Green light for renewables, gloating Montenegro & racist rebuff for midwives? – News Review – Ep.29

Green light for renewables, gloating Montenegro & racist rebuff for midwives? – News Review – Ep.29

Portugal Resident News Review – Episode 29 🇵🇹 In today’s roundup Natasha and Carl look at:  Revealed: government’s ‘Green Map’ for fast-tracking renewable energy projects – https://www.portugalresident.com/revealed-governments-green-map-for-fast-tracking-renewable-energy-projects/  Municipalities reject government’s renewable energy ‘Green Map’ – https://www.portugalresident.com/municipalities-reject-governments-renewable-energy-green-map/  Punchy PM says European countries “green with envy” over Portugal’s financial health – https://www.portugalresident.com/punchy-pm-says-european-countries-green-with-envy-over-portugals-financial-health/  Science is being harmed by visa refusals to conference guests – academics – https://www.portugalresident.com/science-is-being-harmed-by-visa-refusals-to-conference-guests-academics/  Plus the usual mix of politics, society, expat life and what it all means for those living in (or moving to) Portugal.  Subscribe and turn on notifications so you never miss a Portugal Resident News Review 🇵🇹 We welcome your views too, and suggestions of topics and tangents that they might explore behind and beyond the headlines, as well as guest reviewers to join us.  Published Fridays 3pm  Contact Natasha – natasha.donn@portugalresident.com Contact Carl – carl@carlmunson.com  (apoiado pelos#FundosEuropeus, no âmbito do Programa Regional#ALGARVE2030) Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-resident-podcast--6801411/support [https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-resident-podcast--6801411/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss]. www.portugalresident.com

A&E summer closures, Portugal still top 10 for safety & power cut risk cont/d. – News Review – Ep.28

Portugal Resident News Review – Episode 28 🇵🇹 In today’s roundup Natasha and Carl look at: A&E closures threatened at Portugal’s state hospitals through summer - www.portugalresident.com/ae-closures-threatened-at-portugals-state-hospitals-through-summer Portugal retains spot as world’s 7th safest country - www.portugalresident.com/portugal-retains-spot-as-worlds-7th-safest-country Portugal faces risk of power cuts this year, warns DGEG - www.portugalresident.com/portugal-faces-risk-of-power-cuts-this-year-warns-dgeg Plus the usual mix of politics, society, expat life and what it all means for those living in (or moving to) Portugal. Subscribe and turn on notifications so you never miss a Portugal Resident News Review 🇵🇹 We welcome your views too, and suggestions of topics and tangents that they might explore behind and beyond the headlines, as well as guest reviewers to join us. Published Fridays 3pm Contact Natasha – natasha.donn@portugalresident.com Contact Carl – carl@carlmunson.com (apoiado pelos#FundosEuropeus, no âmbito do Programa Regional#ALGARVE2030) Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-resident-podcast--6801411/support [https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-resident-podcast--6801411/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss]. www.portugalresident.com

Was Strike 'general', Government rides rough-shod? & 'humanistic' integration – News Review – Ep.27

Portugal Resident News Review – Episode 27 🇵🇹 In today’s roundup Carl, Natasha and special guest Chris Graeme of Essential Business look at: “Vast majority of Portuguese are working” – Government downplays impact of general strike - https://www.portugalresident.com/vast-majority-of-portuguese-are-working-government-downplays-impact-of-general-strike/ “Something isn’t right” in way Portugal’s AD government is railroading people’s lives in favour of foreign big business – https://www.portugalresident.com/something-isnt-right-in-way-portugals-ad-government-is-railroading-peoples-lives-in-favour-of-foreign-big-business/ Portugal rejects “aggressive policies against immigrants” – https://www.portugalresident.com/portugal-rejects-aggressive-policies-against-immigrants/ Plus the usual mix of politics, society, expat life and what it all means for those living in (or moving to) Portugal. Subscribe and turn on notifications so you never miss a Portugal Resident News Review 🇵🇹 We welcome your views too, and suggestions of topics and tangents that they might explore behind and beyond the headlines, as well as guest reviewers to join us.  Published Fridays 3pm Contact Natasha – natasha.donn@portugalresident.com Contact Carl – carl@carlmunson.com (apoiado pelos#FundosEuropeus, no âmbito do Programa Regional#ALGARVE2030) Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-resident-podcast--6801411/support [https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-resident-podcast--6801411/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss]. www.portugalresident.com

"You can't have that baby here!", talking rubbish & AIMA's big break – News Review – Ep.26

Portugal Resident News Review – Episode 26 🇵🇹 In today’s roundup Carl, Natasha and special guest Paul Rees of Rural Properties look at: • Expanding Algarve landfills will not solve waste crisis – Almargem - https://www.portugalresident.com/expanding-algarve-landfills-will-not-solve-waste-crisis-almargem • Woman in childbirth “refused entry to Faro Hospital” - https://www.portugalresident.com/woman-in-childbirth-refused-entry-to-faro-hospital/ • AIMA announces four days of strike action, due to degradation of work conditions - https://www.portugalresident.com/aima-announces-four-days-of-strike-action-due-to-degradation-of-work-conditions/ Plus the usual mix of politics, society, expat life and what it all means for those living in (or moving to) Portugal. Subscribe and turn on notifications so you never miss a Portugal Resident News Review 🇵🇹 We welcome your views too, and suggestions of topics and tangents that they might explore behind and beyond the headlines, as well as guest reviewers to join us.  Published Fridays 3pm Contact Natasha – natasha.donn@portugalresident.com Contact Carl – carl@carlmunson.com Paul Rees - www.rural-properties.com  (apoiado pelos#FundosEuropeus, no âmbito do Programa Regional#ALGARVE2030) Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-resident-podcast--6801411/support [https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-resident-podcast--6801411/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss]. www.portugalresident.com

Growing up (& thriving) in Portugal – Resident Podcast Interview with Ben Austin – Ep.25 – 27-05-26

In this fascinating episode we welcome Ben Austin – UK-born real estate advisor and passionate advocate for life in Portugal, having grown up here. Ben has called Portugal home since he landed here at the age of four with his travelling parents, sharing today deep local knowledge of the Silver Coast and Central Portugal regions. In this warm and insightful conversation, he shares his personal journey of schooling in Portugal, the realities of building a life and thriving here, cultural contrasts with the UK, daily life, and the evolving real estate landscape.  Ben discusses: • His transition from the UK as a child to becoming a true Portugal resident • What Portugal is like for young people entering the job market and what the future might hold  • Reflections on integration, community, lifestyle, and the reasons Portugal continues to attract people seeking a better quality of life • Reflections on cultural immersion, growing up, and the joys (and challenges) of life here A candid, inspiring and practical conversation for anyone considering a move to Portugal, already living here, or simply curious about authentic resident experiences, especially those with children. Subscribe and turn on notifications for more inspiring stories from real Portugal residents.  (apoiado pelos #FundosEuropeus, no âmbito do Programa Regional #algarve2030) #PortugalResidentPodcast #BenAustin #LivingInPortugal #PortugalExpat #MoveToPortugal #AlgarveLiving #PortugalRealEstate #ExpatsInPortugal #SilverCoast #PortugalLife #ThriveInPortugal #PortugalIntegration #PortugalPodcast #AlgarveExpat #CarlMunson #PortugalResident #LongTermPortugal #ArtInPortugal #PortugalCurator #Portugal2026 Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-resident-podcast--6801411/support [https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-resident-podcast--6801411/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss]. www.portugalresident.com