Portugal Resident7 JulTour operators warn Algarve’s iconic Seven Hanging Valleys Trail is reaching breaking point
Tour operators and independent guides are calling for urgent action to protect the Seven Hanging Valleys Trail, warning that overcrowding, a lack of management and growing environmental damage are putting The post Tour operators warn Algarve’s iconic Seven Hanging Valleys Trail is reaching breaking point appeared first
Portugal Resident7 JulLifestyle, community, climate, connection
Portugal is still high on the visitors’ list; holidays, extended stays and for that ‘final somewhere to hang the hat’. Topping the tick-list: cost of living, lifestyle, climate… Or? A The post Lifestyle, community, climate, connection appeared first on Portugal Resident .
The Portugal News7 JulOne hundred municipalities in Portugal at maximum risk of fire
Around 100 municipalities in the northern and central interior are at the highest risk of fire on 7 July, as well as 13 municipalities in the districts of Évora, Beja and Faro, according to IPMA.
Portugal Resident7 JulGovernment gives $100,000 to FIFA, Shakira fund for Venezuela’s children
Prime minister, Luís Montenegro, has announced a contribution of around €87,000 to support children in Venezuela in the aftermath of the earthquake disaster. In a post over social media platform The post Government gives $100,000 to FIFA, Shakira fund for Venezuela’s children appeared first on Portugal Resident .
The Portugal News7 JulNormal announces new store in Portugal - this time in Alentejo
Normal continues announcing new stores in Portugal, having previously announced the inauguration of a store in Campera Outlet Shopping in Carregado and at Oriente Green Campus. Now, the Danish retailer will expand its presence in the Alentejo with a new location offering thousands of beauty, household and gro
Portugal Resident7 JulSpencer steals the show as support grows for Algarve shelter
Cadela Carlota has plenty to celebrate this summer, with a successful adoption event, another generous community donation, and the launch of a unique charity beer that will be celebrated with The post Spencer steals the show as support grows for Algarve shelter appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident7 JulTwo dead, four seriously injured, in bus carnage in Cacém
Two people have been killed and several others injured in an accident involving a bus near the Agualva-Cacém railway station (municipality of Sintra) this morning. Among the injured, four are The post Two dead, four seriously injured, in bus carnage in Cacém appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident7 JulGovernment to work with Mozambique in tourism, hospitality, gambling
Portugal is to cooperate with Mozambique in the tourism and hospitality sectors through vocational training, joint promotion of destinations, attracting investment, heritage enhancement and the regulation of gambling, according to The post Government to work with Mozambique in tourism, hospitality, gambling appeared fi
The Portugal News7 JulMore Than a Competition: What the Student Art Prize Means for Young Artists
While public voting continues for the 2026 Sovereign Portuguese Student Art Prize, the competition represents something far more significant than an award. For many of the students taking part, it is their first experience of exhibiting artwork beyond the classroom, sharing their creativity with the public and seeing t
Portugal Resident7 JulCristiano Ronaldo confirms goodbye to World Cup football
Cristiano Ronaldo has confirmed that Portugal’s defeat to Spain marked his final FIFA World Cup, although he stopped short of announcing his retirement from international football. Speaking after Portugal’s 1-0 The post Cristiano Ronaldo confirms goodbye to World Cup football appeared first on Portugal Resident .
The Portugal News7 JulPortugal Named Europe’s Leading Retirement Destination in New Global Ranking
The country was placed fourth overall among 20 popular retirement destinations worldwide, with the index assessing healthcare quality, visa accessibility, health insurance requirements, cost of living and the strength of expat communities.
Portugal Resident7 JulPortugal’s electricity demand hits new record, due to heatwave
Electricity consumption in Portugal reached new summer highs last week due to the heatwave that has been affecting Portugal, according to figures released by REN. On July 2, daily consumption The post Portugal’s electricity demand hits new record, due to heatwave appeared first on Portugal Resident .
The Portugal News7 JulProject in Portugal aims to provide ATM services in all parishes of the country
On 6 July, the government presented the "Multibanco + Perto" pilot project, an initiative to guarantee access to banking services for populations living in localities without any service point, which will have 30 terminals.
The Portugal News7 JulPortugal city to implement tourist tax starting in September
The tourist tax in Nazaré will be charged from 1 September, the City Council confirmed, following the regulation's publication in the Official Gazette (Diário da República).
Portugal Resident7 JulHeatwave fuels extreme wildfire risk across Portugal
Most of mainland Portugal remains at high or maximum risk of wildfires as the country continues to endure an intense heatwave, with temperatures exceeding 40°C in some areas. According to The post Heatwave fuels extreme wildfire risk across Portugal appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident7 JulGrowing together
Growing responsibly The recent refurbishment of Lagos Intermarché has reinforced the store’s commitment to sustainability. To support this growth, nine new structural pillars were installed, making it possible to expand The post Growing together appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident6 JulRescued puppy now safe after shocking Lisbon ordeal
The Lisbon animal welfare group that rescued a puppy allegedly being drowned in a public lake has issued an emotional update, revealing the dog has been named Dobby and is The post Rescued puppy now safe after shocking Lisbon ordeal appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident6 JulObituary: Michael Walter Long Pease, BEM (July 17, 1930 – July 1, 2026)
Michael was born in 1930 in North Yorkshire, England. After attending Stowe School, he followed in his father’s footsteps to the family’s cattle farm in Njoro, Kenya, where his future The post Obituary: Michael Walter Long Pease, BEM (July 17, 1930 – July 1, 2026) appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident6 JulPortugal’s World Cup dream ends with late loss to Spain
Portugal’s 2026 World Cup campaign came to a heartbreaking end this Monday evening (July 6) after a stoppage-time goal from Mikel Merino handed Spain a 1-0 victory in Arlington, Texas. The post Portugal’s World Cup dream ends with late loss to Spain appeared first on Portugal Resident .
The Portugal News6 JulPortugal is out of the World Cup
On 6 July, Portugal lost against Spain and is out of the 2026 World Cup.
The Portugal News6 JulEdd's Beach Ferragudo: A beach club with sea views
Edd's Beach is one of the Algarve's newer beach clubs, located above Praia do Pintadinho in Ferragudo.
The Portugal News6 JulLisbon wants to sell 10 properties at public auction
The Lisbon City Council plans to launch a public auction to sell 10 municipal properties, valued at a total of €59.2 million, with the revenue allocated to the municipality's "ambitious investment plan" until 2030.