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Portugal Resident15 Jul

Portugal receives 3.6 million overseas tax records as global data-sharing expands

Portugal’s tax authority received a record 3.6 million financial records from 103 countries last year as the international crackdown on offshore tax evasion and hidden foreign income continued to gather The post Portugal receives 3.6 million overseas tax records as global data-sharing expands appeared first on Portugal

The Portugal News15 Jul

11 New Butterflies Found in Portugal in Study Conducted in Loulé

In a study promoted by the Loulé City Hall and the Vita Nativa Association, 11 new nocturnal butterflies were discovered.

Portugal Resident15 Jul

Cinema: The Odyssey

After the Trojan War, Odysseus faces a dangerous voyage back to Ithaca, meeting creatures like the Cyclops Polyphemus, Sirens, and Calypso along the way. Director: Christopher Nolan; Starring: Matt Damon, The post Cinema: The Odyssey appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident15 Jul

Man accused of fatally shaking three-month-old baby in Serpa remanded in custody

A 69-year-old man has been remanded in custody on suspicion of fatally abusing a three-month-old baby, with investigators alleging the infant’s injuries are consistent with shaken baby syndrome, Portugal’s PJ The post Man accused of fatally shaking three-month-old baby in Serpa remanded in custody appeared first on Por

Portugal Resident15 Jul

Govt will continue to take risks even if not always successful – PM

Perhaps not the best thing to say as thousands of parents wring their hands in despair at news of the digital marking shambles, but Portugal’s prime minister has come out The post Govt will continue to take risks even if not always successful – PM appeared first on Portugal Resident .

The Portugal News15 Jul

Portugal Moves to Join NATO Satellite Surveillance Network

Portugal is preparing to join a NATO satellite surveillance programme that could strengthen the Alliance’s ability to monitor military activity, maritime security and natural disasters using space-based technology.

Portugal Resident15 Jul

Prime ministers, kings & Monchique The Musical? – Interview with Derek Hughes OBE

In this entertaining and heartfelt episode, we welcome Derek Hughes OBE, writer of the popular “A Year in Monchique” column in The Resident and the man behind the forthcoming ‘Monchique The post Prime ministers, kings & Monchique The Musical? – Interview with Derek Hughes OBE appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident15 Jul

New Citizen Spaces bring dozens of public services to all three VRSA parishes

Residents of all three parishes in the municipality of Vila Real de Santo António can now access dozens of public services closer to home following the launch of a new The post New Citizen Spaces bring dozens of public services to all three VRSA parishes appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident15 Jul

A new destination for floral elegance: Mila Blooms Florista opens its doors

Conveniently located at Avenida Parque das Cidades, Bloco N, Loja D, in Loulé, the shop brings creativity, elegance, and exceptional customer service to the local community. With over 10 years The post A new destination for floral elegance: Mila Blooms Florista opens its doors appeared first on Portugal Resident .

The Portugal News15 Jul

Algarve makes an additional €20 million available to boost water efficiency

The Algarve 2030 Regional Program has launched a new call for proposals, making €20 million in ERDF funds available to support investments in water efficiency and sanitation across the region.

Algarve Daily News15 Jul

‘Expansion of wind farms in Algarve will threaten endangered wildlife’, warn campaigners

A local campaign group has warned that a new programme focused on mapping potential renewable-energy construction zones risks placing ecologically valuable areas and threatened species in the Algarve at risk, in a statement released today, 15 July, by the Algarve and Alentejo Platform for Sustainability and Biodiversit

Algarve Daily News15 Jul

€1.6 million redevelopment of Sagres fishing port to be inaugurated as part of Fisheries Secretary's Algarve tour

Portugal's Secretary of State for Fisheries and the Sea, Salvador Malheiro, will tomorrow, 16 July, inaugurate the newly refurbished quay at the Baleeira Fishing Port in Sagres, following a €1.6 million redevelopment project.

Portugal Resident15 Jul

Bonnie Tyler remembered for her enduring love of Portugal

Thursday last week brought the incredibly sad news that Welsh singer Bonnie Tyler had died, unexpectedly, in Faro Hospital where she was ostensibly recovering from emergency surgery for a life-threatening The post Bonnie Tyler remembered for her enduring love of Portugal appeared first on Portugal Resident .

The Portugal News15 Jul

Masterclass in Dallas: Spain Outclass France to Reach World Cup Final

A tactically flawless performance saw Luis de la Fuente’s men neutralise the French threat to book their place in Sunday's showpiece, while England and Argentina prepare to battle for the remaining spot.

The Portugal News15 Jul

US companies remain confident in Portugal despite global uncertainty

A new survey finds American businesses continue to view Portugal as an attractive place to invest, although concerns remain over bureaucracy, housing and talent shortages. 

The Portugal News15 Jul

Algarve Takes Centre Stage in New York Tourism Showcase

The Algarve is being promoted in New York today through a dedicated event combining food, music, sport and travel, as the region looks to strengthen its position in the growing North American tourism market.

Portugal Resident15 Jul

Green Map threatens critical Algarve habitats, campaigners warn

Even the Algarve is ‘threatened’ by the swathe of ‘renewable energy acceleration zones’ envisaged by the government’s ‘Green Map’ – public participation over which ends this evening. Today, in other The post Green Map threatens critical Algarve habitats, campaigners warn appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident15 Jul

“CUF is strengthening healthcare in the Algarve”

The acquisition of the HPA Saúde Group by CUF has now been completed, marking one of the most significant changes in private healthcare in the Algarve in recent years. In The post “CUF is strengthening healthcare in the Algarve” appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident15 Jul

Cinema: Rosebush Pruning

When an outsider infiltrates the family, buried tensions surface and blood ties are severed. Director: Karim Aïnouz; Starring: Callum Turner, Elle Fanning, Pamela Anderson, Lukas Gage; Genre: Drama, Thriller; Age: The post Cinema: Rosebush Pruning appeared first on Portugal Resident .

The Portugal News15 Jul

Porto and Airbnb advocate for new tourism governance at a conference in the city

The relationship between Porto City Council and Airbnb began to take shape in 2018, when both entities decided to establish a pioneering voluntary agreement for the collection and remittance of the tourist tax.

Portugal Resident15 Jul

Scientists discover 11 moth species never before recorded in Portugal

A two-year biodiversity survey in the Algarve has led to the discovery of 11 moth species never before recorded in Portugal. The findings come from a study commissioned by Loulé The post Scientists discover 11 moth species never before recorded in Portugal appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident15 Jul

Government to revive labour law reform talks before summer break

Portugal’s minority government is expected to relaunch negotiations on controversial labour law reforms before parliament breaks for the summer, despite the legislation being rejected earlier this month, according to an The post Government to revive labour law reform talks before summer break appeared first on Portugal

The Portugal News15 Jul

European Union sues Portugal – this time because of immigration rules

The European Commission has opened two infringement proceedings against Portugal for failing to adopt two directives (European Union laws) on migrants.