The Portugal News30 JulPortugal is no longer peripheral - The world has changed
The reorganisation of the world economy may be creating a rare opportunity for Portugal.
Portugal Resident30 JulFire in Valpaços: at least six permanent homes, plus several vacant properties engulfed by flames
According to Civil Protection, five people have been reported injured, including three firefighters, a member of the GNR and a civilian as the fire that broke out in Valpaços on The post Fire in Valpaços: at least six permanent homes, plus several vacant properties engulfed by flames appeared first on Portugal Resident
The Portugal News30 JulIndebtedness: Personal and National
The famous advice of Dickens´ Mr. Wilkins Micawber to the young David Copperfield regarding personal debt is that if one´s expenditure is less than income the result should be contentment but if one spends more than is receivable, even fractionally, the potential future is one of absolute misery.
The Portugal News29 JulOne last sunset concert on Carvoeiro's Boardwalk
The final concert in this summer's live music series took place on Wednesday, 29 July, bringing another enjoyable evening of music to Carvoeiro's famous boardwalk.
The Portugal News29 JulRobert de Niro Nobu to launch luxury hotel and branded residences in the Algarve
Nobu Hospitality has announced plans to expand its presence in Portugal with a new hotel, signature restaurant, and branded residential development at Monte Rei Golf & Country Club in the Eastern Algarve, which could welcome its first guests in 2029.
The Portugal News29 JulPortugal through Ronaldo at The Portugal News
This August, The Portugal News invites readers on a unique journey through Portugal, seen through the remarkable life and legacy of Cristiano Ronaldo.
The Portugal News29 JulWe visited all five Lisbon cafés named among Europe's best – here's what to expect
Lisbon's speciality coffee scene continues to attract international recognition, and we've spent the past few days finding out why.
Portugal Resident29 JulDefiant Luís Neves insists: “I never hid and I was never afraid”
Interior Minister Luís Neves has delivered an uncompromising defence of his conduct as national director of the Polícia Judiciária, rejecting weeks of allegations, and insisting he has never acted outside The post Defiant Luís Neves insists: “I never hid and I was never afraid” appeared first on Portugal Resident .
The Portugal News29 JulPortugal has one of the lowest mortgage interest rates in the eurozone
Portugal continues to offer some of the most competitive mortgage borrowing costs in the eurozone, despite a modest increase in interest rates.
The Portugal News29 JulGNR and Portuguese community support around a hundred elderly people with telecare services
One hundred elderly individuals facing risks, isolation, or social vulnerability across seven municipalities of the Beira Baixa Intermunicipal Community (CIM) are benefiting from the eGuard tele-assistance system.
The Portugal News29 JulPortugal recorded Europe’s worst flight delays as passengers lost millions of hours
Air passengers travelling to and from Portugal experienced the worst flight delays in Europe during the first half of the year, based on new research showing that travellers collectively lost more than seven million hours due to disruption across the continent.
The Portugal News29 JulSATA ground handling operations projected to post €6.25 million loss in 2025
SATA Air Açores’ ground handling division posted an estimated loss of €6.25 million in 2025, an increase of €1.66 million compared to 2024 and the highest figure since 2021, the Azores Government revealed.
Portugal Resident29 Jul“Protected in Portugal, huntable in Spain”: groups call for joint strategy for Iberian wolves
Conservation organisations are calling on Portugal and Spain to adopt a joint strategy for managing the Iberian wolf, arguing that the species should be treated as a single cross-border population. The post “Protected in Portugal, huntable in Spain”: groups call for joint strategy for Iberian wolves appeared first on P
Portugal Resident29 JulKidnap and extortion suspects freed after arrest warrants cite wrong crime
Three people suspected of kidnapping, extortion, robbery and serious assault have been released after a judge found that their arrest warrants wrongly referred to attempted aggravated murder. Loures Criminal Investigation The post Kidnap and extortion suspects freed after arrest warrants cite wrong crime appeared first
Algarve Daily News29 JulAlgarve: Golfing legends to descend on Vilamoura this weekend for the PGA Tour Portugal Invitational, as over-50s battle for €2.6 million
Some of the biggest names in world golf are set to return to Vilamoura from Friday to Sunday for the inaugural Portugal Invitational, the first-ever PGA Tour-sanctioned event to be staged in Portugal. The event forms part of the PGA Tour Champions circuit for players aged 50 and over, with the tournament guaranteed to
The Portugal News29 JulMadeleine McCann case returns to Portuguese television in new crime series
More than 19 years after Madeleine McCann disappeared from Praia da Luz, one of Portugal's most closely followed criminal cases is returning to television.
Portugal Resident29 JulPortugal moves to accelerate evictions, remove automatic suspension during appeals
Portugal’s government plans to make eviction orders immediately enforceable and allow landlords to begin proceedings after two months of unpaid rent rather than three. Under the proposed rental reform that The post Portugal moves to accelerate evictions, remove automatic suspension during appeals appeared first on Port
The Portugal News29 JulPortugal and eight other European countries take action against terrorist content network
Nine European countries, including Portugal, participated in a two-month operation targeting a network distributing terrorist, extremist, and violent content; Portuguese authorities flagged 132 items associated with nihilistic violent extremism.
Portugal Resident29 JulCinema: Spider-Man: Brand New Day
Fighting crime full-time as Spider-Man in a world that doesn’t remember him — and the pressure of seeing his old friends move on without him, sparks a change in Peter The post Cinema: Spider-Man: Brand New Day appeared first on Portugal Resident .
The Portugal News29 JulPortugal economy shows resilience with strong second-quarter growth
Portugal’s economy is expected to have expanded by 0.4% in the second quarter of 2026, outperforming many European peers despite continued uncertainty in the global economy.
Portugal Resident29 JulHorse rescued after dramatic four-hour operation in Albufeira
A mare was rescued after becoming trapped in a concrete drainage ditch in Albufeira, following a four-hour operation involving firefighters, police, veterinarians and municipal services. According to animal welfare association The post Horse rescued after dramatic four-hour operation in Albufeira appeared first on Port
Portugal Resident29 JulPortuguese F-16s end Baltic mission as leaders warn of Russian threat
Portuguese Defence Minister Nuno Melo travels to Estonia on Thursday as Portugal concludes a four-month NATO air-policing mission amid warnings that Russia could test the alliance’s eastern defences. Melo will The post Portuguese F-16s end Baltic mission as leaders warn of Russian threat appeared first on Portugal Resi
The Portugal News29 JulWhite Night returns to the village of Paderne in the Algarve
The White Night of Paderne returns on 8 August to this village in the municipality of Albufeira, in the Algarve.
Portugal Resident29 JulVodafone chooses Lisbon for new global cybersecurity centre
Vodafone has chosen Lisbon for a new strategic cybersecurity centre that will help protect the telecoms group’s operations, networks and customers worldwide. The Global Cyber Centre – Lisbon will initially The post Vodafone chooses Lisbon for new global cybersecurity centre appeared first on Portugal Resident .