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Portuguese President expresses solidarity with Poland after deadly shooting
Portuguese President António José Seguro has expressed his condolences and solidarity with Poland following Saturday’s (November 7) mass shooting in Kraków, which left at least six people dead and 15 The post Portuguese President expresses solidarity with Poland after deadly shooting appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Storm Bruna leaves five homeless and disrupts flights in Madeira
Storm Bruna has left five people homeless in Madeira, caused widespread flooding and fallen trees, and disrupted dozens of flights and cruise ship visits as severe weather swept across the The post Storm Bruna leaves five homeless and disrupts flights in Madeira appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Has the wind changed?
It has been quite a week.
The Story Hunter Podcast with Diana Nunes
How do you define someone whose life spans biomedical engineering, animal rescue, documentary filmmaking, and psychedelic activism?
FlixBus launches new routes in Portugal
The expansion adds direct connections to six destinations, including Aveiro, Santarém and Peniche, along with 64 additional weekly services across the two municipalities.
Researchers advance El Niño forecasting methods
Australian scientists have identified conditions that could predict El Niño and La Niña events up to 12 months in advance.
Lisbon housing protesters defy mayor as traders demand Christmas market
A standoff between Lisbon City Council and housing protesters occupying Rossio Square has intensified after Mayor Carlos Moedas ordered the removal of their tents to make way for the city’s The post Lisbon housing protesters defy mayor as traders demand Christmas market appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Train services suspended in Linha do Douro in Portugal
CP services between Marco de Canaveses and Régua will be replaced by buses due to modernisation works that will result in the suspension of the Douro Line until 24 March.
Solar technology supports refugee families
Portable solar kits are improving daily life for Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh, providing electricity to families in remote refugee camps.
Portuguese woman, 74, injured in Poland shooting that leaves six dead
A 74-year-old Portuguese woman is among at least 15 people injured in a mass shooting in the Polish city of Kraków on Saturday (November 7), which left at least six The post Portuguese woman, 74, injured in Poland shooting that leaves six dead appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Storm Bruna hits Madeira as mainland Portugal braces for heavy rain and strong winds
Storm Bruna has arrived in Madeira, bringing strong winds, heavy rain and widespread flight disruption, as mainland Portugal prepares for several days of increasingly unsettled weather. The Atlantic depression is The post Storm Bruna hits Madeira as mainland Portugal braces for heavy rain and strong winds appeared first on Portugal Resident .
What is the nicest part of Albufeira?
Albufeira is one of the most beautiful towns in the Algarve. Although there has been a lot of controversy surrounding the town in recent years, particularly because of tourism and nightlife, I don't think this should be what defines this beautiful seaside destination.
Immigration authorities strengthen visa exemption checks
Thailand has introduced stricter immigration checks for travellers making repeated visa-free visits, with third consecutive entries now subject to interviews and possible refusal.
Smarter Cities Need Better Decisions
Technological transformation is profoundly changing the way we live, work and organise our cities. Artificial intelligence, data analytics and digital systems offer new possibilities to improve mobility, manage infrastructure, reduce energy consumption and support urban planning.
Book purchases rise among younger generations
Reading is becoming a popular trend among young South Koreans, with books increasingly associated with social identity, fashion and lifestyle.
Portugal warns of fake water testing visits in Portalegre
The intermunicipal company Águas do Alto Alentejo (AAA) has warned that customers are being contacted to arrange “fake visits” by technicians claiming to carry out water quality tests, and has already reported the situation to the National Republican Guard (GNR).
Scientists find that seabirds experience jet lag during flights
Researchers at the University of Oxford have discovered that seabirds can experience jet lag during long flights, affecting their ability to navigate.
Historic fuel price decrease is expected
During the week between 9 to 15 November, fuel prices for both diesel and gasoline will continue to fall.
AI adoption grows among manufacturing companies
China is expanding the use of artificial intelligence in manufacturing, with smart factories and industrial robots improving production efficiency.
Garden pond frogs
What’s croaking in your garden pond?
Driverless taxis to begin trials in 2027
Toyota and Waymo will begin testing autonomous taxis in Japan in 2027, marking a step towards the country’s first fully driverless ride-hailing service using domestically manufactured vehicles.
Portugal to simulate Mars exploration in Évora
Monsaraz will simulate human exploration of Mars from 5 to 18 April, the Austrian organisation promoting the initiative, led by a Portuguese national, announced in a statement.
Housing protesters to set up camp in Faro and Portimão
Housing activists are taking their campaign for affordable and secure homes to the streets of Faro and Portimão today (Saturday, November 7), with protest camps due to be set up The post Housing protesters to set up camp in Faro and Portimão appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Indigenous communities benefit from conservation initiative
A project providing unconditional basic income to Indigenous communities in Peru’s Amazon rainforest has shown conservation results.