Portugal Resident20 JulGNR officer who ran over sister-in-law, brutally attacked child, remanded in custody
The disturbing story of a GNR officer who ran over his own sister-in-law in Almeirim earlier this month, and then leapt out of his vehicle to violently beat her granddaughter, The post GNR officer who ran over sister-in-law, brutally attacked child, remanded in custody appeared first on Portugal Resident .
The Portugal News20 JulAlgarve to host free Basic Life Support Training
In Albufeira, residents and visitors will have the opportunity to learn potentially life-saving skills during a free Basic Life Support (BLS) mass training session taking place on 20 August at Praia dos Pescadores, as part of celebrations for Municipal Day.
Algarve Daily News20 JulPatients left inside scorching hot ambulances and ‘inhumane’ conditions: Portimão Hospital rejects allegations from patients
The Algarve’s local hospital board, ULS Algarve, has rejected allegations of undignified and inhumane conditions at Portimão Hospital's Accident and Emergency department, insisting it is untrue that patients are left waiting in extreme heat or inside ambulances.
Portugal Resident20 JulGovernment prepares for energy interconnection with Morocco
Portugal and Morocco are to seek the involvement of the European Union and private energy companies in a project to build a cross-border electricity interconnector between the two countries, the The post Government prepares for energy interconnection with Morocco appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Algarve Daily News20 Jul‘The Algarve deserves better than second-hand trains from the 1970s’: Campaign group calls for greater investment in region’s railways
A local campaign group has welcomed the completion of the electrification of the Algarve’s railway line as a significant step forward in the modernisation of the region's rail network, but criticised the decision to deploy second-hand rolling stock rather than new trains.
The Portugal News20 JulEuropean companies embrace integrated digital transformation through Microsoft’s ecosystem
As businesses expand their use of artificial intelligence and cloud technology, demand is growing for consulting partners capable of delivering long-term digital transformation across Microsoft’s platforms.
Portugal Resident20 JulPortugal to buy three Italian-built frigates for almost €4 billion
Portugal is to acquire three new-generation Italian-built frigates, in an investment of around €3.9 billion, Prime Ministers Giorgia Meloni (Italy) and Luís Montenegro (Portugal) announced today following a meeting in The post Portugal to buy three Italian-built frigates for almost €4 billion appeared first on Portugal
The Portugal News20 JulPortugal will acquire three frigates from Italy
Portugal will acquire three new-generation frigates built in Italy, in an investment of approximately €3.9 billion, Prime Minister Luís Montenegro announced after a meeting in Rome with his Italian counterpart, Giorgia Meloni.
The Portugal News20 JulCurta Pico Prize attracts international filmmakers to the Azores
Twenty-seven proposals from six countries were submitted to the competition’s second edition, and the winning filmmaker will receive up to €10,000.
The Portugal News20 JulMichael Jordan, Carsten Koerl, and Jason Robins to Open SBC Summit 2026
SBC Summit 2026 to Host Landmark Leadership Keynote Featuring Sports Business Titans Michael Jordan, Carsten Koerl, and Jason Robins.
Portugal Resident20 JulAPA brings recycling campaign to Portimão Marina
The Portuguese Environment Agency (APA) is bringing its nationwide Vamos Lixar o Lixo (Let’s Sort Out Rubbish) campaign to Portimão Marina this weekend, encouraging residents and holidaymakers to recycle more The post APA brings recycling campaign to Portimão Marina appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident20 JulAir Force rescues four people in less than 12 hours
The Portuguese Air Force carried out two rescue missions yesterday, rescuing four people in less than 12 hours from areas that were difficult to reach by any other means. According The post Air Force rescues four people in less than 12 hours appeared first on Portugal Resident .
The Portugal News20 JulLisbon emerges as one of Europe’s best destinations for a golf break
Lisbon has long been known for its colourful streets, historic neighbourhoods and lively food scene, but the Portuguese capital is now attracting attention for another reason: golf.
Portugal Resident20 JulState news agency staff repeat request for government to review statutes
The ‘workers’ committee’ of state new agency Lusa has today, once again, called on the government to review the agency’s statutes, following the European Commission’s report on the rule of The post State news agency staff repeat request for government to review statutes appeared first on Portugal Resident .
The Portugal News20 JulPortugal to record highs in heart and lung transplants in 2025
Portugal recorded record highs in heart and lung transplants in 2025, according to the president of the Portuguese Transplantation Society (SPT), who warned that the organ shortage is the main challenge in this area.
The Portugal News20 JulCatholic Mass in Carvoeiro
Why go to Mass while you are on holiday? What a good question!
The Portugal News20 JulPlatform for virtual tours of museums and monuments in Portugal is now available
The Ministry of Culture has announced that the platform, 360.patrimoniocultural.gov.pt, allows access to digitised cultural assets and virtual tours of museums, monuments, palaces, and archaeological sites.
Portugal Resident20 JulRicardo Salgado (and eight others) absolved of corruption in BES spin-off case
Former banker Ricardo Salgado has been acquitted of corruption and money laundering charges related to the financing of credit lines on the international market in the case known as BES The post Ricardo Salgado (and eight others) absolved of corruption in BES spin-off case appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident20 JulAfter electric trains, PSD Algarve calls for rail links to Faro Airport and Spain
The Algarve’s railway should be connected to Faro Airport and neighbouring Spain now that faster and more frequent electric train services have been introduced in the region. PSD Algarve – The post After electric trains, PSD Algarve calls for rail links to Faro Airport and Spain appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident20 JulPortuguese consumer group launches lawsuit over 2025 Iberian blackout
A Portuguese consumer rights association has launched a class action against Spain’s electricity grid operator, Red Eléctrica de España (REE), seeking compensation for millions of consumers affected by the massive The post Portuguese consumer group launches lawsuit over 2025 Iberian blackout appeared first on Portugal
The Portugal News20 JulSpain becomes two-time world football champion
On 19 July, Spain won the World Cup for the second time, defeating the reigning champion, Argentina, 1-0 in extra time in the final of the 23rd edition in East Rutherford, United States.
Portugal Resident20 JulPublic prosecutors seek demolition of three upper floors of Hilton Hotel development in Cascais
Tucked away in the background of the day’s news is the fact that Portugal’s public prosecutor’s office is seeking demolition of the upper three floors of buildings constructed along Cascais The post Public prosecutors seek demolition of three upper floors of Hilton Hotel development in Cascais appeared first on Portuga
The Portugal News20 JulHeatwaves are returning to Portugal
Mainland Portugal is bracing for another spell of intense heat over the coming days, driven by the arrival of a progressively warmer air mass starting on 19 July.
Portugal Resident20 JulBrits increasingly choosing Lisbon for short golf breaks
British golfers are increasingly choosing Lisbon for short golf breaks rather than traditional week-long holidays, according to new booking data from UK tour operator Glencor Golf Holidays. The figures show The post Brits increasingly choosing Lisbon for short golf breaks appeared first on Portugal Resident .