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world1 day ago•8 min saved

Where the Ultra-Wealthy Are Planting New Homes

A record wave of ultra-high-net-worth individuals is relocating abroad, driven by tax efficiency, geopolitical stability, and quality of life. Dubai leads inflows to the UAE, with Portugal, Singapore, Italy, and Australia also rising as popular bases thanks to favorable visa regimes and business-friendly environments. Migration among the global rich surged from about 108,000 in 2018 to around 134,000 in 2024, with over 142,000 expected by the end of 2025, as many pursue second residencies or citizenships as hedges against future policy shifts.

via Business Insider|

#australia #dubai #italy

science2 days ago•7 min saved

28,000-Year-Old Lapedo Child Re-dating Narrows Neanderthal Hybrid Debate

A new radiocarbon reassessment using hydroxyproline dating places the Lagar Velho burial in central Portugal at about 27,800–28,600 calibrated years ago, well after Neanderthals had vanished in Iberia, which narrows the window for late hybridization and suggests any Neanderthal traits reflect inherited modern-human ancestry rather than a recent interbreeding event; the find remains morphological without ancient DNA, and future work may use proteomics or DNA recovery to clarify admixture.

via The Daily Galaxy|

#gravettian #lapedo-child #neanderthal-admixture

science5 days ago•5 min saved

Portugal's Coastal Cliff Uncovers Intact 150-Million-Year Jurassic Egg Nest

At a coastal cliff in Santa Cruz, Portugal, researchers uncovered a block containing 10 Upper Jurassic dinosaur eggs (~150 million years old) preserved in three dimensions within granular sandstone, arranged in a natural nest pattern that suggests a genuine nesting site and limited disturbance. The team suspects carnivorous dinosaurs may have laid them, with potential embryonic remains to be confirmed by planned CT scans and microscopic analyses.

via The Daily Galaxy|

#dinosaur-eggs #fossil-preservation #jurassic-period

science8 days ago•8 min saved

Iberia Prepares for a 2026 Total Solar Eclipse

The 12 August 2026 total solar eclipse will sweep across the Iberian Peninsula, with Spain in the main path of totality (lasting up to about 1 minute 40 seconds in places like León and Palencia) and a small section of northeastern Portugal seeing only a partial view. Viewers should plan ahead, monitor weather forecasts, choose west-facing, unobstructed viewing spots, and use proper eye protection. This rare celestial event—the first total eclipse visible from mainland Europe in about 27 years—offers a memorable spectacle for observers in northern Spain and nearby areas, if skies cooperate.

via The Portugal News|

#astronomy #portugal #science

environment11 days ago•7 min saved

Portugal’s floods expose planning gaps and the case for letting water flow

Portugal’s deadly storms caused widespread damage and displacement, exposing long‑standing planning flaws like soil sealing, inadequate drainage, and aging infrastructure. Experts argue climate risks must be central to urban design and advocate nature‑based solutions—more green space and retention basins—citing Setúbal’s successful basin as a model, though funding and maintenance remain ongoing challenges.

via Euronews.com|

#climatechange #environment #flooding

politics16 days ago•3 min saved

Portugal Chooses Moderate Left in Presidential Runoff, Defeating Ventura

Moderate Socialist António José Seguro won Portugal’s presidential runoff in a landslide with about 64% of the vote (exit polls), defeating far-right challenger André Ventura as turnout remained steady despite recent storms and a few municipal voting delays. The presidency is largely ceremonial but can veto legislation and dissolve parliament; Ventura’s stronger-than-expected showing signals the growing influence of the far right, while Seguro positions himself as a modern, cooperative left figure who could work with the centre-right government ahead of the transition.

via The Guardian|

#elections #far-right #politics

politics16 days ago•6 min saved

Portugal picks center-left leader to block the far right

Center-left António José Seguro won Portugal’s presidential runoff with about 67% of the vote, defeating far-right André Ventura (33%) as storms and floods battered the country; turnout was around 50%. Seguro’s win followed conservative backing to deny Ventura the presidency, a setback for Chega even as Ventura remains a rising force in the Portuguese right.

