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Portugal: Economic sentiment hits an over-three year high in June
FocusEconomics
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June 27, 2025
Latest reading: Economic sentiment came in at 107.4 in June, up from May’s 105.9. June’s result marked the best reading since February 2022. Consequently, the index remained above the long-term average of 100, pointing to a positive near-term...
Council of Portuguese Communities concerned with civic participation
Portugal Pulse
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July 6, 2025
The President of the Council of Portuguese Communities, Flávio Martins, stated that the civic participation of communities needs to be revised so that the electoral process remains secure yet diversified. This diversification could involve various...
Paraguayan Prodigy Fabrizio Shines As Global Student Prize 2025 Finalist
The Asunción Times
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July 25, 2025
Fabrizio Daniel Peralta Fretes, a promising digital technologies student at Colegio Estado de Israel in Asunción, has been named among the 50 finalists for the distinguished Global Student Prize 2025. His nomination stands out not only for his...
Chega proposes maintaining reduced VAT for energy equipment
Portugal Pulse
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July 6, 2025
A new legislative proposal has been submitted to the Portuguese Parliament by the political party Chega, aiming to alter the VAT rules for energy equipment. This comes after a similar proposal was initiated by the Livre party. Chega’s proposal...
Tesla Cybercab arrives in Lisbon
The Portugal News
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The Tesla Cybercab will be on display in Lisbon from July 9th, at the Tesla Center Lisboa - Belas, where it will remain until July 12th. On October 10th, Tesla revealed the future of autonomy at the We, Robot event in Los Angeles, showcasing...
Voice of Portugal reaches the world
The Portugal News
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The vision of its founder, Manuel DaCosta has solidified Camões TV as the bridge that connects Portugal to the world. Headquartered in Toronto, Canada, and with a strategic office studio in Vagos, Portugal, the channel reaffirms its commitment to...
Portugal urges joint action after mass blackout
China Daily Global
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A heater is seen on a wall at the terrace of a pub, the day after a sudden major blackout in the Iberian Peninsula, in Ronda, Spain April 29, 2025. REUTERS/Jon Nazca/File Photo Portugal's energy minister says a report by the Spanish government...
FATACIL – Handicrafts, Tourism, Agriculture, Commerce and Industry Fair of Lagoa
The Portugal News
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This flagship event takes place in the heart of the Algarve, at a strategic and privileged location, coinciding with the peak of the summer season. Its timing in August, when the region receives thousands of visitors, ensures a vibrant and dynamic...
Portugal and China satellite firm partner for high-tech aerospace project
Euro Weekly News
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June 26, 2025
China and Portugal partner for an advanced aeronautics, aerospace and ocean technology centre at the portuguese aerodrome of Cerval | Credit: La Voz on X Just a little over two kilometres from Galicia’s border, lodged in Valença do Minho in...
Head to Hollywood for just £473 return with TAP Air Portuga
Breaking Travel News
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July 5, 2025
TAP Air Portugal is offering an incredible promotion to Los Angeles until July 9, with prices starting from €549 euros (£473), including taxes, for round-trips to California. This promotion – valid for flights between August 18, 2025 and March 30,...
2025 H1 Market Report – Algarve Luxury Property
The Portugal News
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For those who don’t know us, Quinta Properties, trading as QP Savills, is the leading name in luxury real estate in the Algarve. We have been operating in Quinta do Lago, Vale do Lobo, and the wider Central Algarve for over 25 years and have built...
Quiz of The Week: 19 – 25 July
The Week Magazine
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July 25, 2025
Find out how closely you've been paying attention to the latest news and other global events by putting your knowledge to the test with our Quiz of The Week. And don't forget: to get all the news that matters delivered to your inbox every day,...
BlockDAG Hits 2M Users On The X1 App, Shakes Up Mining Market! NEAR & ARB Price Trends Shift
The Portugal News
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Yet BlockDAG (BDAG) is capturing bigger headlines with record-breaking presale numbers and real adoption in motion. With over $332 million raised, 23.6 billion coins sold, and its X1 Miner app bringing in 2 million users, BlockDAG isn’t just...
From Runway to Silver Screen: Sara Sampaio on Embracing Chaos, Comedy and Her ‘Superman’ Debut
WWD - New York
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July 24, 2025
The beauty of being blonde for a role is Sara Sampaio is actually able to watch herself on screen. “It felt like a little disconnect,” says the natural brunette. “So I was actually able to enjoy it.” The 24-year-old Portuguese model-turned-actor...
High-speed train for Trás-os-Montes?
The Portugal News
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"Associations are not conducting this study. Now, the Government is conducting the studies through Infraestruturas de Portugal (IP). We have clearly signaled that we consider this a priority and, together with the Northern Regional Coordination...
Portugal: 9 EU pupils on simulation Mars space mission at Alentejo reservoir
Macau Business
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June 25, 2025
A ‘space mission’ simulating Mars, but taking place near the Alqueva reservoir in the heart of Portugal’s Alentejo region, includes ‘astronauts’ who collect soil for analysis in search of signs of life, with the help of a ‘rover’. These...
Latnord gears up for mining sustainability focused conference in Luleå
Skillings Mining Review - Florida
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July 5, 2025
IM is the official Media Partner of the forthcoming international conference The Nordics and Latin America: Sustainable Mining in Luleå, Sweden. This is the second edition of the event, organised by Latnord, the first having been held in 2024 in...
How to maximize the statement credits on Hilton's cobranded credit cards
The Points Guy
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July 24, 2025
Don't let strict terms and conditions fool you — the statement credits on the Hilton Honors American Express cards might be more flexible than you think. Amex currently issues four Hilton credit cards (three consumer products and one business...
New Bank of Portugal headquarters moves ahead
The Portugal News
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The new BdP headquarters in the capital are expected to be completed by the end of 2027. The “symbolic ceremony of laying the first stone” of the future BdP headquarters was held on June 24, during an event that was led by Mário Centeno, the...
"Thank you for your magic, Diogo." Led Zeppelin legend Robert Plant pays tribute to Liverpool and Portugal footballer Diogo Jota, who died in a car accident on July 3, aged 28
Louder
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July 4, 2025
Robert Plant has paid tribute to Liverpool footballer Diogo Jota, who was killed in a car accident in Spain yesterday, July 3, aged 28. The Portuguese international, and his younger brother Andre, (25), also a professional footballer, died when...