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Hospital in Portugal opens vacancies for doctors
The Local Health Unit of Central Alentejo (ULSAC) will open 100 vacancies for doctors of various specialities, already thinking about the new hospital that is under construction in Évora.
The Mandelson files: How damaging can the latest release be?
The ghost of Peter Mandelson returns as more than 1,000 documents, emails and WhatsApp messages are due to be released – but how damaging will it be for the government? With ministers, officials and advisors braced for impact, Sam and Anne assess what could be in the files, whether the most sensitive material has been […]
Event brings together the culinary culture of Portugal and Spain
Valença will host the Vinhos do Atlântico event in June, bringing together wine, gastronomy, spaces for reflection, and music to celebrate the wine culture and shared terroir of Minho and Galicia.
Jerome Powell uses JFK award speech to warn against political pressure on Fed, courts and schools
"The United States has long been the leader of the world’s freedom-seeking people — the indispensable nation," he said.
Europe’s toughest migration plan yet
The EU is edging closer to one of its most controversial migration policies yet: sending failed asylum seekers to return hubs outside the bloc. Zoya Sheftalovich and Nick Vinocur discuss the latest negotiations over tougher deportation rules, why countries are already exploring potential deals from Albania to Central Asia, and why critics warn the plans […]
Future networks will not be built on yesterday’s rules
Europe’s policy should match its ambition and reflect how much technology has evolved.
Steve Hilton smashed up UK politics — now he wants to upend California’s
The onetime British Conservative Party adviser has a shot at making the top-two runoff in next week's gubernatorial primary.
Brussels’ nightmare French election scenario risks coming true: Bardella vs. Mélenchon
The far right and far left are on the march, while France's imploding centrists are busy fighting each other.
Europe’s race to secure its energy supplies — live updates
POLITICO’s Energy and Climate Forum will dive into the debates on energy security, the EU’s climate adaptation efforts, climate simplification and global climate diplomacy.
Europe’s business advantage: Rule of law
In an age of geopolitical risk, companies are on the new front line, and the continent still offers the advantage of safety.
Zelenskyy presses US to send Ukraine more anti-ballistic missiles
"Russia attacked us by lots of ballistic missiles on our energy infrastructure, water supply, schools," he said.
Have you visited Queda do Vigário in the Algarve?
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Portugal breaks historical record for maximum temperature
Mainland Portugal has just joined other European nations in breaking historical maximum temperature records this May.
Beach concessions ‘fight back’. Algarve begins ‘battle of sun umbrellas’
Only a few days ago, the nation’s press reported that “there is no law that prohibits people from setting up their sunshades in front of beach concessions. “Private concessions, be The post Beach concessions ‘fight back’. Algarve begins ‘battle of sun umbrellas’ appeared first on Portugal Resident .
The Monument to Freedom in Lisbon
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Government devises way of approving renewable energy projects that will harm environment
A flurry of doom-laden posts over social media followed the announcement, on Friday, by the minister of environment and energy, that the government has found a way to override the The post Government devises way of approving renewable energy projects that will harm environment appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Serpa: Where the Alentejo slowly breathes
There are towns in Portugal that whisper their stories. And then there’s Serpa, a place that seems to exhale them into the warm Alentejo air.
Cyprus seeks to Farage-proof its UK military bases
Nicosia wants assurances that a future British government won't be able to unilaterally use the bases for Middle East strikes.
‘Pollute us and we’ll sue you’: The quest to give Europe’s lakes and forests legal rights
Nature should be a considered a person under EU law, a group of conservationists argue.
Brussels to Big Tech: Embrace sustainable AI or go away
Energy-hungry data centers must support the EU’s shift to carbon-free power, says Energy Commissioner Dan Jørgensen.
Offal – it’s a gutsy choice!
Don’t knock it until you have tried it!
The 13th Portimão City Rally
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Portugal city to transform railway in ecopath
The Tâmega and Corgo International Ecovia, between Vila Real, Santa Marta de Penaguião and Régua, represents an investment of €1.3 million and will occupy the channel of the deactivated railway line, it was announced.
Malta’s prime minister declares historic victory in snap election
The win gives Robert Abela's Labour Party an unprecedented fourth term in power.