Portugal Resident19 JulEducation authorities admit some ‘exam marking errors’ in grades posted late Friday
Portugal’s education authorities have admitted that some secondary school exam grades sent to schools long after the usual time on Friday were incorrect because of a ‘file export error’. This The post Education authorities admit some ‘exam marking errors’ in grades posted late Friday appeared first on Portugal Resident
The Portugal News19 JulThe market cools down - The crisis does not
For years we have become accustomed to a relatively simple explanation for the rise in house prices in Portugal: there is too much demand and too few houses available.
Portugal Resident19 JulHundreds protest ‘privatisation’ of Arrábida beaches as row over public access intensifies
Hundreds of people marched through Setúbal today in defence of public access to the beaches of the Arrábida Natural Park, in the latest escalation of a dispute that has reignited The post Hundreds protest ‘privatisation’ of Arrábida beaches as row over public access intensifies appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident19 JulCreate a fire-resistant garden for Portugal’s hot summers
We support the courageous bombeiros (firefighters) who keep us safe, and observe warnings and restrictions. But what else can we do to help reduce the risk of fire around our The post Create a fire-resistant garden for Portugal’s hot summers appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident19 JulPatients denounce ‘inhumane’ conditions at Portimão Hospital A&E
A Portuguese patients’ advocacy group has accused the emergency department at Portimão Hospital of subjecting patients to “inhumane and undignified” conditions, alleging that ambulance arrivals are routinely left waiting for The post Patients denounce ‘inhumane’ conditions at Portimão Hospital A&E appeared first on Por
The Portugal News19 JulA New Dinner Spot for Vegans in Portimão
We Tried Balance’s New Vegan Dinner Menu.
Portugal Resident19 JulCould another ECB rate rise cool Portugal’s property market?
Portugal’s property market has so far appeared remarkably resistant to higher interest rates, weaker European growth and repeated warnings about affordability. House prices continue to rise at a pace rarely The post Could another ECB rate rise cool Portugal’s property market? appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident19 JulPortugal’s coastal waters warm above 20C in new marine heatwave
Sea temperatures around Portugal are set to climb above 20ºC across almost the entire mainland coastline this week as the country experiences its third marine heatwave in just two weeks, The post Portugal’s coastal waters warm above 20C in new marine heatwave appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident19 JulFisherman survives 100-metre cliff fall at Zambujeira do Mar
A 57-year-old man survived a fall of around 100 metres while preparing to fish at Praia da Pedra da Bica, near Zambujeira do Mar in the municipality of Odemira, on The post Fisherman survives 100-metre cliff fall at Zambujeira do Mar appeared first on Portugal Resident .
The Portugal News19 JulAlgarve Café of the Week: Earth Shop & Café, Carvoeiro
This week, we visited Earth Shop & Café, a place that offers much more than its name suggests.
Portugal Resident19 JulPortugal joins southern Europe’s economic resurgence
For much of the past two decades, Europe’s economic divide appeared straightforward. Germany and the wealthier economies of northern Europe were seen as the continent’s engines of growth, while Portugal, The post Portugal joins southern Europe’s economic resurgence appeared first on Portugal Resident .
The Portugal News19 JulLong queues at Faro Airport today
Passengers departing from Faro Airport experienced exceptionally long queues today, with congestion stretching well beyond the outbound passport control area.
The Portugal News19 JulExperience seasonal flavours at Espiche Golf in the Algarve
Set within the environmentally conscious Espiche Golf resort in the Algarve, the Gecko Bistro offers a diverse menu that showcases fresh ingredients and contemporary dining.
The Portugal News19 JulMadeira establishing statute of older people in the Portugal archipelago
The Madeira Assembly has approved the legislation establishing the Statute for the Elderly in the region, aiming to provide “a more effective and coherent response to the needs of the elderly” in the archipelago, according to the responsible regional secretary.
The Portugal News19 JulThe Rare Disease That Is Not Rare In Portugal
Ask most people in Póvoa de Varzim about “a doença dos pezinhos”, the little feet disease, and they will know exactly what you mean.
The Portugal News19 JulThe future of offices is no longer decided in offices
For many years, the choice of a business location was mainly determined by classic real estate criteria: cost per square metre, access, quality of the building, prestige of the area and parking.
Portugal Resident19 JulLet’s talk about taste: the science behind every bite
It guides us in distinguishing safe, nourishing foods from those that might be harmful, while steering us towards energy-rich, nutrient-packed options that our bodies crave. Like our other senses, taste The post Let’s talk about taste: the science behind every bite appeared first on Portugal Resident .
The Portugal News19 JulMetro Aliados in Porto
Aliados is an underground rail station on Line D of Porto's Metro, built directly beneath Avenida dos Aliados and opened as part of the central tunnel section of the yellow line in 2005.
The Portugal News19 JulHome hospitalisation unit in Cascais prevented more than 3.000 days of conventional inpatient care
The Hospital de Cascais’ home hospitalisation unit (UHD) has prevented 3,880 days of conventional inpatient care at the facility this year, freeing up beds to accommodate patients with more acute needs.
The Portugal News19 JulSt. Juliana Falconieri
St. Juliana Falconieri (1270–1341) was a noblewoman of Florence who renounced wealth and earthly honours to dedicate her life entirely to God.
The Portugal News19 JulLisbon has already entered the financial map - Now it need to know what to do with it
For years we have become accustomed to looking at Lisbon as a city of tourism, real estate, services and quality of life. But quietly, another Lisbon began to emerge.
The Portugal News18 JulLeiria enhances psychology treatment in Portugal providing free teleconsultations in the municipality
The ‘Reminder’ project, an initiative launched by the Leiria City Council offering free psychological teleconsultations to young people aged 13 to 18, has logged around 70 consultations, according to councilwoman Ana Valentim.
The Portugal News18 JulFrog bacterium shows promise against cancer
Japanese researchers have identified a bacterium from amphibian intestines that eliminated bowel cancer tumours in mice after a single intravenous dose.