These Portuguese islands offer respite for my neurodiverse family

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OC&C advises Sony on acquisition of STATSports

Sony has acquired a majority stake in STATSports. OC&C Strategy Consultants advised Sony on the purchase of the Irish-based producer of wearable performance tracking technology. In recent years, the number of elite athletes sporting wearable...

Atlantic Convergence 2025 Lisbon

I will once again have the privilege of being present, not only as an observer, but as a teller of the stories that intersect there, the conversations that inspire and the partnerships that are born. I am proud to return to an event that places...

Resident Evil Requiem will seemingly feature the return of this fan-favorite character, according to Sony leak

Resident Evil Requiem's second playable protagonist has seemingly been leaked by Sony A listing for the Deluxe Edition on the Portuguese PlayStation Store revealed a costume for Leon S. Kennedy The DSO Special Agent skin suggests a throwback to...

The Biggest Expat Communities in Portugal

Portugal has become an obvious consideration for expats, digital nomads, and retirees who are looking for somewhere sunny, affordable, and safe to settle down. With over 300 days of sunshine a year and a 7th global ranking in safety, Portugal fits...

Exploring Challenges and Opportunities in Hospital Disaster Preparedness: A Qualitative Study on the Perspectives of Hospital Incident Command System Members

Introduction Hospitals are vital institutions during disasters, serving as pillars of emergency care and community resilience.1,2 Their ability to maintain functionality during and after disasters is essential for saving lives, reducing injuries,...

AI detection technologies and jam-proof ship communications demonstrated at REPMUS 25

The Defence Innovation Accelerator for the North Atlantic (DIANA) is an organisation set up by NATO to discover and boost dual-use innovation capacity across the Alliance. Through a network of innovators, accelerators, test centres, and end users...

Jack Crowley wins Ireland fly-half battle and Calean Doris returns for All Blacks test

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“Ban him”, “Ego of Ronaldo, plays like Sancho” - Fans react to Lamine Yamal’s Instagram activity before losses to PSG, Portugal and Real Madrid

Lamine Yamal's Instagram stories ahead of defeats against Cristiano Ronaldo's Portugal, Paris Saint-Germain, and Real Madrid have surfaced. Fans have criticized the youngster after Barcelona's 2-1 defeat in the first El Clasico of the season on...

Africa’s Blind Spot: Research shows that many Africans are unaware of the demand for reparations from former colonial Powers

A research on the topic “Attitude of people in Africa to the initiative to demand reparations” analysed the opinions of 4,250 respondents from nine African countries: Ghana, Nigeria, Ethiopia, South Africa, Zimbabwe, Morocco, Egypt, Uganda and...

Which cities are emerging as tech hubs for hybrid work in 2025?

#HybridWorking - Thanks to the flexibility of hybrid working, professionals can now work from virtually anywhere — and tech innovators are leading the charge. As companies shift away from traditional business centres, new tech hubs are emerging...

Portugal and Saudi Arabia and a reunion for the future

In a rapidly changing world, where the Middle East is reinventing itself at a remarkable speed, our country has here a unique and perhaps unrepeatable opportunity to assert its innovative, resilient, and collaborative identity. The Lusitano...

In Rio’s largest favela, used oil becomes soap and social change

In the heart of Rio de Janeiro’s Rocinha favela, the largest in Brazil, a chance discovery led a resident creating a project to turn improperly discarded cooking oil into sustainable soaps and cleaning products. Founded in 2020, the Óleo no Ponto...

Application of Patient Navigation in Colorectal Cancer Screening: A Scoping Review

Background Colorectal cancer (CRC) is a malignant tumor originating in the colon or rectum. It ranks as the third most common cancer globally, accounting for approximately 10% of all cancer cases, and is the second leading cause of cancer-related...

Unspoilt part of Portugal fears high-end tourism

Agence France-Presse . Comporta 26 October, 2025, 23:22 This picture taken on October 17 shows a view of the ‘Vermelho’ hotel, owned by French designer Christian Louboutin, one of the first international figures to discover the region, in Melides,...

Portuguese tax benefits for R&D funds investment: is the end rapidly approaching?

On October 9, the Portuguese government presented the State Budget Proposal for 2026, which will be under discussion in Parliament during the coming weeks. Beyond announcing the end of the additional solidarity contribution on the banking sector...

Portuguese manager Rui Abreu opens up to Joy Sports

One year ago, Rui Abreu made the decision to leave his boyhood club Paços de Ferreira for a new adventure in Rio Ave. Little did he know it, but he’d soon be crawling back just six months later. Born on December 10, 1986, Abreu was raised in Paços...

Climáximo interrupts Lisbon Half Marathon and accuses EDP of ‘greenwashing’

A statement from Climáximo reveals that the group’s recent action aimed to highlight what they claim is a corporate attempt to “wash the blood from its hands” by sponsoring social and sporting events. The protestors staged a sit-in at the finish...

Inside Marcus Kowal's fight to change America's drunken driving laws

THE FIGHT BEGINS with space. Marcus Kowal takes two steps back to the edge of the jiu-jitsu mat, and then one step toward his opponent. It's the jiu-jitsu equivalent of throat-clearing before a big speech -- and this is a big speech for him. Kowal...

Why ASEAN membership matters for Southeast Asia’s smallest economy: It’s a ‘credible signal’ of stability to wary international investors

On Oct 26, the regional body voted in the island nation as its eleventh member at the ASEAN Summit in Kuala Lumpur. Timor-Leste first applied for membership in 2011, just under a decade after it won formal independence from Indonesia, its much...