Portugal Resident9 JulPSP torture case: seven arrested officers to remain behind bars
Judges at the Lisbon Court of Appeal have upheld the pre-trial detention of seven PSP police officers accused of torturing detainees in two Lisbon police stations, ruling that they pose The post PSP torture case: seven arrested officers to remain behind bars appeared first on Portugal Resident .
The Portugal News9 JulSummer Fayre coming to Quarteira
On 18th July, from 10am–4pm, we’re hosting a Summer Fayre at The Algarve Candle Company in Quarteira, proudly hosted by The Algarve Candle Company and SIP?
The Portugal News9 JulMadeira breaks tourism records with more overnight stays and more guests
Madeira recorded 12.7 million overnight stays and 2.4 million guests in collective tourist accommodation establishments last year, the Regional Directorate of Statistics (DREM) announced, noting that these were the highest figures ever.
Portugal Resident9 JulAlgarve desalination project advances as minister visits region
Construction of the Algarve’s desalination plant is progressing as planned, despite legal challenges, Environment and Energy Minister Maria da Graça Carvalho said on Wednesday, as she inaugurated a new recycled The post Algarve desalination project advances as minister visits region appeared first on Portugal Resident
The Portugal News9 JulPortugal among EU's top 10 countries for home sales growth
Portugal recorded one of the strongest increases in home sales across the European Union last year, with the number of property transactions rising by 10.5% in 2025.
Portugal Resident9 JulChinese group awards €52 million tourism project to Portuguese construction group
A Chinese investment group has awarded Portuguese construction company DST group a €52 million contract to build what is being described as “a major tourism development on Portugal’s Alentejo coast, The post Chinese group awards €52 million tourism project to Portuguese construction group appeared first on Portugal Res
Portugal Resident9 JulOlhão waterfront goes pedestrian-only on summer weekend evenings
Visitors and residents will be able to enjoy traffic-free walks along Olhão’s waterfront on summer weekends after the municipal council announced that Avenida 5 de Outubro will be closed to The post Olhão waterfront goes pedestrian-only on summer weekend evenings appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident9 JulBordalo II’s giant flamingos take flight in Olhão
A striking new artwork by Portuguese street artist Bordalo II has been unveiled in Olhão, where three giant flamingos made from around 300kg of recycled waste are already drawing the The post Bordalo II’s giant flamingos take flight in Olhão appeared first on Portugal Resident .
The Portugal News9 JulAlgarve beach awarded Gold Quality Flag 2026
Monte Gordo beach has been recognised with the Quercus “Gold Quality 2026” award, reaffirming the high standard of its bathing waters as the Algarve continues to rank among Portugal’s best-performing coastal regions.
Portugal Resident9 JulBurqa ban approved by parliamentary committee
Portugal’s right-wing parties have approved a bill banning the concealment of faces in public spaces at committee stage – paving the way for a final parliamentary vote after months of The post Burqa ban approved by parliamentary committee appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident9 JulLagos urged to introduce motorhome rules six years after commissioning study
Lagos Municipal Assembly has called on the Municipal Council to finally introduce regulations for motorhomes and caravans, six years after commissioning a study intended to produce exactly that. The municipal The post Lagos urged to introduce motorhome rules six years after commissioning study appeared first on Portuga
Portugal Resident9 JulExam marking fiasco “isn’t down to us”, claims company tasked with creating IT platform
BLAT, the company that developed the now infamous platform used to correct national exams in Portugal, has said that it followed the specifications set by the Institute for Education, Quality The post Exam marking fiasco “isn’t down to us”, claims company tasked with creating IT platform appeared first on Portugal Resi
Portugal Resident9 JulThe Yeatman’s sunset wine parties return with global themes
Luxury wine hotel The Yeatman is bringing back its popular Sunset Wine Parties this summer, with three themed evenings celebrating Portuguese wines alongside cuisine, live music and spectacular views over The post The Yeatman’s sunset wine parties return with global themes appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident9 JulPortugal’s motorways among Europe’s best, says Deloitte study
Portugal has one of Europe’s highest-quality and safest motorway networks, while charging tolls that are below the European average, according to a new study by Deloitte presented at the 25th The post Portugal’s motorways among Europe’s best, says Deloitte study appeared first on Portugal Resident .
The Portugal News9 JulPortugal will have a new university
The decree creating the University of Leiria and Oeste (ULO), which succeeds the Polytechnic of Leiria, was published in the Diário da República on 9 July, with the president of the institute anticipating a demanding transition process.
Portugal Resident9 JulPortugal joins eight countries in calling for right to suspend EU border system beyond September
Portugal has joined eight other European countries in asking the European Commission to extend the emergency provision allowing countries to temporarily suspend the European Union’s Entry/Exit System (EES) if technical The post Portugal joins eight countries in calling for right to suspend EU border system beyond Septe
Portugal Resident9 JulBonnie Tyler dies, after long illness, in Faro Hospital
News came this morning that legendary singer, Bonnie Tyler, 75, died in Faro hospital last night, where she had been since life-saving surgery for a ruptured appendix over two months The post Bonnie Tyler dies, after long illness, in Faro Hospital appeared first on Portugal Resident .
The Portugal News9 JulWorld's largest book publisher acquires Portuguese publishing house
Penguin Random House, the world's largest trade book publisher, has acquired Portuguese publishing house Grupo Saída de Emergência, adding one of the country's leading publishers of fantasy, science fiction and crime fiction to its growing portfolio in Portugal.
Portugal Resident9 JulAlmancil Summer Festival returns with three nights of free entertainment
The Almancil Summer and Communities Festival returns from July 31 to August 2, bringing three evenings of free live music, gastronomy, artisan markets and family-friendly entertainment to the Jardim das The post Almancil Summer Festival returns with three nights of free entertainment appeared first on Portugal Resident
The Portugal News9 JulBonnie Tyler has died
According to the official website, Bonnie Tyler has died at the age of 75.
Portugal Resident9 JulRental property returns start falling throughout Portugal; Lisbon leads decline
Buying residential property in Portugal as a buy-to-let investment became less profitable in the second quarter of 2026, with gross rental yields falling to 6.2%, according to new figures released The post Rental property returns start falling throughout Portugal; Lisbon leads decline appeared first on Portugal Residen
The Portugal News9 JulEU extends temporary rules allowing detection of online child abuse
The European Union has agreed to extend temporary legislation allowing online platforms to continue detecting, reporting and removing child sexual abuse material while negotiations continue on a permanent legal framework.
Portugal Resident9 JulWorld’s top cycling team to race at Volta a Portugal
UAE Team Emirates, currently ranked as the world’s top professional cycling team, has confirmed it will compete in this year’s Volta a Portugal, marking the return of a top-tier international The post World’s top cycling team to race at Volta a Portugal appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident9 JulCrowds take to streets in Almada over repeated cuts to water supplies
Thousands of residents marched through the streets of Almada last night after the municipality imposed overnight water shutdowns in response to a worsening supply crisis that has left large parts The post Crowds take to streets in Almada over repeated cuts to water supplies appeared first on Portugal Resident .