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Britain pays for more gas pipeline capacity from Europe amid supply fears
Without intervention, a crunch point for emergency supplies could come as soon as this winter under extreme circumstances, regulators warned.
Right to housing activists sleep rough in Rossio (so police cannot remove their tents…)
Last night’s resolve by ‘right to housing’ protestors in Lisbon to return to camping in Rossio morphed into a decision to sleep under the stars, without tents – so as The post Right to housing activists sleep rough in Rossio (so police cannot remove their tents…) appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Hackers launch ‘millions’ of attempts to exploit global PHP cyber flaw
Governments and website owners are rushing to patch holes in popular internet programming language.
Russia launches massive strikes on Ukraine as Trump says peace is closer than ever
Kyiv also attacked Russia with more than 800 drones, the defense ministry in Moscow said.
Branded residences shift towards coastal and resort destinations
Knight Frank’s latest Global Branded Residence Survey shows how fundamentally the branded residences sector has changed over the past decade, as well as its rapid rate of growth. The sector The post Branded residences shift towards coastal and resort destinations appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal will subsidise 15% of obesity medications
The State will cover 15% of obesity medications for users enrolled in a specific hospital monitoring plan, provided they are prescribed by endocrinologists, internal medicine doctors, and paediatricians.
Trump-sanctioned ICC wins EU Parliament’s human rights prize
Court nominated by center-left weeks after sanctions imposed by Donald Trump.
Parliament approves draft bills on animal welfare from PAN and CHEGA
Bills relating to animal welfare tabled by the PAN and CHEGA Parties have been approved at the first reading and vote by the Portuguese parliament and referred to the committee The post Parliament approves draft bills on animal welfare from PAN and CHEGA appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Daredevil riders take on Silves’ “Impossible Climb”
One of the Algarve’s most spectacular motorsport challenges is returning to Silves, promising another morning of roaring engines, steep climbs and plenty of failed attempts to reach the top. The The post Daredevil riders take on Silves’ “Impossible Climb” appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Harvest time
It’s that time of year again, when the soil is rewarding us with luscious grapes, ready to be turned into amazing wines. In Portugal, harvest time is called ‘vindimas’, and it is so much more than picking grapes.
Faith No More return to Portugal after 17 years
Faith No More are finally coming back to Portugal – 17 years after their last concert in the country. The influential American rock band has been confirmed for NOS Alive The post Faith No More return to Portugal after 17 years appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Weather Today (22 October): A mixed forecast across the country
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Mushrooms, wine and gastronomy celebrated at Dão autumn festival
The Dão wine region will celebrate the arrival of autumn with the second edition of The Mushroom Edit, a festival combining mushroom discovery, wine, gastronomy and music at the Taboadella The post Mushrooms, wine and gastronomy celebrated at Dão autumn festival appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Who are the losers from the budget?
Can the government find more cuts across Whitehall to fund its NATO defence commitments? With less than a week to go until the budget, Treasury minister Emma Reynolds says squeezing more efficiency out of the government could free up cash for defence. But with public services already under pressure, where can the cuts be made […]
Metro Mondego invests €3 million in new vehicles
Metro Mondego, which manages the ‘metrobus’ operation in the Coimbra Region, said today that it has activated the option to purchase five more articulated buses, in an investment of approximately €3.6 million.
Serious risks at EU borders, fundamental rights agency warns
The EU Agency for Fundamental Rights says any emergency migration measures should comply with EU and international law.
Who speaks for Europe in the Ukraine peace talks?
As the U.S. pushes to revive peace talks between Ukraine and Russia, a question is causing tensions in Brussels: Who actually speaks for the EU? Zoya Sheftalovich and Sarah Wheaton examine the growing influence of Ursula von der Leyen’s powerful chief of staff, Björn Seibert, and why Finnish President Alexander Stubb may be eyeing a […]
Trump’s diesel deal derailed Ukraine-Russia peace progress, says Czech president
Czech President Petr Pavel said the U.S. diesel deal with Russia gives Moscow “new hope.”
Ukraine’s foreign fighters battle Russians — and red tape
Kyiv's government is vowing to fix the bureaucratic hurdles faced by foreign volunteers.
Far-right Italian general hunts the manosphere vote
The maverick ex-paratrooper now poses a headache for Giorgia Meloni, who must decide whether he is an asset or liability for her coalition.
Merz’s eastern nightmare is far from over
The weakened German leader wants to overcome humiliating losses to the far right in eastern elections — but the prospect of the AfD's biggest win yet haunts his chancellorship.
AfD’s Alice Weidel urges quick Ukraine talks and a return to cheap Russian energy
Weidel said the far-right AfD is in "talks" to bridge differences with France’s National Rally that largely concern Russia.
Talking to Putin: Europe seeks a negotiator-in-chief for Ukraine
European officials know they need to be able to speak to Russia’s leader directly. The problem is choosing who should do it.
Brussels hints it may “reassess” ‘strategic status’ awarded to Covas do Barroso lithium project
The European Commission has hinted today that it may reassess the ‘strategic project’ status given, at the 11th hour, on the Covas do Barroso lithium mine, which locals have been The post Brussels hints it may “reassess” ‘strategic status’ awarded to Covas do Barroso lithium project appeared first on Portugal Resident .