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Patrícia Silva wins European bronze for Portugal
Portuguese athlete Patrícia Silva has won the bronze medal in the women's 1,500 metres at the European Athletics Championships in Birmingham.
Euro rises above $1.16, a two-month high
The euro rose today, surpassing $1.16, a two-month high, as expectations fade that the US Federal Reserve (Fed) will raise interest rates in September.
Eleven puppies, 11 names – thanks to their sponsors
There is some good news this week regarding the 11 puppies who arrived at Cadela Carlota on the day of our 18th anniversary. Sponsorship is now closed, and all 11 The post Eleven puppies, 11 names – thanks to their sponsors appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Vale do Lobo brings disco to the golf course
Vale do Lobo is turning its golf course into an open-air dancefloor for a night celebrating some of the biggest hits of the disco era. ‘A Night of Disco – The post Vale do Lobo brings disco to the golf course appeared first on Portugal Resident .
750 firefighters are battling four fires in northern Portugal
As of 7:00am, more than 750 firefighters were battling four blazes in the districts of Bragança, Vila Real, Viana do Castelo, and Porto; the fire in Torre de Moncorvo required the largest deployment of resources, according to civil protection authorities.
The Science Behind Creativity
Two decades of programmes across two continents, and a growing body of research, point to the same conclusion: making art changes how children feel.
Latvia wants €7B from EU to cope with fallout from Russia’s war
As Riga gears up for crucial election, Prime Minister Andris Kulbergs says frontline nations are carrying too much of the cost of confronting Moscow.
Albufeira mayor charged over Roma housing comments
Albufeira mayor Rui Cristina has been charged with discrimination and incitement to hatred and violence over controversial comments about the local Roma gypsy community and access to housing. Portugal’s Public The post Albufeira mayor charged over Roma housing comments appeared first on Portugal Resident .
New Algarve International Choir seeks singers
Singers of all nationalities are being invited to join a new Algarve-wide choir which will make its first public appearance at a charity Christmas concert later this year. Lagoa-based cultural The post New Algarve International Choir seeks singers appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Food truck festival returns to Portimão this week
Food trucks will return to Portimão's riverside this week for four evenings of street food, music and entertainment.
Safe Communities Portugal calls for disposable BBQ ban
Safe Communities Portugal has called on authorities to ban disposable barbecues, warning that the products pose an “unacceptable wildfire risk”. Associação Safe Communities Portugal (SCP) said it had written to The post Safe Communities Portugal calls for disposable BBQ ban appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Live Products Beat Promises: BlockDAG's $2M Day Outpaces Quiet Internet Computer At $2.10 And Official Trump At $1.40
Working products are separating presales from promises. Internet Computer trades around $2.10, backed by record on-chain activity, while OFFICIAL TRUMP sits near $1.40 as a Solana-based political memecoin. Both show how narrative and usage pull in different directions.
7 ways to help your child deal with A-level results day disappointment
Compassion and kind words can go a long way on results day.
Portugal buys 13.7 percent stake in REN
Portugal returns as a shareholder in REN after Parpública agreed to buy a 13.7 percent stake; Prime Minister Luís Montenegro says it will help protect the country’s strategic infrastructure.
Alexis Guérin wins Volta a Portugal overshadowed by tragedy
French cyclist Alexis Guérin has won the Volta a Portugal, bringing to an end an edition of Portugal’s most important cycling race that was overshadowed by the tragic death of The post Alexis Guérin wins Volta a Portugal overshadowed by tragedy appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Heat, rain and thunderstorms expected across Portugal
Portugal is starting the week with a mix of intense heat and unstable weather, with high temperatures continuing in parts of the country while rain and thunderstorms are expected elsewhere.
The quiet luxury smile – health, harmony and the new definition of beauty
For years, excellence was often associated with smiles that were whiter, straighter, and more uniform. Today, that paradigm is changing. The new ideal is not a smile that attracts attention, The post The quiet luxury smile – health, harmony and the new definition of beauty appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Get paid to move to Portugal
Portugal offers financial support to help workers move to the country’s interior regions.
Cristiano Ronaldo says this is “probably” his last year in football
Cristiano Ronaldo has given his clearest indication yet of when he plans to hang up his boots, revealing that the 2026/27 season will “probably” be his last as a professional The post Cristiano Ronaldo says this is “probably” his last year in football appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Weather Today (17 August): Today's Forecast and What to Expect
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Czech PM Babiš apologizes for picking flowers in national park
"I will definitely pay a fine if necessary, of course,” he said.
Delta Air Lines expands Delta Concierge to all SkyMiles members
Delta Air Lines has extended its Delta Concierge service to all SkyMiles members, the US airline’s loyalty program, giving members access to tools to manage their travel, the airline said in a statement.
The Court, Carvoeiro — Live, Holiday or Invest
Currently under construction in Carvoeiro, The Court is a modern development designed to combine lifestyle, leisure and investment flexibility in one of the Algarve’s most desirable coastal destinations.
Portugal already knows its challenges - The future now depends on the ability to execute
Portugal has never been a country without potential. Over the last few decades, it has demonstrated the ability to reinvent itself in various areas, from tourism to renewable energy, through technology, innovation and the growing attraction of international investment.