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Algarve city to test Tsunami Alert System
A test of the tsunami warning and alert system will take place in Quarteira, Algarve, on 8 June at 11:05 am.
Taylor’s Tawny Ports: A Benchmark of Consistency
Taylor’s Tawny Ports are a benchmark for consistency in an ever-changing world.
A new landmark in luxury overlooking the Central Algarve Coastline
Recently completed to an outstanding standard and now offered for sale exclusively through Yellow Homes Real Estate, the villa represents one of the most remarkable lifestyle estates to come to The post A new landmark in luxury overlooking the Central Algarve Coastline appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal is heavily dependent on cars
Portugal is among the European countries with the lowest greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions per capita and also one of the largest producers of renewable energy, but this performance is hampered by its strong dependence on automobiles.
Award-winning international estate agency helping buyers and sellers succeed in the Algarve property market
Fine & Country is far more than a traditional estate agent.
Sines: Energy for the way ahead
Data assembled by the European Union and released by the environmental watchdog ZERO on May 29 shows that the top ten industrial entities of Portugal emitted nearly nine million tons The post Sines: Energy for the way ahead appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Installing an EV Charger at Home? Read This Before You Choose
Many people assume that installing the most powerful charger available will automatically result in faster charging. In reality, charging speed depends not only on the charger itself, but also on the vehicle and the property's electrical installation.
Which is your favourite town in the Algarve?
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Diana's Words of Wisdom – June 2026
June is a very exciting month. On Saturday, 6th June a portal is opening in Portugal, from Archangel Raphael’s retreat in Fatima to Jupiter, planet of abundance, expansion and health.
The first Queen of Portugal
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The Symphony of the Soul: Why the Harp is the Heartbeat of Algarve’s Most Exclusive Evening
There are events that fill a calendar, and then there are moments that redefine an entire summer. On Saturday, 20th June, the Algarve Arts Academy is set to host an evening that transcends the traditional “Sip and Paint” concept, evolving into a multi-sensory masterpiece entitled “All Senses Night.”
The silent productivity revolution has begun
For many years, Artificial Intelligence has been talked about as a technology of the future. It was a subject reserved for big American technology companies, research laboratories or science fiction films.
United Lisbon Students Step Into the World of Work
Last month, students from United Lisbon International School immersed themselves in a variety of professional environments, gaining a true taste of working life beyond the classroom. Thanks to the incredible support of the school's professional partners, they explored a wide range of industries and career paths.
Summer comes alive at Vale do Lobo
As the weather warms up in the Algarve, the resort lifestyle comes into its own with visitors relaxing into the pace of long days spent alternating fitness, wellness and leisure The post Summer comes alive at Vale do Lobo appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Ukraine aid package passes U.S. House, bucking Republican leaders and Trump
Eighteen Republicans broke ranks to help pass the military assistance and Russia sanctions.
Dear Microsoft, enough is enough
Our global coalition of innovative developers promotes genuine competition and users’ freedom of choice. It’s time for Microsoft to do the same.
Can Europe quit American Big Tech?
The European Commission has finally unveiled its long-awaited tech sovereignty package — a push to make Europe less dependent on foreign technology after years of relying on U.S. cloud services, chips, AI infrastructure and digital tools. Sarah Wheaton is joined by former MEP Marietje Schaake, author of The Tech Coup and POLITICO’s Laurens Cerulus to […]
The Brexit Referendum: Ten years on
Ten years — and six prime ministers — ago Britain was on the brink of voting to leave the European Union. Host Patrick Baker was in his first job as a TV news producer during the referendum campaign. A decade on, he’s gone back to the people who lived through its biggest moments to find […]
How Andy Burnham is rebranding as Labour’s man of the people
Burnham has a political CV most of the British public would roll their eyes at — but the man who hopes to run Britain will keep fighting as an outsider.
European companies flee Cuba as US sanctions go into effect
As of Friday, EU-based businesses operating on the island risk having their assets frozen or getting locked out of the US financial system.
The job squad: How many roles can one person have?
Manfred Weber loves a job — but not quite as much as George Osborne.
Macron weighs his options for wooing Trump at G7: Dinner at Versailles, or maybe golf
The French president wants to stop his U.S. counterpart from bailing out of France's G7 summit.
The Brexit referendum: 10 years on
From digital advertising to the Thames flotilla, so much of what seemed shocking then is just politics as usual today.