Portugal Resident31 JulOver 50 municipalities on maximum wildfire alert
More than 50 municipalities across inland Portugal and the Algarve are facing the highest level of wildfire danger this Friday, according to the Portuguese Institute for the Sea and the The post Over 50 municipalities on maximum wildfire alert appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident31 JulTAP bids exceed expectations, says PM
Prime Minister Luís Montenegro says the binding bids submitted for the partial privatisation of TAP Air Portugal have exceeded the government’s expectations, describing the level of interest from Europe’s largest The post TAP bids exceed expectations, says PM appeared first on Portugal Resident .
The Portugal News31 JulPortugal Weekend Weather (31 July): What to Expect Across Portugal this Weekend
What does the weekend weather forecast look like?
Portugal Resident31 JulCould Formula 1 return to Portugal this year? Portimão says it’s ready
Portugal’s Algarve region could be in line for a surprise return to the Formula 1 calendar later this year if ongoing instability in the Middle East forces the cancellation of The post Could Formula 1 return to Portugal this year? Portimão says it’s ready appeared first on Portugal Resident .
The Portugal News31 JulOlder Than the Last Eclipse: Taylor's Unveils VVOP White Port
As Portugal prepares for its first total solar eclipse in 114 years, Taylor's releases a Port whose oldest wines were already resting in cask the last time the Moon darkened the Portuguese skies.
The Portugal News31 JulPortugal no longer competes for costs - It competes for ecosystems
For decades, a country's ability to attract international investment depended mainly on production costs. Competitive wages, tax incentives, and access to markets were enough to convince many companies to set up factories or operation centers.
The Portugal News31 JulThe Dream That Never Stops Chasing Us
On lace, longing and the dress that carried a story into the world.
The Portugal News31 JulInequality: The Hidden Wealth of Portugal
The 2022 World Inequality Report resulted from four years intensive research of data collated by more than one hundred economists. Its principle conclusion was that, in the 21st century, inequality in relation to both income and wealth had increased to alarming and extreme levels. Famously, this was s
The Portugal News31 JulAlgarve Hosts Its Second Neurocritical Care Conference
On 19 June 2026, more than 80 healthcare professionals gathered at the University of Algarve Medical Simulation Centre in Faro for the 2nd Algarve Neurocritical Care Conference, an event bringing together doctors, nurses, technicians and therapists from across Portugal and beyond to share knowledge on one of medicine's
Portugal Resident31 JulPacked for summer
Summer is all about days spent by the sea, leisure time with family and friends, and relaxed meals. But that does not have to come at the expense of healthy The post Packed for summer appeared first on Portugal Resident .
The Portugal News30 JulProposed changes to Portugal’s nationality law could cost economy 15.9 billion over the next decade
The proposed amendments to Portugal’s nationality law could reduce economic activity by as much as €15.9 billion over the next 10 years under a baseline scenario, reveals a study by the SJC – Association for Civic Participation and carried out by ISEG Junior Business Consulting.
The Portugal News30 JulIKEA’s sixth store in Portugal opened in Coimbra
On 30 July, IKEA opened a new store in Portugal at the Mondego Retail Park in the district of Coimbra.
The Portugal News30 JulBison Bank becomes Portugal’s first Crypto-Asset Service Provider
Bison Bank has become the first Portuguese bank authorised to operate as a Crypto-Asset Service Provider (CASP) under the European Union’s Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regulation, marking a significant milestone for the country’s financial sector as digital assets move further into the regulated banking system.
The Portugal News30 JulNearly extinct snail return to Portugal to revive ecosystem
Members of the British Chester Zoo are in Portugal and have completed conservation efforts after breeding more than 300 nearly extinct snail species.
The Portugal News30 JulWildfires continue to plague Portugal, with a new blaze in Chaves
A fire that broke out on 30 July in São Domingos, in the municipality of Chaves, is being tackled by 126 firefighters, supported by 30 vehicles and eight aerial resources, according to a source from the fire service.
The Portugal News30 JulEurope's largest inflatable obstacle course is coming to Lisbon this August
Families looking for something different to do this summer will soon have the chance to experience what organisers describe as Europe's largest inflatable obstacle course.
Portugal Resident30 JulPortugal among countries threatening World Cup boycott over FIFA’s private investment plans
Portugal is among the European nations threatening to boycott future FIFA competitions – including the 2030 World Cup, which it is due to co-host – unless football’s governing body abandons The post Portugal among countries threatening World Cup boycott over FIFA’s private investment plans appeared first on Portugal Re
The Portugal News30 JulHow Portugal’s Golden Visa provides flexibility for international families
For internationally mobile families, one of the most attractive features of the Portuguese Golden Visa is how little it asks of applicants’ time.
The Portugal News30 JulDecree-law published extending the deadline for a decision on the local accommodation regulation
The decree-law extending the deadline until the end of the year for municipalities with more than one thousand local accommodation units to decide whether to draft regulations for the activity or amend existing ones was published on 30 July in the Diário da República (Official Gazette).
Algarve Daily News30 JulAlgarve’s hospitals left with €1.23m black hole from unpaid bills owed by tourists
An audit by Portugal’s Health Activities Inspectorate (IGAS) has found that the Algarve Local Health Unit (ULS Algarve), the region’s public hospital entity, is owed €1,234,358 for healthcare provided in 2023 and 2024 to foreign nationals who are not resident in Portugal.
Algarve Daily News30 JulPolice bust criminal network in Algarve responsible for defrauding over €1.6 million: Seven arrested
The Judicial Police (PJ), through its Southern Directorate, has detained seven men suspected of belonging to an organised criminal network, based largely in the Algarve, and allegedly involved in acquiring companies through so-called “front men”, with the aim of defrauding businesses and financial institutions.
Portugal Resident30 JulPortugal extends school smartphone ban to pupils up to ninth grade
The Portuguese government is extending its ban on smartphone use in schools to include pupils up to the ninth year of education, citing evidence that the restrictions improve behaviour and The post Portugal extends school smartphone ban to pupils up to ninth grade appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident30 JulCharity benefit dinner raises €9,425 for Madrugada
A Charity Benefit Dinner held at Restaurante Querença (Loulé) was a tremendous success, raising an impressive €9,425 for Madrugada, the Algarve charity dedicated to supporting people living with life-threatening illnesses The post Charity benefit dinner raises €9,425 for Madrugada appeared first on Portugal Resident .