Portugal Resident22 JulEuropean 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 JulWhen 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 JulAmbulance 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 Jul50 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 JulGovernment 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 JulEarthquake 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).
Portugal Resident22 JulPortuguese music icon Luís Represas dies aged 69
One of Portugal’s most influential musicians, Luís Represas, has died aged 69 after battling a long illness. His death was confirmed this Wednesday morning (July 22) by his management agency, The post Portuguese music icon Luís Represas dies aged 69 appeared first on Portugal Resident .
The Portugal News22 JulChega wants the end of VAT on electricity to take effect as early as 2027
Chega announced that it will introduce a bill to eliminate VAT on electricity and wants the measure included in the upcoming State Budget, so it can take effect in 2027.
The Portugal News22 JulDemand for mortgage loans falls slightly in Portugal
Demand for mortgage loans decreased slightly in the second quarter, while demand for long-term loans from companies also fell, but without impacting the aggregate, the Bank of Portugal (BdP) reported.
The Portugal News21 JulThe Cosy Tea House Inside a Volcano in the Azores You Need to Visit
Casa de Chá “O Poejo” is a cosy tea house in Sete Cidades, on São Miguel Island in the Azores.
The Portugal News21 JulPortugal reveals winners of the 2026 Electric Car awards
The Automobile Club of Portugal has announced the winners across four categories, with the overall Electric Car of the Year 2026 set to be revealed in September.
The Portugal News21 JulPortugal increases number of data-centre projects and announces new industrial zones.
The Portuguese Government has recently announced that seven new Data Centre projects are in the pipeline. This is one of the most significant announcements in Europe this year, concerning digital infrastructure projects.
The Portugal News21 JulHigher fuel prices cut Ryanair’s quarterly profit
The low-cost airline carried more than 61 million passengers between April and June, but rising fuel costs and lower fares weighed on earnings.
The Portugal News21 JulStudy reveals why Portuguese are choosing to travel alone
The freedom to travel at their own pace is the main reason Portuguese people would consider taking a solo trip, a new eDreams study has found.
The Portugal News21 JulMost Portuguese want to avoid a new political crisis in Portugal
Most Portuguese say that the State Budget for 2027 should be approved in order to avoid a new political crisis.
Portugal Resident21 JulBoy, 11, stabs father “trying to protect mother” in Lisbon
An 11-year-old boy allegedly stabbed his father while trying to protect his mother during a domestic violence incident in Lisbon this morning, police have confirmed. The incident occurred at around The post Boy, 11, stabs father “trying to protect mother” in Lisbon appeared first on Portugal Resident .
The Portugal News21 JulPortugal's Next Investment Opportunity May Already Be Built
Portugal's biggest investment opportunity may not be building something new.
Portugal Resident21 JulPortugal’s Tekever unveils autonomous drone capable of carrying 200kg over 500km
Portuguese defence technology company Tekever has launched a new family of autonomous heavy-lift drones capable of carrying up to 200 kilograms over distances of 500 kilometres, marking the company’s expansion The post Portugal’s Tekever unveils autonomous drone capable of carrying 200kg over 500km appeared first on Po
The Portugal News21 JulEnvironment Agency to promote waste separation during the summer in the Algarve
The Marina de Portimão will host the final stop of the Portuguese Environment Agency’s (APA) summer awareness roadshow this weekend, bringing an interactive campaign designed to encourage residents and visitors to separate household waste correctly during the busiest months of the year.
Portugal Resident21 JulGuia celebrates its unique take on piri-piri chicken
The Algarve town of Guia will be showcasing why it is nationally famous for its unique take on charcoal-grilled piri-piri chicken when it hosts its 37th Festa do Frango da The post Guia celebrates its unique take on piri-piri chicken appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident21 JulPresident steps tentatively into exams marking shambles
Portugal’s president António José Seguro has taken the most diplomatic stand over the exams marking shambles that has hogged headlines over recent weeks. Without referring to a ‘crisis’, ‘shambles’, ‘fiasco’ The post President steps tentatively into exams marking shambles appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Algarve Daily News21 JulMeet Sami: Zoomarine Algarve welcomes birth of dolphin calf, naming him after his remarkable 51-year-old predecessor
A male bottlenose dolphin calf born at Zoomarine Algarve on 2 June has been named Sami, in tribute to Sam, the park's celebrated dolphin who reached the grand age of 51 and was recognised as one of the world's oldest male bottlenose dolphins at the time.
Algarve Daily News21 JulAlgarve: Hackers attack local authority’s IT systems, crippling communication between Government and municipalities
A cyber attack carried out in the early hours of Sunday, 19 July, has left several services at the Algarve Regional Coordination and Development Commission (CCDR Algarve), responsible for bridging central Government with local municipalities, temporarily unavailable.
The Portugal News21 JulGoogle launches submarine cable that connects Portugal to the United States
On 21 July, Portugal marks a milestone in its strategy to establish itself as an international digital communications platform.