Portugal Resident13 JulJudge investigating fraud in SNS health service hones in on executive pay increases
Portugal’s health sector anti-fraud commission is investigating salary increases approved at the country’s shared hospital services organisation (SUCH) amid suspicions that senior executives may have authorised pay rises from which The post Judge investigating fraud in SNS health service hones in on executive pay incre
The Portugal News13 JulPortugal sees decade-high surge in invention patent applications
In 2025, Portugal recorded the highest volume of national patent applications for inventions in the last decade.
Portugal Resident13 JulGovernment accused of using Middle East crisis to boost fuel tax revenues
Portugal’s Socialist Party (PS) has accused the government of turning the Middle East conflict into “a fiscal opportunity”, claiming it has allowed motorists to shoulder higher fuel taxes while benefiting The post Government accused of using Middle East crisis to boost fuel tax revenues appeared first on Portugal Resid
Portugal Resident13 JulCalling all Ferrari fans to the Algarve
The Ferrari Challenge returns to the Algarve International Circuit in Portimão this weekend (July 18-19), bringing a grid of race-prepared Ferraris and a packed programme of high-speed action. Part of The post Calling all Ferrari fans to the Algarve appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident13 JulFaro Motorcycle Rally revs up this week
Thousands of motorcyclists from across Portugal and beyond will descend on Faro this week as the 44th Faro Motorcycle Rally gets underway from Thursday, July 16, to Sunday, July 19. The post Faro Motorcycle Rally revs up this week appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident13 Jul“It’s impossible to guarantee rigorous marking in national exams by Tuesday”
Portugal’s troubled national secondary school exam marking process has entered a new phase of controversy, with the government insisting it remains on schedule while teachers warn it is “impossible” to The post “It’s impossible to guarantee rigorous marking in national exams by Tuesday” appeared first on Portugal Resid
The Portugal News13 JulPortuguese athlete Fernando Pimenta wins gold at the Canoe Sprint World Cup
Portuguese canoeist Fernando Pimenta added another gold medal to his collection on 12 July at the Canoe Sprint World Cup in Montreal, Canada, winning the K1 5,000 meters race, following his triumph in the K1 1,000 metres on 11 July.
Portugal Resident13 JulMadeleine McCann investigation: ‘crucial’ new dossier sent to British police
The tortuous and eye-wateringly expensive investigation into the disappearance of British toddler Madeleine McCann has taken a fresh turn, say reports in the media, after Scotland Yard reportedly received what The post Madeleine McCann investigation: ‘crucial’ new dossier sent to British police appeared first on Portug
The Portugal News13 JulSummer Concerts Bring Live Music to Carvoeiro Boardwalk
Visitors to Carvoeiro can enjoy free live music every Wednesday throughout July as the Union of Parishes of Lagoa and Carvoeiro brings a series of open-air concerts to the town's scenic cliffside boardwalk.
The Portugal News13 JulSimple lifestyle changes men should make every decade, according to a GP
Do the exercises in your 40s for the body you want in your 70s.
Portugal Resident13 JulStep back into Roman Algarve at ‘Salir no Tempo’ festival
The village of Salir, in the hills north of Loulé, will be transformed into a bustling Roman settlement from Friday to Sunday (July 17-19) as the Salir no Tempo festival The post Step back into Roman Algarve at ‘Salir no Tempo’ festival appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident13 JulTwo days left for people to stand up against ‘renewable energy acceleration’
It is already a hotly ‘responded to’ exercise in public participation, but time is running out on the opportunity for citizens to say how they feel about the government’s plans The post Two days left for people to stand up against ‘renewable energy acceleration’ appeared first on Portugal Resident .
The Portugal News13 JulExploring Beyond Lisbon and Porto: A Guide to the Portuguese North and Silver Coast
Many American immigrants direct their attention exclusively toward Lisbon and Porto, which are undoubtedly magnificent cities. Nevertheless, the Portuguese North and the Silver Coast present an exceptional preview of your future life, representing outstanding areas for both investment and lifestyle.
The Portugal News13 JulForbes 30 Under 30 recognises Gonçalo Santos on a journey that began in Madeira and now reaches the Algarve
Gonçalo Santos has been recognised in the 2026 edition of Forbes Portugal’s 30 Under 30, recognising young leaders making a significant impact in business and society before the age of 30.
The Portugal News13 JulBritish authorities receive dossier containing new leads in the Madeleine McCann case
In recent weeks, Scotland Yard has received a dossier considered “crucial” to the investigation into Madeleine McCann’s disappearance.
Portugal Resident13 JulEDP warns of highly sophisticated frauds using personalised consumer data
Power utility EDP has warned of a new, more sophisticated type of fraud that uses personalised consumer data to mimic legitimate company communications and trick people into making unauthorised payments. The post EDP warns of highly sophisticated frauds using personalised consumer data appeared first on Portugal Reside
Portugal Resident13 JulAlgarve to promote itself in New York during World Cup
The Algarve will take centre stage in New York City this week as the region looks to capitalise on the international attention generated by the 2026 FIFA World Cup to The post Algarve to promote itself in New York during World Cup appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident13 JulEducation minister ‘summoned to parliament’ over national exam chaos
This week, politically-speaking, is going to be a hot one – with a State of the Nation speech in which the prime minister will be hard-pressed to paint a rosy The post Education minister ‘summoned to parliament’ over national exam chaos appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident13 JulCadela Carlota marks 18 years of rescue
There are few better reminders of why community support matters than seeing two tiny puppies, rescued from a rubbish bin just a few weeks ago, now growing stronger every day. The post Cadela Carlota marks 18 years of rescue appeared first on Portugal Resident .
The Portugal News13 JulWhy does Portugal continue to produce small companies?
Portugal creates companies. He has talent. There are entrepreneurs. It has universities, technology centres, European funds, incubators, accelerators and more and more international success stories. Even so, there is still an uncomfortable question that we rarely face with the necessary seriousness: why are so many Por
Portugal Resident13 JulStray cat adopted by municipal police after losing leg in road accident
A stray cat that lost a hind leg after being hit by a vehicle has found a new home with the Municipal Police of Paços de Ferreira, in the north The post Stray cat adopted by municipal police after losing leg in road accident appeared first on Portugal Resident .
The Portugal News13 JulThe Fiat Strada: Proof that even the Italians have off days
The 1970’s brought us some memorable cars, but there were also some that were pretty forgettable.