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Macron vows ‘full transparency’ in France after protests turn to widespread unrest
“Those who destroyed must pay; those who looted must reimburse,” the French president said.
A different kind of luxury in Albufeira
W Algarve is part of W Hotels, a luxury lifestyle brand within Marriott International. The W story began in New York in 1998, and today the brand has hotels around the world.
CHEGA leader announces emergency legislative package for housing
With Portugal’s housing crisis now taking centre stage, President of CHEGA, André Ventura, has announced that his party will present an “emergency legislative package” for housing – accepting that it The post CHEGA leader announces emergency legislative package for housing appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Did you know…A different kind of Lighthouse
Called Associação Lighthouse Global, the organisation works with children, young people and families facing challenging circumstances, to provide educational support, opportunities to learn new skills, encouragement and, perhaps most importantly, The post Did you know…A different kind of Lighthouse appeared first on Portugal Resident .
€50 million investment for electric fleet and charging network in Portugal
Barraqueiro Group now has 283 electric vehicles and expects the investment to prevent more than 8,000 tonnes of CO2 emissions annually.
Portugal This Week: News, Business, Travel Updates & Top Stories
The Portugal News brings you Portugal This Week: Breaking News, Travel Updates & Top Stories
How I fell in love with Galway
Let's be utterly candid about this. There are probably far easier places to fall in love with than Galway.
GNR officers rescue snake trapped in protective netting
GNR officers rescued a snake that became trapped in protective netting in Ponte de Lima, in the northern district of Viana do Castelo. The rescue was carried out by officers The post GNR officers rescue snake trapped in protective netting appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Thunderstorm moves across Algarve from northeast to west
A thunderstorm is moving across the Algarve this Sunday afternoon (October 18), travelling from the northeast towards the west of the region. The Portuguese Institute of the Sea and Atmosphere The post Thunderstorm moves across Algarve from northeast to west appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal university to produce renewable hydrogen
The University of Évora (UÉ) announced that producing renewable hydrogen in Sines, using it in buildings and mobility in the Alentejo region, and creating an energy community in the Algarve are among the initiatives planned as part of an international project.
Macron to address France after Trump describes country as ‘burning’
Footage from French cities showed widespread looting, burned-out cars and smashed store windows.
Café of the week: Georgina Café
Specialty coffee & brunch
Costa doing well but taking a bit of flak
Several European leaders expressed their dissatisfaction with António Costa's conduct as President of the European Council at the recent summit in Brussels.
France says Israel must ‘stop these acts of terror’ following attack on EU diplomats
Video footage of the incident in Taybeh, north of Jerusalem, showed settlers confronting a convoy of diplomats.
All that glitters is not gold
A common saying that has ancient roots.
Portugal shines yet again at tourism ‘Oscars’
Portugal has once again shone at the European World Travel Awards – dubbed by the sector as ‘tourism Oscars’ – picking up no less than 32 trophies. In addition to The post Portugal shines yet again at tourism ‘Oscars’ appeared first on Portugal Resident .
European rockets blast off in Portugal
Around 690 students from 13 countries are meeting in Constância for the 7th edition of the European Rocketry Challenge, which has the support of the European Space Agency (ESA) and The post European rockets blast off in Portugal appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Housing protesters camp out in Lisbon and Porto as living costs fuel anger
Protesters demanding affordable homes remained camped in central Lisbon and Porto today after yesterday’s demonstrations against rising living costs, with some already planning how to combine their working week with The post Housing protesters camp out in Lisbon and Porto as living costs fuel anger appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Leaves, seeds, and autumn health
Some of the best home remedies are the best and have been around for a long time. “We’re always looking for that special ingredient and finding one that is good for humans and our dog friends alike is very useful!”
Portugal city invests €8.5 million in housing
The municipal executive of Viana do Castelo has approved the contract award and draft agreement to build 64 housing units in the parish of Darque, an investment of 8.5 million euros.
The exhaustion of starting over
There is a tiredness that many expats feel long after their boxes are unpacked.
Ukraine strikes oil facility in St. Petersburg as part of ‘massive’ drone attack
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said last week he had ordered the resumption of strikes on Russian oil refineries following a three-day pause.
Portugal city to build local training Unit
The Mogadouro Humanitarian Firefighters Association in the Bragança district launched a public tender to build a Local Training Unit for Civil Protection Agents, with a base value of 1.2 million euros.
Are you paying tax in the right country?
Getting it wrong can mean paying unnecessary tax, facing unexpected reporting obligations, or attracting attention from the tax authorities. Some British expatriates assume they remain taxable only in the UK The post Are you paying tax in the right country? appeared first on Portugal Resident .