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Museums in Portugal recorded nearly 1.7 million free entries
The museums, monuments and palaces under the tutelage of Museus e Monumentos de Portugal (MMP) recorded 1,697,223 free entries, 306,654 of which were used by foreign visitors.
Trump to restart Iran talks after scrapping planned strikes
Washington says negotiations will resume Monday.
UEFA threatens Infantino, Joshua Kushner with legal action
The FIFA chief's plan to privatize part of the World Cup's commercial operations sparked a major backlash in Brussels.
Black economy: undeclared workers, false green receipts triple in four years
After so many laws have tried to rein in the ‘black economy’ and ensure everyone pays the correct and necessary taxes, undeclared work and fake self-employment invoices (green receipts)* are The post Black economy: undeclared workers, false green receipts triple in four years appeared first on Portugal Resident .
50 municipalities in Portugal at maximum fire risk
More than 50 municipalities in the northern and central interior and the Algarve are facing maximum fire danger on 3 July, on a day when the maximum temperature is expected to drop.
First privately managed Family Health Centre opens in Torres Vedras
Almost two years after the government announced the creation of the first privately managed Family Health Centres (USF), the first one opens today in São Pedro da Cadeira, in the The post First privately managed Family Health Centre opens in Torres Vedras appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Pat, the expat, Still alive at 80
Recently he’s taken more than one serious fall, one on the old Roman Bridge. We walked a short distance from his house to a restaurant for dinner and on the The post Pat, the expat, Still alive at 80 appeared first on Portugal Resident .
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What will Burnham do with the Budget?
Andy Burnham has promised to transform Britain, but can he afford it? This autumn, Chancellor John Healey will deliver the new government’s first Budget, so what might it include? In the first episode of Sam and Anne’s summer box set, they sit down with Sky News’ economics editor Ed Conway to look at the spending […]
What the heat does to hunger
How temperature changes not just what we eat, but everything about the way we eat it
Ceuta triggers two days of EU emergency talks
The crisis in the Spanish territory of Ceuta is adding fuel to Europe’s bitter debate over migration. Following the arrival of more than 50,000 migrants in Ceuta in northern Africa last week, EU leaders ganged up on Spanish PM Pedro Sánchez over his migration policies. Although 48,300 migrants had returned to Morocco by late Friday, the backlash […]
Europe’s ETS revision is an opportunity to strengthen maritime competitiveness
Revising the EU Emissions Trading System offers a chance to reinvest carbon revenues into ports, alternative fuels and clean technologies, strengthening Europe's maritime leadership. Cruise is proof that innovation and decarbonization go hand in hand.
Macron’s team seeks Saudi funding for manga theme park near Paris
The deal could exceed €1 billion, according to several parties involved in the discussions.
Nigel Farage is under siege. That’s just how he likes it.
Reform UK is struggling to keep pace with Labour’s new Prime Minister Andy Burnham. Can the underdog party leader bite back?
Autumn Mediterranean Garden Fair returns to Lagoa
Gardeners, growers and nature enthusiasts are being invited to celebrate the start of the planting season at the Autumn Mediterranean Garden Fair, which returns to Lagoa’s FATACIL Showground on October The post Autumn Mediterranean Garden Fair returns to Lagoa appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Pinetrees anniversary raises €1,000 for children’s charity
Pinetrees Riding Centre, in Almancil, marked its 41st anniversary with a day of equestrian competition, family entertainment and fundraising, raising €1,000 for ACCA’s Back to School project, which supports underprivileged The post Pinetrees anniversary raises €1,000 for children’s charity appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Matteo Balzer crowned World Kids Golf champion in dramatic Algarve finish
A spectacular 11-metre eagle putt on the final hole handed Portuguese-Italian golfer Matteo Balzer victory at the 15th World Kids Golf by Amendoeira Golf Resort, held at the Nick Faldo-designed The post Matteo Balzer crowned World Kids Golf champion in dramatic Algarve finish appeared first on Portugal Resident .
“Who would have thought?” Zach Johnson completes full-circle Algarve triumph
Twenty-one years ago, Zach Johnson and Stewart Cink left Vilamoura having endured a frustrating week together representing the United States at the 2005 World Cup. They finished well down the The post “Who would have thought?” Zach Johnson completes full-circle Algarve triumph appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Choppers collide, killing 2, as fires and foreboding grip Greece
“These are extremely difficult days for our country,” Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis says as 130-kph winds fan flames.
Portugal expands E-Gate access for foreign residents at airports
Foreign nationals legally residing in Portugal can now use automated passport control gates when arriving at and departing from the country’s airports, helping eligible travellers avoid lengthy immigration queues during the busy summer season.
SingaporeChangi Airport: the stopover you’ll want to extend
It may sound strange to recommend visiting an airport, but Changi is unlike any other. It’s a destination in its own right, and after spending time there, it’s easy to The post SingaporeChangi Airport: the stopover you’ll want to extend appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Fire risk leads to cancellation of activities in Portuguese villages where the total eclipse can be viewed
Activities to view the total solar eclipse in Rio de Onor and Guadramil, in the municipality of Bragança, have been cancelled due to the risk of fire, with the local council relocating the entire event to the municipal aerodrome.
Portugal no longer competes only for tourists
For many years, Portugal measured its ability to attract the world through a simple indicator: the number of tourists who visited us. Tourism continues to be one of the biggest forces in the national economy, but it is no longer the only sign of the country's growing attractiveness.
Overnight stays by non-residents in Portugal fell in June
The tourist accommodation sector recorded revenues of €3,148.3 million and 36.8 million overnight stays through June, a month in which overnight stays by non-residents declined for the first time in eight months, as reported by INE.