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Portugal Resident31 Jul

GNR police rescue dog buried alive in Mafra

GNR police have rescued a dog ‘buried alive’ in a wooded area in Mafra. Photographs on the GNR’s Facebook page suggest how close to giving up the animal was. He The post GNR police rescue dog buried alive in Mafra appeared first on Portugal Resident .

The Portugal News31 Jul

From Local Communities to Global Solidarity: Collective Response After Venezuela's Earthquakes

In the aftermath of the earthquakes that struck Venezuela on June 24th, communities across the country have demonstrated remarkable resilience, solidarity, and compassion in the face of significant challenges.

Portugal Resident31 Jul

Portugal voices ‘great concern’ over Ceuta crisis as 60,000 migrants swim into Spanish territory

Portugal is monitoring the migration crisis in Ceuta with “great concern”, the government said today, confirming that Portuguese security forces are coordinating with their Spanish counterparts as Madrid prepares to The post Portugal voices ‘great concern’ over Ceuta crisis as 60,000 migrants swim into Spanish territor

The Portugal News31 Jul

Pianist Duncan Moss on Swapping Business for the Beauty of Music

For over three decades, Duncan Moss built a successful career in the corporate world, working across business, property, and private equity. 

Portugal Resident31 Jul

Coalition parties block urgent hearing with Interior Minister

Interior Minister Luís Neves will not face the urgent parliamentary hearing requested by CHEGA following his press conference on Wednesday, after Portugal’s governing parties again blocked an attempt to bring The post Coalition parties block urgent hearing with Interior Minister appeared first on Portugal Resident .

The Portugal News31 Jul

The greatest Praia da Falésia in the Algarve

Praia da Falésia is one of the most interesting beaches on the coast. 

The Portugal News31 Jul

Inflation rate slows to 3.0% in July in Portugal

The inflation rate slowed to 3.0% year-on-year in July, down from 3.2% the previous month, as per the flash estimate released by the National Statistics Institute (INE).

The Portugal News31 Jul

Comporta’s New Chapter: Where Relationships Shape Extraordinary Opportunities

The most valuable opportunities in luxury real estate rarely begin with a property.

Portugal Resident31 Jul

CHEGA demands restoration of Portugal-Spain border controls over Ceuta crisis

CHEGA has called for Portugal temporarily to suspend the Schengen free-movement agreement with Spain and immediately reinstate controls along the countries’ shared land border. The demand is the party’s first The post CHEGA demands restoration of Portugal-Spain border controls over Ceuta crisis appeared first on Portug

Portugal Resident31 Jul

Personal data of Portuguese president, ministers and intelligence chiefs exposed online

The personal contact details of Portugal’s president António José Seguro, government ministers and senior intelligence and security officials can be obtained within seconds through commercial subscription platforms, prompting investigations by The post Personal data of Portuguese president, ministers and intelligence c

The Portugal News31 Jul

The presence of sharks in Portugal poses no risk to swimmers

Although Portuguese territorial waters are home to various shark species, such as the blue shark, mako, hammerhead, and, further offshore, the great white shark, sightings near beaches frequented by swimmers are rare, and the risk of attacks on humans is negligible.

Portugal Resident31 Jul

Bernhard Langer comes full circle in Portugal

Vilamoura has seen its fair share of stars, but on the eve of the Portugal Invitational it welcomed something rarer: a brutally honest, funny and reflective Bernhard Langer. At 68, The post Bernhard Langer comes full circle in Portugal appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident31 Jul

Portuguese friends pay tribute to Ireland’s Glen Hansard following tragic death

Friends and collaborators in Portugal have paid tribute to Irish singer-songwriter Glen Hansard, remembering him not only as an acclaimed musician but as an exceptionally generous man whose kindness left The post Portuguese friends pay tribute to Ireland’s Glen Hansard following tragic death appeared first on Portugal

Portugal Resident31 Jul

“We need to boost the value of tourism” – Economy Minister

Economy minister, Castro Almeida, said today that Portugal needs to increase the value of tourism, and that tourists should pay more for the days they spend in this country. Manuel The post “We need to boost the value of tourism” – Economy Minister appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident31 Jul

Former PJ director steps into controversy surrounding Interior Minister

On the morning that parliamentary speaker José Pedro Aguiar-Branco is meeting party leaders to decide whether or not to grant CHEGA’s request for an urgent parliamentary hearing of Interior Minister, The post Former PJ director steps into controversy surrounding Interior Minister appeared first on Portugal Resident .

The Portugal News31 Jul

Americancars Algarve Returns to Faro for 13th Annual Gathering

The Algarve will once again celebrate American automotive culture this weekend as Americancars Algarve returns to Faro for its 13th edition, bringing together more than 150 American vehicles for three days of classic cars, live music and family entertainment.

The Portugal News31 Jul

Art, History and Wine: A Day Out in Estremoz

On 8 August, the 2026 Sovereign Portuguese Student Art Prize opens in Estremoz, offering visitors the perfect opportunity to combine art, history, food and wine in one of the Alentejo's most beautiful historic towns.

Portugal Resident31 Jul

Tide turns finally in Valpaços wildfire

Good news at last in the north of the country where a massive wildfire had been raging for the best part of three days. Starting in Valpaços, the fire that The post Tide turns finally in Valpaços wildfire appeared first on Portugal Resident .

The Portugal News31 Jul

A women's collective teaches earth building in the Alentejo

The Women's Natural Building Collective has its roots in the Alentejo and is run by a core group of experienced natural builders: Lola Byron, Adi Urbach and Melodie Correia. 

Portugal Resident31 Jul

Algarve and Alentejo host ‘star parties’ to experience Portugal’s solar eclipse

With Portugal set to experience a rare solar eclipse on August 12, the Algarve’s three Ciência Viva (Living Science) centres are inviting the public to watch the phenomenon safely through The post Algarve and Alentejo host ‘star parties’ to experience Portugal’s solar eclipse appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident31 Jul

Bondalti completes €76m decarbonisation project backed by PRR

Prime Minister Luís Montenegro has hailed Bondalti‘s €76 million REPower Chemicals project as a model for Portugal’s industrial future, saying it demonstrates how public and private investment can work together The post Bondalti completes €76m decarbonisation project backed by PRR appeared first on Portugal Resident .

The Portugal News31 Jul

Portugal establishes National Vine and Wine Day, to be celebrated on 31 July

The Government has established the National Day of the Vine and Wine, to be celebrated annually on 31 July, recognising wine as a cornerstone of the Portuguese table with social, economic, cultural, religious, environmental, and landscape dimensions.

Portugal Resident31 Jul

The August 2026 Night Sky

Firstly, Jupiter and Mercury are very low down in the east just before sunrise. Mars and Saturn are easy to see, with Mars high in the southeast after midnight, in The post The August 2026 Night Sky appeared first on Portugal Resident .