Portugal Resident28 AugLisbon in Tech Mode: Web Summit returns for 11th edition
Lisbon is getting ready to buzz a little louder as it becomes a global meeting point for anyone curious about where technology is headed next. From November 9 to 12, The post Lisbon in Tech Mode: Web Summit returns for 11th edition appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident28 AugTwo Portuguese siblings reported missing in Nepal found alive and well
Two Portuguese nationals reported missing following the devastating flooding in Nepal and Tibet have been “located safely”, but there are two new missing persons, bringing the total to three, the The post Two Portuguese siblings reported missing in Nepal found alive and well appeared first on Portugal Resident .
The Portugal News28 AugIt Takes a Community
From opening doors and sharing spaces to collaborating on new ideas, the Sovereign Art Foundation's work in Portugal is made possible by a growing network of organisations and individuals that believe in the value of art, creativity and community.
The Portugal News28 AugTemperatures set to rise as rain eases across Portugal
The unsettled weather experienced across parts of Portugal this week is beginning to ease, with temperatures expected to rise from Friday, 28 August.
Portugal Resident28 AugAugust 28 Lunar Eclipse: Leiria photographer captures the “Light of a Sunset on the Moon”
Just days after one of his photographs of the August 12 total solar eclipse was selected by NASA as the Astronomy Picture of the Day (APOD), Leiria photographer Rui Santos The post August 28 Lunar Eclipse: Leiria photographer captures the “Light of a Sunset on the Moon” appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident28 AugRenewable energy giant gives up on €1.2 billion investment in Castelo Branco
Renewable energy giant abandons €1.2 billion investment in Castelo Branco Castelo Branco has refused to accept the proposed locations for two enormous renewable energy projects representing an investment of €1.2 The post Renewable energy giant gives up on €1.2 billion investment in Castelo Branco appeared first on Port
The Portugal News28 AugPortugal seen as a “lesson” for indebted countries
The ratings agency Fitch highlighted Portugal's progress in controlling public finances and significantly reducing debt.
Portugal Resident28 AugTavira restaurants and cafés bring Mediterranean Diet Fair to the table
The Mediterranean Diet Fair will spill out into Tavira’s cafés, pastry shops and restaurants this year, with dozens of local businesses serving dishes inspired by the region’s food traditions throughout The post Tavira restaurants and cafés bring Mediterranean Diet Fair to the table appeared first on Portugal Resident
Portugal Resident28 AugFuel price merry-go-round brings mixed bag for next week
The price of fuel at the pumps is due for another change on Monday – a good one for those driving diesel vehicles, not so good for those purchasing petrol. The post Fuel price merry-go-round brings mixed bag for next week appeared first on Portugal Resident .
The Portugal News28 AugPortuguese athlete crowned European sea canoeing champion
Portuguese athlete Bernardo Pereira was crowned European champion in both the absolute and under-23 sea canoeing categories on 27 August, while Constança Frazão secured the junior title, a category in which Pedro Moreira was runner-up in Brest, France.
The Portugal News28 AugPortugal as a Plan B: Why International Families Are Looking Beyond the Property
For a growing number of international buyers, Portugal isn't just a holiday home anymore. It's becoming their Plan B in Europe.
Portugal Resident28 AugGerman family scarred by Glória disaster takes legal action
A German couple who shielded their three-year-old son with their bodies as Lisbon’s Glória funicular hurtled out of control are taking legal action in Portugal, almost a year after the The post German family scarred by Glória disaster takes legal action appeared first on Portugal Resident .
The Portugal News28 AugPortugal prepares to create the world's largest bifana
In the bifana capital, Vendas Novas, on 5 September, the city is preparing to create the World's Largest Bifana with Cheese.
The Portugal News28 AugGrow lists 90 off-grid communities to visit, stay, or work at
Fénix Stardust is building a business around something he knows from experience: community living. His latest project, Grow, is a platform designed to connect people with off-grid, regenerative and natural-living communities, bringing together accommodation, events and work exchanges.
The Portugal News28 AugPortugal Weekend Weather (28 August): Plenty of Sunshine Ahead
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Portugal Resident28 AugBraga removes shared e-scooters after surge in accidents
Shared e-scooters are disappearing from the streets of Braga, with operator Bolt due to remove all of its vehicles from public spaces by Tuesday. The move follows a decision approved The post Braga removes shared e-scooters after surge in accidents appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident28 AugMaine fiddler Erica Brown headlines at Trafaria Bluegrass Festival
Last week, my wife was lamenting the absence of bluegrass music in our lives. When we lived in the USA, we were nourished by a steady stream of earthy, soulful, The post Maine fiddler Erica Brown headlines at Trafaria Bluegrass Festival appeared first on Portugal Resident .
The Portugal News28 AugCitizens gather at Câmara Municipal de Lagos to Save Meia Praia
On Wednesday, August 19, at 2:00 PM, local residents gathered outside the Municipal building to express concern about a proposed hotel development on the environmentally sensitive Dunas Douradas dunes at Meia Praia.
The Portugal News28 AugMore people in Portugal move homes during summer holiday
August is usually associated with holidays, but many people in Portugal are also using the summer break to move home.
The Portugal News28 AugDils: The exclusive one-stop shop for international buyers
With a specialised team in Vilamoura and an international clientele, Dils is strengthening its Algarve presence through local expertise, personalised service and long-term relationships.
Portugal Resident28 AugAlgarve leads Portugal in ‘fake accident’ scams as losses soar
The Algarve has recorded more “fake accident” scams than any other district in Portugal so far this year, as the GNR warns that increasingly sophisticated fraudsters are targeting motorists – The post Algarve leads Portugal in ‘fake accident’ scams as losses soar appeared first on Portugal Resident .
The Portugal News28 AugKing of Norway dies
King Harald V of Norway, who was hospitalised due to complications related to a blood disease, died at the age of 89, the Norwegian Royal Palace announced.
The Portugal News28 AugCould Technology Save You Thousands When Selling Your Property?
Tradition Meets Technology: Bringing Private Property Selling Into the Digital Age
Portugal Resident28 AugYoung Parkies: living life to the full
“It all started when I began having difficulty brushing my teeth, my handwriting got smaller and unconsciously I started using my left hand more, although I’m right-handed.” Maria do Carmo The post Young Parkies: living life to the full appeared first on Portugal Resident .