What are the Best Countries for Expats in 2026? - Portugal Business News Expat News - Here is the ranking of the Best Countries for Expats in 2026, according to the InterNations Expat report 2026: Top 10 Best Countries for Expats in 2026: 1 - Panama Panama ranks No. 1 Best Country for Expats in 2026 according to InterNations. Panama leads the Working Abroad and Personal Finance Indices and ranks 2nd for both Ease of Settling In and Expat Essentials. 90% of expats feel their disposable household income is enough to lead a comfortable life (vs. 71% globally), and over three-quarters (76%) are satisfied with their financial situation (vs. 55%). The general cost of living also gets positive ratings from 69% of respondents — far above the global average of 39%. 2 - Mexico Mexico ranks 2nd Best Country for Expats in 2026 according to InterNations. Mexico ranks 1st place in the Ease of Settling In Index, with all three of its subcategories — Local Friendliness, Finding Friends, and Culture & Welcome — also in 1st. Expats find the locals friendly towards foreign residents (1st), and 73% say making local friends is easy (vs. 39% globally). In fact, 34% describe their friends and acquaintances as mostly local residents — double the global average of 17%.. 3 - Thailand Thailand ranks 3rd Best Country for Expats in 2026 according to InterNations. Thailand is home to the happiest expats worldwide: 86% are happy with their life abroad (vs. 70% globally), and 42% want to stay forever (vs. 27%). Their money goes a long way, with Thailand landing a 2nd place in the Personal Finance Index. Thailand offers the best-rated cost of living worldwide, viewed positively by 85% of expats (vs. 39% globally). Housing is both the most affordable (1st) and among the easiest to find (2nd). The country is a retirement hotspot: 40% of respondents are retired (vs. 14% globally), and 22% moved there specifically to retire (vs. 4%). 4 - UAE The UAE ranks 4th Best Country for Expats in 2026 according to InterNations. 5 - Brazil Brazil ranks 5th Best Country for Expats in 2026 according to InterNations. 6 - Spain Spain ranks 6th Best Country for Expats in 2026 according to InterNations. 7 - Singapore Singapore ranks 7th Best Country for Expats in 2026 according to InterNations. 8 - Portugal Portugal ranks 8th Best Country for Expats in 2026 according to InterNations. 9 - Malaysia Malaysia ranks 9th Best Country for Expats in 2026 according to InterNations. 10 - Luxembourg Luxembourg ranks 10th Best Country for Expats in 2026 according to InterNations. What is the worst country for expats in 2026? The worst country for expats in 2026 is Norway according to InterNations. Expats there are the unhappiest in the survey (31st): fewer than half (46%) are content with their life abroad (vs. 70% globally). Click here for News Moving to the EU for the latest updates.

Who is the first member of the British Royal family to be born in Portugal? - Portugal Business News Royalty News Portugal - Here is the first member of the British Royal family to be born in Portugal on August 3, 2026: Here is the first member of the British Royal family to be born in Portugal: The first member of the British Royal family to be born in Portugal is the daughter of Princess Eugenie and her husband Jack Brooksbank, Adelaide Elizabeth Annina Brooksbank, and she is 15th in line to the British throne. ¨Her name is part of the history of England and Portugal, two places we love and call home,” stated Princess Eugenie. This is because the name Adelaide was partly inspired by Queen Adelaide, wife of William IV, and partly by a popular Portuguese Saint, Maria Adelaide, whose body was not corrupted by death. Despite being born in Lisbon, Princess Eugenie's daughter Adelaide will not automatically acquire Portuguese nationality since none of her parents were legally resident in the country for at least five years. However, the possibility of obtaining Portuguese citizenship in the future remains. Princess Eugenie´s Portuguese-born daughter, Adelaide, is her third child; since she already has two sons, namely August Philip Hawke Brooksbank, born in 2021, and Ernest George Ronnie Brooksbank, born in 2023. Click here for Royalty News Portugal for updates

