The Portugal News3 AugTourism contributed 11.8% to Portugal's GDP in 2025
Tourism contributed €36.2 billion to the economy in 2025, representing 11.8% of Gross Domestic Product (GDP), and added 0.3 percentage points to real economic growth, the INE reported.
The Portugal News3 AugHistorical Villages of Portugal join international luxury catalogue to attract Mexican market
The Historical Villages of Portugal network is now featured in the international catalogue “Monumental Experiences: Where Heritage Becomes an Experience,” an initiative launched in Mexico City that brings together heritage destinations from Portugal, Spain, and Mexico.
Portugal Resident3 AugMaritime Police release footage of 2.1-tonne cocaine seizure off Alentejo coast
Maritime Police have released images of yet another successful drugs’ seizure – this time 2.1 tonnes of cocaine off the Alentejo coast, south of the Tróia Peninsula. As in a The post Maritime Police release footage of 2.1-tonne cocaine seizure off Alentejo coast appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident3 AugHow a tiny Soup Kitchen sparked a big night out for charity
On a tiny side street, Portimão’s Soup Kitchen serves hot food and warm smiles three times a week, feeding around 220 people on Sundays alone. “Any of us could be The post How a tiny Soup Kitchen sparked a big night out for charity appeared first on Portugal Resident .
The Portugal News3 AugPublic debt in Portugal rises to 92.9% of GDP in the second quarter
Public debt under the Maastricht definition, the figure that counts for Brussels, rose to 92.9% of Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in the second quarter of this year, an increase of 1.9 percentage points compared to the previous quarter, the Bank of Portugal (BdP) reported today.
The Portugal News3 AugIs this the Next Binance? BlockDAG’s Exchange Launch Could Start 6000x Rally - More on Chainlink & ADA Price
Chainlink just landed a genuinely big win, Figure is routing the $1.6 trillion US auto loan market through its oracle rails, and chainlink price prediction models still only see LINK consolidating around $8 for August. Meanwhile cardano price prediction charts show ADA grinding along a descending trendline near $0.16,
Portugal Resident3 AugMissing two-year-old found alive in scrubland near family home
A two-year-old boy reported missing from his home in Vila Franca de Xira was found alive in scrubland on Sunday evening, bringing a swift and merciful end to a search The post Missing two-year-old found alive in scrubland near family home appeared first on Portugal Resident .
The Portugal News3 AugPortugal in for a week of changing weather: Rain, sunshine and soaring temperatures
After a hot start to August, Portugal is expected to experience a week of changing weather, with rain, cooler temperatures and sunshine all making an appearance before the heat returns later in the week.
Portugal Resident3 AugAlgarve hospital forced to pay killer nurse €30,000 for unfair dismissal
An Algarve hospital has been ordered to pay €30,000 compensation for unfair dismissal to a former nurse now serving 23 years in prison for the murder of 21-year-old IT technician The post Algarve hospital forced to pay killer nurse €30,000 for unfair dismissal appeared first on Portugal Resident .
The Portugal News3 AugBitMEX Is Closing: What Crypto Traders Should Do Before 23 September
One of the oldest names in cryptocurrency is switching off the lights. BitMEX, the derivatives exchange that introduced leveraged trading to an entire generation of crypto investors, will permanently close on 23 September 2026. The wind-down is already underway: new registrations have stopped, and from 26 August the pl
The Portugal News3 AugMicrosoft Stock Surges, MoneySimpler Helps Investors Build Passive Income with AI Automated Trading
Microsoft's stock price has recently continued to rise, benefiting from the sustained growth of its artificial intelligence business and the strong performance of its Azure cloud services, leading to a surge in investment interest across the technology sector.
The Portugal News3 AugStudy reveals that early use of social media leads to poorer academic results
Adolescents who open social media accounts at an earlier age tend to perform worse on native-language and mathematics tests in subsequent years, as per an Italian study highlighting the negative impact of early use of these platforms.
Portugal Resident3 AugTourism contributed 11.8% to Portugal’s GDP in 2025 – INE
INE statistics institute reports that tourism contributed €36.2 billion to the economy in 2025, corresponding to 11.8% of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP), and 0.3 percentage points to the real The post Tourism contributed 11.8% to Portugal’s GDP in 2025 – INE appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident3 AugMichelin-starred chefs to headline exclusive dining series at Old Course Vilamoura
The Old Course Vilamoura is set to bring together three Michelin-recognised chefs this month for a series of exclusive dining experiences celebrating Portuguese cuisine and regional produce. Running on August The post Michelin-starred chefs to headline exclusive dining series at Old Course Vilamoura appeared first on P
Portugal Resident3 AugJessie J delivers heartfelt acoustic performance at 23rd Pine Cliffs Summer Gala
British pop star Jessie J combined powerful vocals with heartfelt honesty during an intimate acoustic concert at Pine Cliffs Resort in Albufeira on Friday, July 31, delighting a capacity audience The post Jessie J delivers heartfelt acoustic performance at 23rd Pine Cliffs Summer Gala appeared first on Portugal Residen
Portugal Resident3 AugDolphins’ breath could provide early warning of disease
A single breath from a dolphin could reveal whether it is carrying potentially dangerous pathogens — giving scientists a new way to monitor the health of wild populations without capturing The post Dolphins’ breath could provide early warning of disease appeared first on Portugal Resident .
The Portugal News3 AugWater supply interruptions affect dozens of locations in the Algarve and the rest of the country
Several regions across the mainland and the Autonomous Region of Madeira will face water supply cuts and disruptions between 3 and 9 August.
Portugal Resident3 AugDecision-making AI platform for fighting wildfires in testing stage
The SIION platform, described by its creator, João Santos, as “a supermodel for firefighting”, due to its ability to aid decision-making and anticipation using Artificial Intelligence, is already in the The post Decision-making AI platform for fighting wildfires in testing stage appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident3 AugBeto is back! Carvoeiro’s beloved musician celebrates remarkable recovery
Carvoeiro’s unmistakable Beto Kalulu is preparing to celebrate his recovery from a serious fall with a major comeback concert in Lagoa this September. The veteran singer and percussionist, whose trademark The post Beto is back! Carvoeiro’s beloved musician celebrates remarkable recovery appeared first on Portugal Resid
Portugal Resident3 AugBeautiful goodbyes to surfing star Arran Strong
Hundreds of surfers entered the ocean at Arrifana and Ribeira d’Ilhas over the weekend to say goodbye to Arran Strong, the 27-year-old British professional surfer who disappeared off Portugal’s southwest The post Beautiful goodbyes to surfing star Arran Strong appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident3 AugPortugal declines to sign Italy-led letter over Ceuta migration crisis
Portugal has declined to join 22 EU countries in signing an open letter criticising Spain’s handling of the Ceuta migration crisis, as Prime Minister Luís Montenegro called for a coordinated The post Portugal declines to sign Italy-led letter over Ceuta migration crisis appeared first on Portugal Resident .
The Portugal News3 AugMuseums in Portugal recorded nearly 1.7 million free entries
The museums, monuments and palaces under the tutelage of Museus e Monumentos de Portugal (MMP) recorded 1,697,223 free entries, 306,654 of which were used by foreign visitors.
Portugal Resident3 AugBlack economy: undeclared workers, false green receipts triple in four years
After so many laws have tried to rein in the ‘black economy’ and ensure everyone pays the correct and necessary taxes, undeclared work and fake self-employment invoices (green receipts)* are The post Black economy: undeclared workers, false green receipts triple in four years appeared first on Portugal Resident .