via politico.eu|

#election #politics #portugal

europe17 days ago•5 min saved

Portugal's Seguro clinches landslide over Ventura in presidential runoff

Centre-left Socialist Antonio Jose Seguro won Portugal's presidential runoff by a landslide (about 70% to 30%), defeating far-right André Ventura and taking a largely ceremonial post that could help stabilize politics as Seguro vows moderation and cooperation with the centre-right ahead of May elections.

via France 24|

#antonio-jose-seguro #elections #europe

politics17 days ago•2 min saved

Portugal’s Seguro Poised for Presidency After Clear Exit-Poll Lead

Exit polls project centre-left Socialist António José Seguro winning Portugal’s presidential runoff by a wide margin (roughly 67–73% to 27–33% for far-right André Ventura), following Seguro’s first-round lead of 31.1% to Ventura’s 23.52% among 11 million eligible voters.

via Euronews.com|

#andre-ventura #antonio-jose-seguro #exit-polls

europe17 days ago•33 min saved

Portugal votes Socialist Seguro into presidency as far-right gains echo in runoff

Two exit polls put moderate Socialist Antonio Jose Seguro at 67-73% in Portugal’s presidential runoff, with far-right Andre Ventura at 27-33%. Ventura’s relative strong performance follows Chega’s 22.8% in last year’s general election, signaling growing far-right influence in Portugal and across Europe. The presidency is largely ceremonial but carries powers such as dissolving parliament or vetoing legislation in certain cases.

via Reuters|

#elections #europe #far-right

world17 days ago•5 min saved

Portugal’s presidential runoff tests Europe’s nationalist tide

Portugal’s presidential runoff pits left-leaning António José Seguro against nationalist André Ventura. Exit polls point to Seguro’s likely victory, aided by establishment backing to block Ventura, but Ventura’s strong first-round showing and Chega’s growing support underscore Portugal’s drift toward Europe’s nationalist currents, even as the presidency remains a largely ceremonial check on power.

via The New York Times|

#andre-ventura #chega #elections

politics17 days ago•4 min saved

Portugal heads to runoff between a moderate socialist and a far-right challenger

Portugal moves to a presidential runoff between centre-left Socialist Antonio Jose Seguro and far-right challenger Andre Ventura after neither won 50% in the first round; polls suggested Seguro was the favourite to win, as storms hit the country and the largely ceremonial presidency still wields influence through veto power and the ability to dissolve parliament.

via Euronews.com|

#andre-ventura #antonio-jose-seguro #politics

climate-and-energy17 days ago•38 min saved

Storm Marta floods Iberian fields as Spain and Portugal tally crop losses and seek aid

Torrential rains and strong winds from Storm Marta inundated fields across southern Spain and parts of Portugal, prompting evacuations, transport disruptions and about 750 million euros in agricultural and forestry losses as farmers push for government relief.

via Reuters|

#climate-and-energy #crops #flooding

world18 days ago•7 min saved

Portugal's runoff tests turnout amid floods and rising far-right stakes

Portugal heads into Sunday’s presidential runoff as storms trigger a state of emergency and widespread evacuations; turnout could decide between far-right candidate André Ventura and moderate left contender António José Seguro, with some municipalities delaying voting but officials insisting the election proceed.

via politico.eu|

#far-right #floods #portugal

environment18 days ago•3 min saved

Iberia braces for another storm as deadly floods force thousands from homes

Spain and Portugal brace for Storm Marta after deadly floods from Storm Leonardo killed at least two people and displaced about 11,000; Portugal mobilized more than 26,500 rescuers and postponed three municipalities' presidential vote as warnings of further floods and landslides spread across regions including Andalusia, Castile-La Mancha, Galicia, Murcia, and the Valencian Community; orange alerts are in place for heavy rain, strong winds up to 110 km/h, and high seas, with authorities warning that already-saturated ground remains vulnerable; Portugal’s PM said damages exceed €4 billion and dams have released water equal to the country’s annual consumption in days.

via Al Jazeera|

#environment #evacuations #floods