Portugal Resident2 SeptGNR and PSP demand action on pay and careers
Representatives of Portugal’s security forces return to negotiations with the Ministry of Internal Administration today, amid growing frustration over delays to promised reforms on pay, careers and working conditions. The The post GNR and PSP demand action on pay and careers appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident2 SeptMemories of the Clube Náutico de Zêzere
Twenty-four years have passed since I reluctantly said farewell to the happy band of friends who had helped me to found the famous Clube Náutico de Zêzere (CNZ) back in The post Memories of the Clube Náutico de Zêzere appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident2 SeptPJ police request international help to catch “Rolex gang”
PJ police have reached out to European and Brazilian police, in a bid to try and locate the second motorcyclist (‘the one that got away’) involved in the botched ‘Rolex The post PJ police request international help to catch “Rolex gang” appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident2 SeptPS leader warns against PM staying silent over ‘Luís Neves’ affair
Yesterday’s emphatic stand by Minister for Interior Administration Luís Neves appears not to have calmed the waters. From left to right, political parties are still railing that Neves has no The post PS leader warns against PM staying silent over ‘Luís Neves’ affair appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident2 SeptPortugal’s teacher shortages to continue for ‘a few years’ – minister
Portugal will have to “live with” teacher shortages for several more years, Education Minister Fernando Alexandre has admitted, at a time when schools are preparing for the new academic year The post Portugal’s teacher shortages to continue for ‘a few years’ – minister appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident2 SeptOff-Grid and Entertaining in Portugal – Atlantic AC: the comings and goings of a summer season
We love oceans – especially big ones like the Atlantic – mainly for the stunning coastline carved out by wild waves and crisp cold waters. To me, a dip in The post Off-Grid and Entertaining in Portugal – Atlantic AC: the comings and goings of a summer season appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident2 SeptWorld beers take centre stage at new Praia da Rocha event
Beer lovers will be able to sample ales from across the globe when the first Portimão World Beer Groove takes over Santa Catarina Fortress in Praia da Rocha from September The post World beers take centre stage at new Praia da Rocha event appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident2 SeptPortugal summons Russian ambassador in wake of German hybrid attacks
Portugal is summoning the Russian ambassador today, following hybrid attacks at Leipzig airport attributed by Germany to Moscow, Foreign Minister Paulo Rangel has announced, anticipating that the EU’s reaction to The post Portugal summons Russian ambassador in wake of German hybrid attacks appeared first on Portugal Re
Portugal Resident1 SeptFrench mother desperate for news of 23-year-old son, last seen 10 days ago in Lisbon
A 23-year-old French man, who has lived and worked in Lisbon for 1 year, disappeared from the Portuguese capital 10 days ago. Authorities are investigating. His mother has arrived in The post French mother desperate for news of 23-year-old son, last seen 10 days ago in Lisbon appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident1 Sept“Enormous opportunities for Portuguese companies in Ireland”
Portugal’s foreign minister Paulo Rangel has said today that there are “enormous opportunities for Portuguese companies” in Ireland due to public investment currently underway in sectors such as energy and The post “Enormous opportunities for Portuguese companies in Ireland” appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident1 SeptSocialists insist on subcommittee to look into defence spending
Portugal’s PS Socialist Party insisted today on the creation of a subcommittee to monitor military investment under the European SAFE loans, pressed CHEGA to approve it, and held the government The post Socialists insist on subcommittee to look into defence spending appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident1 SeptPublic sector unions call strike for October 2
Three civil service trade union organisations affiliated to the left wing CGTP confederation have called a strike involving all civil service grades for October 2, to demand better pay for The post Public sector unions call strike for October 2 appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident1 Sept“I’m not going anywhere”: Minister under fire stands his ground
Interior minister Luís Neves has delivered an emphatic answer to those demanding his resignation: he intends to remain in office and complete his term. “Nothing will drive me away from The post “I’m not going anywhere”: Minister under fire stands his ground appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident1 SeptPortugal’s 2026 ‘bathing water quality’ deteriorates, claims ZERO
The quality of bathing waters in mainland Portugal deteriorated this year, with restrictions on bathing rising by 65% and beach closures more than doubling between May and July, according to The post Portugal’s 2026 ‘bathing water quality’ deteriorates, claims ZERO appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident1 SeptPortuguese drone producer Tekever buys British Flowcopter to boost capabilities
Portuguese company Tekever – which last year achieved “unicorn” status, after being valued at more than a billion euros – has announced the acquisition of Scottish company Flowcopter, which is The post Portuguese drone producer Tekever buys British Flowcopter to boost capabilities appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident1 SeptPresident promulgates ‘Law of Return’
Portuguese president António José Seguro has promulgated a parliamentary decree on the granting of asylum, detention and deportation of foreign nationals, following the Constitutional Court’s ruling that there is nothing The post President promulgates ‘Law of Return’ appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident1 SeptNepal tragedy: One of missing Portuguese has been located and rescued
One of the three Portuguese citizens who went missing following the devastating floods in Nepal and Tibet has been located and rescued, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced today. “According The post Nepal tragedy: One of missing Portuguese has been located and rescued appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident1 SeptProsecutors launch investigation into secondary school exam marking
Portugal’s public prosecutor’s office has launched an investigation following a complaint lodged by teachers’ federation (FENPROF) concerning the electronic marking process for national secondary school examinations. In a response sent The post Prosecutors launch investigation into secondary school exam marking appeare
Portugal Resident1 SeptCouncil has done everything for Lisbon funicular victims – deputy mayor
Lisbon’s vice mayor Gonçalo Reis is quoted today as saying that the city council and municipal transport company Carris “have done everything, everything, everything” to support the victims and their The post Council has done everything for Lisbon funicular victims – deputy mayor appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident1 Sept€15 million Alvor irrigation upgrade to cut water use by 60%
A €15 million modernisation of one of the Algarve’s key agricultural irrigation systems is expected to cut water use by around 60%, saving an estimated 19 million cubic metres every The post €15 million Alvor irrigation upgrade to cut water use by 60% appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident1 SeptIf only Portugal could stem its brain drain
Portugal must stop “exporting people” and concentrate instead on exporting goods and services, Secretary of State for Portuguese Communities Emídio Sousa declared yesterday — at the same time acknowledging that The post If only Portugal could stem its brain drain appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident1 SeptSmile or you’re doing it wrong
Running has become a major online fitness trend, and running influencers have become a new type of internet celebrity. Strava, a social network used for tracking physical exercise, reported that The post Smile or you’re doing it wrong appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident1 SeptA perfect day out for the whole family
If you are looking for a place that will delight both young and old during your holidays, Zoomarine is a must-visit destination. Located in Guia, Albufeira, this theme park combines The post A perfect day out for the whole family appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident31 AugMinister “calm” in face of CHEGA’s threat to table motion of no confidence
The embattled minister for interior administration, Luís Neves, says he is calm in the face of the threat by right-wing party CHEGA to table a motion of no confidence (by The post Minister “calm” in face of CHEGA’s threat to table motion of no confidence appeared first on Portugal Resident .