Portugal Resident15 SeptZoomarine resident offer returns with tickets from €17
Algarve residents can once again take advantage of discounted tickets to Zoomarine, with the park’s popular Resident Campaign returning for visits between September 17 and 30. Tickets are priced at The post Zoomarine resident offer returns with tickets from €17 appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident15 SeptPublic consultation on Foupana dam extended to October 16
The public consultation period for the proposed Foupana dam in the eastern Algarve has been extended until October 16, giving residents and other interested parties three additional working days to The post Public consultation on Foupana dam extended to October 16 appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident15 SeptPM dubs Portugal “a mature democracy” with “very qualified justice system”
Portugal’s prime minister, Luís Montenegro, has given a speech today in which he described the country is a “mature democracy” with a “highly qualified” justice system. He did counter the The post PM dubs Portugal “a mature democracy” with “very qualified justice system” appeared first on Portugal Resident .
The Portugal News15 SeptZoomarine launches special ticket prices for Algarve residents
Algarve residents can visit Zoomarine for less this September, following the return of the park’s special resident campaign.
Portugal Resident15 SeptPetition against Portugal’s Volta recycling scheme signed by over 37,000
A petition calling for the suspension of Portugal’s Volta bottle and can deposit-return system has surpassed 37,000 signatures, as criticism of the scheme continues several months after its launch. The The post Petition against Portugal’s Volta recycling scheme signed by over 37,000 appeared first on Portugal Resident
The Portugal News15 SeptBenfica eagle coach arrested for alleged drug scheme
The Polícia Judiciária reportedly arrested João Paulo Santos, one of the coaches of the Eagle Vitória, suspected of being part of a cocaine trafficking network.
The Portugal News15 SeptFaro Airport security queues: An insider tip
Passengers flying from Faro Airport may want to allow a little extra time for security.
The Portugal News15 SeptDengue mosquito detected in Portugal
The Local Health Unit (UL) of Castelo Branco has warned of the presence of a mosquito in the municipality that transmits diseases such as dengue, zika, and chikungunya.
The Portugal News15 SeptRenewable energy produces almost 75% of electricity in Portugal
Between January and August 2026, 74.4% of electricity produced in mainland Portugal came from renewable energy sources.
Algarve Daily News15 SeptAlgarve ULS denies preventing staff from working while attending Medical School
The Algarve Local Health Unit (ULS) has denied preventing employees from studying Medicine at the University of Algarve, while thye remain in employment.
Portugal Resident15 SeptPortugal records 66 Mpox cases in six weeks as virus spreads locally
Portugal has recorded 66 cases of a relatively new Mpox variant in just six weeks, with the World Health Organisation confirming that the virus is now being transmitted locally rather The post Portugal records 66 Mpox cases in six weeks as virus spreads locally appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident15 SeptSocial media beats reading in Portugal’s free time
Portuguese people are far more likely to spend their free time on social media than reading for pleasure, according to a new survey presented by the Portuguese Association of Publishers The post Social media beats reading in Portugal’s free time appeared first on Portugal Resident .
The Portugal News15 SeptPortuguese people prefer social media to books
A survey by the Portuguese Association of Publishers and Booksellers (APEL) reveals that fewer than two-thirds of participants say they read for leisure in their free time, far behind social media use.
Portugal Resident15 SeptIncreasing number of students per class “does not harm quality of education”
With agreement last night on increasing class sizes (beyond previously prescribed limits) to accommodate the hundreds of pupils waiting to hear which school will receive them, Education Minister Fernando Alexandre The post Increasing number of students per class “does not harm quality of education” appeared first on Po
The Portugal News15 SeptHow Did The Portugal Investment Story Go From Bailout to A+?
Fifteen years can completely change an investment story.
Portugal Resident15 SeptRenewables produced 74.4% of electricity in first eight months of year
Renewable energy accounted for 74.4% of the electricity generated in mainland Portugal between January and August this year, according to the latest bulletin from APREN, the Renewable Energy Association. In The post Renewables produced 74.4% of electricity in first eight months of year appeared first on Portugal Reside
The Portugal News15 SeptDams in Portugal have an average water storage capacity of 77%
Dams in Portugal currently have an average water storage capacity of 77%, bucking the drought trend in the European Union, the president of the Portuguese Environment Agency (APA) said.
Portugal Resident15 SeptFootwear industry embarks on largest investment ever
The Portuguese footwear industry is this year completing “the largest investment cycle ever”, with €100 million invested in sustainability, digitalisation, artificial intelligence and new technologies “bolstering the sector’s confidence” in The post Footwear industry embarks on largest investment ever appeared first on
The Portugal News15 SeptWine and dine at home with these expert pairings
Create the perfect supper club with these whites and reds to pair with seasonal menus, says Sam Wylie-Harris.
Portugal Resident15 SeptMercadona confirms opening date for first Algarve store
Mercadona has finally confirmed the opening date for its first supermarket in the Algarve, with the new Portimão store due to welcome customers on October 15. The Spanish supermarket chain The post Mercadona confirms opening date for first Algarve store appeared first on Portugal Resident .
The Portugal News15 SeptIrish buyers maintain strong presence in Portugal’s prime Algarve property market
New research released ahead of the Moving to Portugal Show in Dublin on 22 September shows Irish purchasers are among the leading international buyers.
Portugal Resident15 SeptPJ national director under formal investigation over allegations of abuse of power, false statements in court
The Public Prosecutor’s Office is investigating the current director of the PJ, Carlos Cabeiro, and other colleagues for the alleged commission of the crimes of false statements and abuse of The post PJ national director under formal investigation over allegations of abuse of power, false statements in court appeared f
The Portugal News15 SeptA New Way to Enjoy Portugal's Nature from Your Terrace or Garden
Portugal is known for its golden beaches, historic villages, rolling countryside, cork oak forests, wetlands, and Atlantic coastline. However, it doesn't take much effort to discover the country's natural beauty if you don't go too far. Sometimes, you don't need to look far to find something in nature that displays art
Portugal Resident15 SeptNational footvolley champions crowned in Carvoeiro
Portugal’s new national footvolley champions were crowned last weekend in Carvoeiro, following two days of competition on the Algarve coast. The final stage of the 21st National Footvolley Championship was The post National footvolley champions crowned in Carvoeiro appeared first on Portugal Resident .