The Portugal News10 JulWhat are tapestry lawns and will they cope with dry spells?
Create a green feature underfoot which may tolerate hot weather better than regular grass.
Portugal Resident10 Jul“We have come to win”: Jorge Jesus takes charge as new Portugal coach
Jorge Jesus has promised to bring a winning mentality to Portugal after being officially unveiled as the new national team coach on Friday. Speaking at the Cidade do Futebol in The post “We have come to win”: Jorge Jesus takes charge as new Portugal coach appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident10 JulPortugal joins €15 billion European tech fund to keep unicorns from moving to U.S.
Portugal will join the second phase of the European Tech Champions Initiative (ETCI 2.0), a major investment vehicle designed to help Europe’s fastest-growing technology companies remain in the continent rather The post Portugal joins €15 billion European tech fund to keep unicorns from moving to U.S. appeared first on
Portugal Resident10 JulCan municipalities measure climate adaptation effectiveness?
I concluded by saying that living down here teaches us one crucial lesson: we desperately need total clarity on what is actually being done to manage climate change and whether The post Can municipalities measure climate adaptation effectiveness? appeared first on Portugal Resident .
The Portugal News10 JulPortugal health authorities releases three guides with guidelines for coping with extreme heat
The Directorate-General of Health (DGS) has published three guides containing recommendations to minimise the impact of heatwaves on the most vulnerable groups—including the elderly and the homeless—as well as dietary guidelines for periods of high temperatures.
Portugal Resident10 JulEuropean Parliament keeps ‘Chat Control’ alive as CHEGA claims win on encrypted messages
The European Parliament has voted to keep the European Union’s controversial “Chat Control” legislation alive, after a motion to reject the proposal failed to secure the majority needed to halt The post European Parliament keeps ‘Chat Control’ alive as CHEGA claims win on encrypted messages appeared first on Portugal R
Portugal Resident10 JulNews Review: Bonnie Tyler tributes, earthquake warning & burqa ban
In today’s roundup, Natasha & Carl look at: Plus the usual mix of politics, society, expat life and what it all means for those living in (or moving to) Portugal. The post News Review: Bonnie Tyler tributes, earthquake warning & burqa ban appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Algarve Daily News10 JulAlvor residents to stage protest against ‘illegal and abusive’ Pestana car park charges at Praia dos Três Irmãos
The Grupo de Cidadãos Indignados (Indignant Citizens' Group) is set to stage its third public protest on Saturday, 11 July, against parking charges at the access to Praia dos Três Irmãos in Alvor, describing the practice as “illegal and abusive”. The demonstration is scheduled to begin at 9.30am at the entrance to the
Algarve Daily News10 JulPortugal given a slap on the wrist by EU: ‘You must improve on affordable housing and access to healthcare’
The Council of the European Union has pushed Portugal to urgently step up investment in affordable housing and improve access to healthcare, whilst ensuring that net expenditure remains within the fiscal limits already agreed, in a statement released today, 10 July.
The Portugal News10 JulPortuguese party proposes database of all individuals convicted of animal abuse
The People-Animals-Nature (PAN) party has introduced a legislative proposal aimed at creating a national database to register all citizens convicted of animal abuse crimes.
Portugal Resident10 JulHollywood’s golden era reimagined
Focused on a time when Hollywood was all about glamour and allure, visitors are also reminded how that image survives within the popular culture of today. Works of art created The post Hollywood’s golden era reimagined appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident10 JulLoulé beaches to receive an extra 600,000 cubic metres of sand
The Portuguese Environment Agency (APA) will begin adding an extra 600,000 cubic metres of sand to the beaches of Forte Novo and Trafal from Monday, July 13, expanding a previous The post Loulé beaches to receive an extra 600,000 cubic metres of sand appeared first on Portugal Resident .
The Portugal News10 JulCaixa named Portugal’s top-performing bank and secures place in global top 200
The state-owned lender climbed to 183rd in The Banker’s annual world rankings while receiving multiple awards for financial performance.
Portugal Resident10 JulQueen tribute and disco night headline Vale do Lobo summer
Vale do Lobo has unveiled its summer programme, with two major outdoor productions set to headline a packed season of live entertainment on the resort’s golf course. On Saturday, July The post Queen tribute and disco night headline Vale do Lobo summer appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident10 JulDigital exam shambles: report reveals marking platform “already set for replacement”
Portugal’s trouble-beset rollout of digital marking for this year’s national secondary school exams is being carried out using software the government has already decided to replace, according to a report The post Digital exam shambles: report reveals marking platform “already set for replacement” appeared first on Por
The Portugal News10 JulPortugal is the ninth most populous country in the European Union
Portugal has risen to ninth place in the ranking of the European Union's (EU) most populous countries, surpassing its previous demographic threshold following a revision of population estimates released by the National Statistics Institute (INE).
Portugal Resident10 JulAlliance Française celebrates 80 years in Algarve
The Alliance Française do Algarve is celebrating its 80th anniversary with a free cultural event in Olhão on Monday, July 13, combining French National Day celebrations with eight decades of The post Alliance Française celebrates 80 years in Algarve appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident10 JulFamily appeals for help to find missing Romanian man in Portugal
The family of a 34-year-old Romanian film and television professional who disappeared in Portugal more than a month ago is appealing for the public’s help in finding him. Nicolae Andrei The post Family appeals for help to find missing Romanian man in Portugal appeared first on Portugal Resident .
The Portugal News10 JulCharity Shop closing sale
Vickee Talyer was a great animal lover and rescued many cats and dogs, and took them to live on her land.
The Portugal News10 JulPortugal is one of the countries with the highest property price growth
At a time when annual house price growth has reached 16.5 per cent, Lisbon continues to establish itself as a luxury residential destination.
Portugal Resident10 JulTrue extent of Almada’s water crisis revealed, as crisis likely to persist for weeks
Thousands of residents in Almada have endured dry taps, low water pressure and unexpected supply cuts, particularly over the last week – but the municipality’s water shortage runs far deeper The post True extent of Almada’s water crisis revealed, as crisis likely to persist for weeks appeared first on Portugal Resident
Portugal Resident10 JulWine, oysters and sunsets at Vicentino Wines
Vicentino Wines is celebrating the summer season with a series of wine, food and live music events at its winery on the Alentejo coastline, inviting visitors to experience the region The post Wine, oysters and sunsets at Vicentino Wines appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident10 JulThree more jailed over Algarve robbery ring targeting elderly people
Three more suspects accused of belonging to an organised gang that targeted elderly and vulnerable people in the Algarve have been remanded in custody. The two men, aged 27 and The post Three more jailed over Algarve robbery ring targeting elderly people appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident10 JulPM hands over revolver (plus pack of 6 bullets) following bizarre NATO gift pack
In keeping with the lunacy of the times, this week’s NATO summit saw all world leaders presented with a personalised hand gun, and a pack of six bullets. Portugal’s Luís The post PM hands over revolver (plus pack of 6 bullets) following bizarre NATO gift pack appeared first on Portugal Resident .