Lisbon

South Korean AI chip startup FuriosaAI has deployed its RNGD AI accelerators at Equinix's Lisbon datacenter, targeting European demand for sovereign AI compute. The RNGD cards offer 48 GB HBM3, 1.5 TB/s bandwidth, and 512 teraFLOPS of FP8 performance with an 180W TDP, while Furiosa collaborates with Broadcom on a next-gen chip using HBM4 memory.

TAP launched its first direct flight between Lisbon and Curitiba on July 2, 2026, marking the first regular commercial link between the state of Paraná and Europe. The service operates three weekly flights using an Airbus A330-200 aircraft.

Pakistan has become a permanent member of the International Olive Council (IOC) after joining during the 123rd session in Lisbon, Portugal. A delegation led by Federal Minister Rana Tanveer Hussain highlighted Pakistan's growing olive sector, including seven million planted trees and 51 operational olive oil extraction units.

An American who relocated to the Netherlands and now helps families move abroad outlines five tips for successful relocation, emphasizing clarity on personal motivations, visualizing daily life in the new country, and setting actionable deadlines. The article contrasts families who remain in planning stages with those who take concrete steps toward moving.

A digital sign at Banco CTT in Lisbon displays a 'S.M.A.R.T. Status Bad' error, indicating potential storage failure. The sign, showing 4GB of installed memory, has sparked humor about its value amid rising RAM prices. The article notes Lisbon's attractions while urging the bank to address the hardware issue.

Midwives from African and Asian countries with the highest childbirth mortality rates were denied visas to attend a key summit in Portugal aimed at addressing preventable mother and baby deaths. The visa rejections have hindered progress on improving maternal and infant health, according to global midwife leaders.

A couple moved to Portugal, were both laid off, and started a micro-marketing LLC together. They used skills from their decade-long marriage to navigate challenges and maintain both their business and relationship.

The article highlights Chiang Mai's five-year digital nomad visa and Lisbon's expat infrastructure as top destinations for young adults living abroad in 2026.

The author had an experience at a Lisbon bakery where their Crypto.com card was declined, making them realize the difference between self-custodial and non-self-custodial crypto cards. They learned that the balance on a non-self-custodial card is just a claim against the platform, not actual custody of funds. The author now views self-custodial cards as having a more subtle benefit.

A US investor reportedly paid a 70% premium to acquire a minority stake in SL Benfica, one of Portugal's top football clubs. The deal highlights growing international interest in the club's ownership structure.

TAP has reported its fourth consecutive profit, indicating sustained financial performance. The article mentions a passenger jet at Humberto Delgado airport in Lisbon, highlighting operational activity.