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Mercadona announces the opening of its 73rd store in Portugal
On 30 June, a new Mercadona supermarket will open in Portugal.
Trump ends NBC interview over argument on ‘crooked’ elections
He scolded host Kristen Welker: “You're a one-sided crooked network."
Man ‘disappears in Guadiana River’, near Mértola
Authorities have been searching this afternoon for a 37-year-old man who got into difficulties while swimming in the Guadiana river, near Mértola. According to reports, the man, a Brazilian, ‘called The post Man ‘disappears in Guadiana River’, near Mértola appeared first on Portugal Resident .
President, PM call on emigrés, and offspring, to “come back to Portugal!”
President António José Seguro, has said today that Portugal is now a modern country “that wants its people back”. The president was speaking at an event with the Portuguese community The post President, PM call on emigrés, and offspring, to “come back to Portugal!” appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal is one of the luckiest countries in the world
According to a study by World of Card Games, Portugal ranks the 35th luckiest country in the world based on nations that offer the inherently most fortunate lifestyles.
Is Livraria Lello, in Porto, the most beautiful bookstore in the world?
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Trump says he never promised ‘no new wars’
“I didn't promise anything,” President Donald Trump said in an interview with NBC's Kristen Welker.
China is killing Europe’s chemicals industry. Brussels wants to intervene.
Manufacturers are closing plants and cutting jobs as the EU debates how hard to push back against China.
Israel targets Hezbollah with strike on Beirut despite ceasefire
Clashes between Israel and Hezbollah continued over the weekend despite a U.S.-backed ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon, which Hezbollah has rejected.
Portugal university announces a clean alternative to disposable batteries
Azure Photon, a spin-off from the Faculty of Engineering of the University of Porto (FEUP), announced it has developed a device to replace disposable batteries with a renewable, continuous energy source.
Faces of Portuguese Research: João Gama
In this new technological era, where artificial intelligence has already become embedded in everyday life, it can feel as though these systems appeared almost suddenly, emerging fully formed into public consciousness.
EU warns Albania over Kushner-linked project
Brussels is keeping a watchful eye on the political unrest in Albania, cautioning Tirana that its handling of the situation could be costly in its application to join the EU.
Lagoa Wine Show has returned to the Algarve
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50,000 take part in Lisbon’s 27th ‘LGBTQIA+ Pride March’
Thousands came together in Lisbon yesterday to take part in the 27th LGBTQIA+ Pride March (bringing together lesbians, gays, bissexuals, transexuals, intersexuals and ‘other identities’). Under the banner “no silence, The post 50,000 take part in Lisbon’s 27th ‘LGBTQIA+ Pride March’ appeared first on Portugal Resident .
France and Cyprus to sign defense pact for French deployment to island
The agreement “will provide for the presence of French forces on Cypriot territory, strictly for humanitarian purposes,” according to Cypriot President Nikos Christodoulides.
Free concerts to take place in Portugal city
Portuguese and Brazilian artists will perform between 27 June and 12 September, always at 8pm, at the Morro Sonoro event, with free open-air concerts in the Jardim do Morro, Vila Nova de Gaia, it was announced.
‘It’s a hurricane warning’: Guardrails around powerful AI models may be too late
The U.S. has at most six to 12 months before Beijing can compete with this new wave of hyper-advanced AI models.
Defence minister insists NATO must remain Europe’s principal defensive front
At an exceptionally delicate point (both collectively and specifically for Portugal) in the military relationship with the United States, defence minister Nuno Melo has attempted to dial back on all The post Defence minister insists NATO must remain Europe’s principal defensive front appeared first on Portugal Resident .
When Portuguese innovation decides to start with the future
Over the past few years I have written several times about the ability that Portugal has demonstrated to create talent in the areas of technology, energy and innovation.
Israeli strike kills Lebanese general amid war against Hezbollah
The Israel Defense Forces said it is reviewing Saturday's strike on a vehicle that killed two Lebanese army officers and a soldier.
Russia strikes near Chernobyl amid exchange of attacks with Ukraine
Moscow's forces attacked 13 civilian facilities across Ukraine overnight, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said.
Binning the brolly: Why Brits are turning their backs on Blighty
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Albufeira nightlife crackdown sparks fears for summer tourism
Businesses in Albufeira say they have been left facing “panic and anguish” after the municipality introduced new restrictions on nightlife in some of the Algarve’s busiest tourism areas, according to Expresso newspaper. The post Albufeira nightlife crackdown sparks fears for summer tourism appeared first on Portugal Resident .
First Drive: Bentley’s Bentayga Speed brings together performance and refinement
The big Bentayga was transformative for Bentley, but what can a new Speed model bring? Jack Evans finds out.