Portugal Resident7 JulNational exams platform goes offline again – ‘the chaos’ persists
Teachers marking Portugal’s secondary school national exams have been warned that the electronic platform used to correct papers will be temporarily unavailable again on Wednesday – raising fresh concerns over The post National exams platform goes offline again – ‘the chaos’ persists appeared first on Portugal Resident
The Portugal News7 JulAlgarve to have electric trains and reduced travel times
After a long wait, the Algarve Line will operate only electric trains starting on 19 July.
The Portugal News7 JulBosch’s €85 million Big Bet on Portugal. Should Investors Follow?
Bosch is investing at least €85 million to strengthen its operations in Portugal, reinforcing the country's position as an important European manufacturing and technology hub.
Algarve Daily News7 JulAlgarve coastal trail being degraded by visitors, warns tourism operators: ‘Overcrowded footpaths, fake guides, human waste, and dangerous behaviour’
Local guides and tourism operators have released a statement warning of the increasing degradation of the Algarve’s much-loved 7 Vales Suspensos Trail, a coastal route located between Carvoeiro and Armação de Pêra.
The Portugal News7 JulHistoric Palace in Portugal to be transformed into a boutique hotel
A historic estate in the village of Capinha, in the municipality of Fundão, is set for a new chapter.
Algarve Daily News7 JulElectric trains to begin operating on the Algarve railway line from 19 July, shortening travel times
The Algarve’s railway line is finally set to receive electric trains from 19 July, bringing more daily services, the end of the long-standing change of trains at Faro, and significantly shorter journey times.
Algarve Daily News7 JulPortimão: Police made 17 arrests during Afro Nation festival in Algarve, as 40,000 visitors partied on the beach
Seventeen people were arrested by Public Security Police (PSP) officers during this month’s Afro Nation festival, which ended on Sunday, 5 July, at the nightlife hotspot of Praia da Rocha in Portimão.
Portugal Resident7 JulPortugal ranked among world’s top medical tourism destinations
Portugal has been ranked among the world’s 25 leading medical tourism destinations, reflecting the country’s growing international reputation for high-quality healthcare and specialist treatment. The ranking, Top 50 Medical Tourism The post Portugal ranked among world’s top medical tourism destinations appeared first o
Portugal Resident7 JulJorge Jesus emerges as favourite to be named new Portugal coach
Former Al Nassr manager Jorge Jesus has emerged as the leading candidate to become Portugal’s next head coach following Roberto Martínez’s departure. According to Maisfutebol, the Portuguese Football Federation (FPF) The post Jorge Jesus emerges as favourite to be named new Portugal coach appeared first on Portugal Res
The Portugal News7 JulAir conditioning boom in Portugal
Fixando reports a 121 percent rise in demand during June, with response rates falling sharply as professionals struggle to keep up.
The Portugal News7 JulWildfire breaks out in the Algarve
A wildfire broke out on the afternoon of Tuesday, 7 July , in the Figueiral area of Silves, requiring the mobilisation of dozens of personnel and aerial assets.
Portugal Resident7 JulOperation Marquês trial handed to judge with less than four years experience
Former Portuguese prime minister José Sócrates will stand trial in a secondary branch of the long-running Operation Marquês corruption case before a three-judge panel led by a judge with fewer The post Operation Marquês trial handed to judge with less than four years experience appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident7 Jul€12m adventure park planned for Castanheira de Pera, Central Portugal
Castanheira de Pera (Leiria district) has unveiled plans for a €12 million nature and adventure theme park designed to transform the municipality into a leading destination for outdoor tourism in The post €12m adventure park planned for Castanheira de Pera, Central Portugal appeared first on Portugal Resident .
The Portugal News7 JulThe Algarve stands out as a second-home destination
According to data from the Engel & Völkers Market Report Portugal 2025-2026, reported by idealista, the country's southern region continues to lead this segment thanks to its strong coastal appeal and a diversity of areas that attract a wide range of buyer profiles, both domestic and international.
Portugal Resident7 JulSip Algarve wines at Portimão’s clifftop fortress
Wine lovers will once again have the chance to sample some of the Algarve’s finest nectars as Portimão Wine Tasting returns to the Santa Catarina Fortress from July 17 to The post Sip Algarve wines at Portimão’s clifftop fortress appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident7 JulAgeas CoolJazz returns to Cascais with biggest-ever line-up
The Ageas CoolJazz festival returns to Cascais from July 8 to 31 with its biggest edition to date, featuring eight nights of headline concerts, a new festival area and a The post Ageas CoolJazz returns to Cascais with biggest-ever line-up appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident7 JulSeismic experts urge PM, President to act ahead of “inevitable catastrophe”
Seven of Portugal’s leading earthquake engineering and Earth sciences experts have issued an urgent appeal to President António José Seguro and Prime Minister Luís Montenegro, warning that a major earthquake The post Seismic experts urge PM, President to act ahead of “inevitable catastrophe” appeared first on Portugal
The Portugal News7 JulPortugal town announces cemetery for companion animals
In the municipality of Sintra, the town of Belas is set to establish a municipal cemetery for companion animals, addressing growing demand from owners seeking a dedicated place to honour their pets after death.
Portugal Resident7 JulSurfing hotspot Nazaré to introduce tourist tax from September
Visitors staying overnight in Nazaré will have to pay a new tourist tax from September 1, as the municipality seeks to offset the increasing pressure tourism places on public infrastructure The post Surfing hotspot Nazaré to introduce tourist tax from September appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident7 JulPortuguese rescue mission returns from Venezuela’s ground zero
Portugal’s urban search and rescue mission is preparing to return home after completing its deployment in Venezuela’s earthquake-ravaged La Guaira state, with mission commander Hugo Santos saying the team wished The post Portuguese rescue mission returns from Venezuela’s ground zero appeared first on Portugal Resident
Portugal Resident7 Jul25-year-old dies in Albufeira crash as driver leaves scene
A 25-year-old man died in the early hours of Monday after the car he was travelling in crashed on the EM526 road in Branqueira area of Albufeira. According to the The post 25-year-old dies in Albufeira crash as driver leaves scene appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident7 Jul“Unacceptable!” Foreigner, described as Irish, attacks police and staff at Lisbon Airport
A visibly angry young man, described as Irish, has spent the night in PSP holding cells at Lisbon airport after violently attacking a member of staff and two police officers. The post “Unacceptable!” Foreigner, described as Irish, attacks police and staff at Lisbon Airport appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident7 JulHistoric merger creates Algarve’s largest tourism association
The Algarve’s two largest tourism business associations are joining forces in a historic merger that will create a single organisation representing around 1,300 companies across the region’s tourism sector. AHETA The post Historic merger creates Algarve’s largest tourism association appeared first on Portugal Resident