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Surprising pregnancy nutrition dos and don’ts
You don’t have to be a rocket scientist to understand healthy eating is important for mothers-to-be and their unborn babies.
Sep 59 min read


How to decide whether to dismiss an employee or not: 7 questions
When an employee is not performing well, a manager has only two options: try to help them or dismiss them. To avoid regretting your decision, you can use the CORVETT system of questions as a guide.
Sep 46 min read


How to Beat Laziness and Become More Productive: The Pomodoro Method and Its Secrets
We all know what procrastination feels like. But there’s a simple time-management technique that has helped students, professionals, and creatives around the world stay focused for decades: the Pomodoro Technique.
Sep 34 min read


Rocks and beaches around Lisbon: where to cool off after climbing
What could be better than rocks? Only rocks and the chance to dive into the ocean afterwards! Wash away all the dirt, dust, magnesium and your pride at not being able to climb higher than the second belay.
Aug 316 min read


All Portugal News 30.08.2025
(Available in EN | RU) All Portugal News - weekly editions in English and Russian about everything that is happening that is interesting and relevant in Portugal. Latest news, cultural events, economy, society and the stories of the people who make the real life of the country happen.
Aug 292 min read


Nightmares and Health: When Bad Dreams Become Dangerous
Research shows that nightmares may be linked to early death more strongly than smoking, obesity, or poor diet.
Aug 293 min read


The Global Economy and the Demographic Challenge: How Population Aging Threatens a Crisis
The heads of leading central banks warn: population aging and declining birth rates are becoming one of the key risks for the global economy. According to the OECD, by 2060 the share of people over 65 in developed countries will reach 52%, and GDP per capita growth could slow by 40%.
Aug 283 min read


Studying at an International School in Portugal | A Child’s Experience and Adaptation
A Russian teenager’s journey through moving to Portugal, language barriers and adaptation.
Aug 281 min read


All Portugal News 24.08.2025
(Available in EN | RU) All Portugal News - weekly editions in English and Russian about everything that is happening that is interesting and relevant in Portugal. Latest news, cultural events, economy, society and the stories of the people who make the real life of the country happen.
Aug 232 min read


Sports vs. gadgets: when movement is more important than screens
What will a child choose? A new level in a game or playing ball in the yard with friends? Today, this choice is faced by almost every family. Smartphones and tablets have become part of everyday life, and children spend hours on them.
Aug 196 min read


Is AI Making Us Stupid? And How to Stop It
It’s a worry many share — if we hand over too much thinking to machines, do we risk losing our own?
Aug 173 min read


Diet as a Portfolio? Now Climate: Europe, Air Conditioners, and Alternatives
This summer, Europe once again faced record-breaking heat. Temperatures climbed above 40 °C, and in such conditions the real shock is not just the heat itself, but the fact that only about 20% of European homes have air conditioning.
Aug 174 min read


Portugal’s Constitutional Court Safeguards Immigrant Family Reunification Rights
The Constitutional Court of Portugal has overturned controversial amendments to immigration law that would have imposed stricter conditions on family reunification for immigrants, confirming that the constitution protects family unity.
Aug 165 min read


All Portugal News 16.08.2025
(Available in EN | RU) All Portugal News - weekly editions in English and Russian about everything that is happening that is interesting and relevant in Portugal. Latest news, cultural events, economy, society and the stories of the people who make the real life of the country happen.
Aug 152 min read


Diet as an Investment Portfolio: AI as an Economic Turbo Mode
Imagine closing your eyes and hearing: “AI could boost global economic growth by 30% a year.”Sounds like science fiction?
Aug 133 min read


Sodium Hypochlorite in Tap Water: Chemistry, Effects, and Household Remedies
Sodium hypochloride (NaOCl) is the most commonly used compound for disinfecting tap water, including in Lisbon and other European cities. It enters the water as a solution, releasing active chlorine that kills bacteria, viruses and other microorganisms.
Aug 135 min read


AI Is Killing the Internet We Knew. What Happens Next?
Until recently, the internet worked on a simple principle: websites publish content, search engines index it, and users click, read, and interact — generating traffic, revenue, and new life for websites.
Aug 133 min read


"Pills for Immortality" — Hype or Reality?
The Economist recently explored whether science is getting close to creating drugs that slow aging and extend life. Let’s break it down — simply, clearly, and without science-fiction drama.
Aug 132 min read


More Control — Less Cohesion? What Awaits Portugal in the New EU Budget 2028–2034
The European Commission has presented its draft Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF) for 2028–2034.
Aug 93 min read


All Portugal News 9.08.2025
(Available in EN | RU) All Portugal News - weekly editions in English and Russian about everything that is happening that is interesting and relevant in Portugal. Latest news, cultural events, economy, society and the stories of the people who make the real life of the country happen.
Aug 82 min read
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