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The Portugal News18 Jul

Viseu hosts project to attract digital nomads to Portugal

The “Muse-IN” project, recently launched in Viseu, aims to bring digital nomads together in cultural spaces, such as museums, to introduce them to the region's culture, organisers announced.

The Portugal News18 Jul

South Korea balances medical tourism and public healthcare

South Korea’s beauty tourism industry is attracting growing numbers of international patients, boosting the country’s medical tourism sector. 

The Portugal News18 Jul

Beach of the Week: Marinha Beach

Marinha Beach is surely one of the most beautiful beaches in the Algarve, and there are plenty of reasons why.

Portugal Resident18 Jul

What does a burqa ban reveal?

For many – most I’d say – there will be some sort of reaction, and this ‘story’ has certainly drawn an unusual amount of attention. Its writer Natasha Donn and The post What does a burqa ban reveal? appeared first on Portugal Resident .

The Portugal News18 Jul

AI helps transform Sierra Leone’s music industry

Artificial intelligence is helping reshape Sierra Leone’s music industry by giving artists new tools to compose, produce and promote their work. 

The Portugal News18 Jul

The biggest risk of Portuguese housing is that we continue without building

For years, we have discussed whether house prices in Portugal are rising too much, whether there is a real estate bubble, whether foreigners are buying too much, whether tourism has taken houses off the market or whether credit has returned to represent a risk. 

The Portugal News18 Jul

France repatriates Syrian archaeological treasures after 15 years

France has returned 23 archaeological treasures to Syria after they remained in the country for 15 years following a museum loan before the outbreak of the civil war. 

The Portugal News18 Jul

Ever been to Évora?

The city where famous bones are trumped by the living.

Portugal Resident18 Jul

Countdown begins for Portugal’s biggest medieval festival

Portugal’s largest medieval festival is just around the corner as the Viagem Medieval returns to Santa Maria da Feira, in the north, for its 30th edition from July 29 to The post Countdown begins for Portugal’s biggest medieval festival appeared first on Portugal Resident .

The Portugal News18 Jul

Turkey upgrades airbase for giant Boeing 747 donated by Qatar to the US

Turkey spent more than 120 million dollars over eight months rebuilding the runway at Ankara’s Etimesgut Military Airport to accommodate a Boeing 747-8 donated by Qatar to the United States.

The Portugal News18 Jul

Fuel prices keep on increasing

During the week of 20 to 26 July, new fuel prices are expected, with diesel and petrol prices increasing.

Portugal Resident18 Jul

Algarve’s diesel trains to boost rail services in Alentejo and West

The diesel trains that have served the Algarve’s regional railway for years will soon begin a new chapter elsewhere in Portugal, with the government confirming they will be redeployed to The post Algarve’s diesel trains to boost rail services in Alentejo and West appeared first on Portugal Resident .

The Portugal News18 Jul

44th Faro International Motorcycle Rally – Night Two: Custom Creations, Bike Show Brilliance and the Spirit of the Custom Farm

The second night of the 44th Faro International Motorcycle Rally turned up the volume as thousands of motorcycle enthusiasts from across Portugal and Europe gathered once again at Vale das Almas for another unforgettable evening of engines, music and custom motorcycle culture.

The Portugal News18 Jul

Seine welcomes swimmers for the second summer

Paris has reopened designated swimming areas in the Seine for a second consecutive summer, allowing residents and visitors to swim in the river under supervised conditions. 

Portugal Resident18 Jul

Parliament removes ‘obstetric violence’ from pregnancy rights law

Portugal’s Parliament has approved new legislation aimed at strengthening women’s rights during pregnancy, childbirth and the postnatal period, but removed references to “obstetric violence”, replacing the term with broader wording The post Parliament removes ‘obstetric violence’ from pregnancy rights law appeared firs

Portugal Resident18 Jul

Flea infestation leaves Maia residents at breaking point

Residents of a street in the small town of Águas Santas, Maia, in northern Portugal, say they have been driven to desperation after a flea infestation spread to at least The post Flea infestation leaves Maia residents at breaking point appeared first on Portugal Resident .

The Portugal News18 Jul

Expats can donate blood in Portugal

The Portuguese Institute of Blood and Transplantation (IPST) has appealed to the public to donate blood before or during the holidays.

The Portugal News18 Jul

Estonia tops global sustainability ranking

Estonia has topped the latest Environmental Performance Index, a global assessment by Yale and Columbia measuring countries’ environmental performance. 

The Portugal News18 Jul

Portuguese real estate is stronger - But you should not lose your memory!

Anyone who has been following the Portuguese real estate market for long enough knows that few phrases are as dangerous as this one: this time is different. 

The Portugal News18 Jul

Copenhagen named the world’s most liveable city

Copenhagen has been named the world’s most liveable city in the Economist Intelligence Unit’s 2026 Global Liveability Index. 

The Portugal News18 Jul

Ponta Delgada supporting people in need through inclusive space

The Ponta Delgada City Council is once again hosting the “Espaço Inclusivo” (Inclusive Space), an initiative that is part of the Casa Manaias social inclusion project; it will run from 15  to 29 July on Rua Machado dos Santos.

The Portugal News18 Jul

Researchers develop promising arthritis injection

Researchers in Colorado have developed an experimental injection that reversed osteoarthritis in animal studies within weeks by prompting damaged joints to repair themselves. 

The Portugal News18 Jul

Porto cinema to screen films to young people

Batalha-Centro de Cinema will extend its Schools Program for two academic years, featuring a lineup designed to discuss "issues of our time" while fostering a "culture of cinephilia" among young people, its artistic director told Lusa.

The Portugal News18 Jul

Canada to develop national men’s health strategy targeting stigma

Canada is developing a national strategy to improve men’s and boys’ health, as research shows many delay seeking medical care despite serious symptoms.