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How much fruit is actually in beauty products?
And do they really work?
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What's WOKEISM all about?
There was a time, not so very long ago, when you could say something mildly silly in the pub.
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Diabetes affects 960,000 people in Portugal
Portugal recorded almost 70,400 new diabetes diagnoses in 2025, bringing the total number of patients registered with the National Health Service (SNS) to 960,064, according to the Directorate-General for Health (DGS).
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Little Bird
Little Bird which appears on both the Mnemonics albums is one of my earliest compositions which I wrote over half a century ago when I was around 14 or 15.
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Microsoft outage affects global travel communications
Airlines and railway operators across several countries are advising passengers to use alternative communication channels as Microsoft works to restore its services.
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Rare Solar Eclipse to darken skies over Portugal in 2027
A spectacular solar eclipse on 2 August 2027 will bring an extraordinary astronomical event to southern Europe, with parts of the world experiencing more than six minutes of total darkness during daylight hours.
19h ago · Read at The Portugal News →
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Why so many seniors skip medication
Cost, confusion, side effects, and the hidden challenges of managing health in later life.
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Euronews
Portugal government, schools and health services hit by global Microsoft outage
A global Microsoft outage is disrupting sectors in Portugal. Since Thursday it has hindered access to Outlook and Teams, though recovery is progressing.
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Microsoft outage affects entities under Portugal’s Ministry of Health
Shared Services of the Ministry of Health (SPMS) have confirmed that the global Microsoft outage is also affecting entities under the supervision of Portugal’s Ministry of Health, adding that they are working to restore services as soon as possible.
21h ago · Read at The Portugal News →
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Portugal among Europe’s leaders in renewable electricity
Renewable energy accounts for 73.4% of electricity generated in mainland Portugal during the first ten months of 2026, placing the country fourth among European markets for the share of renewable power production.
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