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Homeless man discovers bag containing over seven thousand fake €200 notes
In a story that appears to come from another (much more bleak) reality, a homeless man has ‘discovered’ €1.5 million in bank notes, packed in a bag, left by rubbish The post Homeless man discovers bag containing over seven thousand fake €200 notes appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Trump announces 50 percent tariff increase on Canada for vehicles, steel after trade talks collapse
Trump’s comments come after Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney vowed to retaliate against the U.S. trade stance.
16 arrested in Algarve police checks over weekend
Sixteen people were arrested during a series of GNR road policing operations in the Algarve over the weekend, including ten for drink-driving. The arrests were made during checks carried out The post 16 arrested in Algarve police checks over weekend appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Rain and Wind Sweep into Portugal
Portugal is facing an unusually unsettled end to August, with two Atlantic depressions expected to bring rain, stronger winds and cooler temperatures across much of the mainland this week.
One in four Coimbra students consider dropping out due to costs
A survey carried out by Portugal’s Coimbra Academic Association (AAC) concludes that a quarter of students have considered dropping out of higher education due to the costs, with two-thirds paying The post One in four Coimbra students consider dropping out due to costs appeared first on Portugal Resident .
From Medical Illustrations to 3D Printable Anatomy Models for Classroom Learning
Recent advancements in technology have allowed for a more interactive and thorough educational experience for human anatomy students due to the use of technologies like 3D rendering and augmented reality.
What would Zé say?
What, for example, would he make of the current Prime Minister or Portugal’s new president, and what about America’s? What would be his view of the great number of foreigners The post What would Zé say? appeared first on Portugal Resident .
President calls for “more attention and investment” for inland and border territories
President of the Republic António José Seguro has called for “more attention and investment” from the State to address the challenges of ageing, depopulation and distance from decision-making centres” in The post President calls for “more attention and investment” for inland and border territories appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Body of missing man found in Portuguese dam
The body of a man who had been missing since 23 August in the Alqueva reservoir, in the municipality of Portel, Évora district, was found this morning in the water by divers, revealed the commander of the Portel Fire Department.
Arrebita Portimão serves up two-day feast
Arrebita Portimão, an open-air celebration of Portuguese food, is returning to Alameda da República on September 5 and 6, bringing over 20 chefs from across the country and 10 Algarve The post Arrebita Portimão serves up two-day feast appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Algarve to get first nursery with night and weekend opening hours
The Algarve is set to get its first nursery with extended opening hours, including nights and weekends, to help parents whose jobs do not follow a traditional working schedule.
Far-left firebrand Mélenchon gaining ground in French presidential race, poll shows
Survey shows battle of political extremes becoming increasingly likely.
W88 and Fun88 in Thailand: Details Worth Checking Before You Choose
For someone in Thailand considering an online gaming platform, the difficult part is rarely finding a website. The harder question is deciding whether a platform is appropriate, understandable, and safe to use — and, before any of that, whether the activity itself is lawful.
Netherlands to withdraw from Eurovision 2027 due to Israel's presence
The Netherlands will maintain its refusal to participate in the Eurovision Song Contest in 2027, the Dutch public broadcaster announced, citing what it considers the contest's lack of neutrality and Israel's participation.
Mother’s anguish forces reopening of investigation into death of Ukrainian student
A mother’s anguish has forced the reopening of an investigation into the death of a 25-year-old Ukrainian student, last seen alive outside a pharmacy in Abrantes at around 8pm on The post Mother’s anguish forces reopening of investigation into death of Ukrainian student appeared first on Portugal Resident .
FC Porto's Familiar Formula: Why Stability Could Be the Dragons' Greatest Strength
While Benfica and Sporting CP spent much of the summer attracting attention with high-profile signings and squad reshaping, FC Porto has taken a very different approach.
New Albufeira dialysis clinic to serve residents and holidaymakers
A new haemodialysis clinic is being built in Albufeira, expanding treatment capacity for kidney patients in the central Algarve while also providing dialysis for people visiting the region on holiday. The post New Albufeira dialysis clinic to serve residents and holidaymakers appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Star news anchor steps down as her partner launches French presidential bid
Léa Salamé will step back as anchor of the 20h news show during Raphaël Glucksmann’s campaign.
Sun, clouds and heavy rain across Portugal
Travelling from the Algarve to the Douro Valley today, 24 August, we experienced pretty much every kind of weather along the way.
Indebtedness: personal and national
The famous advice of Dickens’ Mr. Wilkins Micawber to the young David Copperfield regarding personal debt is that if one’s expenditure is less than income, the result should be contentment, The post Indebtedness: personal and national appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Socialists accuse government of creating fear over social security
Portugal’s Socialist Party (PS) is calling on the government to provide reassurance following questions raised by a controversial study on the sustainability of the social security system (which now appears The post Socialists accuse government of creating fear over social security appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Record number of whales spotted off the Algarve
An unusually high number of whales are being spotted off the Algarve coast, with researchers now studying the growing presence of the animals in waters off Faro.
Owner of Portugal’s largest solar plant enters insolvency
The company controlling Portugal’s largest solar power station has entered insolvency after the €175 million Algarve project failed to generate enough revenue to meet its debts. According to Expresso, the The post Owner of Portugal’s largest solar plant enters insolvency appeared first on Portugal Resident .
afpop expo – the event you have always loved, but now with more!
For 25 years, afpop, the largest association for foreigners in Portugal, has hosted its annual exhibition. This year the event returns but with a new name – afpop expo. afpop’s The post afpop expo – the event you have always loved, but now with more! appeared first on Portugal Resident .