Top pension funds backing European VC firms - Portugal Business News Financial News Europe - Here are the Top 10 pension funds backing European VC firms, according to a Dealroom report published on August 25, 2026: Top 10 pension funds backing European VC firms: 1 - Keva - Finland Keva ranks No. 1 pension fund backing European VC firms with Assets under management (AUM) amounting to USD 70 billion, out of which 3% is allocated to VCs and 33 VCs are backed. Keva is Finland’s largest pension provider and it administers the pensions of local government, wellbeing services counties, State, Evangelical Lutheran Church, Kela and Bank of Finland employees. 2 - ATP Private Equity Partners - Denmark ATP ranks 2nd pension fund backing European VC firms with Assets under management (AUM) amounting to USD 116 billion, out of which 5% is allocated to VCs and 24 VCs are backed. ATP Private Equity Partners (ATP PEP) was founded in 2001 as the independent private equity arm of the Danish pension fund, ATP. Today, ATP PEP is one of Europe’s largest institutional investors in private equity targeting funds across Europe and North America. 3 - Industriens Pension - Denmark Industriens Pension ranks 3rd pension fund backing European VC firms with Assets under management (AUM) amounting to USD 31 billion, out of which 5% is allocated to VCs and 35 VCs are backed. Industriens Pension is a life insurance company. The company administrates the labour market pension scheme for the employees under the Collective Bargaining Agreement for Industrial Employees. 4 - AP6 - Andra AP-fonden - Sweden AP6 - Andra AP-fonden ranks 4th pension fund backing European VC firms with Assets under management (AUM) amounting to USD 5 billion, out of which 5% is allocated to VCs and 20 VCs are backed. Andra AP-fonden (AP2) manages the Swedish people’s pension capital and works to ensure a good pension for both current and future pensioners. We strive to be a leading pension fund manager in a changing world. 5 - Ilmarinen - Finland Ilmarinen ranks 5th pension fund backing European VC firms with Assets under management (AUM) amounting to USD 65 billion, out of which 3% is allocated to VCs and 51 VCs are backed. Ilmarinen is Finland’s largest private earnings-related pension insurance company. As a mutual pension insurance company, we are wholly owned by our customers. 6 - FRR - French Pension Reserve Fund - France FRR ranks 6th pension fund backing European VC firms with Assets under management (AUM) amounting to USD 24 billion, out of which 17 VCs are backed. The FRR’s mission as conferred by law is to “manage the sums that are allocated to it, to build up reserves to help ensure the long-term future of eligible retirement plans”. 7 - Elo - Finland Elo ranks 7th pension fund backing European VC firms with Assets under management (AUM) amounting to USD 30 billion, out of which 3% is allocated to VCs and 42 VCs are backed. We are a major Finnish earnings-related pension provider. 8 - West Midlands Pension Fund - UK West Midlands Pension Fund ranks 8th pension fund backing European VC firms with Assets under management (AUM) amounting to USD 25 billion, out of which 1% is allocated to VCs and 31 VCs are backed. West Midlands Pension Fund is one of the UK's largest pension funds, managing and administering the pension interests of our members and scheme employers. 9 - AP3 - Sweden AP3 ranks 9th pension fund backing European VC firms with Assets under management (AUM) amounting to USD 51 billion, out of which 5% is allocated to VCs and 20 VCs are backed. AP3 contributes to the stability of the income pension system. As a manager of the Swedish public’s pension assets, AP3 works diligently with its portfolio to ensure pension disbursements, and we have achieved our 3.5% annual return target since our inception in 2001. 10 - Varma- Finland Varma ranks 10th pension fund backing European VC firms with Assets under management (AUM) amounting to USD 60 billion, out of which 26 VCs are backed. Varma is a pension insurer for work performed in Finland and a pioneer in work ability management. We invest the funds collected as pension contributions profitably and securely to cover current and future pensions. Here is the link to Financial News Europe to keep updated on the latest developments.

