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The Portugal News4 Jul

Water Jacket

Researchers at the University of Texas have developed a prototype jacket that can harvest drinking water from the air, producing up to 1.5 pints a day depending on humidity. 

The Portugal News4 Jul

Drones are smart

Toy or a weapon?

The Portugal News4 Jul

Are your home electrics dangerous?

Electrical experts tell Lisa Salmon that too many people overlook signs of faulty electrics and urge them to book a safety check.

The Portugal News4 Jul

EV Incentives

Electric vehicle sales in Canada rose 20.8 percent in the first four months of 2026 compared with the same period last year, fuelled by higher gas prices and renewed government incentives. 

Portugal Resident4 Jul

Portugal, what are you like?

“If Portugal was a person,” she went on to say, “it would be the welcoming grandmother who greets you with cups of tea, sandwiches, cakes, olive oil, wine – all The post Portugal, what are you like? appeared first on Portugal Resident .

The Portugal News4 Jul

Portugal match against Croatia was the most watched of the day

The fourth match of the Portuguese national team in the 2026 World Cup, which the Portuguese team won against Croatia and was broadcast by SIC, was the most-watched program of the day, according to CAEM/MediaMonitor.

The Portugal News4 Jul

Creative Income

Ireland has made its basic income scheme for artists permanent after new research found the initiative generated an estimated 100 million euros in social and economic benefits. 

Portugal Resident4 Jul

USA host Portugal in historic Independence Day rugby Test

Portugal’s national rugby team begin their Nations Cup campaign on Saturday, July 4, with a historic first Test against the United States on American soil, as the Eagles host Os The post USA host Portugal in historic Independence Day rugby Test appeared first on Portugal Resident .

The Portugal News4 Jul

Ian Gillan on Deep Purple’s New Album “Splat”: “The Best Record We’ve Made Since The ’70s”

The legendary Ian Gillan invited me to his home in the Algarve for an exclusive private listening session of Deep Purple’s forthcoming album, Splat, due for release on 3 July.

Portugal Resident4 Jul

Fuel prices to rise again next week in Portugal

Drivers in Portugal are set to face another increase in fuel prices next week, with both diesel and petrol expected to become more expensive despite recent fluctuations in global oil The post Fuel prices to rise again next week in Portugal appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident4 Jul

Portugal joins three new EU defence projects

Portugal is set to participate in three new joint European Union defence projects under proposals unveiled by the European Commission, aimed at strengthening Europe’s military capabilities through closer cross-border cooperation. The post Portugal joins three new EU defence projects appeared first on Portugal Resident

Portugal Resident4 Jul

Over 1,000 firefighters, including reinforcements from Spain, continue to battle Vouzela wildfire

The picture this morning as the country wakes up to yet another day of extremely high temperatures is that the blaze that began over 48-hours ago, in the early hours The post Over 1,000 firefighters, including reinforcements from Spain, continue to battle Vouzela wildfire appeared first on Portugal Resident .

The Portugal News4 Jul

The King of Estefânia

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The Portugal News4 Jul

Vaccine Success

Newly released research analysing mortality data from 2020 to 2024 found no cervical cancer deaths among women in their early twenties in England, marking a major milestone linked to the HPV vaccination programme. 

The Portugal News4 Jul

Portugal fair with line-up filled with national artists

The Feira Raiana returns to Idanha-a-Nova from 22 to 26 July, featuring acts such as Calema, Dillaz, Cuca Roseta, D-A-D, Quinta do Bill, and Iris, among others.

The Portugal News3 Jul

Afro Nation Portugal begins today

Praia da Rocha’s annual hit festival Afro Nation has started, turning the iconic Portimão beach into a global celebration of Afrobeats music for the whole weekend.

The Portugal News3 Jul

Study indicates that waits at European airports may reduce demand

The implementation of the new Entry/Exit System (EES) in the Schengen Area is raising serious concerns within the global tourism industry.

The Portugal News3 Jul

Fewer foreign workers in Portugal social security records

A sharp rise in the number of foreign workers disappearing from Portugal’s social security records has raised concerns about growing departures from the country or an increase in irregular residency. 

The Portugal News3 Jul

Loulé Jazz Festival Marks 30th Anniversary with Three Days of Live Music

Loulé’s long-running jazz festival will celebrate its 30th edition this summer with a programme of six concerts spread across three days, bringing internationally acclaimed musicians and Portuguese artists together for a weekend dedicated to jazz.

The Portugal News3 Jul

Donald Trump sends message to Portugal

On 1 July, the President of the United States of America sent a message to the new US Ambassador in Lisbon and to the Portuguese.

The Portugal News3 Jul

Ryanair asks European governments to postpone EES

On 2 June, Ryanair again appealed to European governments to postpone the implementation of the European Union's EES until September.

The Portugal News3 Jul

Portugal Explained

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Portugal Resident3 Jul

Swimming resumes at four Lagoa beaches

Bathing has resumed at four popular beaches in the municipality of Lagoa after authorities lifted restrictions introduced earlier this week over microbiological contamination. The bathing advisory has been removed for The post Swimming resumes at four Lagoa beaches appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident3 Jul

Portugal deploys 367 new border officers on Monday to tackle airport queues

The Portuguese government is deploying 367 new PSP border officers to the country’s airports from Monday in a bid to reduce passport control queues during the peak summer travel season. The post Portugal deploys 367 new border officers on Monday to tackle airport queues appeared first on Portugal Resident .