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The Portugal News16 Jul

Calls expanding climate shelters in Portugal due to intensifying heatwaves

Environmental organisations across Portugal are calling for urgent action to help cities cope with increasingly severe heatwaves, warning that extreme temperatures have become a growing public health threat.

The Portugal News16 Jul

Historic Faial school in Portugal begins a new chapter as a luxury hotel

A landmark building that has been part of Faial's history for generations has been given a new lease of life. 

The Portugal News16 Jul

The "El Niño" weather phenomenon has already begun and will last until 2027

Temperatures in the Pacific Ocean are already in the "El Niño" phase and are expected to continue until the beginning of 2027, with a forecast of a very strong phenomenon, confirmed the Portuguese Institute of the Sea and the Atmosphere (IPMA).

The Portugal News16 Jul

Wife recalls terrifying moment husband was nearly sucked out of Ryanair plane window

Passengers say she grabbed her husband’s legs as the cabin decompressed after the window shattered during a flight from Greece to Germany.

Portugal Resident16 Jul

EU cyber independence under assault

In recent essays, I have compared Portugal and Ireland as being similar in size of population and land areas which largely confront the Atlantic Ocean. Until recently, each had a The post EU cyber independence under assault appeared first on Portugal Resident .

The Portugal News16 Jul

Thousands of people expected in Faro for the 44th edition of the Motorcycle Rally

The Faro Motorcycle Club has everything ready for the start of the 44th edition of the Motorcycle Rally, with thousands of people expected between 16 and 19 July, as mentioned by the club's president.

The Portugal News16 Jul

Portugal first surf park opens bookings ahead of December launch

Surfers Cove in Óbidos is offering discounted surf sessions and accommodation vouchers before the country’s first wave pool officially opens later this year. 

Portugal Resident16 Jul

Albufeira hosts classic car finale

More than 100 classic cars converged on Albufeira on Sunday, July 12, as the Algarve town hosted the final stage of the 33rd Algarve Classic Cars rally. The concluding leg The post Albufeira hosts classic car finale appeared first on Portugal Resident .

The Portugal News16 Jul

6 savvy tips for designing your dream kitchen

Interior design expert Julia Kendell, for the Homebuilding & Renovating Show, on how to get the very best from your space. By Sam Wylie-Harris.

Portugal Resident16 Jul

PJ police in Madeira investigate two murders ‘among neighbours’ in space of two days

Madeira’s PJ judicial police have had the unusual experience this week of two murders to investigate in the space of two days. The only positive aspect is that both have The post PJ police in Madeira investigate two murders ‘among neighbours’ in space of two days appeared first on Portugal Resident .

The Portugal News16 Jul

Areínho Beach in northern Portugal closed for swimming due to microbiological contamination

Areínho Beach, in Ovar, is closed for swimming due to the detection of contaminated water in the bathing area, the local municipality reported.

Portugal Resident16 Jul

easyJet takeover battle could be good news for Portugal

Just weeks after The Resident reported on the possibility of investment firm Castlelake launching an opportunistic takeover bid for easyJet, the story has taken a significant turn. Rather than Castlelake proceeding with The post easyJet takeover battle could be good news for Portugal appeared first on Portugal Resident

Portugal Resident16 Jul

Hotel investment up 82% to €512 million – CBRE

Hotel investment in Portugal rose by 82% to €512 million in the first half of the year, property consultancy CBRE has said in a statement today. According to the consultancy’s The post Hotel investment up 82% to €512 million – CBRE appeared first on Portugal Resident .

The Portugal News16 Jul

Portugal Oeste Region becomes an increasingly popular alternative to Lisbon

Portugal's Oeste region is steadily moving into the spotlight as more people search for space, better value and a different lifestyle outside Lisbon.

Algarve Daily News16 Jul

Faro International Motorcycle Rally opens with higher turnout as organisers hope to attract 20,000 visitors

The 44th Faro International Motorcycle Rally got under way on Thursday, 16 July, at Vale das Almas with almost 7,000 registered participants, slightly ahead of last year's opening-day figures, as organisers expressed confidence the event will attract close to 20,000 bikers over the four-day gathering.

Algarve Daily News16 Jul

Olhão: 40-year-old woman killed her own mother and buried her in a flower bed after years of domestic violence

A 40-year-old woman has been arrested by the Judicial Police (PJ) on suspicion of murdering her 58-year-old mother in the Algarve town of Olhão.

Portugal Resident16 Jul

Lisbon’s new airport reaches key milestone as engineering plans go to government

Portugal’s planned Luís de Camões Airport has reached a major milestone, with concessionaire ANA – Aeroportos de Portugal due to submit its detailed engineering report to the government this week The post Lisbon’s new airport reaches key milestone as engineering plans go to government appeared first on Portugal Residen

Portugal Resident16 Jul

US seafood boil trend arrives in Lisbon

A restaurant in Lisbon has introduced one of social media’s biggest food trends, inviting diners to roll up their sleeves and eat seafood straight from a bag with their hands. The post US seafood boil trend arrives in Lisbon appeared first on Portugal Resident .

The Portugal News16 Jul

Portuguese tennis player Francisco Cabral qualifies for the semifinals of the Bastad doubles tournament

Portuguese tennis player Francisco Cabral and Frenchman Théo Arribagé, the top seeds, defeated Briton Joshua Paris and Paraguayan Adolfo Daniel Vallejo on 16 July and qualified for the semifinals of the Bastad doubles tournament.

Portugal Resident16 Jul

Portugal streamlines Social Security numbers for immigrants

Immigrants applying to regularise their status in Portugal will soon receive a Social Security Identification Number (NISS) automatically, eliminating the need for a separate visit to Social Security offices. The The post Portugal streamlines Social Security numbers for immigrants appeared first on Portugal Resident .

The Portugal News16 Jul

Demand for rooms to rent in Portugal rises 45%

More and more people are looking for rooms to rent in Portugal, with renters showing greater readiness to make decisions.

The Portugal News16 Jul

Portuguese people are travelling more than ever but cutting spending due to inflation

Residents of Portugal showed a strong desire to travel throughout 2025 but adjusted their spending to the economic reality.

The Portugal News16 Jul

44th Faro International Motorcycle Rally 2026: Everything You Need to Know

The 44th Faro International Motorcycle Rally (Concentração Internacional de Motos de Faro) returns to the Algarve from 16 to 19 July 2026, bringing thousands of bikers from across Portugal and Europe to one of the continent's biggest and most iconic motorcycle festivals.

Portugal Resident16 Jul

Police arrest four in suspected obesity medication forgery scam

Portugal’s Judicial Police (PJ) have arrested four people in the Greater Porto area, including two employees of a private hospital, on suspicion of forging medical prescriptions to obtain subsidised medicines The post Police arrest four in suspected obesity medication forgery scam appeared first on Portugal Resident .