Fitch upgrades Sovereign Ratings in Portugal, Cyprus & Greece that outperform Eurozone countries - Portugal Business News News Economy Europe - Fitch upgraded the Sovereign Ratings of Portugal, Cyprus and Greece that outperform other Eurozone countries, driven by rapid debt reduction, according to a report dated August 25, 2026. Here is the lesson to be learnt from the economic success of Portugal, Cyprus and Greece by other Eurozone countries: How Cyprus, Greece and Portugal outperformed other Eurozone countries: Fitch Ratings steadily upgraded the credit ratings of Cyprus, Greece and Portugal: Cyprus, Greece and Portugal have each been upgraded three times by Fitch Ratings since 2022, driven primarily by rapid government debt reduction that outpaced the eurozone average, according to the latest report by Fitch Ratings. Debt/GDP ratios fell sharply from their 2020 peaks in Cyprus, Greece and Portugal, leaving them well below pre-pandemic levels, in contrast to only a modest decline across the euro area. This deleveraging improved Fitch's Sovereign Rating Model output, while stronger banking-sector health in Cyprus and Greece, and Portugal’s external position, allowed Fitch to remove negative Qualitative Overlay adjustments that had constrained the ratings, enabling multi-notch upgrades. What are the Fitch ratings of Cyprus, Greece and Portugal in 2026? 1 - The Fitch rating of Cyprus in 2026 Fitch affirmed Cyprus´s credit rating at ‘A-‌’/Positive in May 2026. 2 - The Fitch rating of Greece in 2026 Fitch affirmed Greece´s credit rating at ‘BBB’/Stable in May 2026. 3 - The Fitch rating of Portugal in 2026 Fitch revised Portugal’s credit rating to Positive while affirming its rating at ‘A’ in March 2026. Why did the credit ratings of Cyprus, Greece and Portugal improve in 2026? Strong growth was the largest contributor to deleveraging in Cyprus, Greece and Portugal, but it was not what set the three countries apart from the other eurozone countries: Spain and Italy enjoyed similar tailwinds, yet each recorded only a single-notch net gain from pre-pandemic levels, against three notches for Cyprus, Greece and Portugal. The difference was fiscal: the three countries moved to sustained, policy-driven primary surpluses, whereas Italy has run only small surpluses since 2024 and Spain none at all. Growth alone did not deliver these surpluses. The EU´s supportive measures are fading: the tourism rebound is complete, the EU Recovery and Resolution Facility funding will peak in 2026 and negative real funding costs are unwinding. As these support measures fade, primary surpluses will bear more of the deleveraging burden, just as maintaining them becomes more demanding amid ageing populations, rising Defence commitments and eroding political consensus. What is the lesson to be learnt from the economic success of Portugal, Cyprus and Greece by other Eurozone countries? The lesson to be learnt from the economic success of Portugal, Cyprus and Greece by Europe’s other high-debt sovereign countries, which include Austria, Belgium, France, Finland and the UK, is that durable rating upgrades are built on primary surpluses sustained across years and successive governments, instead of depending on favorable macroeconomic conditions alone. Here is the link to News Economy Europe to keep updated on the latest developments.

Portuguese startup GTechPlasma develops revolutionary Stealth Technology - Portugal Business News Defence News Europe - Portuguese startup GTechPlasma developed revolutionary Stealth Technology for high-quality graphene production with unique properties for absorption-based electromagnetic shielding and stealth applications that could make drones and airplanes nearly invisible to radars. Here is how the Graphene developed by GTechPlasma may revolutionize the Defence Industry: What is GTechPlasma? GTechPlasma is a spin-off of IPFN - Institute of Plasmas and Nuclear Fusion, that is a research unit of IST at the University of Lisbon. The Deep Tech startup in the field of Nanotechnology Research and Graphene Technologies is hosted at Tecnico Venture Lab in Lisbon. The CEO of GTechPlasma is Ana Amaral Dias who is also a Researcher at IPFN and a Plasma and Materials Physicist. GTechPlasma developed revolutionary STEALTH COATING through high-performance graphene-based coating formulations for electromagnetic shielding and stealth applications, operating across a broad frequency range between 5 and 70 GHz developed in the frame of a NATO-funded project. The company also develops solutions for selective extraction of rare earth elements and uranium, as well as solid-state hydrogen storage technologies that have already demonstrated promising results. GTechPlasma received an investment of 150,000 euros, becoming part of the Portugal Ventures' portfolio on July 28, 2026. How the Graphene developed by GTechPlasma may revolutionize the Defence Industry: The Graphene developed by GTechPlasma may revolutionize the Defence Industry since its properties include graphene with 99% purity that is ready to be incorporated into innovative and scalable plasma technology. At the time GTechPlasma developed their disruptive plasma technology, the graphene market was saturated with low-quality materials that often failed to deliver the promised performance. The high-purity, customized graphene-based materials developed for the Defence Industry focus on lightweight electromagnetic shielding, absorption and advanced composite systems. The GTechPlasma platform supports co-development, testing and qualification for demanding aerospace, naval, communications and protected-electronics environments. Here are the main properties of the Graphene developed by GTechPlasma: 1 - The Graphene enables EMI shielding and electromagnetic absorption 2 - The Graphene enables lightweight composites for aerospace and naval platforms 3 - The Graphene enables Stealth-related coatings and multifunctional materials 4 - The Graphene protects electronics, sensors and communication systems 5 - The Graphene enables custom R&D, qualification batches and certified material supply Here is the link to Defence & Space News in Europe to keep updated on the latest developments.

