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The Portugal News16 Aug

Lisbon Café of the Week: Liberty

The Lisbon café ranked among Europe's best that won us over with more than just coffee.

The Portugal News16 Aug

Two Portuguese beaches named among Europe's best-kept secrets

Two Portuguese beaches have been included in a list of some of Europe’s best hidden coastal spots, offering an alternative to the continent’s better-known and often crowded summer destinations.

The Portugal News16 Aug

Tavira’s summer fairs

Tavira is one of those Algarve towns that is particularly lovely on a summer evening, and at this time of year there always seems to be something happening.

The Portugal News16 Aug

Faces of Portuguese Research: Patrícia Maciel

When Patrícia Maciel arrived in Braga in 2002, the School of Medicine at the University of Minho was still finding its feet, and the research institute being built alongside it had no real precedent in Portugal. She came to teach biochemistry, but what she ended up helping to build would change what a research institut

The Portugal News16 Aug

World’s tiniest creatures becoming a huge concern

This is one of those environmental stories that rarely makes the front page. 

The Portugal News16 Aug

Bragança achieves full family doctor coverage

The Northeast Local Health Unit (ULS) is the first in the interior and border regions where all patients have a family doctor, according to data from the Primary Health Care Profile released.

The Portugal News16 Aug

A journey of healing, purpose and spiritual growth

Joana Felizardo is the founder of The Magical Temple, a space dedicated to women's spiritual growth and personal development. In this interview, she speaks about her journey through life and the experiences that eventually led her to become a spiritual coach and create The Magical Temple.

The Portugal News16 Aug

Finding our way back

Last month I was lucky enough to attend an immersive sound journey over two days held in the replica of a round house, deep in the Dorset countryside. 

Portugal Resident16 Aug

Thousands pay tribute to Bonnie Tyler ahead of funeral in Wales

Thousands of fans lined the streets of Swansea on Saturday, August 15, to pay their respects to Bonnie Tyler as the singer’s coffin was taken to her former home ahead The post Thousands pay tribute to Bonnie Tyler ahead of funeral in Wales appeared first on Portugal Resident .

The Portugal News16 Aug

Attractions in Lisbon

Next to the Elevador de Santa Justa, on Rua do Carmo, there is a curious piece of street art that many visitors miss: “Sofia” by Superlinox, a sculptural work installed high above the street. 

Portugal Resident16 Aug

A Year in Monchique 3 – On the land – August 2021

If you’ve ever asked yourself that question, I wonder what obstacle, unexpected discovery, or even a new relationship you made there caused you to question your decision to move in The post A Year in Monchique 3 – On the land – August 2021 appeared first on Portugal Resident .

The Portugal News16 Aug

New riverside resort opens in Viseu

The new hotel by the Vouga River in Oliveira de Frades features suspended suites, is located in the ageing village of Virela, and is the result of a three-million-euro (€3M) investment, the owner told the Lusa news agency.

The Portugal News16 Aug

St. Alphonsa of India

St. Alphonsa of India (1910–1946) was born Anna Muttathupadathu in Kerala, India, and became a Franciscan Clarist nun whose life was marked by deep prayer, humility, and heroic acceptance of suffering. 

The Portugal News16 Aug

Coming to Guia soon – again!

A fund-raising venue for 101 Donations.

Portugal Resident16 Aug

Opposition Socialists kick off political season in Olhão

Portugal’s Socialist Party (PS) will officially return to political activity after the summer break today, August 16, with a rally in Olhão where party leader José Luís Carneiro is expected The post Opposition Socialists kick off political season in Olhão appeared first on Portugal Resident .

The Portugal News16 Aug

Lufthansa sees much more in Portugal than TAP

For weeks, the debate around Lufthansa focused almost exclusively on the privatisation of TAP. It is natural. 

The Portugal News15 Aug

São Mateus Fair features a support area for neurodivergent individuals

Neurodivergent individuals have access to a self-regulation room at the São Mateus Fair in Viseu, a space that, this year, also offers a sensory kit and map to help families during their visit.

The Portugal News15 Aug

How Cristiano Ronaldo and Georgina's love story began

Cristiano Ronaldo and Georgina Rodríguez are officially married, almost ten years after a chance meeting in Madrid started their relationship.

The Portugal News15 Aug

New eco-friendly fireworks leave less litter

Researchers have developed eco-friendly fireworks with water-soluble shells that dissolve within days.

The Portugal News15 Aug

Five Algarve locations among Portugal's top luxury property market

The Algarve continues to strengthen its position as one of Portugal’s main markets for luxury property, with five locations in the region making it into the national top 20 for high-end housing supply.

The Portugal News15 Aug

New refill network reduces packaging waste

Singapore will install more than 100 refill stations for household cleaning products, offering customers discounts of up to 30 percent while reducing plastic packaging waste. 

The Portugal News15 Aug

Beach of the Week: Praia da Angrinha

There are plenty of beautiful beaches in the Algarve, but Praia da Angrinha in Ferragudo has something that makes it quite unique – a majestic, well-preserved castle standing right above the beach.

Portugal Resident15 Aug

From sacred trees to the table: the enduring power of figs

In 2006, archaeologists made a remarkable discovery. Working on a site in a village in the Jordan Valley, they found a cache of carbonised figs dating back a whopping 11,400 The post From sacred trees to the table: the enduring power of figs appeared first on Portugal Resident .

The Portugal News15 Aug

Specially trained dogs combat wildlife crime

India is expanding its use of specially trained sniffer dogs to combat wildlife crime, with more canine teams helping investigators detect poaching and trafficking.