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Packed for summer
Summer is all about days spent by the sea, leisure time with family and friends, and relaxed meals. But that does not have to come at the expense of healthy The post Packed for summer appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Week Ender — Searing Contradiction: Wildfires and climate politics
Wildfires may sound remote — something that happens deep in a forest or on an empty mountainside. But in Europe, there’s often very little distance between nature and major population centers. That’s why the fires near Bordeaux and Madrid have been so frightening: they’re not burning somewhere far away, but threatening homes, businesses and entire […]
White House unveils roadmap to demilitarize Gaza
Under the fragile plan, Hamas would disarm and Israel would withdraw its military on a path toward Palestinian governance.
Football and politics, brought to you by Big Business (and energy drinks)
FIFA is selling football down the river. Will politics be next to fall victim to greed?
Why Andy Burnham is no ordinary Labour prime minister
Britain's new leader is the first to be drawn from the Co-operative Party — and that will shape how he governs the U.K.
Russia’s Olympic win comes with a price for Putin
Moscow celebrated the Russian Olympic Committee's restoration as a diplomatic victory. But the country's pro-war commentators see it as a betrayal of territorial claims.
Amid escalation, US allies hang back on intervening in Iran war
Traditional U.S. partners are wary of any direct support until they receive reassurances of a lasting ceasefire — or other promises.
Italy and Spain clash over Schengen as Ceuta migration spat boils over
Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, a critic of Spanish PM Pedro Sánchez's migration stance, has promised action to defend Italy's borders.
Climate change made Spanish wildfires 20 times more likely
Global warming also doubled the likelihood of this year's tinderbox conditions in France, says snap scientific analysis.
Proposed changes to Portugal’s nationality law could cost economy 15.9 billion over the next decade
The proposed amendments to Portugal’s nationality law could reduce economic activity by as much as €15.9 billion over the next 10 years under a baseline scenario, reveals a study by the SJC – Association for Civic Participation and carried out by ISEG Junior Business Consulting.
IKEA’s sixth store in Portugal opened in Coimbra
On 30 July, IKEA opened a new store in Portugal at the Mondego Retail Park in the district of Coimbra.
Bison Bank becomes Portugal’s first Crypto-Asset Service Provider
Bison Bank has become the first Portuguese bank authorised to operate as a Crypto-Asset Service Provider (CASP) under the European Union’s Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regulation, marking a significant milestone for the country’s financial sector as digital assets move further into the regulated banking system.
Nearly extinct snail return to Portugal to revive ecosystem
Members of the British Chester Zoo are in Portugal and have completed conservation efforts after breeding more than 300 nearly extinct snail species.
Why Trump is afraid of international law
The administration sees a risk that “woke” institutions will go after its officials once the president is out of office.
Wildfires continue to plague Portugal, with a new blaze in Chaves
A fire that broke out on 30 July in São Domingos, in the municipality of Chaves, is being tackled by 126 firefighters, supported by 30 vehicles and eight aerial resources, according to a source from the fire service.
Europe's largest inflatable obstacle course is coming to Lisbon this August
Families looking for something different to do this summer will soon have the chance to experience what organisers describe as Europe's largest inflatable obstacle course.
Portugal among countries threatening World Cup boycott over FIFA’s private investment plans
Portugal is among the European nations threatening to boycott future FIFA competitions – including the 2030 World Cup, which it is due to co-host – unless football’s governing body abandons The post Portugal among countries threatening World Cup boycott over FIFA’s private investment plans appeared first on Portugal Resident .
How Portugal’s Golden Visa provides flexibility for international families
For internationally mobile families, one of the most attractive features of the Portuguese Golden Visa is how little it asks of applicants’ time.
Decree-law published extending the deadline for a decision on the local accommodation regulation
The decree-law extending the deadline until the end of the year for municipalities with more than one thousand local accommodation units to decide whether to draft regulations for the activity or amend existing ones was published on 30 July in the Diário da República (Official Gazette).
Migration crisis hits Spain as thousands enter from Morocco
Local officials are demanding an emergency response in Ceuta.
Portugal extends school smartphone ban to pupils up to ninth grade
The Portuguese government is extending its ban on smartphone use in schools to include pupils up to the ninth year of education, citing evidence that the restrictions improve behaviour and The post Portugal extends school smartphone ban to pupils up to ninth grade appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Charity benefit dinner raises €9,425 for Madrugada
A Charity Benefit Dinner held at Restaurante Querença (Loulé) was a tremendous success, raising an impressive €9,425 for Madrugada, the Algarve charity dedicated to supporting people living with life-threatening illnesses The post Charity benefit dinner raises €9,425 for Madrugada appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Seven Algarve landmarks compete to become Portugal's new wonders
Seven landmarks from the Algarve have been selected to represent the region in the national stage of the Novas 7 Maravilhas de Portugal competition, where they will compete alongside sites from across the country for a place among Portugal's new Seven Wonders.
Europe threatens World Cup boycott over FIFA investment plan
The governing body's plan welcoming investors to purchase World Cup-related commercial rights has drawn criticism from around the world.