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Maritime police retrieve 124 jerry cans of fuel bobbing off coast near Albufeira
Maritime police yesterday retrieved 124 jerry cans of fuel, bobbing off the coast near Albufeira The cans had almost certainly been left for a purpose. Said national maritime authority, AMN, The post Maritime police retrieve 124 jerry cans of fuel bobbing off coast near Albufeira appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Judge blocks renaming, closure of Kennedy Center
President Donald Trump’s effort to rebrand the Kennedy Center in his own name is illegal, a federal judge ruled Friday. U.S. District Judge Christopher Cooper said the rebranding of the institution that honors President John F. Kennedy as the “Trump-Kennedy Center” violated the clear language of federal law that requires the building to honor “President […]
The Man Who Saw Bowie Offstage
When Denis O’Regan talks about photographing David Bowie, the stories do not begin with fame. They begin with trust.
AUKUS unveils undersea drone project to deepen defense partnership
Washington, London and Canberra want to show their commitment to the military alliance founded in 2021.
Paid Leave
Virginia has become the first southern US state to mandate paid family and medical leave for workers.
Portuguese and German vineyard produces 400,000 bottles of Alentejo wine
Quinta da Plansel, in Montemor-o-Novo, Évora, founded by a German family about half a century ago, produces up to 400,000 bottles of Alentejo wine, from cloned vines of the same grape variety, some of which are even exported to Jamaica.
Health Agenda
Canada will advance its domestic and global health priorities, focusing on pandemic preparedness, antimicrobial resistance and equitable access to healthcare.
Artificial Intelligence, a blessing or a scourge?
Are we using it, or is it using us?
Pato and Wouters, biodynamics in the bottle
Filipa’s family have made wine in Bairrada for five generations. Her father, Luís Pato, is often considered the winemaker who put Bairrada ‘on the map’. Father and daughter have always, The post Pato and Wouters, biodynamics in the bottle appeared first on Portugal Resident .
The Architect of Modern Lisbon
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6 unexpected signs you’re dehydrated – and what to do about it
Dehydration can sometimes sneak up on you with some surprising symptoms.
Hegseth tempers China criticism at Asia forum
The Pentagon chief, in a rare omission, avoided any mention of Taiwan in a speech to Asian officials.
Enhancing urban gardens in Portugal
The eight municipalities associated with Lipor have 61 active urban gardens, involving 1,786 people across 15.7 hectares of cultivated area, including 512 plots in Porto, and more than 3,000 people on a waiting list.
Reading Club
Limerick Book Club is working to tackle declining literacy rates by encouraging reading and discussion among young people and adults.
Portugal to have new online radio
The Silêncio Sonoro Association, based in Ponta Delgada, Azores, created Rádio Vaivém, which brings together conversations with artists, musical selections, and concerts to create a sound archive and preserve Azorean cultural identity.
Trump leaves Situation Room meeting with no update on an Iran deal
The president had promised a "final determination" on Iran after the two-hour meeting. He emerged without one.
Forest Therapy
Walks in nature can significantly reduce anxiety levels, according to a study by the University of Surrey.
Bondi defends handling of Epstein files in closed-door remarks to House panel
The former attorney general is speaking to lawmakers behind closed doors as Democrats and Epstein victims complain about a lack of transparency.
An international military spy thriller from Portugal
“The Base – Book 1” tells the story of a group of military scientists who must protect their classified research from sinister forces lurking in the shadows, leading to a seemingly relaxed holiday that’s nerve-wracking under the cover.
Judge launches inquiry into Trump-IRS settlement that led to ‘anti-weaponization’ fund
U.S. District Judge Kathleen Williams asked Trump’s lawyers to respond to a call for her to explore the deal that led to the $1.8 billion fund.
Judge pauses Trump administration’s ‘anti-weaponization’ fund
The temporary order halts any payments from the controversial fund.
Trump’s moon mission at risk after huge rocket explosion
The destruction of a Blue Origin launchpad could thwart key goals of the president’s.
Quarteira’s iconic beach swing
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Calls to strengthen air accessibility in the Azores
The Ponta Delgada Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCIPD) reiterated its concern about the results of tourism activity in the Azores and called for urgent measures to strengthen the destination's attractiveness and recover "lost air capacity".