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Portugal Resident13 Sept

The naked truth of culture, context & consent

At the metro station of the Jardim Zoológico, Lisbon Zoo, we turned a corner seeking the exit to first encounter the face of a shocked, presumably local woman who seemed The post The naked truth of culture, context & consent appeared first on Portugal Resident .

The Portugal News13 Sept

St Eligius

St Eligius was born in Limoges, France on 11 June 588 AD.

The Portugal News13 Sept

We Are All Addicted

You probably think addiction is someone else’s story. 

The Portugal News13 Sept

Portugal in the Center of the New Atlantic!

I have been writing several times about the importance of submarine cables and the impact that this infrastructure can have on the Portuguese economy. I continue, however, to find some ignorance, including among entrepreneurs and decision-makers, about the true dimension of this opportunity. 

The Portugal News13 Sept

Requests to reopen radiotherapy at a hospital in Portugal

The Bloco de Esquerda (BE) of Évora expressed "great concern" for cancer patients who need radiotherapy treatments and have been travelling to other hospital units.

The Portugal News12 Sept

Mastering the Inner Voice: The Power of Intuition with Yasmeen Turayhi Podcast

There is a tendency for us, after our schooling, to move through life in a rigid, left-brain analytical loop, relying entirely on strategy and linear time while ignoring our deepest inner signals.

The Portugal News12 Sept

Our escape to nature in Northern Portugal

Until recently, I had never been camping in my life. Then a friend suggested a camping trip with just mums and kids, and my son and I decided we were up for the adventure.

The Portugal News12 Sept

New AI rules protect human artistry in music

Australia’s official music charts will no longer accept tracks created wholly or primarily by artificial intelligence under new rules from the Australian Recording Industry Association. 

The Portugal News12 Sept

When the home limits mobility

Portugal has been discussing the housing crisis mainly from two questions: how many houses are missing and how can we build faster. Both are essential, but there is a third question that continues to receive less attention: what housing market do we want to create?

Portugal Resident12 Sept

Hundreds of pupils remain without a place in state system

The new school year officially began yesterday, but there are hundreds of pupils who have still not been placed due to a lack of vacancies. According to data obtained by The post Hundreds of pupils remain without a place in state system appeared first on Portugal Resident .

The Portugal News12 Sept

Humanoid robots enter everyday workplaces

China’s humanoid robotics industry is building manufacturing capacity and training infrastructure as companies work towards practical uses. 

Portugal Resident12 Sept

From Hotel Garbe to Hilton: a new chapter for an Algarve landmark

One of Armação de Pêra’s best-known buildings is beginning a new chapter, more than six decades after it helped place a former fishing village on the Algarve’s emerging tourist map. The post From Hotel Garbe to Hilton: a new chapter for an Algarve landmark appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident12 Sept

Organic, Alentejo wine and under €10

Note that there are also producers who operate with minimal intervention, focus on sustainability, and use organic principles without seeking organic certification. Certification requires additional time, oversight and expense, and The post Organic, Alentejo wine and under €10 appeared first on Portugal Resident .

The Portugal News12 Sept

Beach of the Week: Tavira Island

If you are looking for a beach where you can spend the whole day, Tavira Island is a great choice. A beautiful stretch of white sand, clear water and plenty of restaurants and bars make it one of the most popular beach destinations in the eastern Algarve.

The Portugal News12 Sept

Country eliminates infectious blindness threat

Timor-Leste has eliminated trachoma as a public health problem, becoming the final country in Southeast Asia to achieve the milestone. 

The Portugal News12 Sept

Neoclouds: The Next Opportunity in Digital Infrastructure and Real Estate

By David Moura-George, Commercial Director & Board Member of Athena Advisers

The Portugal News12 Sept

Meet the Chaplain Behind the Animal Blessing Service

This year's Animal Blessing Service will be led by The Reverend Carla Vicêncio Prior, who has served as Chaplain in Central and Eastern Algarve since 2024.

The Portugal News12 Sept

The hidden power of colour: Could the colours around us affect our lives?

Most of us choose colours because we like the way they look. We paint a room because a particular shade appeals to us, choose clothes because they suit us, or add colour to our homes simply because it makes them more attractive.

The Portugal News12 Sept

Animal Blessing Service Brings Community Together to Support Algarve Animal Rescues

Animal lovers from across the Algarve are invited to the annual Animal Blessing Service organised by St Vincent’s Anglican Chaplaincy. 

The Portugal News12 Sept

Reform could end capital punishment

Lebanon is moving towards becoming the first Middle Eastern country to abolish the death penalty after a majority of its 128-member parliament backed legislation ending capital punishment. 

The Portugal News12 Sept

What is your favourite green space in Ponta Delgada, Azores?

While walking around the streets of Ponta Delgada, you might miss one of the city's most natural places - Jardim Padre Sena Freitas. 

Portugal Resident12 Sept

Demo in PM’s ‘home-from-home’ town Espinho against fuel prices and cost of living

Around 80 people took part in a demonstration in Espinho today – the town where the PM has a family home – to rail against the increase in fuel prices The post Demo in PM’s ‘home-from-home’ town Espinho against fuel prices and cost of living appeared first on Portugal Resident .

The Portugal News12 Sept

Boutique supports small butter producers

France’s first boutique dedicated entirely to butter has opened in Paris, showcasing around 30 varieties from small family producers across Brittany, the Loire Valley and northern France. 

Portugal Resident12 Sept

Luís Neves schedules meetings with police syndicates after they announce nationwide protests

Minister of Internal Administration, Luís Neves, has responded to the announcements of nationwide protests by police syndicates and associations by scheduling two meetings. The meetings – long advocated by both The post Luís Neves schedules meetings with police syndicates after they announce nationwide protests appeare