The Portugal News5d agoWhen There’s Nowhere Else to Turn
I decided to come to Portugal from Germany, partly to rekindle memories of the beautiful Algarve, but mainly because I was running from an abusive partner.
Portugal Resident5d agoPetrol/ diesel not-so-merry-go-round see new changes from tomorrow
Petrol prices are expected to fall by 2.5 cents per litre from tomorrow while diesel is expected to rise by 2 cents, according to estimates by the National Association of The post Petrol/ diesel not-so-merry-go-round see new changes from tomorrow appeared first on Portugal Resident .
The Portugal News5d agoSolar paving offers new way to power homes
European households are turning driveways and patios into solar installations as high electricity and gas prices encourage interest in renewable power.
Portugal Resident5d ago“Dark night in history of Portuguese democracy” – lawyer Ricardo Sá Fernandes
“The only perpetrators of crimes in these circumstances are the Minister of Internal Administration, Luís Neves and the national director of the PSP, Coelho de Moura”. This was the furious The post “Dark night in history of Portuguese democracy” – lawyer Ricardo Sá Fernandes appeared first on Portugal Resident .
The Portugal News5d agoAzores is investing in climate resilience
The Regional Government of the Azores will invest approximately 20 million euros by 2030, through the LIFE IP CLIMAZ project, to strengthen the region’s resilience to climate change, the Azorean executive announced.
Portugal Resident5d agoDozens more injuries as police confront ‘right to housing protesters’ in Lisbon and Porto
After three warnings in the early hours of this morning to demonstrators gathered in the country’s two main cities in protest to the difficulty of accessing housing, police officers once The post Dozens more injuries as police confront ‘right to housing protesters’ in Lisbon and Porto appeared first on Portugal Residen
The Portugal News5d agoNew diaper recycling scheme introduced
Copenhagen has begun introducing separate collection bins for used diapers in residential courtyards and municipal daycare centres.
The Portugal News5d agoA €10 million palace, then Portugal’s lights went out
Billy Nash was about an hour into filming a restored palace in Sintra when the lights went out.
Portugal Resident5d agoLondon Calling – October 2026: A very fine bear indeed
The original story was commissioned by London’s Evening News for Christmas Eve 1925. Milne had bought a stuffed toy bear for his son from the famous department store Harrods, while The post London Calling – October 2026: A very fine bear indeed appeared first on Portugal Resident .
The Portugal News5d agoNew investment scheme offers tax exemptions
Spain has approved a new investment account, Financia Europa, allowing residents to invest up to €150,000 with tax advantages.
The Portugal News6d agoWho Controls the Data Controls Part of the Economy!
For many years we have become accustomed to thinking about large strategic infrastructures such as ports, airports, roads, electricity grids or telecommunications. Today we need to add others: data centres, cloud, computing capacity and the networks through which an increasingly important raw material for the economy,
The Portugal News6d agoNew EU rules could restrict deepfakes
The Socialists and Democrats group in the European Parliament is pushing for EU-wide legislation to ban harmful, non-consensual and deceptive deepfakes.
The Portugal News6d agoWhat is Death Telling Us About Life Podcast? With Cristiana Vaz Franco
Death is a subject our modern society spends most of its energy running away from.
The Portugal News6d agoGreat places to eat in the Algarve
One of the things I love about living in the Algarve is the number of great restaurants we have here. Whether you are looking for a restaurant right on the beach, somewhere with beautiful views or a small family-run place serving traditional Portuguese food, there are so many options to choose from.
The Portugal News6d agoRecord participation in annual bird competition
New Zealand’s critically endangered black robin has been named Bird of the Year, highlighting a successful conservation effort.
The Portugal News6d agoHousing similarities with an American state
People often compare California to Portugal: the climate, the coastline, the beautifully hilly cities - but another, perhaps less glamorous but important similarity exists – the rising cost of housing.
The Portugal News6d agoSwiss currency strengthens against major currencies
The Swiss franc has regained its position as a safe-haven currency, strengthening against both the euro and the US dollar.
The Portugal News6d agoYour Guide to Autumn in the Algarve
Summer is over, the busiest tourist months are behind us, and some places around the Algarve are starting to feel much quieter.
The Portugal News6d agoRussia and Ukraine prepare for renewed negotiations
Russia has expressed readiness to resume three-way negotiations with the United States and Ukraine in November, according to the Kremlin.
Portugal Resident6d agoOff-Grid and Entertaining in Portugal – Slow Dogs: Espionage in the Valley of the Stars
We haven’t yet established who the information is being sold to, or what value it might have, but everything we’re doing is seemingly being recorded and uploaded to the cloud. The post Off-Grid and Entertaining in Portugal – Slow Dogs: Espionage in the Valley of the Stars appeared first on Portugal Resident .
The Portugal News6d agoRestaurants in Portugal showcasing the best of local traditions in Portalegre
Six restaurants in the municipality of Avis, in the district of Portalegre, are taking part in a gastronomic trail this November—an initiative promoted by the local council and dedicated to “showcasing the flavours and traditions” of the local cuisine.
The Portugal News6d agoMillions participate in nationwide planting campaign
Ethiopia has planted more than 47 billion tree seedlings over seven years as part of a nationwide effort to restore forests and combat land degradation.
The Portugal News6d ago€100,000 to be invested in Portugal forest
The environmental organisation WWF is restoring 25 hectares of the Valado National Forest in the municipality of Nazaré through a €100,000 investment to recover an area affected by the storm “Kristin.”