Lamborghini launches Tierra Viva branded residences in Spain - Portugal Business News News Branded Residences - Lamborghini is launching Tierra Viva branded residences in Spain´s Costa del Sol, with the completion expected to be in June 2027. Here are the prices of the Lamborghini luxury branded residences and the image of the Tierra Viva branded residence car elevator: Tierra Viva By Lamborghini is the new luxury branded residences project inspired by a luxury automotive group. Inspired by Automobili Lamborghini, which is the ultimate luxury sports car brand, this exclusive gated community boasts 53 luxury villas with panoramic views of the Mediterranean Sea. What are the Lamborghini Luxury automotive branded residences? Image of the Lamborghini Tierra Viva branded residence car elevator - Portugal Business News Luxury automotive brands are now merging with luxury branded residences to create an exclusive luxury lifestyle experience. The difference between Luxury automotive branded residences and other types of branded residences is that the villas cater for automotive enthusiasts. The Tierra Viva By Lamborghini luxury branded residences include the Painite Villas that showcase advanced car elevator technology, merging automotive excellence with opulent living. Each Lamborghini branded villa rises gracefully from the hills of Benahavís in Spain´s Costa del Sol, ensuring uninterrupted sea views. With amenities like private pools, sauna, and steam room, Tierra Viva epitomizes luxury and sophistication, with the added feature of cutting-edge car elevator technology, seamlessly integrating automotive passion with luxurious living. The Tierra Viva By Lamborghini luxury branded residences are located just 15 minutes from Marbella and residents can enjoy easy access to stylish clubs, exclusive marinas, and breathtaking beaches. What are the prices of the Lamborghini luxury branded residences? With only 53 luxury villas, the prices of the Lamborghini luxury branded residences start at 7,800,000 Euros when purchased directly from the developer, without brokerage fees. What are the benefits of investing in a branded residence in Spain? The benefits of investing in a branded residence in Spain include: 1 - A Golden Visa with an investment of 500,000 Euros 2 - The highest Return On Investment in Europe 3 - Spain ranks 4th in work-life balance 4 - Spain offers a Mediterranean Climate all year round 5 - Spain is the 15th largest economy in the world Here is the link to Luxury Brands News to keep updated on the latest developments.

Which football club brands are the most valuable in 2026? - Portugal Business News Football Investment News - Here is the ranking of the Top 10 most valuable football club brands in 2026 with the brand value in euros, according to a report by Brand Finance published in August 2026: All the Top 10 most valuable football club brands in 2026 are European, highlighting Europe´s supremacy in the Football sector. Top 10 most valuable football club brands in 2026: 1 - Real Madrid CF - Spain Real Madrid CF ranks No. 1 most valuable football club brand in 2026 with a brand value of 2,398 million euros. 2 - FC Barcelona - Spain FC Barcelona ranks 2nd most valuable football club brand in 2026 with a brand value of 1,973 million euros. 3 - Arsenal FC - UK Arsenal FC ranks 3rd most valuable football club brand in 2026 with a brand value of 1,536 million euros. 4 - FC Bayern Munich - Germany FC Bayern Munich ranks 4th most valuable football club brand in 2026 with a brand value of 1,515 million euros. 5 - Paris Saint-Germain - France Paris Saint-Germain ranks 5th most valuable football club brand in 2026 with a brand value of 1,503 million euros. 6 - Manchester City FC - UK Manchester City FC ranks 6th most valuable football club brand in 2026 with a brand value of 1,481 million euros. 7 - Liverpool FC - UK Liverpool FC ranks 7th most valuable football club brand in 2026 with a brand value of 1,469 million euros. 8 - Manchester United FC - UK Manchester United FC ranks 8th most valuable football club brand in 2026 with a brand value of 1,438 million euros. 9 - Chelsea FC - UK Chelsea FC ranks 9th most valuable football club brand in 2026 with a brand value of 955 million euros. 10 - Borussia Dortmund - Germany Borussia Dortmund ranks 10th most valuable football club brand in 2026 with a brand value of 664 million euros. Here is the link to Football Investment News to keep updated on the latest developments.

