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New diaper recycling scheme introduced
Copenhagen has begun introducing separate collection bins for used diapers in residential courtyards and municipal daycare centres.
A €10 million palace, then Portugal’s lights went out
Billy Nash was about an hour into filming a restored palace in Sintra when the lights went out.
London Calling – October 2026: A very fine bear indeed
The original story was commissioned by London’s Evening News for Christmas Eve 1925. Milne had bought a stuffed toy bear for his son from the famous department store Harrods, while The post London Calling – October 2026: A very fine bear indeed appeared first on Portugal Resident .
New investment scheme offers tax exemptions
Spain has approved a new investment account, Financia Europa, allowing residents to invest up to €150,000 with tax advantages.
How Merz’s five-day Asia trip ended up being mostly about Europe
Security concerns are following the German Chancellor to Singapore, Japan and Korea. And his proposal for a new trade alliance is already facing hurdles.
Who Controls the Data Controls Part of the Economy!
For many years we have become accustomed to thinking about large strategic infrastructures such as ports, airports, roads, electricity grids or telecommunications. Today we need to add others: data centres, cloud, computing capacity and the networks through which an increasingly important raw material for the economy, data, circulates.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s food fight is coming to Brussels
Ultra-processed foods are the new target in the global fight against obesity, thanks in part to the MAHA movement.
New EU rules could restrict deepfakes
The Socialists and Democrats group in the European Parliament is pushing for EU-wide legislation to ban harmful, non-consensual and deceptive deepfakes.
My Wheelchair Journey
It has some rocky areas.
Britain and Germany’s defense cooperation plans face tough choices
U.K. Defence Secretary Wes Streeting visits Berlin as the two countries advance plans for long-range missiles and Germany weighs joining Britain’s fighter jet program.
What is Death Telling Us About Life Podcast? With Cristiana Vaz Franco
Death is a subject our modern society spends most of its energy running away from.
Record participation in annual bird competition
New Zealand’s critically endangered black robin has been named Bird of the Year, highlighting a successful conservation effort.
Housing similarities with an American state
People often compare California to Portugal: the climate, the coastline, the beautifully hilly cities - but another, perhaps less glamorous but important similarity exists – the rising cost of housing.
Swiss currency strengthens against major currencies
The Swiss franc has regained its position as a safe-haven currency, strengthening against both the euro and the US dollar.
Your Guide to Autumn in the Algarve
Summer is over, the busiest tourist months are behind us, and some places around the Algarve are starting to feel much quieter.
Hundreds of thousands of protesters march across France for third week in a row
Cities across Europe faced wave of protests against rising cost of living.
Russia and Ukraine prepare for renewed negotiations
Russia has expressed readiness to resume three-way negotiations with the United States and Ukraine in November, according to the Kremlin.
Off-Grid and Entertaining in Portugal – Slow Dogs: Espionage in the Valley of the Stars
We haven’t yet established who the information is being sold to, or what value it might have, but everything we’re doing is seemingly being recorded and uploaded to the cloud. The post Off-Grid and Entertaining in Portugal – Slow Dogs: Espionage in the Valley of the Stars appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Restaurants in Portugal showcasing the best of local traditions in Portalegre
Six restaurants in the municipality of Avis, in the district of Portalegre, are taking part in a gastronomic trail this November—an initiative promoted by the local council and dedicated to “showcasing the flavours and traditions” of the local cuisine.
Millions participate in nationwide planting campaign
Ethiopia has planted more than 47 billion tree seedlings over seven years as part of a nationwide effort to restore forests and combat land degradation.
Putin’s potential G20 comeback risks normalizing Russian war crimes, says Kallas
The EU's foreign policy chief also rebuffed reported calls from the Pentagon for allies to tone done their criticism of the Kremlin.
Forget AI, Europe has a plan to win the next tech revolution
Draft strategy on quantum computing obtained by POLITICO shows Europe won’t repeat its AI regulatory playbook.
€100,000 to be invested in Portugal forest
The environmental organisation WWF is restoring 25 hectares of the Valado National Forest in the municipality of Nazaré through a €100,000 investment to recover an area affected by the storm “Kristin.”
Algarve water policy challenged following desalination embargo
Before spending millions of euros of public money on major construction projects, the Algarve should repair leaking pipes, reuse wastewater and curb water-hungry agricultural development, environmental campaigners have urged the The post Algarve water policy challenged following desalination embargo appeared first on Portugal Resident .