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BTC breaks through $76,400, MoneySimpler AI trading allows BTC holders to earn passive income every day
According to Yahoo Finance, MoneySimpler, a leading global digital currency service platform, has launched a new AI trading system. With convenience, security, and intelligence at its core, it helps investors easily manage and grow their digital assets.
Military aircraft factory in Beja moves closer, with 300 jobs expected
Plans to build a military aircraft factory in Beja have taken another significant step forward, after the government formally recognised the project as being of national public interest. The proposed The post Military aircraft factory in Beja moves closer, with 300 jobs expected appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal exports more than 66 tonnes of medicinal cannabis in six months
Portugal exported more than 66 tonnes of cannabis for medicinal purposes during the first half of 2026, equivalent to more than 80% of the amount exported throughout the whole of The post Portugal exports more than 66 tonnes of medicinal cannabis in six months appeared first on Portugal Resident .
While we discuss politics, abroad they look at Portugal
While in Portugal much of the public debate continues to focus on the political controversies of the moment, abroad a different narrative about the country is beginning to be built.
France tackles dodgy condom problem
Some recalled products carried “risk of bursting” and “the presence of perforations,” according to French authorities.
Swimming banned at Algarve beach
People have been told not to swim at Praia da Nazaré after tests found higher-than-normal levels of microbiological contamination in the water.
Funchal “better than ever” as city celebrates 581st anniversary
Funchal is celebrating its 581st anniversary, with Madeira’s regional government using the occasion to highlight the dramatic transformation of the island capital over the past five decades. Speaking at this The post Funchal “better than ever” as city celebrates 581st anniversary appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal fast-tracks renewable energy
Portugal has identified more than 800 areas across around 170 municipalities where solar and wind energy projects could be developed more quickly, under plans approved by the Government to speed up investment in renewable power.
Algarve village’s climate refuge offers escape from extreme heat
A small village in the Algarve is attracting attention for a climate refuge that is helping residents and visitors escape increasingly intense summer temperatures.
Quarteira bike ride
We meet at 08.15am ready for a start at 08.30am
Rain and strong winds set to return to Portugal
Portugal is set for a mostly dry, sunny start to the weekend before a change in the weather brings rain, stronger winds, and rougher seas from Sunday.
Poll: The older and richer you are, the more you like AI
Optimism for AI increases with age and wealth, with young adults the most pessimistic, polling shared with POLITICO shows.
Two Portuguese among injured in Switzerland restaurant fire
Two Portuguese nationals are among the eight people injured in the major fire that destroyed a building housing a Portuguese restaurant in Switzerland, Portugal’s Foreign Ministry has confirmed. One of The post Two Portuguese among injured in Switzerland restaurant fire appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Police attacked by crowd after drug arrests in Azores
Police officers were surrounded and attacked by a crowd following a major drug operation in Rabo de Peixe, on the Azorean island of São Miguel, on Thursday. According to CNN The post Police attacked by crowd after drug arrests in Azores appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Germany plans a €12B missile program to deter Putin
Internal defense ministry documents say the plan for a new long-range strike arsenal ranges from cheap cruise missiles to Tomahawks and future hypersonic weapons.
A German conservative mayor backed the AfD. Now Merz is on the spot.
Bernd Prange wants his rivals to win outright — and his own party to tear down the country's political firewall.
Union representing Portugal’s ‘mini-SEF’ marks challenging first year
Portugal’s new police unit responsible for border control and immigration enforcement is marking its first anniversary after a “very challenging year” dominated by airport queues, a new European border system The post Union representing Portugal’s ‘mini-SEF’ marks challenging first year appeared first on Portugal Resident .
MEO Kalorama reveals concert times and announces new act
MEO Kalorama has revealed the concert schedule for this year's festival, which returns to Parque da Bela Vista in Lisbon from 28 to 30 August.
Portugal approves €3.5 million for damage in riverfront and coastal areas
The government approved a €3.5 million boost today for the program aimed at recovering riverfront areas and coastal zones affected by this year’s storms, bringing the total funding to €80 million.
Portugal’s famous Nazaré beach closed to swimmers over water quality concerns
Nazaré beach has been temporarily closed to swimmers after water quality tests detected unusually high levels of microbiological contamination, the local council announced this Friday. Nazaré is one of Portugal’s The post Portugal’s famous Nazaré beach closed to swimmers over water quality concerns appeared first on Portugal Resident .
New emergency care model in Portugal
A model based on a different triage approach is being developed at the Leiria emergency department, helping to reduce the time patients spend in the unit while ensuring patient safety through continuous monitoring.
Nutella and Bobi are looking for their forever homes
Sometimes two dogs simply deserve to be noticed. Nutella came to Cadela Carlota, in Lagos, a few months ago after being found wandering the streets. Sadly, she had no microchip and The post Nutella and Bobi are looking for their forever homes appeared first on Portugal Resident .
French catamaran “completely destroyed” off Viana do Castelo
A French catamaran has been “completely destroyed” after running aground off Viana do Castelo shortly after midnight on Friday. The sailing vessel was carrying two crew members, both of whom The post French catamaran “completely destroyed” off Viana do Castelo appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Planned power cuts to affect parts of Portugal
Several areas of mainland Portugal will experience temporary power cuts this Sunday, 23 August, as E-REDES carries out scheduled work on the electricity distribution network.