Top Most Valuable Luxury Fashion Brands in 2026 - Portugal Business News News Luxury Fashion Brands - Here are the Top 10 Most Valuable Luxury Fashion Brands in 2026 with the brand value in euros, according to a report by Brand Finance published in August 2026: Half of the Top 10 Most Valuable Luxury Fashion Brands in 2026 are French, highlighting that France is still eponymous of luxury fashion. Here are the Top 10 Most Valuable Luxury Fashion Brands in 2026: 1 - Chanel - France Chanel ranks No. 1 Top Most Valuable Luxury Fashion Brand in 2026 with a brand value of 29,765 million euros. 2 - Louis Vuitton - France Louis Vuitton ranks 2nd Top Most Valuable Luxury Fashion Brand in 2026 with a brand value of 24,976 million euros. 3 - Nike - USA Nike ranks 3rd Top Most Valuable Luxury Fashion Brand in 2026 with a brand value of 23,676 million euros. 4 - Hermès - France Hermès ranks 4th Top Most Valuable Luxury Fashion Brand in 2026 with a brand value of 18,351 million euros. 5 - Rolex - Switzerland Rolex ranks 5th Top Most Valuable Luxury Fashion Brand in 2026 with a brand value of 17,214 million euros. 6 - Zara - Spain Zara ranks 6th Top Most Valuable Luxury Fashion Brand in 2026 with a brand value of 16,423 million euros. 7 - Adidas - Germany Adidas ranks 7th Top Most Valuable Luxury Fashion Brand in 2026 with a brand value of 16,377 million euros. 8 - Cartier - France Cartier ranks 8th Top Most Valuable Luxury Fashion Brand in 2026 with a brand value of 13,885 million euros. 9 - Dior - France Dior ranks 9th Top Most Valuable Luxury Fashion Brand in 2026 with a brand value of 10,406 million euros. 10 - UNIQLO - Japan UNIQLO ranks 10th Top Most Valuable Luxury Fashion Brand in 2026 with a brand value of 9,785 million euros. Here is the link to Luxury Brands News to keep updated on the latest developments.

Top des marques de mode de luxe les plus valorisées en 2026 - PBN Actualités Marques de Luxe - Voici le Top 10 des marques de mode de luxe les plus valorisées en 2026 avec la valeur de la marque en euros, selon un rapport de Brand Finance publié en août 2026 : La moitié des 10 marques de mode de luxe les plus valorisées en 2026 sont françaises, ce qui souligne que la France est toujours éponyme de la mode de luxe. Voici le Top 10 des marques de mode de luxe les plus valorisées en 2026 : 1 - Chanel - France Chanel se classe au premier rang des marques de mode de luxe les plus valorisées en 2026, avec une valeur de marque de 29,765 millions d’euros. 2 - Louis Vuitton - France Louis Vuitton se classe au 2e rang des marques de mode de luxe les plus valorisées en 2026 avec une valeur de marque de 24,976 millions d’euros. 3 - Nike - USA Nike se classe au 3e rang des marques de mode de luxe les plus valorisées en 2026, avec une valeur de marque de 23,676 millions d’euros. 4 - Hermès - France Hermès se classe au 4e rang des marques de mode de luxe les plus valorisées en 2026, avec une valeur de marque de 18,351 millions d’euros. 5 - Rolex - Suisse Rolex se classe au 5e rang des marques de mode de luxe les plus valorisées en 2026, avec une valeur de marque de 17,214 millions d’euros. 6 - Zara - Espagne Zara se classe au 6e rang des marques de mode de luxe les plus valorisées en 2026, avec une valeur de marque de 16,423 millions d’euros. 7 - Adidas - Allemagne Adidas se classe au 7e rang des marques de mode de luxe les plus valorisées en 2026, avec une valeur de marque de 16,377 millions d’euros. 8 - Cartier - France Cartier se classe au 8e rang des marques de mode de luxe les plus valorisées en 2026, avec une valeur de marque de 13,885 millions d’euros. 9 - Dior - France Dior se classe au 9e rang des marques de mode de luxe les plus valorisées en 2026, avec une valeur de marque de 10,406 millions d’euros. 10 - UNIQLO - Japon UNIQLO se classe au 10e rang des marques de mode de luxe les plus valorisées en 2026, avec une valeur de marque de 9,785 millions d’euros. Voici le lien vers l`actualité économique mondiale pour vous tenir au courant des derniers développements.

