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Portugal Resident23 Jul

Carvoeiro Beach Party returns to Algarve beach in August

One of the Algarve’s most popular summer beach parties is returning to Carvoeiro next month, with thousands expected to gather for an evening of live beachside electronic music. The Carvoeiro The post Carvoeiro Beach Party returns to Algarve beach in August appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident23 Jul

Eye-witness to murder in Porto left waiting by police

The awful story behind the violent death of Porto building contractor Francisco Sousa has been amplified today by news that his final moments were seen by a passer-by, who called The post Eye-witness to murder in Porto left waiting by police appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident23 Jul

BMW iX3 – Clean sheet

It’s not hard to explain what the iX3 is. In fact, it’s quite simple: the iX3 is the world’s most advanced vehicle on four wheels. At this moment in time, The post BMW iX3 – Clean sheet appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident23 Jul

Lagos firefighters help deliver baby in ambulance

A baby girl was born in a Lagos firefighters’ ambulance on Tuesday afternoon after her mother’s labour progressed too quickly for her to reach hospital. The Lagos Volunteer Fire Brigade The post Lagos firefighters help deliver baby in ambulance appeared first on Portugal Resident .

The Portugal News23 Jul

Faro Airport Departures at 8:40am: Passport Control Cleared in Just 10 Minutes

Travellers departing from Faro Airport at 8:40am this morning experienced a quick and efficient journey through the departure process. 

Portugal Resident23 Jul

Portugal’s ministers close ranks – but is country being pushed towards yet another election?

COMMENT: Another day, another minister standing up to ‘praise’ counterparts embroiled in controversies. Today, it is Portugal’s defence minister Nuno Melo who has spoken warmly about the capabilities of counterparts The post Portugal’s ministers close ranks – but is country being pushed towards yet another election? ap

Portugal Resident23 Jul

Albufeira bans TVDE vehicles on busy streets, sparking outrage from industry

A decision by Albufeira Municipal Council to ban ride-hailing vehicles (TVDE) from some of the town’s busiest streets has sparked an immediate backlash from the industry, with the national association The post Albufeira bans TVDE vehicles on busy streets, sparking outrage from industry appeared first on Portugal Reside

The Portugal News23 Jul

Portimão holds blood donation campaign in the Algarve

At a time when health authorities are appealing for blood donations due to resource shortages, a blood donation campaign is being organised in Portimão, in the Algarve.

Portugal Resident23 Jul

Housing movements challenge government over rental law overhaul

Housing campaigners will deliver an open letter to Housing Minister Miguel Pinto Luz this evening, warning that the government’s proposed rental reforms amount to an unprecedented attack on tenants, and The post Housing movements challenge government over rental law overhaul appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident23 Jul

Lagoa celebrates convent sweet traditions with four-day festival

The 22nd Mostra do Doce Conventual de Lagoa will return from July 29 to August 2, inviting visitors to discover the rich culinary heritage of Portugal’s convent sweets through tastings, The post Lagoa celebrates convent sweet traditions with four-day festival appeared first on Portugal Resident .

The Portugal News23 Jul

Bison Bank brings digital assets closer to Portuguese banking clients

Bison Bank has become the first bank in Portugal authorized to provide crypto-asset services directly under the European MiCA regulation. This means clients can now access solutions such as custody and conversion of crypto-assets within a regulated banking environment, with greater security, transparency and confidence

Portugal Resident23 Jul

Former president Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa receives Order of the Golden Fleece

Former Portuguese president Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa has been awarded Spain’s highest and most exclusive honour – the Order of the Golden Fleece. Spanish King Felipe VI bestowed the honour The post Former president Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa receives Order of the Golden Fleece appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident23 Jul

Portugal’s historic sailing race returns after 23 years

The Volta a Portugal à Vela, one of Portugal’s historic sailing competitions, is returning this summer after a 23-year absence. First held in 1986 and last staged in 2003, the The post Portugal’s historic sailing race returns after 23 years appeared first on Portugal Resident .

The Portugal News23 Jul

Irish desire to live in Portugal grows

While the number of Irish citizens officially resident in Portugal increased by almost 12% in 2024, the Portuguese Chamber of Commerce prepares to host the Moving to Portugal Show and Seminars in Dublin on 22 September 2026.

Portugal Resident23 Jul

Strawberry Moon Party raises €1,470 for StreetLife dog sterilisation programme

StreetLife, an animal welfare association operating in the Eastern Algarve, has raised €1,470 for its Dog Sterilisation Programme following its annual Strawberry Moon Party, held at Barbacoa Restaurant in Loulé. The post Strawberry Moon Party raises €1,470 for StreetLife dog sterilisation programme appeared first on Po

Portugal Resident23 Jul

ULS Algarve admits ambulance delays; minister says reports are “absolutely false”

The head of the Algarve Local Health Unit (ULS Algarve) has acknowledged that ambulances are sometimes delayed outside the region’s hospitals while patients are handed over to emergency departments, even The post ULS Algarve admits ambulance delays; minister says reports are “absolutely false” appeared first on Portuga

Portugal Resident23 Jul

Amigos de Música prepare for new concert season

After a successful first half of 2026, the Amigos de Música is preparing to launch its new concert season this September following its traditional summer break. The association organised 10 The post Amigos de Música prepare for new concert season appeared first on Portugal Resident .

The Portugal News23 Jul

Astrophysicists discover possible first 'moon' outside the Solar System

Astrophysicists have discovered what may be the first ‘moon’ outside the Solar System, orbiting not a planet but a brown dwarf, a celestial body too massive to be a planet and too small to be a star.

Portugal Resident23 Jul

University of Lisbon to invest €20m in AI and science data centres

The University of Lisbon (ULisboa) is to invest €20 million in two new data centres designed to expand its artificial intelligence and scientific computing capabilities, in what it describes as The post University of Lisbon to invest €20m in AI and science data centres appeared first on Portugal Resident .

The Portugal News23 Jul

Minister assures funding for works in 451 Portuguese schools

The Minister of Territorial Cohesion guaranteed that none of the works in 451 schools decentralised to the municipalities will be left without funding after the end of the Recovery and Resilience Plan (PRR).

The Portugal News22 Jul

The Portugal News launches new podcast section

The Portugal News is proud to announce the launch of Podcast Portugal, the latest addition to its growing range of multimedia content, now available through our website.

The Portugal News22 Jul

Zoomarine Algarve welcomes birth of dolphin calf during 35th anniversary celebrations

Zoomarine Algarve has announced the birth of a male bottlenose dolphin calf named SAMI, marking a significant milestone that coincides with the marine park’s 35th anniversary this year. 

The Portugal News22 Jul

Portuguese Perfumes: The Best Fragrance Brands Made in Portugal

Step into a Lisbon street in early summer and you might catch the scent of jacaranda blossoms drifting through warm air, mingling with orange blossoms, sun-heated stone and a trace of salt from the nearby Atlantic. In the Algarve, citrus trees release their fragrance under the sun, while inland, wild herbs and dry gras