Portugal Resident21 JulChaîne des Rôtisseurs celebrates Algarve gastronomy in Vila Real de Santo António
Confrères of the Chaîne des Rôtisseurs in the Algarve were joined by a visiting member from Abu Dhabi for a special lunch at Três Marias, a charming restaurant located in The post Chaîne des Rôtisseurs celebrates Algarve gastronomy in Vila Real de Santo António appeared first on Portugal Resident .
The Portugal News21 JulPortugal and Morocco seek European Union support for new electricity connection
Portugal and Morocco are hoping to move forward with plans for a new electricity connection linking the two countries, after agreeing to ask the European Union to help fund the project.
Portugal Resident21 JulDomes Lake Algarve unveils revamped Blend restaurant
Domes Lake Algarve in Vilamoura has reopened its Blend restaurant following an extensive refurbishment, unveiling a new dining concept that combines Japanese cuisine, Nikkei flavours and a contemporary steakhouse. Set The post Domes Lake Algarve unveils revamped Blend restaurant appeared first on Portugal Resident .
The Portugal News21 JulPackaging Deposit System in Portugal reaches 100 million units
The Deposit-Refund System (SDR), called Volta, reached 100 million single-use beverage containers returned this week, with a collection rate of 38%, according to those responsible for the infrastructure.
Portugal Resident21 JulW Algarve hosts exclusive Buçaco wine dinner
Wine lovers will have the chance to discover one of Portugal’s most celebrated wine producers when W Algarve in Albufeira hosts a Sommelier’s Table dinner in partnership with Buçaco on The post W Algarve hosts exclusive Buçaco wine dinner appeared first on Portugal Resident .
The Portugal News21 JulNumber of unemployed people registered at employment centres falls 9.9% in Portugal
The number of unemployed people registered at employment centres fell by 9.9% year-on-year in June and by 3.7% compared to May, marking the fifth consecutive month of decline to 264,517, according to data released by the IEFP.
Portugal Resident21 JulHarvest Fest in Aljezur brings five days of food and music
The Comadres Summer Harvest Fest will return to Fazenda Compadres in Alfambras, Aljezur, from July 29 to August 2, offering five evenings of food, live music, workshops and family-friendly entertainment The post Harvest Fest in Aljezur brings five days of food and music appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident21 JulBest Pin-Up contest returns to Faro
Vintage glamour will take centre stage in Faro on August 1, when the Best Pin-Up 2026 contest takes place at Parque de Lazer das Figuras, on the lawn beside Forum The post Best Pin-Up contest returns to Faro appeared first on Portugal Resident .
The Portugal News21 JulMigration Union concerned about the rise in hate speech against immigrants in Portugal
The Union of Migration Technicians (STM) expressed its concern to the Presidency of the Republic on 20 July regarding the increase in hate speech against immigrants and advocated for greater development cooperation in Portuguese-speaking countries to attract qualified personnel.
Portugal Resident21 JulCelebrating a decade of telling Portugal’s story
In the historic centre of Lagos, among old streets and walls filled with memories, there is a space that, over the past decade, has become a meeting point between past The post Celebrating a decade of telling Portugal’s story appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident21 JulPortugal’s property market regains momentum
Portugal’s housing market regained momentum in the second quarter of 2026, with home sales across the mainland rising 7% compared with the previous three months, according to new figures from The post Portugal’s property market regains momentum appeared first on Portugal Resident .
The Portugal News20 JulTask force clears nearly 20% of AIMA case backlog in three months
A task force comprising 28 judges, working on these cases alongside their regular duties, resolved 18% of the total lawsuits filed by immigrants against the Agency for Integration, Migration and Asylum (AIMA).
The Portugal News20 JulAlvor’s Bar Street
Rua Dr. Frederico Ramos Mendes, better known as "Rua dos Bares" (Bar Street), is one of the liveliest streets in the heart of Alvor.
The Portugal News20 JulElectric trains are now running in the Algarve, but PSD laments shortcomings
The switch from diesel trains to trams on the Algarve railway line represents a "clear improvement" for regional mobility, but it is necessary to move forward with connections to Spain and Faro airport, the PSD argued.
The Portugal News20 JulThe coast of Portugal concentrates 85% of the demand for housing
85% of housing demand in Portugal is concentrated along the coast, reflecting predominant interest in the main urban centres.
The Portugal News20 JulPortugal beaches among the best in Europe for sunsets
Portugal is home to two of Europe’s four highest-rated beaches for watching the sunset, according to a new analysis by Private Portugal Tours.
Portugal Resident20 JulLarge crowds flock to Salir for Roman festival
The village of Salir, in the hills north of Loulé, welcomed large crowds over the weekend as the 2026 edition of Salir no Tempo transformed the rural community into a The post Large crowds flock to Salir for Roman festival appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident20 JulChurch abuse victims accuse President Seguro of lack of respect
Victims of sexual abuse within Portugal’s Catholic Church have rejected a meeting with presidential advisers after President António José Seguro appears to have declined receiving them himself. They have told The post Church abuse victims accuse President Seguro of lack of respect appeared first on Portugal Resident .
The Portugal News20 JulGirabolhos dam tender in Portugal moves forward with private investment
The Government has relaunched the Girabolhos dam project by issuing an international public tender, published in the Diário da República (Official Gazette), for the concession of water abstraction, hydroelectric generation, and the design, construction, operation, and maintenance of the infrastructure for a 65-year per
Portugal Resident20 JulCyberattack disrupts CCDR Algarve services
The Algarve Regional Coordination and Development Commission (CCDR Algarve) has been hit by a cyberattack that has left several of its digital services temporarily unavailable, including its institutional email system. The post Cyberattack disrupts CCDR Algarve services appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident20 JulAlgarve parents demand guarantees after exam grading chaos
The Regional Federation of Parents’ Associations of the Algarve (FRAP Algarve) has called on the government to guarantee that no student is negatively affected by the problems that have disrupted The post Algarve parents demand guarantees after exam grading chaos appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident20 JulEducation minister’s press conference goes down like lead balloon
It was another valiant effort, but the press conference given by education minister Fernando Alexandre, after weeks of controversy concerning the government’s foray into digital marking for national exams, went The post Education minister’s press conference goes down like lead balloon appeared first on Portugal Residen
The Portugal News20 JulAngola is investing more in Portugal
Angolan investment in Portugal has more than doubled since 2021 and is currently almost double Portuguese investment in Angola, according to data from the Bank of Portugal.
The Portugal News20 JulThe Azores are being called the ‘Hawaii of Europe’ – but the Portuguese islands have an identity all of their own
The Azores have been attracting attention in French media after being described as the "Hawaii of Europe", with travel magazine SeLoger praising the Portuguese archipelago for its volcanic landscapes, lush scenery and relaxed pace of life.