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 .
Portugal Resident9 JulWould you eat snails? Castro Marim celebrates Portugal’s surprising summer delicacy
Snails may not be on everyone’s menu, but in Portugal they are a much-loved summer tradition – and nowhere is that passion more evident than at the International Snail Festival The post Would you eat snails? Castro Marim celebrates Portugal’s surprising summer delicacy appeared first on Portugal Resident .
The Portugal News9 JulMinister insists on maps to resolve controversy over beach umbrellas in Portugal
The Minister of Environment reiterated the need to place information maps on beaches to clarify concession zones and help avoid disputes over beach umbrella placement.
The Portugal News8 JulPortugal Air Force to take aid to Venezuela
Two Portuguese Air Force planes are taking off from Lisbon, bound for Caracas, carrying 12 tons of humanitarian aid to support populations affected by the earthquakes that struck Venezuela on 24 June.
The Portugal News8 JulETIAS Travel Authorisation delayed again as EU pushes back launch
Travellers planning future trips to Europe will have to wait longer before the European Union’s new ETIAS travel authorisation system comes into force, following another delay to its rollout.
The Portugal News8 JulAIMA partners with Portuguese college to expedite student documents
The Agency for Integration, Migration and Asylum (AIMA) has signed a cooperation agreement with the University of Lisbon School of Law (FDUL) to reduce red tape and expedite the processing of residence permits for international students.
The Portugal News8 JulFlixBus continues to strengthen operations in Portugal
The long-distance road transport company FlixBus is once again strengthening its presence in Portugal by adding more trips.
Portugal Resident8 JulZoomarine turns old uniforms into beds for rescue animals
As part of its 35th anniversary celebrations, Zoomarine Algarve has found an innovative way to give its old staff uniforms a second life – transforming them into comfortable beds and The post Zoomarine turns old uniforms into beds for rescue animals appeared first on Portugal Resident .
The Portugal News8 JulEU approves new air passenger rights
After more than a decade of negotiations between Members of the European Parliament and EU member states, new rules on air passenger rights have been approved.
Portugal Resident8 JulGovernment continues to dig hole for itself (in sand) over controversy surrounding beach umbrellas
Comment: Environment minister Maria da Graça Carvalho has shown today that it is not only the education minister who cannot dig himself out of a hole. Ms Carvalho has been The post Government continues to dig hole for itself (in sand) over controversy surrounding beach umbrellas appeared first on Portugal Resident .
The Portugal News8 JulPortugal company acquires nine Mercadona supermarkets in Spain
Portuguese property company Sonae Sierra has strengthened its presence in the Spanish retail market by acquiring a portfolio of nine Mercadona supermarkets from Israeli investment fund MDSR.
The Portugal News8 JulPortugal to have new river beach by 2027
Guimarães is set to gain its first-ever river beach as part of a wider environmental regeneration project along the River Ave, with the new bathing area expected to open in 2027.