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SBC brings CPD-accredited learning to SBC Summit and Affiliate Leaders Summit
Professionals attending SBC Summit and Affiliate Leaders Summit this September will be able to turn three days of industry learning into recognised Continuing Professional Development (CPD), following the official accreditation of both events’ conference programmes by The CPD Certification Service.
Former Serbian footballer arrested in Portugal with over €70 million worth of cocaine
A former Serbian footballer has been arrested in Portugal after being caught driving a van carrying more than 1.5 tonnes of cocaine and two loaded military-grade weapons. Uros Milosevic, 31, The post Former Serbian footballer arrested in Portugal with over €70 million worth of cocaine appeared first on Portugal Resident .
LPN bought 1,800 hectares of Castro Verde to save its birds
For the Liga para a Protecção da Natureza (LPN), protecting biodiversity means working with farmers and finding ways for people and wildlife to share the same landscape
Why gardening is good for you
Physical activity Gardening is a low-intensity activity that takes us through the full range of motion: digging, bending and carrying. Movement is good for the body and mind — but The post Why gardening is good for you appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Weekend Weather (21 August): What to Expect Across Portugal this Weekend
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Portugal begins Mediterranean Games with 167 athletes
Portugal is taking 167 athletes to the Mediterranean Games in Taranto, Italy, with the national team looking to build on its strong showing four years ago and defend five individual The post Portugal begins Mediterranean Games with 167 athletes appeared first on Portugal Resident .
GNR seizes 6,750 litres of fuel linked to drug trafficking
Authorities believe the fuel was intended for high-speed vessels transporting drugs to the Portuguese coast.
Lagos: One of the Algarve’s Most Desirable Locations for Property Investment
For years, the golden limestone cliffs, hidden sea caves, long sandy beaches, and historic fishing villages of the Algarve have hidden a well-kept secret.
China slams EU foreign subsidies rules, links them to trade talks
Beijing’s broadside against the Foreign Subsidies Regulation puts pressure on the recently relaunched trade dialogue.
AI Agents take center stage at Q-Day Conference 2026
This year’s event will explore AI’s transition from a consultation tool to autonomous agents capable of making decisions and taking action. The 2026 edition will also feature a panel on the Portuguese tech and entrepreneurial diaspora, the launch of a new book, and the presentation of the Quidgest International Observatory findings. Registrations are open here.
Five missing after major fire at Portuguese restaurant in Switzerland
Five people are missing and eight have been injured after a major fire destroyed a building housing a Portuguese restaurant and apartments in Switzerland in the early hours of this The post Five missing after major fire at Portuguese restaurant in Switzerland appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Adega welcomes LOKI chef for celebration of Algarve cuisine
Chef Alexandre Cabral will welcome João Marreiros, the chef behind LOKI restaurant in Portimão, for another evening dedicated to “Portuguese Territories”, this time putting the spotlight on the Algarve. Known The post Adega welcomes LOKI chef for celebration of Algarve cuisine appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Lufthansa could face pilot shortage as retirements accelerate
Lufthansa is facing the prospect of a growing shortage of cockpit crew as hundreds of experienced pilots approach retirement while the number of new commanders entering the profession remains well below pre-pandemic levels.
How Two Business Leaders Use AI Every Day - and What They Learned Along the Way
Artificial intelligence has moved from conference panels into daily work. Business owners are using it to manage teams, talk to customers, and make decisions. But getting from "I should try this" to actually using it is still the hard part.
Alerta Charity Shop in Silves flaunts beauty makeover
The Alerta Charity Shop in Silves just took a two-week summer holiday. Did director Debby Burton and her volunteers relax on the beach sipping piña coladas? Think again! They were The post Alerta Charity Shop in Silves flaunts beauty makeover appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Where Art Lives
Can you find serious art in the Algarve without flying to Paris? That question stayed with me as I spent a day exploring Portimão. What I discovered was far more valuable than a list of galleries - it was a community of people who quietly dedicate their lives to keeping art alive.
Your Expertise Is Not the Reason You Lack Influence. Your Communication Is.
Why pressure can make highly capable leaders look less capable, and what performance psychology, behavioural psychology and decision making architecture can teach us about influence.
Is Portugal prepared to take advantage of the new European reindustrialisation
For decades, Europe has moved a significant part of its industrial capacity to other regions of the world, attracted by lower production costs, efficient global supply chains and rapidly expanding markets.
Going the extra mile
This June, 1 on 1 Car Rental and Transfer Services proudly celebrated its third anniversary, marking another year of delivering on its promise of service, value, and reliability that consistently The post Going the extra mile appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Andy Burnham’s plan for Britain starts above a Manchester cocktail bar
A look at the prime minister's Manchester office “No. 10 North” — and what it reveals about his political ambitions.
Week Ender archives: Is China the ‘abusive’ partner the EU just can’t quit?
The Brussels Playbook Week Ender podcast is still away on holiday — but don’t worry, we will be back next week. In the meantime, here’s an episode from earlier this year about Europe’s attempts to protect its industry from Chinese products flooding the continent. In this conversation, which was first released in May, host Sarah Wheaton […]
Burnham will divert ‘significant’ resources out of civil service, says No. 10 North chief
Caroline Simpson, the No. 10 deputy chief of staff, tells POLITICO England remains "one of the most centralized countries in the Western Hemisphere."
Sánchez has one year until Spain’s election deadline. The odds are against him.
The prime minister is still facing heat over the Ceuta crisis and a raft of Socialist Party corruption scandals. An early election could make sense.