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World’s tiniest creatures becoming a huge concern
This is one of those environmental stories that rarely makes the front page.
Bragança achieves full family doctor coverage
The Northeast Local Health Unit (ULS) is the first in the interior and border regions where all patients have a family doctor, according to data from the Primary Health Care Profile released.
NATO fighter jet shoots down drone over Romania
A NATO official says the drone "appears to be Russian.”
Finding our way back
Last month I was lucky enough to attend an immersive sound journey over two days held in the replica of a round house, deep in the Dorset countryside.
A journey of healing, purpose and spiritual growth
Joana Felizardo is the founder of The Magical Temple, a space dedicated to women's spiritual growth and personal development. In this interview, she speaks about her journey through life and the experiences that eventually led her to become a spiritual coach and create The Magical Temple.
Thousands pay tribute to Bonnie Tyler ahead of funeral in Wales
Thousands of fans lined the streets of Swansea on Saturday, August 15, to pay their respects to Bonnie Tyler as the singer’s coffin was taken to her former home ahead The post Thousands pay tribute to Bonnie Tyler ahead of funeral in Wales appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Attractions in Lisbon
Next to the Elevador de Santa Justa, on Rua do Carmo, there is a curious piece of street art that many visitors miss: “Sofia” by Superlinox, a sculptural work installed high above the street.
A Year in Monchique 3 – On the land – August 2021
If you’ve ever asked yourself that question, I wonder what obstacle, unexpected discovery, or even a new relationship you made there caused you to question your decision to move in The post A Year in Monchique 3 – On the land – August 2021 appeared first on Portugal Resident .
New riverside resort opens in Viseu
The new hotel by the Vouga River in Oliveira de Frades features suspended suites, is located in the ageing village of Virela, and is the result of a three-million-euro (€3M) investment, the owner told the Lusa news agency.
St. Alphonsa of India
St. Alphonsa of India (1910–1946) was born Anna Muttathupadathu in Kerala, India, and became a Franciscan Clarist nun whose life was marked by deep prayer, humility, and heroic acceptance of suffering.
Coming to Guia soon – again!
A fund-raising venue for 101 Donations.
Opposition Socialists kick off political season in Olhão
Portugal’s Socialist Party (PS) will officially return to political activity after the summer break today, August 16, with a rally in Olhão where party leader José Luís Carneiro is expected The post Opposition Socialists kick off political season in Olhão appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Lufthansa sees much more in Portugal than TAP
For weeks, the debate around Lufthansa focused almost exclusively on the privatisation of TAP. It is natural.
São Mateus Fair features a support area for neurodivergent individuals
Neurodivergent individuals have access to a self-regulation room at the São Mateus Fair in Viseu, a space that, this year, also offers a sensory kit and map to help families during their visit.
How Cristiano Ronaldo and Georgina's love story began
Cristiano Ronaldo and Georgina Rodríguez are officially married, almost ten years after a chance meeting in Madrid started their relationship.
New eco-friendly fireworks leave less litter
Researchers have developed eco-friendly fireworks with water-soluble shells that dissolve within days.
Five Algarve locations among Portugal's top luxury property market
The Algarve continues to strengthen its position as one of Portugal’s main markets for luxury property, with five locations in the region making it into the national top 20 for high-end housing supply.
New refill network reduces packaging waste
Singapore will install more than 100 refill stations for household cleaning products, offering customers discounts of up to 30 percent while reducing plastic packaging waste.
Beach of the Week: Praia da Angrinha
There are plenty of beautiful beaches in the Algarve, but Praia da Angrinha in Ferragudo has something that makes it quite unique – a majestic, well-preserved castle standing right above the beach.
From sacred trees to the table: the enduring power of figs
In 2006, archaeologists made a remarkable discovery. Working on a site in a village in the Jordan Valley, they found a cache of carbonised figs dating back a whopping 11,400 The post From sacred trees to the table: the enduring power of figs appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Specially trained dogs combat wildlife crime
India is expanding its use of specially trained sniffer dogs to combat wildlife crime, with more canine teams helping investigators detect poaching and trafficking.
Portugal to exceed PRR housing target with 28,000 homes by end of August
Portugal is expected to exceed its housing target under the Recovery and Resilience Plan (PRR), with more than 28,000 housing solutions due to be delivered to families by the end The post Portugal to exceed PRR housing target with 28,000 homes by end of August appeared first on Portugal Resident .
System error inflates waiting times at Faro and Portimão A&E units
An IT system error caused waiting times displayed for the emergency departments at Faro and Portimão hospitals to be significantly inflated this morning, according to Algarve health authority ULS Algarve. The post System error inflates waiting times at Faro and Portimão A&E units appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Real estate does not create the problems of the economy - Make them visible!
Whenever there is a housing crisis, the real estate market is at the centre of the debate.