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Coca-Cola Appoints New Portugal Chief
Coca-Cola has appointed Diogo Gioia as its new General Manager for Portugal. He will now lead one of the company’s main markets in the Iberian Peninsula.
France’s big climate problem: The budget crunch
Historic heat is forcing the French government to rethink its spending plans.
New boardwalk to link two Algarve beaches
Work on the new route between Altura and Praia Verde is already underway, with the first sections installed earlier this summer.
Glaces des Alpes arrives at Apolónia in the Algarve
Apolónia Supermarkets is reinforcing its premium product offering by introducing Glaces des Alpes, a French brand of artisan ice creams and sorbets from the Alps.
European seas experience record summer heat
Sea temperatures around parts of Europe have been unusually high this summer, with some areas recording temperatures up to 6°C above the seasonal average.
New Portuguese ride-hailing app lets passengers choose their driver
Passengers in Lisbon, Porto and Setúbal can now choose who picks them up using a new Portuguese ride-hailing app that aims to give users more control over their journeys. VLOZ The post New Portuguese ride-hailing app lets passengers choose their driver appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Lusíadas Saúde will be the Official Medical Services Provider at Festival F in the Algarve
Lusíadas Saúde will, for the seventh consecutive year, serve as the Official Medical Services Provider for Festival F, taking place on 3, 4 and 5 September in Faro’s historic city centre.
Trump says he will meet with North Korea’s Kim Jong Un
President Donald Trump said Wednesday that he would meet with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un this year. Trump did not elaborate further about the trip. His remarks came as he was walking reporters around the White House grounds to highlight his new helipad. “He has 57 very powerful nuclear weapons,” Trump said, referring to Kim Jong Un’s arsenal. “Should have never allowed […]
Princess Eugenie reveals name of daughter born in Lisbon
The royal couple say the name honours British and Portuguese history following the birth of their first child in Portugal.
Man dies after motorhome falls on him
A 67-year-old man died on Wednesday after the motorhome he was repairing reportedly fell on top of him in Alfena, in the northern municipality of Valongo, near Porto. According to The post Man dies after motorhome falls on him appeared first on Portugal Resident .
How satellite technology can help Europe battle wildfires
As summer blazes are again spreading across the continent, satellites can now gather images and data to map damage and detect fires at an early stage.
5 new podcasts to listen to this week
These are our top podcast picks.
‘No and no’: Fedorov’s wartime election call unsettles Kyiv
Former defense minister’s call for a vote meets largely unenthusiastic response from Ukrainian lawmakers.
Crédito Agrícola becomes Official Bank of FATACIL
Crédito Agrícola is once again taking part as the Official Bank of FATACIL – Lagoa’s Fair of Crafts, Tourism, Agriculture, Commerce and Industry.
Cinema: The Magic Faraway Tree
As they adapt to their new lives, the children discover a magical tree and its extraordinary and eccentric residents. At the top of the tree, they are transported to spectacular, The post Cinema: The Magic Faraway Tree appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Body of missing professional diver found at Setúbal shipyard
The body of a 28-year-old professional diver who disappeared while carrying out underwater repairs on a merchant ship at the Lisnave shipyard in Setúbal has been found. The diver was The post Body of missing professional diver found at Setúbal shipyard appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portuguese families spend 82 percent of salaries on rent
New data show renting and buying a home continue to require a high share of household income, with Faro and Funchal facing the highest housing cost burdens.
Bessent announces move to buy back more US debt after days of bond market pain
The action by Secretary Scott Bessent comes amid a selloff of longer-term U.S. government debt.
EU moves to ease subsidy rules for small media
Revised state aid rules prioritize SMEs, innovation and social inclusion.
UPDATE: Mother located after three-year-old boy found alone in Braga street
The mother of a three-year-old boy found alone in a Braga street in the early hours of this morning has been located by police and formally named an arguida (suspect) The post UPDATE: Mother located after three-year-old boy found alone in Braga street appeared first on Portugal Resident .
GNR warns against leaving pets in hot cars
Portugal’s GNR police have urged drivers never to leave animals inside parked cars during hot weather, warning that even a few minutes can have serious consequences. “Leaving an animal inside The post GNR warns against leaving pets in hot cars appeared first on Portugal Resident .
EU backs top international court against onslaught from Trump and Rubio
Judges must be able to work “independently and without external pressure,” said the European Commission president.
UPDATE: Worksite where two men died in Sintra crane collapse was unlicensed
The worksite where two men were killed when a large crane toppled onto a public road in Sintra this morning did not have the required permit, Sintra Council has confirmed. The post UPDATE: Worksite where two men died in Sintra crane collapse was unlicensed appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Europe named top global leisure travel destination
WTTC data show Europe remains the world’s leading leisure travel destination, with Southern European destinations powering its growth.