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Portugal is no longer immune to far-right politics

Al Mayadeen · 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,...

[Dash of SAS] Europe’s crackdown on visa overstaying: What it means for Filipino workers

Rappler · August 2, 2025

For years, Mila (not her real name) lived a life of quiet hiding in Paris. During the day, she slipped in from one neighborhood to another, from one invisible but essential job to another. She cleaned flats, picked up children from school, and...

Immigrants being “underutilised” in labour market

The Portugal News ·

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...

Dental Leaders Unite for Cleft Education

Dentistry Today · July 30, 2025

In recognition of Cleft Awareness Month, Dentsply Sirona, the FDI World Dental Federation (FDI), and Smile Train are seizing the opportunity to spotlight the importance of comprehensive cleft care and to direct dental professionals to a new suite...

Portugal battles to contain wildfires

The Peninsula · 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...

Portugal vs Italy Golden Visa Comparison: Fund-Based vs Direct Investment Programs 2025

The Portugal News ·

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...

Churches in once Catholic-dominated Quebec get new secular roles as restaurants, gyms and theaters

Associated Press · 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,...

Angolan journalist Luís Alberto Ferreira dies in Portugal at age 93

Ver Angola ·

Luís Alberto Ferreira was hospitalized at São Francisco Xavier Hospital in Lisbon, receiving treatment for pneumonia, after being admitted to the hospital about two weeks ago due to a fall, according to Irene Bernardo. The niece, who maintained a...

Main Living Costs in Portugal vs the USA

The Portugal News ·

The cost of living in Portugal is approximately one-third lower than in the U.S. Groceries cost roughly 39% less, rent about 41% less, and eating out around 38% less. In Lisbon, one person’s monthly bills (rent, food, transport, utilities) total...

EBU scores FTA coverage of Women’s Champions League

Advanced Television · July 30, 2025

The European Broadcasting Union (EBU) has announced an agreement with UC3 to acquire free-to-air media rights for the UEFA Women’s Champions League (UWCL) over the next five years until 2030, spanning 24 territories on behalf of 26 EBU Members....

Moving to Portugal Show reports record early registrations

LondonlovesProperty · July 30, 2025

The Moving to Portugal Show and Seminars – the UK’s premier event covering the financial, legal, lifestyle and property considerations of moving to Portugal – has announced the date of its latest event. The show will come to central London on 16th...

Echoes of the Lisbon Maru: A Story Remembered

People's Daily Online ·

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....

'Jason Day Approved': Nelly Korda Mocked For Outfit At AIG Women's Open

Newsweek · July 30, 2025

By Devlina Sarkar is a Newsweek contributor based in New Delhi, India. Her focus and passion is all things golf, as well as film. Devlina has been with Newsweek since February, 2025 and previously wrote for The Indian Express and iTV Network....

'Saudade' and San Jose's Dia de Portugal

KALW - California · 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...

Super Falcons, super reward without super future

The Guardian (Nigeria) · August 2, 2025

Nigeria’s Super Falcons were on Monday this week hosted to a grand state reception at the Presidential Villa in Abuja by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, in celebration of their historic victory at the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) in...

Ney Matogrosso and Camila Sosa Villada highlighted at the Queer Lisboa festival

Portugal Pulse · 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 · 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...

Inês Gonçalves to represent Portugal at JESC 2025

ESCXTRA · 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 · 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...

Al-Nassr Sign Portugal Forward Joao Felix From Chelsea on Two-Year Deal (Watch Video)

Latestly · 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...