I have quoted @James 'AnOldGuyinEurope' Holley this week in my Resident column which begins... "Did you see that recent UK Guardian ‘article’: “Why are so many Americans moving to Portugal? Apart from the obvious reason…”? And did it irk you like it irked me? There are a number of things about the headline alone that congest the craw, as it were. “So many”, for a start, is such an unhelpful and subjective pair of words, and don’t get me started about the “obvious reason”, at least not yet, which is as crass as it’s clever in drawing in the reader, like a mouse to cheese-topped trap ... More." To put the gist of my piece another way, "know your why" as @Veronica - Ondrejech recently shared, also on Good Morning Portugal! It's really important for best results 😉 Have a great weekend, bom fim de semana 😘 PS Another community member has also been busy writing, see: "Breakfast of the Damned: Tavira Edition". Can you guess who it is?

Trying something here today, an updated post for geo-political videos, podcasts and articles with particular connection, if possible, eventually, to Portugal's place in world affairs - if not directly, then 'food for thought' and issue to be aware of nationally, across Europe and of course, beyond. Let's see if we can keep this more an informative thread, more than a battle of personal politics 🤞 And let's start with a smattering and see where it goes as new information arises in response to what appear to be current, turbulent, global shifts... #portugal #geopolitics #bigpicture #europe #portugal2030 1. OIL PRICES? - Peter Zeihan 2. The US Bombed Iran. Now What? | TED Explains the World 3. The Israel-Iran war is more dangerous than we imagine | David Hearst | The Big Picture 4. Gilbert Doctorow: U.S. Bombing of Iran as Political Theatre? 5. For context (1 year ago) Geo-Strategy #8: The Iran Trap And of course your suggestions in the comments are most welcome, please with an emphasis on broadening understanding, rather than 'being right' or righteous (although I probably don't need to say that to Portugal Club members?!)

An exploration of interactions between food forests and fire in fire-prone areas. (Research links to follow) Fire Prevention & Management Resources: #Fogos (live wildfire update service) #Mainland Rural Fire Danger #Wildfire season in Portugal, Expats Portugal guide #Land Clearing / Cleaning

Thanks to @Colin Ross-Jones, we met Pedro this morning, who as 'Pedro Bastos Car Consulting' "comes, in a disruptive way, to create a transparent business, in a market with so much diversity on offer but at the same time not very accessible to the majority of private customers." "We are guided by honesty, seriousness, transparency, and professionalism in the awareness of quality service to the end customer. These are our values ​​in this business," he continues. "In a market that is not always transparent, it is our mission to make a difference in customer service. We bring high levels of demand, in a connection that we intend to see evolve in proximity and credibility with our customers, thus offering levels of high satisfaction, based on the 'premium' service we propose." After a fascinating and fun debut this morning, we hope to see Pedro in the morning again AND he, of course, joins my GMPVIP address book

Thanks @Ana Caramujo "Stay Informed on the new Immigration measures in Portugal 🇵🇹✨ Our latest YouTube video is here to keep you updated on the latest developments in Portuguese immigration! 📋 Discover the new measures on immigration, as Ana breaks down what they entail and what the potential results might be. From policy changes to their anticipated impacts, we've got you covered. 💬 Gain valuable insights with Ana’s point of view on these new measures. Hear her expert analysis and personal take on how these changes could shape the future for immigrants in Portugal. 💼 Learn all about the new "golden visa" and what it means for those considering Portugal as their new home..."