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The Portugal News29 Jul

UR•Marv Studios, a film production company founded by Cristiano Ronaldo in partnership with British filmmaker Matthew Vaughn, has begun filming its first scripted project in London. 

Portugal Resident29 Jul

Loulé is seeking to position itself as a national leader in the emerging nature economy with the launch of a new investment guide designed to attract funding for projects that The post Loulé launches guide to attract investment in nature projects appeared first on Portugal Resident .

The Portugal News29 Jul

Standing quietly amidst the grand plaza of the Praça dos Restauradores, the bronze monument dedicated to the Azulejadores (the tilemakers) offers a grounded, human-scale tribute to the artisans who physically shaped Portugal’s aesthetic soul.

Portugal Resident29 Jul

Ruth (Kathleen Chalfant), a retired cook, prepares breakfast in her sunny and cozy kitchen — a dish she seems to have made many times before, although small and puzzling errors The post Cinema: Familiar Touch appeared first on Portugal Resident .

The Portugal News29 Jul

Just outside Vila Nova de Cacela, a former family-owned farm has been transformed into a boutique hotel surrounded by orchards and countryside.

Portugal Resident29 Jul

Portuguese motorists are paying substantially more tax on every litre of fuel than when the AD government took office, according to figures released by DGEG (General Directorate for Energy and The post Official data confirms ‘Portuguese pay more fuel taxes under AD government’ appeared first on Portugal Resident .

The Portugal News29 Jul

As an immigrant or expat, it is important to understand the political system of the country you have decided to live in. Here is a guide to understanding the Portuguese political system.

The Portugal News29 Jul

Recently, NVDA Stock fell by about 5% at one point, causing AI-related stocks to fluctuate as well and once again drawing market attention to the tech sector’s valuations and short-term trends. Faced with an ever-changing market environment, more and more investors are shifting their focus from short-term price fluctua

Portugal Resident29 Jul

Nightly water cuts have been introduced in parts of Manteigas (Guarda district) after two reservoirs supplying more than a third of the town’s population reached critical levels. Supplies in the The post Manteigas imposes nightly water cuts as reservoirs reach critical levels appeared first on Portugal Resident .

The Portugal News29 Jul

On 29 July, the skies over Portugal will be graced by one of the most eagerly awaited astronomical phenomena of the summer, the Deer Full Moon.

Portugal Resident29 Jul

Interior Minister Luís Neves is to make a televised statement at 6pm today after almost three weeks of escalating allegations concerning his conduct during his eight-year tenure as national director The post Embattled minister Luís Neves to address country at 6pm appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident29 Jul

The Viceroy at Ombria Algarve, in Loulé, will bring together some of Portugal’s leading Michelin-starred chefs for an exclusive culinary event on August 12, timed to coincide with this summer’s The post Michelin chefs to headline eclipse dining experience at Viceroy at Ombria Algarve appeared first on Portugal Resident

Portugal Resident29 Jul

Visitors to the Milreu Roman Ruins in Estoi will soon be able to explore one of the Algarve’s most important archaeological sites more easily thanks to a €994,000 redevelopment that The post Milreu Roman Ruins to become more accessible with nearly €1 million makeover appeared first on Portugal Resident .

The Portugal News29 Jul

A quarter of the approximately 40,000 loan agreements signed between January 2025 and June 2026 for home purchases were secured by a government guarantee, according to the Bank of Portugal (BdP).

Portugal Resident29 Jul

Dozens of Portuguese schools, health centres, student residences and social-care facilities financed through the PRR, Plan for Recovery and Resilience, will not be completed before the programme’s August 31 deadline. The post Dozens of schools and health centres to miss Portugal’s PRR deadline appeared first on Portuga

The Portugal News29 Jul

Travel abroad by residents of Portugal saw strong growth of 30% in the first quarter of 2026 compared to the same period the previous year, nearing the one-million-trip mark (923,800). 

Portugal Resident29 Jul

Portugal’s Polícia Judiciária has seized a combined 258 kilograms of cocaine in two separate operations, including an elaborate trafficking scheme in which drugs were concealed beneath the waterline of a The post PJ seizes 258kg of cocaine in ship-hull and Lisbon airport operations appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident29 Jul

At an absolutely critical point in Europe’s wildfire season, Portuguese firefighters have become the country’s latest ambassadors. They are not only tackling rural fires with the potential for rapid spread The post Portugal’s wildfire warriors: Lessons from home battle Europe’s monster fires appeared first on Portugal

Portugal Resident29 Jul

Portugal’s Education Ministry has awarded Deloitte Technology five contracts this year, including an undisclosed agreement to help resolve technical failures that disrupted the digital marking of almost 300,000 national examinations. The post Exams chaos: Education ministry pays Deloitte Technology more than €2.65 mill

Portugal Resident29 Jul

One of Lisbon’s most beautiful historic estates is offering visitors the chance to experience its celebrated gardens in a completely different light this August. For two Friday evenings – August The post Lisbon’s 17th-century Fronteira Palace to open its gardens after dark appeared first on Portugal Resident .

The Portugal News29 Jul

The fire that started in Guarda and reached the neighbouring municipalities of Almeida, Pinhel and Sabugal was brought under control in the early morning of 29 July, a civil protection source told Lusa.

The Portugal News29 Jul

The fire in the municipality of Valpaços, Vila Real, which started on the afternoon of 28 July, remains active and is being fought on the morning of 29 July by 439 firefighters, supported by 140 vehicles, according to official data.

Portugal Resident29 Jul

In a country where sunshine is part of our identity and everyday lives, you might expect vitamin D insufficiency to be the exception. The reality, however, is very different. A The post Plenty of sunshine, too little vitamin D: the Portuguese paradox appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident29 Jul

Running and beer don’t usually go hand in hand, but that’s exactly the idea behind the Algarve’s Beer Run, which returns for a second edition this summer, this time in The post Ready, set… chug! Beer Run returns to the Algarve appeared first on Portugal Resident .