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Duchess addresses violence against women at conference in Lisbon
At the Model NATO conference in Lisbon on Monday, Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh, delivered a powerful speech about violence against women, Hello! reports.
Paris and Berlin pitch ‘gradual integration’ for EU hopefuls amid frustration in Western Balkans
The Franco-German paper aims to give Western Balkan countries hope about their path into the European Union, per an EU diplomat.
Investment in Portugal is already advancing, even away from the spotlight
Portugal today has one of the greatest paradoxes in its recent history. While public discourse continues to be dominated by easy criticism, the idea that "nothing works," and constant comparison with what is out there, the data tells a different story. More solid, more consistent and, above all, more promising.
Kevin O'Leary's Viral ZKP Keynote Signals its the Next Big Infra Bet as Ondo Ticks Up & SOL Dips 10%
The RWA sector has made the Ondo coin price a talking point in 2026, with genuine institutional traction but persistent supply headwinds keeping a ceiling on momentum. Solana, meanwhile, is navigating its longest losing streak in history, eight consecutive red monthly candles, despite strong developer activity and the Alpenglow upgrade generating optimism. Both projects have credible fundamentals.
Bright International School featured as the Most Innovative International School in Europe – 2026
Bright International School – Algarve has been recognised as the Most Innovative International School in Europe 2026 by K12 Digest, highliting Bright's commitment to reimagining education by placing curiosity, creativity, and belonging at the centre of the student experience.
New forced labor tariffs are in line with US-EU deal, insists Trump trade official
"We understand that a deal is a deal," U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer says in Paris.
Macron dreams of burnishing his legacy via French World Cup glory
France’s national football team has flourished during the president's tenure, but he's struggled to turn sporting triumph into political gain.
New European battery passports to help EV buyers
Buying a used electric vehicle could soon become much easier thanks to new European Union rules requiring batteries to carry a digital passport.
BlockDAG’s Casino Could Turn it into a Large Cap Crypto while Chainlink Price Stalls & XRP Dips to $1.16
The Chainlink price is caught in a consolidation phase that has lasted months, hovering near $8.80 as the oracle network's fundamental story grows stronger while its price fails to follow. The XRP price is under sustained pressure, trapped in a symmetrical triangle below all major moving averages with the market's fate tied to a legislative calendar in Washington. Both are credible names in the top crypto coins conversation.
UK’s Starmer: Musk is trying to ‘whip up division’ over murder case
The British prime minister urged people to react calmly to the death of 18-year-old Henry Nowak.
Portugal in trouble for not giving legal aid to undocumented foreigners
On a day when the European Commission has given with one hand, it has taken with another – by launching proceedings against Portugal for failing to guarantee legal aid to suspects The post Portugal in trouble for not giving legal aid to undocumented foreigners appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Is Portugal's Golden Visa the Smartest Residency by Investment Program in Europe?
As investors explore residency-by-investment options around the world, Portugal’s Golden Visa programme continues to distinguish itself as one of the most attractive and flexible pathways available.
Portuguese homeowners are unhappy with their insurance
A significant number of Portuguese homeowners are dissatisfied with their home insurance, according to a new survey that also highlights widespread confusion about what these policies cover.
Beach concessions versus ‘right to put up a sunshade’: round three
Round three of the intense debate, opened by APA environmental agency, over the rights (or otherwise) to put up a sunshade has now verged into new territory. With APA insisting The post Beach concessions versus ‘right to put up a sunshade’: round three appeared first on Portugal Resident .
BiB – What is a wine sack?
These wine sacks were favoured by nomads and travellers because they were lightweight, durable, and flexible. To prevent the wine from seeping through, the leather was traditionally lined with pine The post BiB – What is a wine sack? appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal’s Rise as Europe’s Safe Haven Investment Destination
For decades, Switzerland represented the gold standard of capital preservation.
Germany says it won’t drop internal border checks
With major EU migration reforms under way, "it's the right time" to phase out controls, migration commissioner says.
Season 5 Episode 2 – Onco‑Haematology
In the second episode of the 5th season of the OncoHPA podcast, we explored the topic of Onco‑Haematology.
Brussels sends agents, €8 million, to support Portugal’s ‘border control system’
Brussels has finally seen the light. After claiming that months of ‘chaos’ at airport border controls were ‘unrelated’ to its new Entry/ Exit system (EES), the European Commission has announced The post Brussels sends agents, €8 million, to support Portugal’s ‘border control system’ appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Walking in the Algarve
The Algarve view changes when you move through it on foot.
Greenland is part of Denmark … ‘for now,’ Rubio says
The U.S. Secretary of State's remarks suggest Washington hasn't entirely shelved its interest in the Arctic island.
More than golf: Golf developments as lifestyle communities
Both global political instability and the COVID pandemic have driven a shift in property purchase patterns. Modern buyers are increasingly turning their backs on stand-alone villas and cramped city apartments, The post More than golf: Golf developments as lifestyle communities appeared first on Portugal Resident .
PM still fighting tooth and nail to block public access to ‘Spinumviva’ business dealings
Portugal’s prime minister, Luís Montenegro, is still fighting tooth and nail to block public access to salient details of his family business, Spinumviva. EpT, (the country’s transparency entity), decided last The post PM still fighting tooth and nail to block public access to ‘Spinumviva’ business dealings appeared first on Portugal Resident .
European Union suggests Portugal increase Property Tax
According to ECO, the European Commission (EC) is suggesting that Portugal update its Municipal Property Tax (IMI).