Parabéns a voce GuMPer @Matthias Lanuschny, how's it going at the quinta? And wishing all Portugal Club members a bom fim de semana. All togther now... (with an Irish accent and afunky backbeat!)

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Bed by 10pm in Lisbon And... "A moment that asks more of us. We’re living through a time of rapid transformation — social, technological, ecological, spiritual.Many feel the call toward deeper purpose and meaningful connection. The Wave is where a deeper understanding of wholeness becomes lived, shared, and real. This is not a conference. Not a retreat. It’s a convergence for people already at work on the future, ready to go deeper, together. This is a sacred place — where love and hope move into action." More here on Holomovement What else do you have? Maybe... Global wine consumption has dropped to its lowest level since 1957. According to the latest data from the International Organisation of Vine and Wine (OIV), nine of the top ten global wine markets are shrinking due to inflation, changing generational habits, and the rise of alternative beverages. Yet, as you are located in Portugal, you are sitting in the middle of a major exception. While the rest of the world is drinking less, local and national statistics show Portugal is defying the global slump with steadily increasing consumption. The Global Picture - Volume Plunge: Global consumption slid to 208 million hectolitres, reflecting a steady decline since 2018. - Top Market Slumps: The United States (the world's largest market), China, and France have all recorded noticeable declines in volume. - The 'Less but Better' Shift: Industry experts note that while overall volume is down, many consumers are upgrading their choices - drinking less frequently but spending more per bottle on premium, higher-quality wines. Local Contrasts (Portugal) - World's Top Consumer: Portugal consistently ranks as the world's highest per-capita consumer of wine, averaging roughly 61 litres per person. - Bucking the Trend: In the face of a 2.7% worldwide drop, Portugal actually recorded a 5.6% increase in national wine consumption. - Notable Surges: Along with Portugal, Brazil also managed to buck the downward trend with a staggering 41.9% increase in consumption.

On this day (22 May) in 1911, shortly after the establishment of the Portuguese Republic, the country introduced a brand-new official currency to replace the old 'real' system. What was the name of this new currency? Bom fim de semana!