The Portugal News3 Aug50 municipalities in Portugal at maximum fire risk
More than 50 municipalities in the northern and central interior and the Algarve are facing maximum fire danger on 3 July, on a day when the maximum temperature is expected to drop.
Portugal Resident3 AugFirst privately managed Family Health Centre opens in Torres Vedras
Almost two years after the government announced the creation of the first privately managed Family Health Centres (USF), the first one opens today in São Pedro da Cadeira, in the The post First privately managed Family Health Centre opens in Torres Vedras appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident3 AugPat, the expat, Still alive at 80
Recently he’s taken more than one serious fall, one on the old Roman Bridge. We walked a short distance from his house to a restaurant for dinner and on the The post Pat, the expat, Still alive at 80 appeared first on Portugal Resident .
The Portugal News3 AugWhat the heat does to hunger
How temperature changes not just what we eat, but everything about the way we eat it
Portugal Resident2 AugAutumn Mediterranean Garden Fair returns to Lagoa
Gardeners, growers and nature enthusiasts are being invited to celebrate the start of the planting season at the Autumn Mediterranean Garden Fair, which returns to Lagoa’s FATACIL Showground on October The post Autumn Mediterranean Garden Fair returns to Lagoa appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident2 AugPinetrees anniversary raises €1,000 for children’s charity
Pinetrees Riding Centre, in Almancil, marked its 41st anniversary with a day of equestrian competition, family entertainment and fundraising, raising €1,000 for ACCA’s Back to School project, which supports underprivileged The post Pinetrees anniversary raises €1,000 for children’s charity appeared first on Portugal Re
Portugal Resident2 AugMatteo Balzer crowned World Kids Golf champion in dramatic Algarve finish
A spectacular 11-metre eagle putt on the final hole handed Portuguese-Italian golfer Matteo Balzer victory at the 15th World Kids Golf by Amendoeira Golf Resort, held at the Nick Faldo-designed The post Matteo Balzer crowned World Kids Golf champion in dramatic Algarve finish appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident2 Aug“Who would have thought?” Zach Johnson completes full-circle Algarve triumph
Twenty-one years ago, Zach Johnson and Stewart Cink left Vilamoura having endured a frustrating week together representing the United States at the 2005 World Cup. They finished well down the The post “Who would have thought?” Zach Johnson completes full-circle Algarve triumph appeared first on Portugal Resident .
The Portugal News2 AugPortugal expands E-Gate access for foreign residents at airports
Foreign nationals legally residing in Portugal can now use automated passport control gates when arriving at and departing from the country’s airports, helping eligible travellers avoid lengthy immigration queues during the busy summer season.
Portugal Resident2 AugSingaporeChangi Airport: the stopover you’ll want to extend
It may sound strange to recommend visiting an airport, but Changi is unlike any other. It’s a destination in its own right, and after spending time there, it’s easy to The post SingaporeChangi Airport: the stopover you’ll want to extend appeared first on Portugal Resident .
The Portugal News2 AugFire risk leads to cancellation of activities in Portuguese villages where the total eclipse can be viewed
Activities to view the total solar eclipse in Rio de Onor and Guadramil, in the municipality of Bragança, have been cancelled due to the risk of fire, with the local council relocating the entire event to the municipal aerodrome.
The Portugal News2 AugPortugal no longer competes only for tourists
For many years, Portugal measured its ability to attract the world through a simple indicator: the number of tourists who visited us. Tourism continues to be one of the biggest forces in the national economy, but it is no longer the only sign of the country's growing attractiveness.
The Portugal News2 AugOvernight stays by non-residents in Portugal fell in June
The tourist accommodation sector recorded revenues of €3,148.3 million and 36.8 million overnight stays through June, a month in which overnight stays by non-residents declined for the first time in eight months, as reported by INE.
The Portugal News2 AugLisbon Café of the Week: Nicola
Passing through the streets of Baixa, one of Lisbon's busiest neighbourhoods, we came across Nicola, a beautiful historic café just a few steps from Rossio Square.
Portugal Resident2 AugStudy finds disinformation “central to CHEGA’s digital strategy”
Questions surrounding an apparent break-in at André Ventura’s parliamentary office have taken on added significance following the publication of academic research identifying disinformation as a “structural element” of CHEGA’s digital The post Study finds disinformation “central to CHEGA’s digital strategy” appeared fi
The Portugal News2 Aug10 festivals worth visiting in Portugal this August
If you are visiting Portugal in August, you’re in luck. Apart from the warm weather, long sunny days, beaches and beautiful sunsets, August is also the busiest month of the year for festivals.
Portugal Resident2 Aug€600 million hangs in balance as PS raises fresh concerns over single social benefit
€600 million hangs in balance as PS raises fresh concerns over PSU The path towards Portugal’s new PSU single social benefit has become uncertain once again, with the Socialist Party The post €600 million hangs in balance as PS raises fresh concerns over single social benefit appeared first on Portugal Resident .
The Portugal News2 AugNew plans ahead for Lagoa and Carvoeiro
José Manuel Fernandes was elected president of União de Freguesias de Lagoa e Carvoeiro in the Algarve in the last local elections.
Portugal Resident2 AugParents resort to courts to retrieve son’s missing exam papers – and save overall grade
EduQA, the institute of education, quality and evaluation, has until tomorrow (Monday) to live up to its name and deliver the full exam of a Viseu 12th year student, whose The post Parents resort to courts to retrieve son’s missing exam papers – and save overall grade appeared first on Portugal Resident .
The Portugal News2 AugDiocesan Caritas to donate money for Portugal storm victims in Leiria
The Leiria Diocesan Caritas has approved the allocation of half a million euros to 49 families who suffered damage due to severe weather, noting that approximately half of the beneficiaries are children and older people.
The Portugal News2 AugUniversity of Algarve to have more beds to accommodate students
The University of the Algarve is finalising construction on two student residences that will jointly provide 298 new beds starting next academic year, the institution announced.
Portugal Resident2 AugDavid Guetta brings world tour to Lisbon for 40,000-capacity show
French superstar DJ and producer David Guetta is set to perform before an estimated 40,000 fans in Lisbon tonight as his The Monolith Tour arrives in Portugal. The concert takes The post David Guetta brings world tour to Lisbon for 40,000-capacity show appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident2 AugCink, Harrington and Sabbatini share the lead as Portugal Invitational heads for thrilling finish
The inaugural Portugal Invitational is perfectly poised for a spectacular finish after a dramatic second round at The Els Club Vilamoura. A late twist on Saturday left Stewart Cink, Padraig The post Cink, Harrington and Sabbatini share the lead as Portugal Invitational heads for thrilling finish appeared first on Portu