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How to watch Sweden’s election like a pro
Latest polls put Sunday's vote in NATO’s newest member on a knife-edge.
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.
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.
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.
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?
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 .
Humanoid robots enter everyday workplaces
China’s humanoid robotics industry is building manufacturing capacity and training infrastructure as companies work towards practical uses.
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 .
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 .
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.
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.
Neoclouds: The Next Opportunity in Digital Infrastructure and Real Estate
By David Moura-George, Commercial Director & Board Member of Athena Advisers
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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 .
Will Lagarde bite the apple? ECB President leaves everyone guessing in Normandy
Speculations over Lagarde's early departure and her involvement in the presidential campaign keep mounting.
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.
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 appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Diesel prices will increase again
During the week between 14 and 20 September, a new variation in fuel prices is expected.
Maritime Police sue State and Navy over alleged “operational asphyxiation and military interference”
The Association of Inspectors and Chiefs of the Maritime Police (AICPM) has filed a lawsuit at Lisbon Administrative Circuit Court against the Portuguese State and the Military Command of the The post Maritime Police sue State and Navy over alleged “operational asphyxiation and military interference” appeared first on Portugal Resident .
The Fountain of Venus in Lisbon
Back when beauty was top of mind for the citizens, a stunning water statue in Lisbon was created.