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The meeting themed 'They Undertake in Digital', taking place on April 17th in Lisbon, features presentations of success stories from Brazilian women living in Portugal.
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Our guest today is Paolo Funassi, the larger-than-life Italian creator of Albufeira Paradise and Algarve Paradise, the social media phenomenon with 152,000 members and more than 15 million monthly views The post My Albufeira paradise! – Interview with Paolo Funassi appeared first on Portugal Resident.
Millions of people demonstrated this Saturday in cities across the United States and beyond against President Donald Trump, in a new wave of protests under the “No Kings” slogan. Organizers aimed for this to be the largest single-day mobilization in the country's history, with over 3,200 events planned across all 50 states and internationally. The protests, which included participation from figures like Robert De Niro, Bruce Springsteen, and Joan Baez, highlighted concerns over US military involvement in Iran, economic instability, and the erosion of constitutional norms. In Porto, Portugal, around 200 American residents gathered in front of the City Hall to voice their opposition to the Trump administration's policies, particularly the military actions in the Middle East.
Protesters took to the streets through the “No Kings” movement, which symbolically aims to reject authoritarian tendencies and reinforce the importance of democratic principles.
Titled “No Tyrants! (No Kings!)”, the movement aimed to symbolically reject authoritarian trends and reinforce the importance of democratic principles.
The article reflects on Lisbon's transformation over the past two decades, highlighting its shift from an underrated city with limited English speakers and authentic local charm to a popular, heavily touristed destination. Key areas like Baixa, Alfama, and Bairro Alto have become crowded with tourists, altering their original atmospheres. The city has also experienced significant development, including new condos, museums, and international schools, especially in areas like Belém and Lapa. The rise of digital nomads and expat communities has further changed Lisbon's cultural landscape. Overall, Lisbon's evolution illustrates the impact of overtourism and modernization on its historic neighborhoods and local identity.
With only a few days remaining to opening night, here are 10 reasons to see The Algarveans’ production of I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change. ‘I Love You, You’re The post 10 reasons to see “I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change” appeared first on Portugal Resident.
The Armenian translation of 'Os Lusíadas' will be presented on Wednesday, the 25th, at 18:30, at the Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation in Lisbon. The translator, Lusiné Brutyan, an Armenian living in Portugal, has previously translated Fernando Pessoa's 'A Mensagem'. The initiative to translate these Portuguese literary classics into Armenian was led by the Portugal-Armenia Friendship Association. The translation of Camões' major work was completed in September last year, but this presentation in Lisbon marks the first public event in Portugal. Vahé Mkhitarian, president of the association, highlighted the symbolic significance of the venue, noting its connection to Armenian heritage. The translation project began with the founding of the association in 2016, and Brutyan expressed her deep emotional journey while translating the beloved text. The book, published by Edit Print in Armenia, includes a preface by João Figueiredo, a professor at the University of Lisbon.
“There are more emigrants now than in August,” said Luís Fonseca, 52, who has lived in Paris since 2007.
From Fortaleza, Oriana Menescal, who has lived in Portugal for seven years, performs as the clown Espilicute. She says the name is a Ceará expression for “lively and restless girls”.
