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Portugal Resident8 Jul

EU opens infringement proceedings against Portugal for failing to protect workers’ rights

The European Commission has opened infringement proceedings against Portugal, saying the country’s labour legislation is not fully aligned with European Union rules designed to guarantee transparent and predictable working conditions The post EU opens infringement proceedings against Portugal for failing to protect wor

The Portugal News8 Jul

Popular Moonlight Walks Return to Lagoa

The popular Caminhadas ao Luar (Moonlight Walks) return to Lagoa on 8 July, launching a series of free evening walks that will take place across the municipality throughout July and August.

Portugal Resident8 Jul

Cinema: The Invite

When they invite their enigmatic upstairs neighbours for a dinner party, the night spirals into unexpected places. Have they reignited the spark or lit the match that burns it all The post Cinema: The Invite appeared first on Portugal Resident .

The Portugal News8 Jul

Satellite captures 620km wildfire in Portugal from space

A satellite image released by the European Union’s Copernicus Earth observation programme has revealed the scale of the recent fire in Vouzela, showing a smoke plume stretching around 620 kilometres across the Atlantic Ocean. 

Algarve Daily News8 Jul

Lisbon Airport: 27-year-old Irish national attacks airport workers and police officers, one seriously injured in hospital

A Portuguese Public Security Police (PSP) officer was seriously injured after being violently assaulted at Lisbon Airport on Monday, 6 July, authorities said, as the Interior Ministry condemned what it described as an "unacceptable" attack on law enforcement.

Portugal Resident8 Jul

34,000 Algarve homes to get high-speed fibre optic broadband

More than 34,000 homes across the Algarve are set to benefit from a major expansion of high-speed fibre broadband, with the rollout focusing on the Barrocal – the central inland The post 34,000 Algarve homes to get high-speed fibre optic broadband appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Algarve Daily News8 Jul

GNR catch violent Algarve criminal gang which committed targeted robberies against elderly residents: Six suspects arrested

Six people have been arrested by the GNR on suspicion of working together in a criminal gang that targeted elderly and other vulnerable residents in violent robberies across the municipalities of Olhão and Faro, in the Algarve. Two of the suspects have been remanded in custody.

Algarve Daily News8 Jul

Public servant arrested in Central Portugal on suspicion of running illegal immigration scheme

Portugal's Judicial Police (PJ) in Coimbra have arrested the head of a Tax and Customs office in central Portugal, along with two women and a businessman, on suspicion of running a fraudulent scheme to regularise the status of undocumented migrants.

The Portugal News8 Jul

Portugal sued by European Union

The European Commission has initiated infringement proceedings against Portugal because the country has failed to meet European waste recycling targets, particularly those relating to glass, the EU executive announced.

Portugal Resident8 Jul

Le Petit Chef brings immersive dining show to Lagos resort

One of the world’s best-known immersive dining experiences is coming to the Algarve this month, as Le Petit Chef launches at Cascade Wellness Resort by Domes in Lagos from July The post Le Petit Chef brings immersive dining show to Lagos resort appeared first on Portugal Resident .

The Portugal News8 Jul

Portugal beach ranked among the best in the world

Portugal has secured a place among the most prestigious summer destinations, with Praia da Falésia in the Algarve ranking among “The World’s 50 Best Beaches 2026”. 

Portugal Resident8 Jul

Defence (and security-related) spending should reach 3.1% GDP by year end – PM

Prime Minister Luís Montenegro announced today that Portugal aims to reach 3.1% of Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in defence and security-related expenditure, such as infrastructure, by the end of the The post Defence (and security-related) spending should reach 3.1% GDP by year end – PM appeared first on Portugal Reside

The Portugal News8 Jul

A 41 Year Old and an 18 Year Old Walking Out at AT&T Stadium in Dallas

Ronaldo confirmed it the day before the match. This is his last World Cup. He said it plainly at the pre-match press conference on Sunday and said: "This will be my last World Cup, but let's hope tomorrow isn't my last game."

The Portugal News8 Jul

Tekever acquires Portuguese AI startup Cloudsweep

Portuguese company Tekever has acquired local AI startup Cloudsweep as it expands its software engineering and autonomous systems capabilities.

Portugal Resident8 Jul

Charity golf tournament to support people living with multiple sclerosis

Golfers are being invited to tee off for a good cause later this month as the Algarve Regional Multiple Sclerosis Association (AREMDA) holds its annual charity golf tournament in Vilamoura. The post Charity golf tournament to support people living with multiple sclerosis appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident8 Jul

WHO warns Europe faces ‘deadliest weeks’ as new heatwave builds

The World Health Organization (WHO) has warned that Europe could face its “deadliest weeks” of the summer as a new heatwave develops over the Atlantic, threatening large parts of the The post WHO warns Europe faces ‘deadliest weeks’ as new heatwave builds appeared first on Portugal Resident .

The Portugal News8 Jul

Portugal's Golden Visa funds attract three euros for every one withdrawn

Money continues to pour into Portugal's Golden Visa-eligible investment funds at a pace that comfortably outstrips withdrawals, even as redemptions themselves have climbed sharply on the back of changes to the Nationality Law.

Portugal Resident8 Jul

Six arrested over alleged violent theft ring targeting elderly people in Algarve

Six people have been arrested after a months-long investigation into an alleged organised crime group accused of carrying out violent robberies against elderly and vulnerable people in the Algarve. The The post Six arrested over alleged violent theft ring targeting elderly people in Algarve appeared first on Portugal R

Portugal Resident8 Jul

Deadly bus crash: driver accidentally pressed down on accelerator

The female driver of the Carris Metropolitana bus involved in Tuesday’s fatal crash at Agualva-Cacém transport terminal near Lisbon may have accidentally pressed the accelerator instead of the brake after The post Deadly bus crash: driver accidentally pressed down on accelerator appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident8 Jul

Carmen Miranda’s extraordinary life comes alive in Lisbon musical

One of Portugal’s most celebrated cultural figures is taking centre stage in a lavish new musical, as acclaimed theatre director Filipe La Féria brings the remarkable story of Carmen Miranda The post Carmen Miranda’s extraordinary life comes alive in Lisbon musical appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident8 Jul

Free Tejo wine tastings return to Portugal’s beaches this summer

Wine lovers will once again be able to enjoy free wine tastings at some of Portugal’s most popular seaside destinations this summer as the Vinhos do Tejo (Tejo Wines) roadshow The post Free Tejo wine tastings return to Portugal’s beaches this summer appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident8 Jul

Cinema: Moana

For the first time, Moana voyages beyond the reef of her island of Motunui with the infamous demigod Maui on an unforgettable journey to restore prosperity to her people. Director: The post Cinema: Moana appeared first on Portugal Resident .

The Portugal News8 Jul

Visa launches anti-fraud platform in Portugal

Visa has announced the launch of the Visa Threat Intelligence Platform (VTIP) in the domestic market.