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The Portugal News11 Jul

GNR station in Portugal to be renovated

Minister of Internal Administration Luís Neves announced that the renovation of the GNR (National Republican Guard) station in Castro Verde, in the Beja district, a project valued at nearly €1.2 million, is set to move forward soon.

The Portugal News11 Jul

Dementia Diet

A Swedish study found that a low-inflammatory diet was linked to a lower risk of dementia among older adults. 

The Portugal News11 Jul

Madeira working on fire prevention

Madeira’s Civil Protection Service and the Army signed a collaboration agreement today to deploy two military teams, totalling four personnel and two vehicles, to support forest fire surveillance and prevention.

The Portugal News11 Jul

Ocean Satellite

NASA’s Sentinel-6B satellite is preparing to monitor Earth’s oceans with unprecedented accuracy, extending more than three decades of global sea-level measurements. 

The Portugal News11 Jul

Does anyone still use their library?

Do you even know where it is? What can you do there apart from borrowing books?

Portugal Resident11 Jul

Pool or beach? Why Portugal’s coastline is the healthier choice

There comes a moment every summer when holidaymakers divide into two camps. Some head straight for the hotel/villa pool, settling onto a sun lounger within easy reach of the bar. The post Pool or beach? Why Portugal’s coastline is the healthier choice appeared first on Portugal Resident .

The Portugal News11 Jul

Surveillance Aircrafts

NATO plans to acquire up to 10 Saab GlobalEye early warning aircraft, launching formal negotiations as 11 member countries, including Canada, join the procurement effort. 

Portugal Resident11 Jul

Portugal in Morocco – Tavira’s role

Following the reconquest of the Algarve, the Christian kings of Portugal looked over the sea towards North Africa. In particular, the great southward exploratory effort energised by Infante D Henrique (Henry The post Portugal in Morocco – Tavira’s role appeared first on Portugal Resident .

The Portugal News11 Jul

Portugal municipality improving health services

The Coimbra Local Health Unit (ULS) aims to establish Family Health Units (USF) in Castanheira de Pera and Pedrógão Grande, the clinical director for primary care told the Lusa news agency.

Portugal Resident11 Jul

Banks urged to be more cautious as Portugal’s mortgage market booms

Portugal’s central bank governor, Álvaro Santos Pereira, has warned that the country’s mortgage lending market could be getting out of hand and has warned banks they need to tighten up The post Banks urged to be more cautious as Portugal’s mortgage market booms appeared first on Portugal Resident .

The Portugal News11 Jul

US Business

9 in 10 US companies in Ireland plan to maintain or increase their workforce over the next year, according to an American Chamber of Commerce Ireland survey. 

The Portugal News11 Jul

Portugal needs more gazelles and less bureaucracy

For many years we have become accustomed to measuring the vitality of the Portuguese economy by the number of companies created. 

Portugal Resident11 Jul

Portugal plans six major business parks to attract multinationals

The Portuguese government plans to create six large business and industrial parks across the country in a bid to attract multinational companies that might otherwise invest elsewhere, Economy and Territorial The post Portugal plans six major business parks to attract multinationals appeared first on Portugal Resident .

The Portugal News11 Jul

City Trees

Heatwaves across Europe have renewed calls for more urban tree planting in response to rising temperatures. 

Portugal Resident11 Jul

Mystery illness outbreak in Caldas da Rainha grows to 122 cases

Health authorities are continuing to investigate a mysterious outbreak in Caldas da Rainha after the number of people reporting symptoms consistent with food poisoning or gastroenteritis rose to 122, while The post Mystery illness outbreak in Caldas da Rainha grows to 122 cases appeared first on Portugal Resident .

The Portugal News11 Jul

Are you a list-maker?

Lists are a powerful organisational tool.

The Portugal News10 Jul

RFM Somnii Intermarché is kicking off

RFM Somnii Intermarché is back at Figueira da Foz, promising to bring back the best of electronic music, in Praia do Relógio.

The Portugal News10 Jul

Property of the Week: Best Luxury House in Europe 2025/26 - Discover this Frontline Golf Masterpiece

Panoramic Golf, Ocean & Ria Formosa Views | Quinta do Lago | Algarve

The Portugal News10 Jul

Lisbon continues to attract millionaires

In the luxury property sector, Portugal is showing positive growth, as demonstrated by the Prime Global Cities Index.

The Portugal News10 Jul

TVDE drivers could face Portuguese language requirement under new rules

Portugal is moving towards tighter regulation of TVDE services, with proposed changes that would require drivers to speak Portuguese and allow journeys to be recorded on video for security purposes.

The Portugal News10 Jul

A New Chapter for Your Furry friends: Tibi Quarteira Reopens Its Doors

Renovated space, the same care as always: food, accessories, grooming and baths, veterinary care and veterinary pharmacy, all in one place.

The Portugal News10 Jul

IUC payment dates to change from 2027

Portugal is changing the way drivers pay the Imposto Único de Circulação (IUC), commonly known as the car circulation tax.

Portugal Resident10 Jul

Portugal launches public consultation on National Nature Restoration Plan

Portugal has launched a 30-working-day public consultation on its proposed National Nature Restoration Plan (PNRN), inviting citizens, organisations and stakeholders to comment on the country’s long-term strategy for restoring degraded The post Portugal launches public consultation on National Nature Restoration Plan a

Portugal Resident10 Jul

Sintra steps up patrols after WhatsApp threats to set mountain on fire

The municipality of Sintra has reinforced surveillance across the Sintra mountain range after WhatsApp messages allegedly threatening to start a wildfire began circulating among tour guides and tourism operators. The The post Sintra steps up patrols after WhatsApp threats to set mountain on fire appeared first on Portu