Portugal Resident1 AugNew mortgage lending rules come into force in Portugal
New lending rules came into force across Portugal today (August 1), introducing stricter affordability tests for anyone applying for a mortgage or other forms of consumer credit. The changes, set The post New mortgage lending rules come into force in Portugal appeared first on Portugal Resident .
The Portugal News1 AugNorth Aral Sea restoration reaches major milestone
Kazakhstan’s efforts to restore the North Aral Sea have increased its water volume by about one-third, marking a rare environmental recovery success.
The Portugal News1 AugHow Portugal Helped Create Cristiano Ronaldo: The Making of a Football Legend
Few athletes have become as synonymous with their country as Cristiano Ronaldo.
The Portugal News1 AugBrazil records major drop in Amazon fires
Brazil’s Amazon recorded its smallest burned area since 1985 in 2025.
The Portugal News1 AugPortuguese municipality of Santa Maria da Feira supporting portuguese victims in Venezuela
The municipality of Santa Maria da Feira has allocated a total of €50,000 to two international social solidarity organisations to help the Portuguese community and those of Portuguese descent recover from earthquakes in Venezuela, a country with a significant population of emigrants from Feira.
The Portugal News1 AugControlled burns protected giant sequoias
Prescribed burns carried out within the previous decade helped protect thousands of giant sequoias during California’s devastating 2020 and 2021 wildfires, according to a UC Davis study.
Portugal Resident1 AugZach Johnson takes the lead as PGA TOUR Champions makes history in Portugal
History was made at The Els Club Vilamoura on Friday (July 31) as the Portugal Invitational hosted the first-ever PGA TOUR Champions round in Europe, with 2023 US Ryder Cup The post Zach Johnson takes the lead as PGA TOUR Champions makes history in Portugal appeared first on Portugal Resident .
The Portugal News1 AugWhat is having a goldfish really like?
It’s surprising how hard they are to keep.
Portugal Resident1 AugGianni Infantino abandons FIFA private investment plan after UEFA revolt
FIFA president Gianni Infantino has abandoned plans to open the governing body to private investment following fierce opposition led by UEFA, a decision that also affects the Portuguese Football Federation The post Gianni Infantino abandons FIFA private investment plan after UEFA revolt appeared first on Portugal Resid
The Portugal News1 AugCanada opens first dementia-inclusive public park
Canada’s first dementia-inclusive park is set to open on World Alzheimer’s Day, Sept. 21.
The Portugal News1 AugThe house has become just the mirror of a larger problem in Portugal
Whenever we talk about housing in Portugal, the discussion almost always ends at the same point: house prices.
Portugal Resident1 AugMastering flavour: principles, practices, and the four elements
This could suggest that whipping up a tasty meal that everyone will like is an impossible affair. Yet we enjoy tasty meals daily, whether at a restaurant or at the The post Mastering flavour: principles, practices, and the four elements appeared first on Portugal Resident .
The Portugal News1 AugIrish conversation benches expand across country
Specially marked Binsí Comhrá, or Irish Conversation benches, are being installed at Office of Public Works locations across Ireland to encourage people to speak Irish in public spaces.
The Portugal News1 AugMining areas to be redeveloped in Portugal radioactive mining sites in Viseu
The Mining Development Company (EDM) is set to upgrade water and contaminated soil management systems at former radioactive mining sites in Nelas and Mangualde, representing an investment of €4.4 million.
Portugal Resident1 AugGerman children rescued off unsupervised Algarve beach
Two German children were rescued from strong currents at the Cacela Velha inlet on Friday afternoon, July 31, after getting into difficulty while swimming in an unguarded area. The children, The post German children rescued off unsupervised Algarve beach appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident1 AugPortugal steps up Algarve sea patrols amid migration concerns
Portuguese maritime authorities have stepped up daily patrols along the Algarve coast, reinforcing surveillance of the country’s southern maritime border amid heightened concerns over irregular migration in southern Europe. The The post Portugal steps up Algarve sea patrols amid migration concerns appeared first on Por
Portugal Resident1 AugHonorary Consul to spotlight Algarve’s Irish boom at Dublin event
The number of registered Irish residents in the Algarve has more than tripled since 2012, reflecting the region’s growing appeal as a place in which to live throughout the year, The post Honorary Consul to spotlight Algarve’s Irish boom at Dublin event appeared first on Portugal Resident .
The Portugal News1 AugUK startup creates electricity from soil bacteria
A UK startup has developed a battery that generates electricity using naturally occurring soil bacteria.
The Portugal News31 JulWe tried Vilamoura's new world-inspired dinner nights
Visitors looking for something a little different this summer can now enjoy a new series of themed dinner evenings in Vilamoura, with a different cuisine taking centre stage on selected nights throughout the week.
The Portugal News31 JulCoimbra records Portugal’s fastest-growing rental demand
The demand for rental housing in Portugal continued to accelerate during the second quarter of 2026, with Coimbra emerging as the country’s fastest-growing market for tenant interest, even as average rents edged lower.
The Portugal News31 JulThe artistic palace in Sintra
Hidden within the mist-shrouded hills of the Sintra Mountains, the Palácio de Monserrate stands as a materialised dream of Romanticism.
The Portugal News31 JulItaly and Spain disputing over Ceuta migration in Schengen area
Italy urged the European Union to consider unprecedented action over the Schengen free-travel area following a large-scale migrant crossing into the Spanish enclave of Ceuta, escalating tensions between Rome and Madrid.
The Portugal News31 JulRoad collisions involving deer and wild boars have increased in Portugal
The number of road collisions involving wild boars, deer, and other ungulates has been rising exponentially on roads managed by Infraestruturas de Portugal (IP), which recorded over 140 incidents in 2025.
The Portugal News31 JulPortugal is one of the countries with the most gold per capita in the world
In the global ranking, Portugal ranks fifth among countries with the largest gold reserves per capita.