Japan's biggest challenge: its aging population

Japan's biggest challenge: its aging population

As Japan attempts to weather the global financial turmoil, experts say it's biggest challenge is not the shape of the banks or stock market but the country's aging population.

Thousands queue for cut-price housing

Thousands queue for cut-price housing

As the credit crisis deepens, a Spanish property developer is offering first time buyers a helping hand by selling cheap apartments.

More than 2,000 Spaniards are being given the chance to buy apartments for as little as $150,000.

Spain had enjoyed a ten year property boom but the market collapsed earlier this year as a result of the global financial crisis.

Guarding the secret behind Portuguese pastries

Guarding the secret behind Portuguese pastries

A Lisbon bakery claims to hold the exclusive secret to making Natas pastries, one of Portugal's most celebrated deserts.