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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.
Macron and Merz head to Montenegro as EU races to secure its next frontier
Candidate countries, including Ukraine, say the enlargement process needs to accelerate as enemies circle.
Andy Burnham on Question Time: 5 takeaways from the UK leadership hopeful’s TV moment
Labour’s Makerfield by-election candidate faced significant scrutiny during a nationally televised BBC debate.
Socialists demand defector surrender EU Parliament vice presidency
Pina Picierno defected from the group after disagreements with leadership. Now her ex-colleagues say she must leave her parliamentary post.
Pentagon likely to cancel missile sale to Germany over fears of Russia
The decision is part of a broader American retrenchment from the NATO alliance.
Have you visited the Pego do Inferno waterfall in the Algarve?
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Romania set for technocratic government after parties fail to end feud
President Nicușor Dan nominates Renew MEP Eugen Tomac for the role of prime minister, in a move some fear will fuel populist grievances.
Top Trump official slams Germany (again) over verdict for man who called Merz a liar
Sarah Rogers’ comments echo Washington’s increasing proclivity to have its say on European policies regarding online speech.
Terras da Comporta’s Dunas Course Tops New Portugal Golf Ranking
Terras da Comporta’s Dunas Course has been named the top golf course in Portugal in Golf Digest’s latest national rankings, further strengthening the country’s growing international reputation as one of Europe’s leading golf destinations.
Portugal rejects “aggressive policies against immigrants”
Minister of the presidency, António Leitão Amaro, has stressed Portugal wants to be a voice of reason at the Ibero-American Forum on Migration and Development, opening tomorrow in Huelva, Spain, The post Portugal rejects “aggressive policies against immigrants” appeared first on Portugal Resident .
EU trade chief wants to emulate US intensity in talks with China
Maroš Šefčovič says Brussels must buckle down to resolve "what is becoming an unsustainable trade deficit" with Beijing.
Vilaça unveils new Almancil showroom
“This new flagship space brings together some of the most prestigious international names in contemporary design, including Minotti, Molteni&C, Fendi Casa, RODA, Baxter, edra, antoniolupi, effe, and Gessi, among others,” the company says The post Vilaça unveils new Almancil showroom appeared first on Portugal Resident .
The Lisbon Book fair is open!
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EU sues Ireland over failure to protect carbon-rich bogs
Irish protection of peatlands is still ‘inadequate,’ commission rules, despite legal warnings since 2019.
A forum for foreigners in Portugal?
For a long time, it’s occurred to me that some kind of association or union (the choice of words is important) of ‘estrangeiros’ would at the very least make for The post A forum for foreigners in Portugal? appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Socialist leader consults 20 economists for ‘alternative’ to government’s labour reform
A little like the time, over 10 years ago, when PS Socialist leader António Costa asked 12 economists to come up with a blueprint for a new Socialist government, current The post Socialist leader consults 20 economists for ‘alternative’ to government’s labour reform appeared first on Portugal Resident .
easyJet possible takeover by American company
According to the BBC, easyJet has expressed a possible takeover attempt by a US investor, describing it as “highly opportunistic”.
Killings of migrant workers in Calabria expose Italy’s illegal farm labor system
Two men have been arrested in connection with the crime
Fuel prices show signs of rising (again) next week
Fuel prices at the pumps are showing signs of rising, yet again, from Monday. According to SIC Notícias, the worst hit will be diesel, expected to increase by as much The post Fuel prices show signs of rising (again) next week appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Renewables dominate Portugal’s electricity supply in May
In the month of May, renewable power plants in Portugal generated enough clean electricity to cover 61 percent of the country’s demand, according to an official statement by the grid operator, Redes Energéticas Nacionais.
Students clash with police in Brussels over education budget cuts
Cops fire water cannons and tear gas to disperse demonstrators.
Canada bids to lead middle powers in AI sovereignty race
The Liberal government is betting that Canada can carve a path away from U.S. technology.
New satellite map shows high-risk areas for wildfires
A new satellite map, designed to predict wildfires and integrated into a technology tool for rural property management, allows users to identify the areas most at risk of fire this The post New satellite map shows high-risk areas for wildfires appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Von der Leyen’s AI pick triggers conflict-of-interest criticism
Siemens chair will advise the commission on industrial applications of artificial intelligence.