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Lisbon’s AM recommends mitigating the “negative effects of tourism”.
Portugal Pulse
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July 29, 2025
The report concerning the thematic debate on “the municipal management policy of the trade and tourism sector in Lisbon and the current state of these activity areas in the city” has led to crucial conclusions and recommendations for the city...
Echoes of the Lisbon Maru: A Story Remembered
People's Daily Online
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The filming site of the documentary "The Sinking of the Lisbon Maru." My first encounter with the the "Lisbon Maru" occurred in 2014. While on a marine expedition, I happened to learn that the wreck of the ship had never been precisely located....
'Saudade' and San Jose's Dia de Portugal
KALW - California
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July 30, 2025
This story aired in the July 30, 2025 episode of Crosscurrents. Saudade — it’s a word in Portuguese that describes a deep sense of longing, a bittersweet nostalgia for something that’s no longer here. For many in the Portuguese community of San...
Ney Matogrosso and Camila Sosa Villada highlighted at the Queer Lisboa festival
Portugal Pulse
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July 30, 2025
The Queer Lisboa festival has announced part of the program for its 29th edition, scheduled from September 19 to 27. Among the films to be screened is ‘Tese sobre uma domesticação,’ directed by Argentine filmmaker Javier van de Couter. The film...
Luke Shaw Backs Ruben Amorim to Break ‘Toxic’ Man Utd Culture
Sports Illustrated - New York
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July 30, 2025
Manchester United defender Luke Shaw has called the environment at the club “quite toxic” and “not healthy at all”, but is backing head coach Ruben Amorim to be the one to fix it. Shaw admitted the atmosphere has been “extremely negative” for much...
The one Ryanair rule that could ruin your Holiday – and cost you €65
Euro Weekly News
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July 31, 2025
Travellers line up at Ryanair’s airport check-in desks, where forgetting to check in online could cost you an unexpected €65 fee. Credit : Cineberg, Shutterstock It’s not just about the size of your hand luggage—here’s the simple mistake that...
Inês Gonçalves to represent Portugal at JESC 2025
ESCXTRA
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July 30, 2025
RTP the national broadcaster of Portugal have confirmed their representative for JESC 2025. Later this year Inês Gonçalves will take to the stage in Tbilisi, Georgia on December 13. Inês Gonçalves selected for Portugal Following the conclusion of...
World Cup qualifiers await Wales after EuroHockey Championship II win
BBC
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July 30, 2025
Wales' women have secured a place in the World Cup qualifiers for just the second time in their history, after progressing from the group stage of EuroHockey Championship II. Two goals from Amy Cradden - both from penalty corners - helped Wales...
Portugal is no longer immune to far-right politics
Al Mayadeen
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July 29, 2025
Portugal's failure to confront its colonial and fascist past has helped fuel the meteoric rise of far-right Chega. Long heralded as an exception to the rise of far-right political movements in Europe, Portugal’s snap legislative election in May,...
Immigrants being “underutilised” in labour market
The Portugal News
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These are some of the conclusions presented in the study "Myths and Realities About Migration and the Labour Market," released by Randstad Research, which examined popular assertions about immigrants in Portugal. "In this study, the focus is on...
Al-Nassr Sign Portugal Forward Joao Felix From Chelsea on Two-Year Deal (Watch Video)
Latestly
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July 30, 2025
Mumbai, July 30: Portuguese forward Joao Felix has signed a two-year deal with Saudi Arabia's Al Nassr Club, where he will join national team compatriot Cristiano Ronaldo, from Chelsea. Felix, now 25, joins the Saudi Pro League side in hopes of...
Portugal battles to contain wildfires
The Peninsula
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July 29, 2025
A firefighter monitors a wildfire in Pombal, Portugal on July 29, 2025. (Photo by Carlos COSTA / AFP) Lisbon: Almost 2,000 firefighters battled Tuesday to contain forest blazes across Portugal that have led to almost the whole country being put on...
Euro 2025 demonstrates the strength of women's football
SUR in English
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July 30, 2025
Miércoles, 30 de julio 2025 | Actualizado 31/07/2025 08:15h. Compartir The Uefa Women's Euro 2022 tournament was already a resounding sporting and social success when it was held in England. However, with unprecedented stadium attendance records,...
Portugal vs Italy Golden Visa Comparison: Fund-Based vs Direct Investment Programs 2025
The Portugal News
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Portugal and Italy represent two fundamentally different philosophies. Portugal says "give us your money, we'll manage it professionally, you get residency." Italy says "invest directly in our economy, pick your own opportunities, prove you're...
Amorim right to challenge 'toxic' culture - Shaw
ESPN United Kingdom
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CHICAGO -- Luke Shaw has backed Ruben Amorim's attempts to change the "toxic" culture at Manchester United and said the Portuguese coach is right to exile "stragglers" from the squad. Shaw said Amorim is determined to raise standards at Old...
Churches in once Catholic-dominated Quebec get new secular roles as restaurants, gyms and theaters
Associated Press
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July 29, 2025
MONTREAL (AP) — On a Friday night, families danced under pink and purple neon lights to the beat of an African band playing where the altar used to stand at a Catholic church in Montreal. Notre-Dame-du-Perpetuel-Secours, built between 1914-1920,...
‘He’s extremely tough ... and leaves no stone unturned’ – Luke Shaw thinks Ruben Amorim has ended United’s toxic culture
Irish Independent
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The United defender said Amorim has ended the “toxic” atmosphere that had taken root at the club in recent seasons and that the squad was now the closest he has experienced in his 11 years at Old Trafford. Amorim omitted Alejandro Garnacho, Jadon...
How to Watch 2025 Tour de France Femmes: Live Stream Women's Cycling, TV Channel
Newsweek
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July 30, 2025
By Ben Verbrugge is a freelance sportswriter with a journalism degree from CSU Dominguez Hills. He is a member of the Los Angeles media and spends most of his time covering the NBA, NFL, and MLB. When not writing, he is either playing or watching...
Three extra sick days a month could be given to 1.5m Brits suffering debilitating condition
OK!
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July 31, 2025
The UK Government is facing calls to introduce guaranteed paid leave each month for Brits afflicted by a chronic condition affecting an estimated 1.5 million people in the UK. A new petition has been signed by thousands, advocating for statutory...
16 Best Beach Towns to Visit in Portugal, According to Locals
AOL
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ah_fotobox/Getty Images Surfers on a beach in Portugal. Key Points Portugal's coastline offers an unmatched mix of surf spots, historic villages, and laid-back beach towns that locals say are full of soul. Ericeira and Nazaré are popular surf...