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The Portugal News6 Aug

New digital healthcare platform to be launched in Portugal

The digital healthcare platform UrgentDoc.eu is in phase two of its three-phase expansion into Portugal.

The Portugal News6 Aug

Portuguese health authorities warn of the dangers of drowning

The Directorate-General for Health (DGS) has published a guide with recommendations to prevent drowning, warning that high temperatures lead to increased visits to beaches, rivers, reservoirs, swimming pools and other water bodies, thereby increasing the public’s exposure to drowning risk.

The Portugal News6 Aug

Portuguese party urges government to reconsider Morocco’s 2030 World Cup Hosting due to Ceuta crisis

Livre, Portugal’s left-wing party, has called on the government to oppose Morocco’s participation as a co-host of the 2030 FIFA World Cup, arguing that recent events in the Spanish enclave of Ceuta have fundamentally altered the political landscape surrounding the tournament. 

Portugal Resident6 Aug

Government ploughs €1.58 billion into upgrading electrical grid to meet ‘challenges of energy transition’

The government has approved the Development and Investment Plan for the National High- and Medium-Voltage Electricity Distribution Network (PDIRD-E 2026–2030), with a total planned investment of €1.58 billion. In a The post Government ploughs €1.58 billion into upgrading electrical grid to meet ‘challenges of energy tr

The Portugal News6 Aug

The $40 Billion Portugal Story Most Investors Are Missing

When most people hear that Portugal could receive more than $40 billion in U.S. technology investment by 2031, most immediately think about artificial intelligence, cloud computing, and data centers.

The Portugal News6 Aug

Portugal NHR Tax Holders: Plan Early and Mitigate Future Tax Burden

For those who have benefitted from the Non-Habitual Resident (NHR) tax regime, the end of that tax status can arrive with an unwelcome shock if left unaddressed. Industry experts estimate that only around 27% of people currently under NHR are properly prepared for what comes after it, with many leaving planning until f

The Portugal News6 Aug

The Secret Reason International Families Are Moving to Portugal

For a growing number of entrepreneurs, executives and families relocating from abroad, Portugal's appeal goes well beyond its reputation as a sunny retirement destination. Those who have made the move point to a combination of lifestyle, culture and practicality that is proving hard to resist.

Portugal Resident6 Aug

Doctors concerned with errors, omissions in new surgery system

The Portuguese Order of Physicians expressed concern today about the new National System for Access to Consultations and Surgery (SINACC) – highlighting errors and omissions that could undermine patients’ guaranteed The post Doctors concerned with errors, omissions in new surgery system appeared first on Portugal Resid

The Portugal News6 Aug

One in ten residential properties listed for sale in Portugal sells in less than a week

The Portuguese residential real estate market is diverse, which leads to different rates at which homes are sold depending on their features and location. 

Portugal Resident6 Aug

Cascade Wellness Resort in Lagos opens new Italian restaurant

The recently rebranded Cascade Wellness Resort by Domes has expanded its dining offering with the opening of Antonino’s, a new Italian restaurant celebrating traditional recipes, artisan ingredients and Mediterranean hospitality. The post Cascade Wellness Resort in Lagos opens new Italian restaurant appeared first on P

Portugal Resident6 Aug

Luís Neves’ nightmares continue: Court of Auditors to probe 2023 audit irregularities

The daily news bulletins on perceived ‘irregularities’ haunting the years that Interior Minister Luís Neves was national director of the country’s PJ criminal police have been updated today with claims The post Luís Neves’ nightmares continue: Court of Auditors to probe 2023 audit irregularities appeared first on Portu

The Portugal News6 Aug

Portugal Weather Today (6 August): Forecast, Temperatures & What to Expect

Watch the full forecast in the video below 👇👇👇

Portugal Resident6 Aug

Ferragudo prepares for annual feast honouring patron saint

More than 1,000 people are expected to gather in Ferragudo next week for the annual festivities in honour of Our Lady of Conception (Festa em Honra de Nossa Senhora da The post Ferragudo prepares for annual feast honouring patron saint appeared first on Portugal Resident .

The Portugal News6 Aug

Elderly British travellers struggle with European Union new fingerprint checks

Some older British travellers are experiencing unexpected delays at European airports after the EU's new Entry/Exit System (EES) failed to recognise their fingerprints, leaving them waiting for manual checks that can take hours.

The Portugal News6 Aug

Take part in a night harvest under the stars in the Alentejo

If you've ever wondered what it's like to take part in a traditional Portuguese grape harvest, this summer you'll have the chance to do exactly that. 

Portugal Resident6 Aug

AIMA delays deport scholarship student who came to Portugal as minor with family

AIMA delays deport scholarship student who came to Portugal with family as a minor A 19-year-old who arrived in Portugal as a minor and lived in the country for two The post AIMA delays deport scholarship student who came to Portugal as minor with family appeared first on Portugal Resident .

The Portugal News6 Aug

New Resort in Carvoeiro by Carvoeiro Branco opens

Carvoeiro Branco opened Primelife, a new development in Carvoeiro.

Portugal Resident6 Aug

Portugal’s largest urban park under surveillance after 19 geese and ducks found dead

The deaths of 19 ducks and geese in Porto’s Parque da Cidade – the country’s largest urban park – are puzzling authorities. The birds were found dead beside one of The post Portugal’s largest urban park under surveillance after 19 geese and ducks found dead appeared first on Portugal Resident .

The Portugal News6 Aug

Best banks in Portugal: A guide to choosing the right bank

Choosing a bank is one of the first practical things many people do after moving to Portugal. 

Portugal Resident6 Aug

“Millionaire burglary” at property in Parque das Nações

A home in Parque das Nações, Lisbon, was the target of a high-value burglary yesterday afternoon (Wednesday, August 5). Suspects gained entry using a fake key. Once inside, they managed The post “Millionaire burglary” at property in Parque das Nações appeared first on Portugal Resident .

The Portugal News6 Aug

INNO-ANTIDOTE: Promoting volunteering activities in Portugal

VogalOrizontal is a company based in the Algarve, Portugal, involved in several Erasmus+ projects, one of which is INNO-ANTIDOTE.

The Portugal News6 Aug

A proud display of national cuisine in Albufeira

Located in Albufeira, the Tascaria São Rafael is a restaurant dedicated to going back to basics, serving a full roster of iconic Portuguese dishes.

Portugal Resident6 Aug

Moldovan wanted for human trafficking arrested in Alentejo

A 31-year-old Moldovan has been arrested by the Portuguese Public Security Police (PSP) in Reguengos de Monsaraz ‘pursuant to an international arrest warrant issued by Moldova for human trafficking’. In The post Moldovan wanted for human trafficking arrested in Alentejo appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident6 Aug

Portugal offers ‘fast track’ for migrants with jobs and housing – economy minister

Economy and Territorial Cohesion Minister Manuel Castro Almeida has said Portugal remains open to immigration, insisting that people who already have a job and a place to live can enter The post Portugal offers ‘fast track’ for migrants with jobs and housing – economy minister appeared first on Portugal Resident .