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Weather warning issued in Portugal due to high temperatures
Hot weather will continue in mainland Portugal, with maximum temperatures potentially reaching 38/39 degrees Celsius on 26 May, with practically the entire territory experiencing a heat wave, meteorologist Alexandra Fonseca told Lusa.
Rubio says US-Iran peace deal could take ‘a few more days’
Negotiations are ongoing amid new American attacks on missile sites and mine-laying ships in the Strait of Hormuz.
Quinta Ecológica da Moita in Aveiro, Portugal
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Morgan McSweeney on voters and discontent
With two hugely consequential months ahead in British politics, Sam and Anne look beneath the headlines and Westminster drama to ask what really comes next. As US President Donald Trump escalates tensions in the Middle East once again, the duo examine the pressure on Whitehall. Would any prime minister, whoever occupies Number 10, make a […]
Small events, big signals for Portugal’s digital future
Not all the moments that shape an economy make headlines. In fact, many of the most important shifts happen quietly, in rooms filled with decision-makers, technologists and business leaders trying to understand what comes next.
Why professional liability insurance is becoming essential in Portugal
Once seen as a niche requirement for specific professions, it is now becoming a key component of risk management for companies and independent professionals alike. As businesses grow and client The post Why professional liability insurance is becoming essential in Portugal appeared first on Portugal Resident.
Should Europe talk to Putin?
Europe is still reeling from the recent drone incursions into Baltic airspace. In a show of solidarity, Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and Defense Commissioner Andrius Kubilius are in Lithuania today following last week’s drone scare. Today on the Brussels Playbook Podcast, we unpack the latest developments, including discussions about Baltic companies teaming up […]
AfD-Mitarbeiter im Bundestag: Bitte draußen bleiben
Zum wiederholten Mal wird einem Mitarbeiter der AfD-Fraktion der Hausausweis sowie der Zugang zu den internen IT-Systemen des Parlaments verweigert. Pauline von Pezold spricht mit Gordon Repinski über die Recherchen zu diesem Fall. Wer kontrolliert eigentlich, wer sich frei im Herzen unserer Demokratie bewegen darf, und warum lässt die dringend notwendige Reform des Abgeordnetengesetzes so […]
The French far right’s weak spot: economic incoherence
The National Rally's rivals are exploiting the ideological schism between pro-business Jordan Bardella and the more populist Marine Le Pen.
America’s way of war isn’t working
The U.S. may have the strongest military in the world, but repeated failures reflect a deeper flaw in its approach to military conflict.
How Elon Musk galvanized the UK’s online safety regime
The U.K. was taking a wait-and-see approach to online safety... then along came Grok.
How the Venice Biennale became Russia’s way back into Europe
Moscow's brief yet controversial return reignited debate over its place in Europe's cultural institutions, even as the war in Ukraine continues.
US says it launched ‘self-defense strikes’ in Iran as peace negotiations drag on
U.S. Central Command said in a statement it “continues to defend our forces while using restraint during the ongoing ceasefire.”
‘Rabbit holes all over the place’: How hard it would be for Trump to rebuild Cuba
The Trump administration continues to ratchet up economic pressure on Cuba and is inching closer to military action as it looks to weaken or even topple the regime there.
Carney warns Alberta not to pull a ‘Brexit’
Canada’s prime minister says a referendum on whether to pursue separation would be “a very dangerous bluff”
Italy’s local elections puncture hopes of center-left revival
Early vote tallies appear positive for Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni.
Have you visited the historic city of Batalha in Portugal?
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The best brunch spots in the Algarve
The Algarve’s café and traditional pastelaria scene is incredibly diverse, with great places to discover in almost every town and often even in the smallest villages.
Twelve people rescued from cave in the Algarve
Rescue teams rescued 12 people from the Benagil caves on 23 May. The caves are located in the municipality of Lagoa and are only accessible by sea.
A nation on a hard drive: Inside the rise of digital embassies
Facing cyberattacks, hybrid warfare and military conflict, governments are storing their data outside their borders.
EU’s net payers prepare revolt as €1.8 trillion budget takes shape
Member countries are clashing over spending levels in the Commission's proposal from 2028 to 2034.
Dutch government gives green light to establish migrant ‘return hubs’ outside EU
Within months Europe could see the first concrete steps toward deporting migrants who have been denied the right to stay in the EU.
UK defense minister’s plane has signal jammed near Russian border
John Healey was returning from visiting British troops deployed in Estonia when the interference took place.
Heat dome expected to push temperatures close to 40°C in Portugal
Portugal is heading into a week of unusually hot weather, with temperatures in some parts of the country expected to climb close to 40°C over the coming days.