section
EU
Portugal and the wider European beat. Read-only — these stories don't post to Matrix.
1756 stories archived
The shipping industry profits from conflict and looks East
At the peak of the Hormuz crisis, Kapa Research asked 300+ shipping leaders about the future. They see influence shifting East, turmoil as beneficial and an AI race ahead.
Britain told EU citizens to trust its settled status system. Then it mixed up identical twins.
A woman granted U.K. settled status under the post-Brexit system was left stranded abroad after the Home Office misidentified her.
Ukraine widens its targets — and its tolerance for civilian casualties
Unlike Moscow, Kyiv has not deliberately tried to kill civilians.
Germany’s establishment has a plan to contain the far right. Sort of.
On Sept. 6, the Alternative for Germany party is expected to break through the country's political "firewall."
Portugal €20 pass to include Lisbon and Porto urban trains
Portugal’s €20 Passe Ferroviário Verde will be extended to urban train services in Lisbon and Porto from the third week of September, making cheaper rail travel available to thousands more passengers.
The UK assisted dying bill is coming back. Its Labour champion is looking to Australia for inspiration
Lauren Edwards’ campaign is trying to restart a stalled process to legalized assisted dying in England and Wales — and she's taking cues from her native Australia.
Government cuts almost half of contentious Green Map for renewables
The government has already approved acceleration zones for wind and solar projects – but the good news for communities battling against the plan is that the 7% of national territory The post Government cuts almost half of contentious Green Map for renewables appeared first on Portugal Resident .
710 kilograms of fresh fish seized in Portugal
The GNR’s Coastal and Border Control Unit (UCCF) seized 710 kilograms of various fresh fish species at the Aveiro fishing port on Thursday during an inspection operation, it was announced.
M.A.R. Festival brings contemporary arts to Portugal
The Street Arts Showcase (M.A.R.) returns to the public spaces of Sines from 18 September to 20, bringing together contemporary circus, dance, and physical theatre from 21 companies hailing from four countries, the organisers announced.
Medicinal cannabis exports in Portugal surpassed 66 tonnes
Exports of medicinal cannabis exceeded 66 tonnes in the first half of this year, surpassing 80% of the total for the previous year, according to Infarmed, which conducted 57 inspections of cultivation and manufacturing sites during the same period.
Zelenskyy asked for more Patriot missiles, former US vice president says
During a visit to Kyiv, Mike Pence told reporters Ukraine is “winning the war,” but concerns are growing as winter approaches.
Lisbon Café of the Week: Orioli
Orioli – One of Europe’s best coffee shops
Portugal municipality launches tender for nature conservation
The Melgaço Municipality launched a public tender, valued at approximately €300,000, to improve the conservation of natural habitats and combat invasive species in the Peneda-Gerês National Park (PNPG).
Pressure mounts on Luís Neves as President calls for swift conclusions
Pressure on Portugal’s minister of interior administration has reached a new level, with President António José Seguro calling for investigations surrounding Luís Neves to be concluded as quickly as possible The post Pressure mounts on Luís Neves as President calls for swift conclusions appeared first on Portugal Resident .
New equipment for local health unit in Portugal
The Matosinhos Local Health Unit (ULS) has upgraded its operating room equipment and acquired a biplane angiograph, an investment of €2.2 million funded by the Recovery and Resilience Plan (PRR).
A month for coming back to yourself
I've been thinking about abundance lately. Not the version we see in the media, where the goal is always bigger and more and the next thing. I mean the simpler sort. The sense that there's enough, that you are enough, and that life is asking less of you than you think.
Looking back at Blighty from the sunny shores of Portugal
There is a peculiar phenomenon among British expats here in Portugal.
Zelenskyy: Elections would ‘tear Ukraine apart’
The Ukrainian president argues that holding a vote today would only play into Vladimir Putin's hands.
Charity Begins at Home
And the Madrugada Charity is one that fits this criterion.
Man dies during recreational diving off Três Irmãos beach, Alvor
A 56-year-old man died after going into cardiorespiratory arrest while recreational diving off Três Irmãos beach, in Alvor, Portimão, yesterday afternoon. The victim was pulled from the water by his The post Man dies during recreational diving off Três Irmãos beach, Alvor appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Four men stabbed in Sacavém, three in serious condition
Four men were stabbed in the very early hours of this morning – three seriously – on a street, in the parish of Sacavém, Loures (Lisbon outskirts). The suspect, who The post Four men stabbed in Sacavém, three in serious condition appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal to host “Best Sommelier of the World” contest in Lisbon
Portugal will be hosting the “Best Sommelier of the World” event in Lisbon in October, “with the aim of promoting itself as a country of quality wines and not quantity”. The post Portugal to host “Best Sommelier of the World” contest in Lisbon appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal already knows how many houses are missing. It's Time to Start Creating Them.
For too long, the debate on housing in Portugal has focused on diagnosis.
What could the new UK leadership mean for tax?
Currently there is more speculation than certainty. That said, the views they have expressed over the years could offer some clues about the direction of travel. A difficult economic inheritance The post What could the new UK leadership mean for tax? appeared first on Portugal Resident .