Gate of Elijah the Prophet - picture by Devorie Zutler. What is the Meaning of Life? - Here is an extract of the book Gates of Holiness by Rabbi Chaim Vital: Gates of Holiness I have seen those who ascend - and they are few. They long to rise, yet the ladder is hidden from their eyes. They turn to the ancient books, seeking to discover the paths of life: The way they should walk and the deeds they should perform In order to elevate their soul to its supernal root and cleave to Him, Blessed be He. For He is the eternal perfection - Like the prophets, whose entire lives were bound to their Creator. Through that cleaving, the Holy Spirit rested upon them, Instructing them where light dwells, Illuminating their eyes in the mysteries of Torah, (the Five Books of Moses) As King David, peace be upon him, prayed: ¨Uncover my eyes, That I may behold wonders from Your Torah,¨ And guiding them along a straight path, To walk toward the dwelling prepared For them among the exalted. After them came the pious ones, Called ¨Perushim¨ (the Separated). They sought to follow In the footsteps of the prophets and in their paths, To resemble them. They dwelled in caves and deserts, Separating themselves from the ways of mankind. Some withdrew even within their homes, Like those who wander the wilderness. All day and all night, without pause, They did not keep silent, Praising their Creator through the study of Torah And through the songs of King David, Peace be upon him, Which gladden the heart - until their thoughts cleaved, With strength and fervent desire, To the supernal lights. They persisted in this all their days, Until they attained the level of the Holy Spirit, And they would prophecy without ceasing, As Onkelos translates: ¨And they did not cease.¨ Yet although each was unlike the other, The ways of their paths and their practices - How these holy ones served the Blessed One - Were not clearly set forth, So that we might do likewise. Therefore, the hearts have diminished, And knowledge has declined, In the generations that followed them. Those endowed with the Holy Spirit have ceased; They have departed to their rest, Leaving us in sighing - Thirsty and hungry. Despair has taken root In the hearts of people From seeking this wondrous wisdom. And if two or three grains are found At the top of a branch - One from a city and two from a family - They seek water and there is none, For all vision has been sealed. For the manner of practice Was not written in any book - How to draw near And enter within the inner sanctuary. There are some who adjure angels By the power of the holy names, Hoping for light - But behold, darkness. For these are very lowly angels, Appointed over the affairs of this world, Composed of good and evil. They themselves do not attain truth Or the supernal lights, And they reveal to such seekers Mixed matters - Good and evil, Truth and falsehood - Along with empty things concerning remedies, The art of alchemy, And practices of amulets and incantations. And they have erred through wine And gone astray through strong drink. Would that their hearts were directed To engage in Torah and mitzvot! (the Commandments of God) Let them learn a lesson From the four great sages of Israel Who entered Pardes - (the four levels of interpretation of the Torah) None emerged unharmed Except that elder saint, Rabbi Akiva (And even he - the ministering angels Sought to push him away, Had not the Holy One, blessed be He, Helped him.) He entered in peace And departed in peace. The truth is that they sought lofty levels, Close to prophecy, And therefore some were endangered. But as for us - Would that we might merit Even a small measure of the Holy Spirit, Such as the revelation of Elijah, Of blessed memory, Which many have attained, as is well known; Or the revelations of the souls of the righteous, As mentioned many times in the book of Tikkunim. (Rectifications) Moreover, even in our own time I have seen individuals who merited all this. There are those whose soul, Through great purification, Becomes so refined That it reveals itself to a person And guides him in all his ways. All these are near paths, Attainable even in our time, For those who are worthy of them. However, great discernment And many tests are required To establish the truth - Lest another spirit be with him, Not pure. All this will be explained in the third section, In the eighth gate. Therefore, the pressure within my spirit Has compelled me to permit and to support Those who separate themselves, To guide them in the path they should walk. For this reason, I have composed this work - Small in size but great in quality - For the enlightened, that they may shine. I have called it Gates of Holiness. In it, I will explain mysteries Not grasped by those who came before us, For I received them from the mouth of a holy man, An angel of the Lord of Hosts - my teacher, The Ari, Rabbi Yitzchak Luria, Of blessed memory. Since these are secrets of the world And hidden mysteries, I will reveal a handbreath And conceal thousands of cubits. I will open the gates of holiness only slightly, Like the eye of a fine needle - And whoever is worthy Will merit to enter within. And the good God will not withhold good From those who walk in integrity. I have divided it into four parts: The first part concerns the path of piety and separation That leads to the Holy Spirit, And it is divided into six gates. The second part concerns rebuke, And the explanation of reward and punishment For the positive commandments and the prohibitions, And it is divided into eight gates. The third part concerns the path Of attaining the Holy Spirit itself, And it is divided into eight gates. The fourth part concerns the methods Of the unifications themselves, Through which the Holy Spirit is attained, As I have examined, tested, and verified. I will set forth their details in numbered form. And this is the beginning, With the help of God. Gates of Holiness (Shaarei Kedusha) by Rabbi Chaim Vital - Introduction. Here is the link to What is the Meaning of Life? series of extracts by authoritative authors.

