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Nigel Farage wants to scrap GDPR for the UK
Reform UK said GDPR has "strangled small businesses and tech firms."
US senator makes no promises to Zelenskyy on sanctions legislation
The Republican senator, who met with Ukraine’s leader in Kyiv this week, said he doesn’t see himself or any one person taking over the foreign policy mantle of the late Sen. Lindsey Graham.
Australia confronts its missile shortfall
If you’ve been forwarded this newsletter, you can sign up free here. ESSENTIALS DRIVING THE DAY NATIONAL CABINET: The meeting takes place in the Commonwealth Offices near Circular Quay. Here’s how the debates are set to go. Unity: Second National Plan to End Violence Against Women and Children; Bird flu. Labor majority view: AI and data centers. Division: Gun buybacks and […]
Portugal to regulate shared e-scooters with new concession in Coimbra
Coimbra is preparing a new licensing system for shared e-scooter operators, with the City Council planning to charge companies for access to public space and use the revenue to create dedicated parking infrastructure.
Trains between Britain and Europe on track to run every 15 minutes
It looks increasingly likely it won’t just be Virgin competing with Eurostar on the route to London.
Portugal is the European country with the most Blue Flag beaches
Portugal has the highest percentage of beaches distinguished with the Blue Flag in Europe.
Microsoft tops employer ranking in Portugal
Ten brands and organisations achieved scores considered a level of excellence in the 2026 Employer Brand study.
Dolly Parton, Queen of Country Music, Dies at 80
Dolly Parton, the legendary country music singer, songwriter and philanthropist, has died at the age of 80.
Portugal blood stocks have only days of supply
In Portugal, blood supplies are coming under renewed pressure this summer, with donor organisations warning that stocks of some types have fallen to critically low levels.
Europe to have a theme park dedicated to Dragon Ball
A new theme park inspired by the Dragon Ball manga will open in France, 30 kilometres from Paris.
The Man behind the Portuguese National Anthem
While millions around the world recognise the stirring melodies of "A Portuguesa," fewer know the multi-talented creative genius behind the music: Alfredo Keil.
Judge rejects Ghislaine Maxwell’s bid to overturn conviction
The longtime companion and co-conspirator of the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein argued that her due process rights were violated.
The Pleasure of Learning
Lagoa Municipal Library is hosting “O Prazer de Aprender – The Pleasure of Learning”, a watercolour exhibition by Cristina, which will be on display in the library foyer from 28 August to 9 October, with free admission.
Saudi Health Investors Visit Portugal
A delegation of Saudi Arabian business leaders is in Portugal this week looking for new investment and partnership opportunities, with healthcare at the centre of discussions.
Sánchez’s ministers clash over whether Madrid missed Ceuta migrant warnings
The contradictory accounts of what the government knew — and when it knew it — are devastating for a government under fire for its handling of the crisis.
Police wants to question André Ventura regarding the break-in at his office
The Judicial Police (PJ) plans to question André Ventura, the leader of the Chega party, and the two MPs Paulo Seco and Francisco Gomes as part of the inquiry into the alleged break-in at the party leader's office in the Assembly of the Republic.
Polish prosecutors charge MEP with Holocaust denial over Auschwitz ‘fake’ claim
Rise of Grzegorz Braun and his far-right party is forcing Poland’s right to confront an uncomfortable coalition question.
Algarve hoteliers call for crackdown on ‘booze tourism’ after Albufeira car rampage
The Algarve should move away from the “booze tourism” associated with stag parties, excessive drinking and some nightlife areas, the head of the region’s hotel association has said following today’s The post Algarve hoteliers call for crackdown on ‘booze tourism’ after Albufeira car rampage appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Where are the most expensive luxury residential rentals in Portugal?
The luxury residential rental market in Portugal remains heavily concentrated in a select few municipalities, with Loulé and Cascais leading the country’s priciest options.
“We can’t be governed by demagogues, or saccharine-sweet policies”
At a point where PSD social democrats appear to be going overboard singing their own praises, foreign minister Paulo Rangel has given a speech in which he stressed that the The post “We can’t be governed by demagogues, or saccharine-sweet policies” appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Pharmacies in Portugal will receive €3.15 for each vaccine
Pharmacies that participate in the next vaccination campaign against influenza and COVID-19 will receive €3.15 for each vaccine administered, according to a decree published in the Official Gazette of the Union.
Portugal is an international premium real estate destination
When addressing the development of premium real estate over the last 40 years in Portugal, it is clear that this market segment has evolved from a discreet market into one of the most dynamic and internationalized in Europe.
UN chief tells countries to rein in autonomous weapons
Countries are set to gather in November for talks on weapons which use AI.
Police shoot young man suspected of domestic violence against father
A 26-year-old man, suspected of domestic violence against his father, has been shot by PSP police, trying to escape questioning. According to reports, the police visited the family home today, The post Police shoot young man suspected of domestic violence against father appeared first on Portugal Resident .