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The Portugal News22 Jul

Building a financial base in Portugal without disrupting your global wealth

For international individuals and families, setting up a financial presence in Portugal isn't about starting over. It's about adding one more piece to a wealth strategy that already spans several countries.

The Portugal News22 Jul

Catch the Moment: TIME Magazine Photographer to Lead Masterclass at Algarve Arts Academy

What does it take to capture a single frame that ends up defining how the world remembers a moment? If you're a photographer for TIME magazine, you know exactly how to do it. 

Portugal Resident22 Jul

Cinema: Deep Water

After surviving the crash, the survivors soon discover they’re not alone and they must survive the shark infested waters. Director: Renny Harlin; Starring: Aaron Eckhart, Ben Kingsley, Angus Sampson; Genre: The post Cinema: Deep Water appeared first on Portugal Resident .

The Portugal News22 Jul

easyJet plane that took off from Lisbon forced to make an emergency landing in Madrid

An easyJet flight departing from Humberto Delgado Airport bound for Barcelona had its journey interrupted after declaring an in-flight emergency and diverting to Madrid Airport, where it landed with priority status accompanied by emergency teams and vehicles.

Portugal Resident22 Jul

The Ultimate Expat Shopping Guide to Portugal

Moving to Portugal brings many pleasures: warmer weather, beautiful landscapes, excellent food and a more relaxed pace of life. It also brings a surprisingly long list of practical questions. Where The post The Ultimate Expat Shopping Guide to Portugal appeared first on Portugal Resident .

The Portugal News22 Jul

Albufeira to have restrictions on the circulation of ride-hailing vehicles in the Algarve city

The circulation of ride-hailing vehicles in the Baixa and Avenida da Liberdade areas of Albufeira will be restricted starting 22 July.

Portugal Resident22 Jul

PS and CHEGA reject PSD report on Iberian blackout

Portugal’s parliamentary inquiry into the April 2025 Iberian power blackout has been thrown into uncertainty after a draft report prepared by the PSD was voted down by the parliamentary Committee The post PS and CHEGA reject PSD report on Iberian blackout appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident22 Jul

Algarve to receive €26.7 million to stabilise cliffs under national coastal resilience plan

The Algarve is set to receive €26.7 million for cliff stabilisation and coastal protection projects under the Government’s new Coastal Resilience Action Programme 2040 (PARL 2040), accounting for more than The post Algarve to receive €26.7 million to stabilise cliffs under national coastal resilience plan appeared firs

The Portugal News22 Jul

Portugal newest village will be built from scratch in the Alentejo

An entire village in Portugal is preparing for a fresh start. In the coming years, the small Alentejo community of Pisão will disappear beneath the waters of a new dam, but its residents won't be leaving their community behind. Instead, a brand-new village will be built just a couple of kilometres away.

Portugal Resident22 Jul

Almada’s lack of water “provokes wave of cancellations in tourism”

Almada’s water crisis reported earlier this month continues to take a financial toll on the region’s tourism industry, with accommodation providers reporting a surge in cancellations despite ‘normal water service The post Almada’s lack of water “provokes wave of cancellations in tourism” appeared first on Portugal Resi

The Portugal News22 Jul

Garcias Wine and Spirits in Comporta opens new terrace

The wine store which has already been around for four years have in July opened one of the brand new hot-spots to visit in Comporta. 

Portugal Resident22 Jul

No funding for breakthrough Alzheimer drugs, despite patient appeal

Portugal’s government has ruled out state funding for a new generation of Alzheimer drugs capable of slowing progression of the disease, despite fresh appeals from the country’s leading dementia charity The post No funding for breakthrough Alzheimer drugs, despite patient appeal appeared first on Portugal Resident .

The Portugal News22 Jul

Petition against the "Volta" system reaches 15,000 signatures

The public petition demanding the abolition of the "Volta" system, the platform created to manage the return of deposit-bearing packaging, has surpassed the 15,000-signature threshold, guaranteeing a mandatory review by the plenary of the Assembly of the Republic.

Portugal Resident22 Jul

Missing care home resident found dead in Olhão stream

A man in his 70s who had been reported missing after leaving a care home has been found dead in a stream near Olhão. The body was discovered on Tuesday The post Missing care home resident found dead in Olhão stream appeared first on Portugal Resident .

The Portugal News22 Jul

Carvoeiro Beach Party is back in the Algarve village

On 29 August, Carvoeiro Beach will once again host another edition of the Carvoeiro Beach Party.

Portugal Resident22 Jul

Spanish firm to invest €120 million in renewable chemicals plant at Sines

Spanish renewable chemicals company Catalyxx is to invest €120 million in its first commercial-scale renewable chemicals plant, choosing Sines for the project as Portugal continues to attract major international industrial The post Spanish firm to invest €120 million in renewable chemicals plant at Sines appeared first

Portugal Resident22 Jul

Three Brazilians in custody after Porto businessman found beaten to death in own home

Three Brazilians preparing to leave Portugal in possession of thousands of euros in cash and various expensive items are now in police custody, suspected of having travelled here specifically to The post Three Brazilians in custody after Porto businessman found beaten to death in own home appeared first on Portugal Res

Portugal Resident22 Jul

European football fans warn Portugal over 2030 World Cup as FIFA faces fresh criticism

Portugal has been warned to learn from what Europe’s largest football supporters’ organisation describes as the failures of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, amid a blistering attack on FIFA president The post European football fans warn Portugal over 2030 World Cup as FIFA faces fresh criticism appeared first on Portugal Resid

The Portugal News22 Jul

When Should You Hire a Private Detective in Portugal? Five Situations Where Reliable Information Can Make All the Difference

You suspect something isn't right — but suspicion alone rarely gives you the answers you need. Whether it's a partner's unexplained absences, a business partner's questionable decisions, or someone who has simply disappeared, the gap between doubt and certainty can be the most difficult place to be.     

Portugal Resident22 Jul

Ambulance delays at Algarve hospitals are “putting lives at risk” – firefighters and municipalities

Ambulances across the Algarve are being kept waiting for hours outside hospital emergency departments, leaving fewer vehicles available to respond to 112 calls and putting patients at risk, the Algarve The post Ambulance delays at Algarve hospitals are “putting lives at risk” – firefighters and municipalities appeared

The Portugal News22 Jul

50 municipalities in Portugal at maximum risk of wildfire

Around 50 municipalities in the interior of the districts of Vila Real, Viseu, Bragança, Guarda, Santarém, Portalegre, Castelo Branco and Faro are at maximum risk of wildfires on 22 July, as reported by the Portuguese Institute of the Sea and the Atmosphere (IPMA).

Portugal Resident22 Jul

Government still ‘hiding’ full amount of emergency spending on exams fiasco

With calls for transparency in the shambolic roll-out of this year’s digital marking of around 300,000 secondary school exams, tabloid Correio da Manhã reveals that on top of the already The post Government still ‘hiding’ full amount of emergency spending on exams fiasco appeared first on Portugal Resident .

The Portugal News22 Jul

Earthquake felt in the municipality of Évora

An earthquake measuring 3.6 on the Richter scale was felt on 22 July in the municipality of Évora, without causing personal or material damage, as stated by the Portuguese Institute of the Sea and the Atmosphere (IPMA).