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Portugal extends ban on smartphones in schools to 9th grade
The ban on the use of smartphones in schools is to be extended to pupils in 7th and 9th grade as early as the next academic year, according to an amendment to the Pupils’ Statute due to be approved by the Council of Ministers.
Nearly 40% of pet abandonment cases happen during summer holidays, GNR warn
As Portugal heads into the peak summer holiday period, GNR police are reminding pet owners that abandoning an animal is a criminal offence, warning that almost 40% of all abandonment The post Nearly 40% of pet abandonment cases happen during summer holidays, GNR warn appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Petition calling for purchase of six ‘water-bomber’ Canadairs delivered to President Seguro
A (this far) unidentified civic group is due to hand over a petition with 10,564 signatures to the Office of President Seguro on Friday, calling for the phased acquisition of The post Petition calling for purchase of six ‘water-bomber’ Canadairs delivered to President Seguro appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Unidentified object crashes in Poland as Russia strikes Ukraine
Authorities have not yet determined whether the object was a drone or missile, or established its origin.
Portugal is no longer peripheral - The world has changed
The reorganisation of the world economy may be creating a rare opportunity for Portugal.
Fire in Valpaços: at least six permanent homes, plus several vacant properties engulfed by flames
According to Civil Protection, five people have been reported injured, including three firefighters, a member of the GNR and a civilian as the fire that broke out in Valpaços on The post Fire in Valpaços: at least six permanent homes, plus several vacant properties engulfed by flames appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Burnham’s blitz: Sam and Anne’s verdict
Andy Burnham has thrown the future of legalising assisted dying into doubt. After telling Sam Coates that he does not want legislation to proceed until social care and palliative care are “fixed”. Supporters of the bill insist they are pressing ahead. But has the Prime Minister’s intervention made its passage through Parliament far less likely? […]
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 but if one spends more than is receivable, even fractionally, the potential future is one of absolute misery.
Potential roadblocks ahead for Washington’s Russia sanctions bill
A provision over the president’s tariff power could drag out the process, keeping Ukraine waiting for sanctions it says it needs to win the war.
The race to save von der Leyen’s big speech
Brussels may have entered summer mode, but one of the first big political moments everyone will be watching when they return to work is Commission President Ursula von der Leyen’s State of the Union address in September. And officials still at their desks are scrambling to make sure the she has something to say. Hosts Zoya […]
US launches strikes on Iran in retaliation for failed attack on American troops
The Pentagon said Tuesday that it successfully intercepted an Iranian missile attack on U.S. forces stationed in the Middle East.
Watch out Brussels and Kyiv, Poland’s conservatives are veering right
The rupture of Law and Justice is strengthening hardline parties that oppose Ukraine’s EU membership and may hold the key to Poland’s next government.
The first election of the Andy Burnham era is already here
After he quit the Greater Manchester mayoralty to become prime minister, voters will pick Burnham’s successor in Britain’s second-largest urban region Thursday.
European football officials eye Qatari sports executive to challenge Infantino
Anger over FIFA’s plan to sell stakes in the World Cup has pushed European football leaders to rally behind a potential challenger: Paris Saint-Germain boss Nasser al-Khelaifi.
Trump unveils Dulles airport overhaul: ‘We’re going to make it maybe the best.’
The revamp of the Washington-area airport is estimated to cost $22 billion.
One last sunset concert on Carvoeiro's Boardwalk
The final concert in this summer's live music series took place on Wednesday, 29 July, bringing another enjoyable evening of music to Carvoeiro's famous boardwalk.
Netanyahu plays it safe in a Washington that’s cooled on Israel
Once prescriptive in his counsel to Trump, Netanyahu is now careful not to look like he's dragging the U.S. into a deeper fight the American public doesn't want.
Robert de Niro Nobu to launch luxury hotel and branded residences in the Algarve
Nobu Hospitality has announced plans to expand its presence in Portugal with a new hotel, signature restaurant, and branded residential development at Monte Rei Golf & Country Club in the Eastern Algarve, which could welcome its first guests in 2029.
Portugal through Ronaldo at The Portugal News
This August, The Portugal News invites readers on a unique journey through Portugal, seen through the remarkable life and legacy of Cristiano Ronaldo.
We visited all five Lisbon cafés named among Europe's best – here's what to expect
Lisbon's speciality coffee scene continues to attract international recognition, and we've spent the past few days finding out why.
Defiant Luís Neves insists: “I never hid and I was never afraid”
Interior Minister Luís Neves has delivered an uncompromising defence of his conduct as national director of the Polícia Judiciária, rejecting weeks of allegations, and insisting he has never acted outside The post Defiant Luís Neves insists: “I never hid and I was never afraid” appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Climate change is turning parts of Europe into an insurance nightmare
Frequent, expensive natural disasters are testing Europe's ability to protect itself against the cost of global warming.
Portugal has one of the lowest mortgage interest rates in the eurozone
Portugal continues to offer some of the most competitive mortgage borrowing costs in the eurozone, despite a modest increase in interest rates.
Europe turns to goats to prevent wildfires
As abandoned farmland ignites around Europe, livestock and their appetites could be key to preventing wildfires.