Portugal Resident4 AugAlgarve workers to rally over wages and living costs
Workers from across the Algarve are being urged to join a regional protest in Faro on Thursday, August 7, as trade union federation USAL/CGTP-IN steps up its campaign for higher The post Algarve workers to rally over wages and living costs appeared first on Portugal Resident .
The Portugal News4 AugSouthwest Wind Farm project in Portugal is open for public consultation
The wind farm located in the district of Setúbal is open for public consultation until 18 August.
Portugal Resident4 AugPortuguese triathlete in serious condition after being hit by driver under influence of drugs
Portuguese triathlete Tiago Rodrigues is due to undergo surgery today after being left in a serious condition following a collision with a driver under the influence of drugs while training The post Portuguese triathlete in serious condition after being hit by driver under influence of drugs appeared first on Portugal
The Portugal News4 AugPortugal classified 155 new rare diseases in 2025
Portugal classified 155 different rare diseases for the first time in 2025, the year in which 1,803 Rare Disease Cards were issued – 13.2 per cent more than in 2024 – covering a total of 594 conditions, according to the DGS.
Portugal Resident4 AugEU home affairs ministers agree to strengthen Schengen borders
A statement has just been issued at the end of the EU Council meeting called to discuss the implications of the Ceuta migration crisis – and it shows, ultimately, that The post EU home affairs ministers agree to strengthen Schengen borders appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident4 AugPresident enacts law to help discharged people who remain in hospital
Portugal’s President, António José Seguro, has signed into law the ‘Voltar a Casa’ (return home) programme, which aims to assist people who have been medically-discharged but remain in hospital because The post President enacts law to help discharged people who remain in hospital appeared first on Portugal Resident .
The Portugal News4 AugSpain prepares for total solar eclipse with special traffic measures
Spain is introducing special traffic measures ahead of the total solar eclipse on 12 August, as hundreds of thousands of people are expected to travel to the country's northern regions to witness one of Europe's biggest astronomical events.
The Portugal News4 AugPortugal Weather Today (4 August): Today's Forecast and What to Expect
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Portugal Resident4 AugPlanning for your pet’s future with Legacy Pet Plan
Another brainstorming session on the ‘Legacy Pet Plan’ has brought together the Association for Protection of Animals Algarve (APAA) and Animal Rescue Algarve (ARA). “Twenty-five have signed-up (to the plan) The post Planning for your pet’s future with Legacy Pet Plan appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident4 AugPortugal’s river basins in good health – contrary to situation across many European countries
With dire reports on falling river levels coming in from all over Europe, Portugal has, this far, been spared the anxiety. All river basins in the mainland, with the exception The post Portugal’s river basins in good health – contrary to situation across many European countries appeared first on Portugal Resident .
The Portugal News4 AugRiver basins in Portugal with above-normal water levels in July
All basins in mainland Portugal, with the exception of the Lima and Mondego basins in the north, had above-normal water levels at the end of July, reveals the National Water Resources Information System (SNIRH).
Portugal Resident4 AugLIVRE wants “whoever responsible” for alleged parliamentary break-in ‘banned from any association with parliament’
In what could be seen as an inspired move, the LIVRE party is arguing for those responsible for the alleged invasion of the office of CHEGA leader André Ventura last The post LIVRE wants “whoever responsible” for alleged parliamentary break-in ‘banned from any association with parliament’ appeared first on Portugal Res
The Portugal News4 AugZach Johnson wins fourth Champions title of the 2026 season in the Algarve
The inaugural Portugal Invitational tournament took place on 2 August at the Els Club in Vilamoura, bringing PGA TOUR Champions to Portugal for the first time.
Portugal Resident4 AugSeventeen die on Portuguese beaches between May and July
Seventeen deaths, 868 rescues and 1,606 first-aid interventions on Portuguese beaches is the balance sheet of the National Maritime Authority (AMN) for the three months of the 2026 bathing season, The post Seventeen die on Portuguese beaches between May and July appeared first on Portugal Resident .
The Portugal News4 AugAmerican band Megadeth announces show in Lisbon in Portugal
The American band Megadeth will perform on 13 April 2027 at Campo Pequeno in Lisbon, closing a European tour, promoter Prime Artists revealed.
Portugal Resident4 AugPJ police impound Hong Kong flagged container ship in Sines
Early this morning, PJ judicial police boarded and seized a container ship in the Port of Sines carrying cocaine. The massive “MAERSK NOKWANDA” is currently being searched. The vessel sailing The post PJ police impound Hong Kong flagged container ship in Sines appeared first on Portugal Resident .
The Portugal News4 AugAssociation demands immediate suspension of tender for new Girabolhos dam in Portugal
The Zero association demanded on 4 August the immediate suspension of the tender for the Girabolhos dam, on the Mondego River, considering that the procedure presents technical, economic and legal weaknesses.
The Portugal News4 AugAnimal rescue integrated into civil protection plans in Portugal
Starting on 8 August, animal search, rescue, and relief operations will be integrated into municipal civil protection activities, according to a decree published on 3 August.
Portugal Resident4 AugOff-Grid and Entertaining in Portugal – Summertime madness: a month of projects, people and an overconfident puppy
And there’s nothing like hosting a wedding for the first time – with 100 guests – to focus the mind. “Sure,” I waved, “we’ll build a deck there, and throw The post Off-Grid and Entertaining in Portugal – Summertime madness: a month of projects, people and an overconfident puppy appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident4 AugRussia sends captured ‘Made in Portugal’ drone for military analysis
Russian military researchers are to dismantle and study a Portuguese-made reconnaissance drone after it was intercepted largely intact near the Ukrainian border. The Tekever AR3 was brought down over Russia’s The post Russia sends captured ‘Made in Portugal’ drone for military analysis appeared first on Portugal Reside
Portugal Resident4 AugEmergency plans must now include animal rescues
Animals will officially become part of Portugal’s civil protection system from Saturday (August 8), following the publication of new legislation that requires municipalities to plan for the rescue, evacuation and The post Emergency plans must now include animal rescues appeared first on Portugal Resident .
The Portugal News4 AugThe day Portugal changed its position
Amazon Web Services' decision to install in Portugal one of the first Local Zones of its European Sovereign Cloud should be read beyond yet another technological investment announcement: it represents a relevant moment for the country's positioning in the European digital economy.
Portugal Resident4 AugPortimão’s Sardine Festival opens with heritage, music and six days of celebration
Portimão’s landmark Sardine Festival opens today (August 4), celebrating its 30th edition with a programme that blends local heritage, gastronomy and live music along the city’s riverside. Festivities begin at The post Portimão’s Sardine Festival opens with heritage, music and six days of celebration appeared first on