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Beach umbrellas can be placed in front of beach concessions in Portugal
Beachgoers can place parasols in front of beach concessions, which "cannot exceed 30% of the usable area of the beach, nor 50% of the beach frontage," indicates the Portuguese Environment Agency (APA), in a technical clarification released.
Breakthrough cancer injection to be tested in Portugal after “unprecedented” trial results
A groundbreaking cancer treatment hailed as one of the most promising advances in oncology is set to be tested in Portugal after delivering what experts described as “unprecedented” results in The post Breakthrough cancer injection to be tested in Portugal after “unprecedented” trial results appeared first on Portugal Resident .
How to make the most of north-facing gardens in summer
Cool, calm and foliage-heavy, they provide shelter from the blistering heat.
Public transport sector in Portugal may be one of the most affected by the general strike
The urban public transport sector will be one of the most affected by the 3 June general strike, although users can count on minimum services on trains, buses and the Porto Metro.
Algarve Senior Bikers reach new heights
He certainly achieved his aim by using a small road from near Casais directly up the side of the hills to join the main road near the Fonte viewpoint almost The post Algarve Senior Bikers reach new heights appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Today’s Portugal Weather Forecast – 03/06/2026
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4 ways Europe wants to wean off US tech
The European Commission is finalizing a package that aims to reduce the bloc's reliance on American data centers, artificial intelligence, microchips and software.
Portugal tax reporting responsibilities
Meeting your obligations and structuring assets sensibly can reduce administrative stress, avoid penalties and provide peace of mind. Portugal tax residence rules Establishing your tax residency status is not always The post Portugal tax reporting responsibilities appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Man robbed of €25,000 minutes after leaving Lisbon bank
A 73-year-old man was robbed of €25,000 just minutes after withdrawing the money from a bank in Lisbon, in what police suspect may have been a targeted theft. According to The post Man robbed of €25,000 minutes after leaving Lisbon bank appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Arsenal’s Islington Parade Overcomes European Heartbreak
An euphoric afternoon in Islington proved that footballing passion never fades, as the newly crowned English champions received a breathtaking homecoming
How to win friends (and integrate with people)
Let’s today change our focus from the shifting goal posts of nationality, and look at the national team instead, and in doing so, find an organic and authentic way to The post How to win friends (and integrate with people) appeared first on Portugal Resident .
General strike: Hospitals, transport and schools face major disruption
Portugal is facing widespread disruption today as a nationwide general strike called by the CGTP trade union is bringing transport networks, hospitals, schools and public services to a standstill. The The post General strike: Hospitals, transport and schools face major disruption appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Tiësto to Headline INFINITY Lisbon at SBC Summit 2026
Global EDM icon Tiësto will headline the third edition of INFINITY Lisbon, closing SBC Summit 2026 with a standout performance at the MEO Arena. With a career spanning more than three decades, he remains one of the most influential figures in electronic music.
Ukraine hits St. Petersburg site as Putin’s Davos kicks off
Kyiv maintains drone assault on Russian oil facilities in overnight attack.
Portugal wants to increase protection for victims of human trafficking
The government wants to create the figure of the national anti-human trafficking coordinator.
The Polish Composer on the Avenida in Lisbon
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Revealed: The brains behind Burnham
Westminster may look busy but are MPs just waiting for the potential return of Andy Burnham? With the Makerfield by-election just over a week away Burnham insists he’s focussed on winning the seat. But behind the scenes allies are already developing ideas that could underpin a future bid for No10. Sam Coates and Anne McElvoy […]
Clean energy helped save EU €59 billion in fossil fuel costs in 2025
Europe’s growing investment in renewable energy helped the European Union avoid an estimated €59 billion in fossil fuel import costs in 2025, according to new research examining the continent’s energy transition.
UK competition watchdog forces Google to give publishers control over AI search
Google will have to give publishers control of how their content is used both in AI overviews and when "fine-tuning" its AI models.
Parliament and Council disagree on air passenger rights but continue talks
EU institutions failed to agree on air-passenger rights reform overnight, but agreed to resume negotiations today.
Trump administration proposes 10 percent tariff on Canada, Mexico and the EU over forced labor
The president's trade adviser also recommended a 12.5 percent duty for dozens of other countries. The tariff rates are not yet final.
The jobs squeeze facing Europe
Today the Commission will publish its European Semester Spring Package, a checkup on EU countries’ economies. But the news isn’t too good. The report warns that over a million jobs across Europe could be lost in the coming years as a result of high energy costs, competition from abroad and the green transition. On the […]
2 researchers charged with smuggling mpox into the US
Employed at a National Institutes of Health lab in Montana, the two allegedly brought deactivated virus from the Republic of the Congo without a permit.
Trump’s AI order is a blow against laissez-faire
While the White House backed away from mandatory vetting for AI systems, pro-regulation voices are hailing the new executive order as proof that the momentum is on their side.