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CHEGA leader’s office in parliamentary building ransacked. PJ investigating
The office of André Ventura, leader of CHEGA, located within the party’s parliamentary group’s premises in the Assembly of the Republic, was the target of what has been described as The post CHEGA leader’s office in parliamentary building ransacked. PJ investigating appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Eleven aircraft and 320 personnel are battling a fire in Portugal in Guarda
The fire in Rochoso, Guarda, which started at 1:51 pm on 27 July, has three active fronts this morning and is being fought by 320 personnel, 90 vehicles, and 11 aircraft, said Civil Protection.
Fog hampers search for paddleboarder missing off Algarve coast
Dense fog is hampering the search for a 28-year-old man who disappeared on Monday while stand-up paddleboarding off Arrifana beach, in Aljezur, with rescue teams unable to deploy aircraft and The post Fog hampers search for paddleboarder missing off Algarve coast appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Algarve town celebrates Mediterranean way of life in September
When many people hear about the Mediterranean Diet, they often think of olive oil, fresh fish and colourful salads. But in Tavira this September, visitors will discover that it is The post Algarve town celebrates Mediterranean way of life in September appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Rural Portugal’s housing revolution
Like many people who fall in love with Portugal’s interior, I was captivated by the stone cottages, farmhouses and elegant townhouses that had stood empty for decades. Behind the cracked The post Rural Portugal’s housing revolution appeared first on Portugal Resident .
UK Green leader reported to police over Farage guillotine post
Zack Polanski deleted the post, but Reform UK leader Nigel Farage said he should be arrested.
Portugal Weather Today (28 July): Weather Across Portugal
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Almada toddler tragedy: Nursery worker says routine change led to fatal mistake
The nursery employee at the centre of the tragedy that claimed the life of an 18-month-old girl in Almada reportedly told police she forgot the child inside a vehicle after The post Almada toddler tragedy: Nursery worker says routine change led to fatal mistake appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Data centres don't have to make energy more expensive for households
The rise of artificial intelligence is putting a legitimate question at the centre of public debate: who will pay for the energy needed to power data centres?
€1 per answer: teachers denounce latest twist in Portugal’s exams debacle
Just when Portugal’s national exams debacle appeared incapable of becoming any more contentious, the government has announced that teachers will receive €1 for each answer they marked — prompting the The post €1 per answer: teachers denounce latest twist in Portugal’s exams debacle appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Macron thanks Portugal for wildfire assistance in France
French President Emmanuel Macron has publicly thanked Portugal for its assistance in tackling the wildfires sweeping across France, after the latter deployed firefighting aircraft and personnel under the European Union The post Macron thanks Portugal for wildfire assistance in France appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Prisoners in Portugal to help clear forests under new criminal policy law
Prisoners in Portugal will be able to take part in clearing scrubland and maintaining forest areas from September 1 under a new Criminal Policy Act that also broadens crime prevention The post Prisoners in Portugal to help clear forests under new criminal policy law appeared first on Portugal Resident .
A resort for wellness in the Algarve
The Westin Salgados Beach Resort in Albufeira is not just a hotel but a holistic holiday and residential experience, built on the six fundamental pillars of well-being: sleep, eat, move, feel, work, and have fun.
Summer is in full swing at Vale do Lobo
The Algarve’s vibrant summer lifestyle is a favourite with tourists from across the globe – and nowhere embraces the season so wholeheartedly as the region’s original and most iconic resort. The post Summer is in full swing at Vale do Lobo appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Anthropic CEO: Don’t ban cheap AI — but clamp down on China
Dario Amodei continued to stand aloof from other U.S. tech leaders’ unified praise for inexpensive “open weight” models.
US kicks off review of its force posture in Europe
The six-month review was first announced by U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth in June during a NATO ministerial meeting.
Can Europe fight fires this big?
Wildfires raging across France and Spain have forced more than 300,000 people from their homes and stretched national firefighting services to their limits. Zoya Sheftalovich and Ian Wishart look at how the EU is helping through its Civil Protection Mechanism and rescEU emergency reserve — and why Brussels says that even dozens more firefighting planes […]
Ukraine is embracing MAGA. It’s not clear if MAGA is hugging back.
The Ukrainian president is courting onetime MAGA critics as he mourns the loss of Sen. Lindsey Graham, one of the few Republicans who ever moved Trump toward Kyiv.
Spain’s biggest blaze risks scorching conservatives ahead of key election year
The People's Party controls a majority of regional governments and faces flak for failing to prepare for the disaster.
Political chaos turns spotlight on Romania’s MAGA champion
As the possibility of snap elections draws closer, hard-right leader George Simion tells POLITICO that “God” is on his side.
Polanski’s Greens brace for the ‘Burnham bounce’
The left-wing populists are sharpening their attack lines after losing ground to the ruling Labour Party's Andy Burnham.
Batman mansion from the 1960s TV series goes on sale for €27 million
One of television’s most recognisable homes has been put up for sale in California, with the mansion used as the exterior of Wayne Manor in the classic 1960s “Batman” series returning to the property market with an asking price of approximately €27 million.
Average house price in Portugal stands at €435,000
Whether for buying or renting, the Portuguese property market continues to rise in value.
Galp says setting maximum fuel margins “doesn’t seem to make sense”
Galp believes that, at present, it makes no sense to proceed with the exceptional setting of maximum fuel margins, and has pledged to provide the Energy Services Regulatory Authority (ERSE) with all necessary information regarding price formation.