Portugal Resident1 SeptPublic sector unions call strike for October 2
Three civil service trade union organisations affiliated to the left wing CGTP confederation have called a strike involving all civil service grades for October 2, to demand better pay for The post Public sector unions call strike for October 2 appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident1 SeptPortuguese drone producer Tekever buys British Flowcopter to boost capabilities
Portuguese company Tekever – which last year achieved “unicorn” status, after being valued at more than a billion euros – has announced the acquisition of Scottish company Flowcopter, which is The post Portuguese drone producer Tekever buys British Flowcopter to boost capabilities appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident1 SeptProsecutors launch investigation into secondary school exam marking
Portugal’s public prosecutor’s office has launched an investigation following a complaint lodged by teachers’ federation (FENPROF) concerning the electronic marking process for national secondary school examinations. In a response sent The post Prosecutors launch investigation into secondary school exam marking appeare
The Portugal News1 SeptThe Strategic Mineral Assets of Portugal
When Presidents Donald Trump and Xi Jinping meet in the USA on 24 September hopefully their “positive and constructive talks” will focus on the utility and control of Artificial Intelligence in its march towards a world in which “electro-states” will dominate the new green economy.
Algarve Daily News31 AugLong-awaited Alcoutim-Sanlúcar bridge linking Algarve to Andalusia gets funding lifeline, despite environmental woes on Spanish side
The Guadiana International Bridge opened to the public in August 1991, and since then has remained the only route linking the Algarve to southern Spain. However, another long awaited bridge, this one farther in-land, in Alcoutim, could still be built with Recovery and Resilience Plan funding (PRR), something that has r
Algarve Daily News31 AugAlvor invests €15 million in upgrading irrigation system, aiming to cut water losses by around 60%
The modernisation of the Alvor Irrigation Scheme represents an investment of around €15 million and is designed to reduce water losses across the Alvor-Bravura Irrigation line.
Portugal Resident31 AugOrder of Nurses calls for urgent intervention to stop waste of new professionals
The Portuguese Order of Nurses (OE) has called for urgent intervention to allow hospitals to hire nurses coming into the job market – because otherwise the country will simply waste The post Order of Nurses calls for urgent intervention to stop waste of new professionals appeared first on Portugal Resident .
The Portugal News31 AugPortugal maintains high economic rating
Standard & Poor's decided to maintain Portugal's rating at A+ and the outlook as positive, citing the "resilience of economic growth," even while anticipating a budget deficit this year.
The Portugal News30 AugTrump adviser says relations between Portugal and the US have never been better
The chair of the US President’s Intelligence Advisory Board, Devin Nunes, said that relations between Portugal and the US have never been stronger and argued that Portugal should invest in the shipbuilding industry.
The Portugal News30 AugWhat does an Andy Burnham premiership mean for British expats living in Portugal?
For the thousands of Britons who have swapped drizzle for sunshine and the M25 for the A22, British politics remains a pretty curious business.
The Portugal News30 AugPortugal to have a new technology centre
The Municipality of Santarém will acquire the former Escala 4 shopping mall in the city's historic centre for €607,000 to install a technology centre, a business incubator, and support structures for associations.
The Portugal News29 AugPortuguese farmers required urgent meeting with government
An agricultural producers’ association in Serpa warned of the “intense economic pressure” facing farmers in the region due to the “spiralling cost of agricultural diesel” and called for an urgent meeting with the Government.
The Portugal News29 AugPortugal city to rehabilitate Wastewater Treatment Plant
The Mortágua Municipality is set to proceed with the rehabilitation of the Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP), a project costing approximately one million euros, following the approval granted by the Court of Auditors.
Portugal Resident28 AugPortuguese consumers turn gloomier as businesses regain confidence
Consumer confidence in Portugal fell in August after improving for three consecutive months, as households became more concerned about their finances and the wider economy. The decline contrasts with a The post Portuguese consumers turn gloomier as businesses regain confidence appeared first on Portugal Resident .
The Portugal News28 AugMercadona announces new store in Portugal
The Spanish supermarket chain Mercadona continues to invest in Portugal, with a new store opening in 2027.
The Portugal News28 AugE-Lar support misses most vulnerable in Portugal
A Portuguese government scheme designed in part to tackle energy poverty has distributed around two-thirds of its funding to households outside the country’s social energy tariff.
Portugal Resident28 AugPorto mayor suggests public funding for journalism as “antidote” for social media lies
Mayor of Porto Pedro Duarte has come up with a plan for protecting people from social media misinformation, and ‘saving democracy’. It involves public funding for journalism. Speaking today at the The post Porto mayor suggests public funding for journalism as “antidote” for social media lies appeared first on Portugal
Portugal Resident28 AugEconomy minister admits “nation must learn to live with less EU funding”
Minister of the economy and territorial cohesion, Manuel Castro Almeida, has warned today that Portugal must learn to live with less European funding and to channel a larger share of The post Economy minister admits “nation must learn to live with less EU funding” appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident28 AugRenewable energy giant gives up on €1.2 billion investment in Castelo Branco
Renewable energy giant abandons €1.2 billion investment in Castelo Branco Castelo Branco has refused to accept the proposed locations for two enormous renewable energy projects representing an investment of €1.2 The post Renewable energy giant gives up on €1.2 billion investment in Castelo Branco appeared first on Port
Portugal Resident28 AugTavira restaurants and cafés bring Mediterranean Diet Fair to the table
The Mediterranean Diet Fair will spill out into Tavira’s cafés, pastry shops and restaurants this year, with dozens of local businesses serving dishes inspired by the region’s food traditions throughout The post Tavira restaurants and cafés bring Mediterranean Diet Fair to the table appeared first on Portugal Resident
The Portugal News28 AugGrow lists 90 off-grid communities to visit, stay, or work at
Fénix Stardust is building a business around something he knows from experience: community living. His latest project, Grow, is a platform designed to connect people with off-grid, regenerative and natural-living communities, bringing together accommodation, events and work exchanges.
The Portugal News28 AugPortugal's Corporate Tax Cuts Are Good News, Except for Some American-Owned Businesses
Portugal has been lowering its corporate tax rate for several years, from 21% before 2025 to 20% that year, with a newer law bringing it to 19% in 2026, 18% in 2027, and 17% in 2028. For most businesses, that's a straightforward win, and one more reason Portugal has become an attractive place to set up shop for founder
Portugal Resident27 AugPJ national director accused of lying in court over allegedly unlawful surveillance
The national director of Portugal’s criminal investigation force, the Polícia Judiciária, has been reported to prosecutors over allegations that he gave false evidence in court and ordered surveillance previously refused The post PJ national director accused of lying in court over allegedly unlawful surveillance appear
The Portugal News27 AugPortugal to purchase 75 tactical vehicles from Spain for the Navy
Portugal will acquire 75 tactical vehicles for the Marines in an investment of €133 million, financed by the European SAFE instrument, with deliveries expected between 2027 and 2029, the Ministry of Defence says.