What is the Meaning of Life? - Here is an extract of the book The Way of God - Portugal Business News What is the Meaning of Life? - Here is an extract of the book The Way of God by Rabbi Moshe Chaim Luzzatto: The Way of God The end of the process of the human species: The explanation of this matter is that the human species is created with a good impulse and an evil impulse, so it is not impossible for parts of it to be good and parts of it to be bad. However the end of the process must be that the evil ones will be pushed off, and that the good ones be gathered and made into one group. For the true good that is attained in the world to come is destined for this group. The division of repayment into two time periods and two places: However, the axiom of free choice automatically results in the possibility that we mentioned among the parts of the human species - that they be good or bad. For there are truly good matters and bad matters found in one individual himself. And to pay attention to only some of their actions and not to the others - even if the ones that are given attention are the majority - is surely not from righteous judgement. For exact justice would require that all actions be repaid - whether they be large or small, many or few. Hence the Supreme Wisdom decreed to divide the repayment - for both reward and punishment - into two times and two places. This means that the sum of a person´s actions be divided between the majority and the minority; and that the majority be judged by itself in the place and time that is appropriate for it, and the minority be judged by itself in the place and time that is appropriate for it. However, the true and main repayment will be in the world to come, as I have written: That the reward will be for the man who has merited to live on eternally, to cleave to Him (God), may He be blessed, forever; and the punishment is to be pushed away from the true good and to perish. However the judgement for this matter will only be according to the majority of the actions. However, the repayment for the good deeds of the evildoer and the bad deeds of the righteous - being that they are the minority - will be found in this world, through his successes and his woes. For through it will the evildoer receive payment for the little merit that he has, through his successes; and the righteous one will receive the punishment of his iniquities, through his afflictions in it - such that, in this manner, judgement be perfect for all. Extract of The Way of God (Derech Hashem) by Rabbi Moshe Chaim Luzzatto. Here is the link to What is the Meaning of Life? series of extracts by authoritative authors.

Portugal will host the Mediterranean Beach Games in 2027 - Portugal Business News News Sports Events Europe - Portugal will host the Mediterranean Beach Games in 2027 in the Algarve region, namely in Portimão and Lagoa, on September 18-25, 2027. The sports event will bring together athletes from Africa, Asia, and Europe to compete in coastal and water sports. Here is the list of Official Sport Disciplines of the Mediterranean Beach Games: What are the Mediterranean Beach Games? The Mediterranean Beach Games is organized by the International Committee of Mediterranean Games under the International Olympic Committee. Hosting the Mediterranean Beach Games 2027 in Portugal is part of a process of establishing the country as a destination for major international sporting events. What are the Official Sport Disciplines of the Mediterranean Beach Games? The official sports disciplines of the Mediterranean Beach Games include: 1 - Aquathlon 2 - Canoe Ocean Racing 3 - Fin swimming 4 - Beach Handball 5 - Open water swimming 6 - Rowing Beach Sprint 7 - Beach Soccer 8 - Beach Tennis 9 - Beach Volley 10 - Water Ski 11 - Beach Wrestling 12 - Triathle - combining three distinct disciplines: laser pistol shooting, freestyle swimming, and cross-country running 13 - Kite Boarding 14 - Basketball 3x3 15 - Karate Beach Kata Here is the link to Travel & Tourism News in Europe for keeping updated on the latest developments.