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Portugal Resident16 Jul

Escaped prisoner arrested on suspicion of killing mother and burying body in balcony planter in Olhão

A 40-year-old woman has been arrested on suspicion of murdering her 58-year-old mother and burying her body in a planter on the balcony of the victim’s home in Olhão, Portugal’s The post Escaped prisoner arrested on suspicion of killing mother and burying body in balcony planter in Olhão appeared first on Portugal Resi

Portugal Resident16 Jul

Teachers, parents and students protest in Lisbon over exam marking crisis

Teachers, parents and students will stage two protests in Lisbon today as anger continues to mount over the Portuguese government’s handling of this year’s national secondary school exams. The demonstrations The post Teachers, parents and students protest in Lisbon over exam marking crisis appeared first on Portugal Re

Portugal Resident16 Jul

Portugal: Sines oil refinery – a new direction

It is most disconcerting, to say the least, to hear that the government has only until the end of July to avert the fall of this national asset unto the The post Portugal: Sines oil refinery – a new direction appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident16 Jul

A special four-part series celebrating 20 years of Exclusive Algarve Villas – It started with one simple idea (Part 1)

This year marks an important milestone for our company and, over the coming weeks, we’d like to share how a small estate agency with a simple idea grew into one The post A special four-part series celebrating 20 years of Exclusive Algarve Villas – It started with one simple idea (Part 1) appeared first on Portugal Resi

Portugal Resident16 Jul

PM under fire as State of the Nation debate opens under multiple clouds

Prime Minister Luís Montenegro faces his toughest parliamentary test in months this afternoon as Portugal’s annual State of the Nation debate is expected to be dominated by a number of The post PM under fire as State of the Nation debate opens under multiple clouds appeared first on Portugal Resident .

The Portugal News16 Jul

Infarmed orders the withdrawal of Perfect Skin SPF 50 sunscreen from the market

Infarmed has ordered the withdrawal of "Perfect Skin SPF 50" sunscreen from the market after detecting discrepancies between the stated protection factor and the laboratory-determined value, and has urged consumers to stop using the product.

Portugal Resident16 Jul

Wegovy pill approved in Europe – what it could mean for patients in Portugal

Weight-loss treatment in Europe is set to become significantly more convenient after the European Commission approved the first oral GLP-1 medication for obesity. Novo Nordisk’s once-daily Wegovy tablet becomes the The post Wegovy pill approved in Europe – what it could mean for patients in Portugal appeared first on P

Portugal Resident16 Jul

Could simpler entry rules help Portugal attract more international visitors?

Competition to attract international travellers is increasingly extending beyond hotel prices, beaches and airline connections. Entry rules, border procedures and the ease of obtaining permission to travel are becoming important The post Could simpler entry rules help Portugal attract more international visitors? appea

Portugal Resident16 Jul

GNR step up patrols for Faro Motorcycle Rally as thousands of bikers arrive

GNR police are stepping up road patrols and traffic enforcement across the Algarve from until Sunday (July 19) as thousands of motorcyclists arrive for the 44th Faro International Motorcycle Rally. The post GNR step up patrols for Faro Motorcycle Rally as thousands of bikers arrive appeared first on Portugal Resident .

The Portugal News16 Jul

Greenvolt is already helping to build the Europe of the future

I know Greenvolt well and have followed with particular interest the company's growth over the last few years. 

The Portugal News15 Jul

Portugal's Golden Visa continues to prove its staying power, here's what it means for family planning

Portugal's Golden Visa has been through plenty of change since its launch in 2012, and 2026 has been no exception.

The Portugal News15 Jul

The Empowered Voices of the Sea Podcast

Celebrating a monumental milestone in collaborative storytelling, the premiere episode of a groundbreaking video series has launched as the first official joint venture between the Lusitania Network, The Explorers Club, and The Portugal News. 

The Portugal News15 Jul

Portugal beach ownership petition submitted to Parliament

A petition calling for parliamentary debate over the ownership of five beaches in the Arrábida region is due to be formally submitted to the Assembly of the Republic on 16 July.

The Portugal News15 Jul

Desert dust is increasing in Europe

Pollution from desert dust is increasing in Europe, with the highest concentrations found in the south, as stated by a study released that analyses data collected over the last decade from more than 100 monitoring stations.

The Portugal News15 Jul

European Union urges Portugal to step up action on housing and healthcare

The Council of the European Union has urged Portugal to increase investment in affordable housing and improve access to healthcare while maintaining public spending within agreed fiscal limits.

The Portugal News15 Jul

The Portugal News launches the Portugal Handbook

The Portugal News is proud to announce the launch of the Portugal Handbook, a comprehensive guide designed to help foreigners navigate life in Portugal.

The Portugal News15 Jul

AIMA to include automatic NISS assignment starting in late July

Starting in late July, immigrant citizens initiating their regularisation process at the Agency for Integration, Migration and Asylum (AIMA) will automatically receive their Social Security Identification Number (NISS).

Portugal Resident15 Jul

Portugal could benefit from calls to put tourism at heart of EU policy

Portugal could become one of the principal beneficiaries of proposals to give tourism a much more prominent role in European Union economic policy. The Renew Europe group in the European The post Portugal could benefit from calls to put tourism at heart of EU policy appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident15 Jul

Bird extinct in the wild hatches four chicks at Algarve zoo

Lagos Zoo is celebrating the birth of four Socorro dove chicks, marking another important milestone in international efforts to save a bird species that is now extinct in the wild. The post Bird extinct in the wild hatches four chicks at Algarve zoo appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident15 Jul

Water tank or swimming pool? Ministerial media hounding continues

COMMENT: The media hounding of ‘the government’s star minister’, Luís Neves – the ‘Mr-gets-things-done’, only recently drafted into the ministry of interior administration after a long line of ineffectual predecessors The post Water tank or swimming pool? Ministerial media hounding continues appeared first on Portugal

The Portugal News15 Jul

Festival F brings contemporary Portuguese music to the Algarve

From 3 to 5 September, Festival F returns for its 11th edition to the Algarve, bringing together some of Portugal’s biggest music acts alongside emerging artists and international performers. 

Portugal Resident15 Jul

Taxi driver arrested in Lisbon for driving without a licence… for the 21st time

A taxi driver in Lisbon has been arrested for the 21st time this year after allegedly continuing to drive despite having his driving licence revoked, according to Portugal’s PSP police. The post Taxi driver arrested in Lisbon for driving without a licence… for the 21st time appeared first on Portugal Resident .

The Portugal News15 Jul

New green park opens in Portugal as major Setúbal residential project progresses

A new 30,000-square-metre green park has been completed in Setúbal as work continues on one of the city's largest residential developments.