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Portugal Resident14 Jul

PSP recovers more than 100 stolen phones linked to Afro Nation

PSP police have recovered more than 100 mobile phones and numerous identification documents believed to have been stolen during the Afro Nation festival in Portimão after a victim tracked her The post PSP recovers more than 100 stolen phones linked to Afro Nation appeared first on Portugal Resident .

The Portugal News13 Jul

Two Portuguese short films awarded at the Badajoz Iberian Film Festival

The Portuguese short films “A fronteira azul” (The Blue Frontier), by Dinis M. Costa, and *Rui Carlos*, by Margarida Paias, won awards at the Badajoz Iberian Film Festival in Spain.

Portugal Resident13 Jul

Silves Medieval Fair returns with tribute to its Islamic golden age

One of the Algarve’s biggest and most popular summer events returns next month as the Silves Medieval Fair transforms the historic city into the bustling medieval capital formerly known as The post Silves Medieval Fair returns with tribute to its Islamic golden age appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Algarve Daily News13 Jul

Algarve village set to bring alive Ancient Roman history in three-day festival: Gladiatorial combat, performances, and chariot races

A multi-day event is set to bring the Algarve’s Ancient Roman history back to life, with Over 200 performances, chariot races, gladiatorial duels, and family experiences.

Portugal Resident13 Jul

Step back into Roman Algarve at ‘Salir no Tempo’ festival

The village of Salir, in the hills north of Loulé, will be transformed into a bustling Roman settlement from Friday to Sunday (July 17-19) as the Salir no Tempo festival The post Step back into Roman Algarve at ‘Salir no Tempo’ festival appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident12 Jul

Free sunset concerts return to Lisbon’s São Jorge Castle

One of Lisbon’s most popular summer music events is returning next month, with free sunset DJ sets and concerts taking place at São Jorge Castle every Saturday in August. The The post Free sunset concerts return to Lisbon’s São Jorge Castle appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident10 Jul

Free concerts across Lagoa’s parishes this summer

Lagoa’s popular “A Cultura Sai à Rua – Celebramos a Música Local” festival is back for another summer, bringing free live music and cultural entertainment to towns and villages across The post Free concerts across Lagoa’s parishes this summer appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident10 Jul

Alliance Française celebrates 80 years in Algarve

The Alliance Française do Algarve is celebrating its 80th anniversary with a free cultural event in Olhão on Monday, July 13, combining French National Day celebrations with eight decades of The post Alliance Française celebrates 80 years in Algarve appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident10 Jul

Portugal’s Volta deposit return scheme collects 55.5 million containers

Portugal’s new Volta deposit return scheme has collected 55.5 million beverage containers in its first three months, highlighting strong consumer participation while exposing unexpected challenges in Lisbon, where local authorities The post Portugal’s Volta deposit return scheme collects 55.5 million containers appeare

The Portugal News10 Jul

Insula exhibition in the Azores

Check out the video!

The Portugal News9 Jul

Food Festival returns to the Algarve

The Boliqueime Food Festival (BFF) will return later this month for its seventh edition, bringing three evenings of street food, live entertainment and family-friendly activities to the Largo da Feira in the municipality of Loulé.

Portugal Resident9 Jul

Almancil Summer Festival returns with three nights of free entertainment

The Almancil Summer and Communities Festival returns from July 31 to August 2, bringing three evenings of free live music, gastronomy, artisan markets and family-friendly entertainment to the Jardim das The post Almancil Summer Festival returns with three nights of free entertainment appeared first on Portugal Resident

Portugal Resident9 Jul

Would you eat snails? Castro Marim celebrates Portugal’s surprising summer delicacy

Snails may not be on everyone’s menu, but in Portugal they are a much-loved summer tradition – and nowhere is that passion more evident than at the International Snail Festival The post Would you eat snails? Castro Marim celebrates Portugal’s surprising summer delicacy appeared first on Portugal Resident .

The Portugal News8 Jul

Mika and UB40 are headliners of a new festival in Portugal

Mika and UB40 are the headliners for the first edition of Rock & Dão, an event combining music, gastronomy, and wine, taking place in September in Viseu, organisers announced.

Portugal Resident7 Jul

Ageas CoolJazz returns to Cascais with biggest-ever line-up

The Ageas CoolJazz festival returns to Cascais from July 8 to 31 with its biggest edition to date, featuring eight nights of headline concerts, a new festival area and a The post Ageas CoolJazz returns to Cascais with biggest-ever line-up appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident7 Jul

Portugal v Spain World Cup clash sets global internet traffic record

Portugal’s World Cup defeat to Spain wasn’t just one of the most-watched sporting events of the year – it also helped set a new global internet traffic record. Internet exchange The post Portugal v Spain World Cup clash sets global internet traffic record appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident7 Jul

17 arrested during Afro Nation policing operation in Portimão

Police arrested 17 people during a large-scale security operation carried out over the three days of the Afro Nation festival in Portimão, where an estimated 40,000 people attended each day. The post 17 arrested during Afro Nation policing operation in Portimão appeared first on Portugal Resident .

The Portugal News7 Jul

Iberian Clash: Portugal’s World Cup Journey Cut Short by Spain

A cruel 91st-minute strike from Mikel Merino condemned the Seleção to a heartbreaking Round of 16 exit against Spain, exposing the lingering attacking inefficiencies that have plagued Roberto Martínez’s side throughout their North American campaign.

The Portugal News7 Jul

Festival Noitada returns to the Algarve with concerts, light shows and immersive experiences

Two days of free music, art and family-friendly entertainment will transform the city centre on 24 and 25 July.

Portugal Resident7 Jul

Lota Cool Market brings summer vibes to Portimão

Lota Cool Market returns to Portimão from July 15 to 19, bringing five evenings of creativity, food, music and family entertainment to the area beside the city’s former fish auction The post Lota Cool Market brings summer vibes to Portimão appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident7 Jul

Spencer steals the show as support grows for Algarve shelter

Cadela Carlota has plenty to celebrate this summer, with a successful adoption event, another generous community donation, and the launch of a unique charity beer that will be celebrated with The post Spencer steals the show as support grows for Algarve shelter appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident6 Jul

Jazz returns to one of the Algarve’s most beautiful settings

One of the Algarve’s most distinctive summer music festivals returns later this month, as Lagoa Jazz Fest celebrates its 21st edition with three evenings of live performances in the picturesque The post Jazz returns to one of the Algarve’s most beautiful settings appeared first on Portugal Resident .

The Portugal News6 Jul

How Major Sporting Events Shape Online Betting Interest in Portugal

Major sporting events can affect how people in Portugal engage with online betting sites. During tournaments and high-profile matchdays, regulated platforms may see behavioural shifts and increased participation. These patterns can influence the industry and raise questions about consumer protection and operator respon

The Portugal News5 Jul

Beer Fest returns to Algarve city

Between 14 and 18 July, a historic city in the Algarve will host a beer festival.