Ultimate guide to retiring to Portugal: Sunny skies, cheap houses and so affordable… no wonder Brits are flocking there. Now experts and those who’ve done it reveal everything you need to know
02 Mar
Lifestyle

Ultimate guide to retiring to Portugal: Sunny skies, cheap houses and so affordable… no wonder Brits are flocking there. Now experts and those who’ve done it reveal everything you need to know

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Lifestyle With a superb climate, laid-back lifestyle and two beautiful coastlines, Portugal has long been a popular choice for those seeking a new life in southern Europe. Its authentic villages and well-preserved beaches lend a gentler appeal than next-door Spain,with the low cost of living an additional benefit for those looking for a restful retirement. Indeed, Portugal was ranked the top global destination for retirees in the 2025 Global Retirement Report, with British expats accounting for a fifth of an estimated poplation of 1.5 to 1.6million foreign residents (14-15 per cent of the overall population). Joined to England by the longest-running diplomatic alliance in the world, Portugal has always sought to welcome British visitors, especially after Brexit, and the retirement visa on offer is one of the most accessible in Europe. It's highly popular with UK and, increasingly, American...
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Gavin Newsom Gets TORCHED for Playing Victim After Ted Cruz’s Jab (‘Victimhood Self-Own’ INCOMING)
02 Mar
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Gavin Newsom Gets TORCHED for Playing Victim After Ted Cruz’s Jab (‘Victimhood Self-Own’ INCOMING)

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We're still about two years until the presidential primaries are off and running, and already some potential candidates are trying way too hard to get the upper hand. This story started with Sen. Ted Cruz calling Gavin Newsom "historically illiterate" on an episode of his podcast:— Ted Cruz (@tedcruz) February 16, 2026"Historically illiterate," eh? If you're in the perpetual victimization culture, how do you translate that? Simple:Ted Cruz calling a dyslexic person illiterate is a new low, even for him. https://t.co/XC75ybiGKd— Gavin Newsom (@GavinNewsom) February 16, 2026Dude, seriously? That reminded us of when Biden would say something incoherent and his handlers (and many in the media) would shame people for mocking his "lifelong stutter." Maybe Newsom's worse off than we thought.Is your dyslexia the reason that you don’t know what...
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THE WEEKEND WRAP: Dry school taps, the R1bn CEO and the soul of Leipoldt’s kitchen
02 Mar
Educational Resources

THE WEEKEND WRAP: Dry school taps, the R1bn CEO and the soul of Leipoldt’s kitchen

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A tale of two taps: How water access is dividing Gauteng’s schoolsAs the taps run dry across Gauteng, the divide between the province’s poor and wealthy schools only deepens. (Photo: Gallo Images/Sharon Seretlo) By Takudzwa Pongweni For Gauteng public school learners, a water outage means raw sewage risks and cancelled classes. More affluent schools, however, report not having water outages in years and turning the crisis into a teachable moment. Read more.The sky-high gold price — who benefits?While the government stands to gain significantly through increased royalties on the back of the increases in the gold price, the economic benefits to the broader society remain questionable. (Photo: iStock) By Stephen Grootes. The shimmering profits of gold-mining companies raise an interesting question: how much will our society benefit from this? Does it really do...
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