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Portugal Resident1 Sept

Council has done everything for Lisbon funicular victims – deputy mayor

Lisbon’s vice mayor Gonçalo Reis is quoted today as saying that the city council and municipal transport company Carris “have done everything, everything, everything” to support the victims and their The post Council has done everything for Lisbon funicular victims – deputy mayor appeared first on Portugal Resident .

The Portugal News1 Sept

Portugal’s most memorable brands revealed

Delta has been named Portugal’s most memorable brand, ahead of Sagres and Olá.

The Portugal News1 Sept

Portugal Weather Today (1 September): A stable, sunny outlook

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The Portugal News1 Sept

More than 200,000 visit FATACIL

More than 200,000 people visited FATACIL in Lagoa this year, despite periods of unusually wet weather during the ten-day event.

Portugal Resident1 Sept

€15 million Alvor irrigation upgrade to cut water use by 60%

A €15 million modernisation of one of the Algarve’s key agricultural irrigation systems is expected to cut water use by around 60%, saving an estimated 19 million cubic metres every The post €15 million Alvor irrigation upgrade to cut water use by 60% appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident1 Sept

If only Portugal could stem its brain drain

Portugal must stop “exporting people” and concentrate instead on exporting goods and services, Secretary of State for Portuguese Communities Emídio Sousa declared yesterday — at the same time acknowledging that The post If only Portugal could stem its brain drain appeared first on Portugal Resident .

The Portugal News1 Sept

New York City’s First Lady heading to Portugal

New York City’s First Lady, Rama Duwaji, is set to travel to northern Portugal this September to take part in a women’s retreat centred on Islamic calligraphy, art and Portugal’s cultural heritage.

Portugal Resident1 Sept

Smile or you’re doing it wrong

Running has become a major online fitness trend, and running influencers have become a new type of internet celebrity. Strava, a social network used for tracking physical exercise, reported that The post Smile or you’re doing it wrong appeared first on Portugal Resident .

The Portugal News1 Sept

Temperatures will rise by 10 to 12 degrees in Portugal

Maximum temperatures will rise by 10 to 12 degrees Celsius in some locations in mainland Portugal starting on 2 September, potentially reaching 40 to 42 degrees in the Tagus Valley, Beira Baixa, and Alentejo regions, as reported by IPMA.

The Portugal News1 Sept

When Art Escapes the Frame: Inside the Giardini

After my first hours exploring the Giardini at the Venice Biennale, one thing became impossible to ignore: Contemporary art is escaping the frame.

The Portugal News1 Sept

The deeply symbolic statue in Lisbon

Standing quietly as a tribute to one of Portugal’s most polarising historical figures, the monument dedicated to General Gomes Freire de Andrade preserves the memory of a man whose life became deeply entwined with the nation’s turbulent political evolution and early 19th-century Freemasonry. 

The Portugal News1 Sept

Portugal to have a new university

The University Polytechnic of Bragança is set to become the University of Bragança and the Northern Interior, under plans announced by Prime Minister Luís Montenegro.

The Portugal News1 Sept

The Strategic Mineral Assets of Portugal

When Presidents Donald Trump and Xi Jinping meet in the USA on 24 September  hopefully their “positive and constructive talks” will focus on the utility and control of Artificial Intelligence in its march towards a world in which “electro-states” will dominate  the new green economy.

Portugal Resident1 Sept

A perfect day out for the whole family

If you are looking for a place that will delight both young and old during your holidays, Zoomarine is a must-visit destination. Located in Guia, Albufeira, this theme park combines The post A perfect day out for the whole family appeared first on Portugal Resident .

The Portugal News31 Aug

The Worten Mock Fest in Lisbon

Anchoring the pulse of Avenida da Liberdade, the historic Cinema São Jorge served as the vibrant home for the second edition of the Worten Mock Fest – Festival Internacional de Comédia, which ran its final acts through 30 August. 

The Portugal News31 Aug

TAP’s loss widens to €99.2 million due to fuel costs

In the first half of the year TAP suffered a net loss of €99.2 million, which represents a 40% increase when compared to the corresponding period of the previous year.

The Portugal News31 Aug

Algarve project could save 19 million cubic metres of water

A major overhaul of the Alvor-Bravura irrigation system could cut water use by around 60%, saving an estimated 19 million cubic meters of water every year.

The Portugal News31 Aug

Have you visited Lagoa das Furnas, in the Azores?

Located in the eastern part of São Miguel Island, Lagoa das Furnas is one of the most iconic volcanic lakes in the Azores. 

The Portugal News31 Aug

Carris to unveil plans for future of Lisbon’s Glória funicular

Carris is set to reveal its plans for the future of Lisbon’s Glória funicular this Monday, 31 August, almost a year after a crash killed 16 people and left 24 injured. 

The Portugal News31 Aug

Iceland rejects joining European Union

Iceland has voted against reopening negotiations to join the European Union, narrowly rejecting a return to accession talks after a closely fought national referendum.

Portugal Resident31 Aug

Minister “calm” in face of CHEGA’s threat to table motion of no confidence

The embattled minister for interior administration, Luís Neves, says he is calm in the face of the threat by right-wing party CHEGA to table a motion of no confidence (by The post Minister “calm” in face of CHEGA’s threat to table motion of no confidence appeared first on Portugal Resident .

The Portugal News31 Aug

Renting in the Algarve costs €22 per square metre

The Algarve remains among the most expensive areas of Portugal to rent a home, with asking rents averaging €22 per square metre per month.

The Portugal News31 Aug

XRP Stands Firm at $1.4 After Turbulence! UE Crypto Lets You Earn Steady Income Regardless of Market Swings

Driven by progress surrounding the U.S. Clarity Act and improving expectations for the broader fiscal and macroeconomic environment, XRP recently experienced a sharp weekly surge before entering a period of volatility and retracement. The token is currently trading around $1.40.

Portugal Resident31 Aug

State surplus falls to €282 million through July

Portugal’s state surplus has fallen to just €282 million through July, explain reports this afternoon, stressing this is massively down on the same period last year, where the surplus sat The post State surplus falls to €282 million through July appeared first on Portugal Resident .