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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.

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.

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.

The Portugal News31 Aug

House prices in England are now worth less than 20 years ago

An analysis by Hamptons has revealed that inflation and higher borrowing costs have wiped out much of the real growth in property values. 

The Portugal News31 Aug

Paderne bike ride

Sunday Morning  6th September: Bike ride starting in Paderne

The Portugal News31 Aug

A whirlwind of ash seen in Portugal

On 30 August, a meteorological phenomenon called a "dust devil" appeared in the municipality of Chaves and became especially noticeable as it lifted dust and the layer of ash left by a forest fire that had impacted the area in mid-August.

The Portugal News31 Aug

Compassionate Lisbon Police Hero

A police officer with the Public Security Police (PSP) saved three men from a car that had, a few minutes before, tried to collide with him during a traffic stop on Avenida de Brasília in Lisbon, on 29 August.

The Portugal News31 Aug

Portuguese bank to sell off €400 million in assets and debt of former football club president

Novobanco has initiated a sale procedure in order to get rid of its whole problematic position connected with Luís Filipe Vieira, the former president of Benfica, whose companies had built up liabilities amounting to more than €400 million with the bank.

The Portugal News31 Aug

World-first brain surgery using live AI saves man’s sight

A British man has become the first patient in the world to undergo brain surgery with artificial intelligence assisting the surgeon in real time.

The Portugal News31 Aug

Free fitness classes continue on Armação de Pêra beach

Free fitness classes continue at Praia dos Pescadores in Armação de Pêra, with Zumba, yoga, Pilates, and other activities taking place throughout the week.

The Portugal News31 Aug

Inflation rate accelerates in Portugal

The inflation rate rose to 3.3% in August, year-on-year, up from 3.0% in the previous month, driven by higher fuel prices, according to the preliminary estimate released by the National Institute of Statistics (INE).

The Portugal News31 Aug

Unemployment decreases in Portugal

The unemployment rate stood at 5.7% in July, the same as in June, but 0.1 percentage point (p.p.) lower compared to the same month last year, as mentioned in provisional data released by INE.

The Portugal News31 Aug

Deadline for IMI payment exceeding €500 approaches

Property owners with an annual IMI value exceeding €500 have until this Monday to pay the second instalment of the tax to the Tax Office.