Portugal Resident5d agoVRSA mayor demands urgent action on dangerous EN125 junctions
Vila Real de Santo António mayor Álvaro Araújo has called for urgent government action on the Algarve’s national EN125 road after a fatal accident renewed concerns over dangerous junctions in The post VRSA mayor demands urgent action on dangerous EN125 junctions appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident5d ago“The Stranger” – poem
She, the fair, with chestnut hair,Came from a land far awayTo haunt my solitary lair.Was this a dream in answer to my prayer?Nay, more a nightmare I dare sayFor her The post “The Stranger” – poem appeared first on Portugal Resident .
The Portugal News5d agoPortuguese reveal their ideal solo holiday
A four-to-seven-day break is the ideal length for Portuguese travellers planning to go on holiday alone, according to a new study from eDreams.
Portugal Resident5d agoMcDonald’s recruiting for more than 150 Algarve jobs
McDonald’s Portugal is recruiting more than 150 people for its restaurants across the Algarve, with vacancies available until the end of the year. The recruitment drive covers restaurants in Lagos, The post McDonald’s recruiting for more than 150 Algarve jobs appeared first on Portugal Resident .
The Portugal News5d agoPortugal launches project to train 100,000 workers in artificial intelligence
The Government will launch a pilot project in the Leiria region this October to encourage companies to adopt artificial intelligence (AI), aiming to reach 100,000 workers nationwide, the Minister of the Economy announced.
The Portugal News6d agoCDS proposes changes to LGBT flag rules in Portugal
The CDS has proposed changes to legislation governing the use of flags on public buildings, removing an article that explicitly prohibited flags considered ideological, political, or associated with organisations.
The Portugal News6d agoCarlos Moedas calls for the end of Volta in Portugal
Lisbon Mayor Carlos Moedas has urged the Government to abolish Portugal’s Volta deposit return scheme immediately, arguing that the system has caused serious problems with waste collection and urban cleanliness.
The Portugal News6d agoBrazilians asked Ireland to change citizenship rules
People who have spent years building a life in Ireland could find themselves waiting another three years for citizenship under planned changes to the country’s naturalisation rules.
The Portugal News6d agoPortuguese artists nominated for the Latin Grammy
Portuguese artists Carminho and Dino D’Santiago have been nominated for the Latin Grammy Awards in the Best Portuguese Language Song category; the nominations were announced.
The Portugal News6d agoSocial Security surplus hits highest mark in a decade
Portugal records €4.4 billion surplus through July, up 37.4 percent from the same period in 2025.
The Portugal News6d agoAndré Ventura denies staging the vandalism of his office
On 15 September, André Ventura, leader of Chega, said it is "nonsense" to think that the vandalism of the party's office was staged by members of the political party.
Portugal Resident6d agoTeachers give up Algarve posts over housing costs
Teachers appointed to schools in the Algarve are giving up their posts before the school year even begins because they cannot afford local housing, according to the head of Aljezur’s The post Teachers give up Algarve posts over housing costs appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident6d agoPresident urges new impetus in education to promote reading
Portuguese president António José Seguro has called for a new impetus in policies to promote reading – arguing that the country cannot simply accept the problems highlighted by the latest The post President urges new impetus in education to promote reading appeared first on Portugal Resident .
The Portugal News6d agoAir France-KLM boosts flight capacity in Portugal
For the winter period spanning 2026 and 2027, the Air France-KLM Group will raise its seat-kilometre capacity in the Portuguese market by 12% when compared with the corresponding period the year before.
Portugal Resident6d agoAgency doctors threaten “massive walkout” if fees reduced
The decree-law regulating the provision of agency doctors in the SNS (national health service) has been in force for two months, with one salient detail “still missing”: the amounts these The post Agency doctors threaten “massive walkout” if fees reduced appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident6d agoMinister rules out scrapping Volta after Moedas criticism
Environment Minister Maria da Graça Carvalho has ruled out scrapping Portugal’s Volta bottle and can return scheme, a day after Lisbon Mayor Carlos Moedas called for its immediate cancellation. Moedas The post Minister rules out scrapping Volta after Moedas criticism appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident6d agoCinema: Runner
As the mission spirals into a deadly manhunt, every detour, delay, and bullet pushes them closer to failure. With betrayal closing in from every side, they must survive the chase The post Cinema: Runner appeared first on Portugal Resident .
The Portugal News6d agoRepairing Avenida da Liberdade in Lisbon
As September unfolds, Lisbon's premier boulevard is undergoing a much-needed transformation.
Portugal Resident6d ago“Dictatorship, dictatorship, dictatorship” – CHEGA leader reacts to blanking of ‘potestative inquiry’
The decision today, by the Speaker of Parliament, José Pedro Aguiar Branco, not to accept the terms of the second bid by right-wing CHEGA to force a parliamentary inquiry into The post “Dictatorship, dictatorship, dictatorship” – CHEGA leader reacts to blanking of ‘potestative inquiry’ appeared first on Portugal Reside
The Portugal News6d agoCatholic Mass in Carvoeiro
Come and celebrate Catholic Mass in English on Sunday 20 September at 4 pm in Carvoeiro at the chapel on the cliffs, Nossa Senhora de Encarnação [Our Lady of the Incarnation].
The Portugal News6d agoPortugal records increase in legal gender changes
Requests to change the registered sex and first name on official documents rose sharply while Parliament was debating proposals to change Portugal’s gender self-determination law.
Algarve Daily News6d agoPortimão: Authorities rush to clear blanket of exotic algae on Praia do Alemão before foul smell attracts pests
Part of the coastline in Portimão has been transformed by a thick carpet of brown algae, rugulopteryx okamurae , with tonnes of the invasive species washing ashore and covering stretches of sand.
Portugal Resident6d agoFive vulnerable families in Lagoa get home makeovers
Five families living in difficult housing conditions in Lagoa have had their homes renovated through a partnership between the local council and non-profit organisation Just a Change. The work benefited The post Five vulnerable families in Lagoa get home makeovers appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Algarve Daily News6d agoFaro Airport continues to strain under queue pressure as biometric border checks are reinstated in Portugal
Biometric checks for all passengers arriving in Portugal from outside the Schengen area have been running for a week, with the process operating smoothly at most Portuguese airports, with Faro the notable exception.