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‘They feel emboldened’: Iran leaving Trump with no good way out
Inside the White House, top administration officials have warned against any resolution that allows Iran to control the strait.
Lisbon Café of the Week: Nicola
Passing through the streets of Baixa, one of Lisbon's busiest neighbourhoods, we came across Nicola, a beautiful historic café just a few steps from Rossio Square.
Study finds disinformation “central to CHEGA’s digital strategy”
Questions surrounding an apparent break-in at André Ventura’s parliamentary office have taken on added significance following the publication of academic research identifying disinformation as a “structural element” of CHEGA’s digital The post Study finds disinformation “central to CHEGA’s digital strategy” appeared first on Portugal Resident .
10 festivals worth visiting in Portugal this August
If you are visiting Portugal in August, you’re in luck. Apart from the warm weather, long sunny days, beaches and beautiful sunsets, August is also the busiest month of the year for festivals.
€600 million hangs in balance as PS raises fresh concerns over single social benefit
€600 million hangs in balance as PS raises fresh concerns over PSU The path towards Portugal’s new PSU single social benefit has become uncertain once again, with the Socialist Party The post €600 million hangs in balance as PS raises fresh concerns over single social benefit appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Trump keeps escalating his trade threats. This time, Europe isn’t biting.
The EU believes Trump’s latest threats are best answered with strategic patience, not retaliation.
New plans ahead for Lagoa and Carvoeiro
José Manuel Fernandes was elected president of União de Freguesias de Lagoa e Carvoeiro in the Algarve in the last local elections.
Parents resort to courts to retrieve son’s missing exam papers – and save overall grade
EduQA, the institute of education, quality and evaluation, has until tomorrow (Monday) to live up to its name and deliver the full exam of a Viseu 12th year student, whose The post Parents resort to courts to retrieve son’s missing exam papers – and save overall grade appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Hungary faces energy crunch as drought shuts down Paks nuclear plant, PM says
Budapest loses 40 percent of the country's electricity generation as water levels continue to drop.
Diocesan Caritas to donate money for Portugal storm victims in Leiria
The Leiria Diocesan Caritas has approved the allocation of half a million euros to 49 families who suffered damage due to severe weather, noting that approximately half of the beneficiaries are children and older people.
University of Algarve to have more beds to accommodate students
The University of the Algarve is finalising construction on two student residences that will jointly provide 298 new beds starting next academic year, the institution announced.
David Guetta brings world tour to Lisbon for 40,000-capacity show
French superstar DJ and producer David Guetta is set to perform before an estimated 40,000 fans in Lisbon tonight as his The Monolith Tour arrives in Portugal. The concert takes The post David Guetta brings world tour to Lisbon for 40,000-capacity show appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Cink, Harrington and Sabbatini share the lead as Portugal Invitational heads for thrilling finish
The inaugural Portugal Invitational is perfectly poised for a spectacular finish after a dramatic second round at The Els Club Vilamoura. A late twist on Saturday left Stewart Cink, Padraig The post Cink, Harrington and Sabbatini share the lead as Portugal Invitational heads for thrilling finish appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Companies no longer compete only for customers - They compete for talent
For decades, the main concern of companies was to win customers.
Parking in Portugal – The right and wrong way
During the summer season, tourist hotspots are often very busy with traffic – making parking a challenge, especially at peak times. While it may be tempting to squeeze into that The post Parking in Portugal – The right and wrong way appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Invitational brings world-class golf to Vilamoura
Some of the biggest names in golf have arrived in the Algarve this week as Vilamoura hosts the first edition of the Portugal Invitational, marking the country's debut on the PGA TOUR Champions calendar.
Trump cancels strikes on Iran, says deal imminent
Tehran has not responded to the U.S. president’s announcement and has not confirmed an agreement to end the Middle East conflict has been reached.
Portugal higher education institution in Santarém to change its name
The Polytechnic Institute of Santarém (IPSantarém) will be renamed the Polytechnic University of Santarém starting 1 August, a change aligned with the new legal framework for higher education, it was announced.
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The return of the long lunch in the Algarve
Why the most desirable thing in the Algarve this summer isn’t going anywhere fast.
The Portuguese real estate market is finally returning to normal
For several years, the Portuguese real estate market has lived in an almost exceptional environment.
Summer is in full swing in Albufeira
We took a walk through the streets of Albufeira Old Town, and the atmosphere was exactly what you'd expect at this time of year.
The real estate of the future will be defined by resilience, not just location
The key and fundamental rule of real estate for many was simple: location, location, location.
Bhutan’s health fund strengthens universal healthcare
Bhutan’s mandatory one percent health contribution is helping sustain free healthcare by funding essential medicines and vaccines.