in the morning!

Portugal has some of the most delightful architecture in the world. Why? Because it's normal for buildings to be covered in hundreds of colourful, patterned tiles. They are called "azulejos" — and they show just how easy it is to make cities more interesting...

#newyorktimes reviews my book and the excellent Hoofbeats by William Taylor.

This 600-year-old painting is one of the most mysterious in history. That mirror at the back is just 3 inches wide — yet it reflects the entire room in immense detail. Look closer at it and you'll realize nothing is as it seems… (thread) 🧵

Provocative thoughts on seismic weeks USA is enduring :Antigo correspondente da Associated Press em Portugal, Dennis Redmont fala ao DN das “três semanas sísmicas” que mudaram a corrida à Casa Branca, co… Source: Diário de Notícias search.app/fii5qqx5X4CKAK…

Antigo correspondente da Associated Press em Portugal, o americano Dennis Redmont fala ao DN das “três semanas sísmicas” que mudaram a corrida à Casa Branca, co… Source: Diário de Notícias search.app/qYjttQPVFbFHMc…

⁦@tunkuv⁩ is intrigued by the audacity of horse! wsj.com/arts-culture/b…

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Julie, "Post Brexit we've lost 90% of out business with Europe, how can we mend our broken trading relationship with Europe?" Rishi Sunak, "I'm sorry things have been difficult.. We had the referendum.. Focus should be on making the best of the opportunity.. The economy is doing well, we're exporting around the world.. I can help by cutting your taxes on business rates" Mishal Husain, "Julie's question is about mending the trading relationship with Europe" Rishi Sunak, "I want to abolish your national insurance" Keir Starmer, "He says he's going to cut national insurance.. That's £46 billion which pays for our NHS and our pensions.. So if he cuts national insurance, it's either the NHS or our pensioners who will pay for it" Mishal Husain, "So far neither of you can answer Julie's question on how we can mend our broken trading relationship with Europe" Keir Starmer, "In relation to the EU.. I campaigned to Remain.. But we left and we're not going back.. But too many businesses are in the position you're in, so we want a better deal in trade with the EU" Mishal Husain, "Could we get a better trading deal with the EU?" Rishi Sunak, "You might be able to. Do you know what the price of it will be? It will be Free Movement of People" - Sounds great, where do I sign up! #RejoinEU

Having hung up my hat after 35 years at the BBC here’s 10 reflections … 🧵

The godfathers of Bari's mafia clans are all in jail but that has cleared the way for a violent, champagne swilling, TikTok obsessed new generation and a killing in April may have triggered a new clan war thetimes.com/world/europe/a…