Portugal Resident3 JulPortugal activates European Civil Protection Mechanism due to wildfires
Prime Minister Luís Montenegro announced this afternoon that Portugal has already activated the European Civil Protection Mechanism and its partnerships with Morocco and Spain due to the high wildfire alert The post Portugal activates European Civil Protection Mechanism due to wildfires appeared first on Portugal Resid
The Portugal News3 JulGovernment declares state of alert across mainland Portugal due to fire risk
The Portuguese Government has declared a state of alert across mainland Portugal from 00:00 on Friday, July 3, until 23:59 on Monday, July 6, due to the heightened risk of rural fires.
Portugal Resident3 JulPortimão turns to AI to speed up planning applications
Applying for planning permission in Portimão could soon become quicker and more straightforward, with the municipality introducing an artificial intelligence-powered platform designed to streamline the licensing process. The new system The post Portimão turns to AI to speed up planning applications appeared first on Po
Portugal Resident3 JulPortugal considers reopening embassy in Iraq
Portugal’s minister for foreign affairs, Paulo Rangel, is said to be ‘considering’ reopening the Portuguese embassy in Baghdad, Iraq. The embassy has been closed for almost 20 years, but, according The post Portugal considers reopening embassy in Iraq appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Algarve Daily News3 JulNorthern Portugal wildfire burns area larger than city of Porto in less than 33 hours: Almost 1,000 firefighters battle the challenging blaze, as villages evacuated
The forest wildfire that broke out in the early hours of Thursday, 2 July, in Vouzela, in Northern Portugal's Viseu district, and later spread into three neighbouring municipalities, has already scorched more than 7,000 hectares of woodland and scrub, according to European monitoring data.
Algarve Daily News3 JulFaro-Lisbon trains cancelled: Some Intercidades services suspended as extreme heat grips Portugal
Portugal's national rail operator, CP – Comboios de Portugal, suspended six Intercidades (Intercity) train services linking Lisbon with other parts of the country this Friday, 3 July, as an intense heatwave pushed temperatures to exceptional levels.
Algarve Daily News3 JulLagos Zoo celebrates birth of Southern ground hornbill after 17 years of caring for breeding pair
Lagos Zoo has achieved a landmark conservation success with the birth of Portugal's first Southern ground hornbill, becoming the first institution in the country to successfully breed the vulnerable species in captivity.
Portugal Resident3 Jul‘HOT’ NEWS: Portuguese rescue Venezuelan, “terrible days ahead” & exam fiasco
In today’s roundup Natasha & Carl look at: He’s out! Portuguese rescue team extracts man trapped over week under rubble in Venezuela “Absolutely terrible days ahead”: Portugal enters ‘situation of The post ‘HOT’ NEWS: Portuguese rescue Venezuelan, “terrible days ahead” & exam fiasco appeared first on Portugal Resident
Portugal Resident3 JulWater starts running out: “Almada residents in despair”
With sensationalist images flooding social media showing traffic lights ostensibly melting in the heat, Almada (Lisbon outskirts) appears to be the first major metropolitan area to suffer from current high The post Water starts running out: “Almada residents in despair” appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident3 JulEyeconic celebrates two years of clear vision in Vilamoura
Eyeconic celebrated its second anniversary in Vilamoura on July 1, welcoming clients, friends and business partners to mark two successful years of providing professional eye care and stylish eyewear to The post Eyeconic celebrates two years of clear vision in Vilamoura appeared first on Portugal Resident .
The Portugal News3 JulFirst Southern Ground Hornbill was born in Portugal
The Zoo de Lagos announces the birth of a Southern Ground Hornbill, the first chick of this species to be born in a Portuguese zoo.
Portugal Resident3 JulRaise a glass at Silves Beer Fest
It’s almost time for the Silves Beer Fest, an event that every year brings beer lovers together for a celebration of some of the best brews that can be found The post Raise a glass at Silves Beer Fest appeared first on Portugal Resident .
The Portugal News3 JulProperty of the Week: Charming 4-Bedroom Villa Set in a True Natural Paradise
If you dream of living surrounded by nature, privacy and tranquillity, this exceptional property offers a rare opportunity to embrace the Algarve lifestyle at its very best.
The Portugal News3 JulProperty of the Week: Charming 4-Bedroom Villa Set in a True Natural Paradise
If you dream of living surrounded by nature, privacy and tranquillity, this exceptional property offers a rare opportunity to embrace the Algarve lifestyle at its very best.
Portugal Resident3 JulYet another expert warns of flawed data powering authorisation for Barroso lithium mine
An expert from a Canadian university has concluded that the air quality studies used to support the Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for Portugal’s Barroso lithium mine in Boticas have “significant The post Yet another expert warns of flawed data powering authorisation for Barroso lithium mine appeared first on Por
Portugal Resident3 JulLagos Zoo celebrates Portugal’s first southern ground hornbill birth
Lagos Zoo has become the first zoological institution in Portugal to successfully breed a southern ground hornbill, marking a significant milestone for the conservation of one of Africa’s most threatened The post Lagos Zoo celebrates Portugal’s first southern ground hornbill birth appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident3 JulBeach parking dispute heats up in Portimão
A dispute over paid parking at Praia dos Três Irmãos has escalated, with Bloco de Esquerda (BE) accusing Portimão Municipal Council of effectively “privatising access to one of the Algarve’s The post Beach parking dispute heats up in Portimão appeared first on Portugal Resident .
The Portugal News3 JulActive fire in Portugal has already burned more than 7000 hectares
The forest fire that started in the early hours of 2 July in Vouzela, Viseu district, and spread to three other municipalities has already burned more than 7,000 hectares of forest and scrubland, according to European data.
The Portugal News3 JulJimmy Carr is coming back to Portugal after selling out eight shows
Jimmy Carr is returning to Portugal next year with his new world tour, Laughs Funny.
The Portugal News3 JulNew Nationality Law: the decree on loss of nationality in Portugal rejected
On 3 July, Parliament rejected, by a large majority, the confirmation of the decree requested by Chega to create the accessory penalty of loss of nationality, a decree that had previously been considered unconstitutional by the Constitutional Court and later vetoed by the President of the Republic.
The Portugal News3 JulPortugal faces sweltering nights as heatwave continues
Portugal is facing another stretch of extreme heat, with temperatures expected to remain unusually high both during the day and overnight until at least 5 July.
Portugal Resident3 JulVila Vita Parc launches Piazzetta Summer Nights
A new weekly summer event is set to bring together food, music and outdoor dining at Vila Vita Parc, with Piazzetta Summer Nights taking place every Monday from July 6 The post Vila Vita Parc launches Piazzetta Summer Nights appeared first on Portugal Resident .