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The Portugal News3 Jul

Portugal Nationality Law may be changed

Parliament is preparing to reject Chega's request to confirm the decree creating the ancillary penalty of loss of nationality, as well as the changes requested by PSD and CDS to this legislation.

Portugal Resident3 Jul

New refinery in Sines to create 150 direct jobs

ACM – Alchemy & Critical Metals to build antimony refinery State-owned ACM – Alchemy & Critical Metals intends to build an antimony refinery in the Sines Industrial and Logistics Zone The post New refinery in Sines to create 150 direct jobs appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident3 Jul

Draft law on stripping immigrants of citizenship for serious crimes set to fail

A proposal to allow Portugal to strip naturalised citizens of their nationality for committing serious crimes appears set to fail in parliament after coalition partners and opposition party CHEGA have The post Draft law on stripping immigrants of citizenship for serious crimes set to fail appeared first on Portugal Res

Portugal Resident3 Jul

Carvoeiro CCTV system awaits government green light

The installation of Carvoeiro’s long-awaited CCTV system has been virtually completed, with the network now awaiting final authorisation from the Ministry of Internal Administration (MAI) before it can begin operating. The post Carvoeiro CCTV system awaits government green light appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident3 Jul

Red heat warning extended to 12 districts until Sunday

IPMA, Portugal’s national meteorological institute, has increased the number of districts in mainland Portugal under a red heat warning from 10 to 12. The situation is set to continue until The post Red heat warning extended to 12 districts until Sunday appeared first on Portugal Resident .

The Portugal News3 Jul

Algarve Tourism invests in the international promotion of the destination

The Algarve Tourism Board has ramped up its international promotion schedule for July, bucking the trend of reduced advertising during the peak season.

The Portugal News3 Jul

Leodoro: Timeless Fashion with a Family Touch

Leodoro is a boutique offering timeless fashion in the heart of Almancil. As a family-run business, every garment is carefully selected, with a strong focus on quality materials. Although the boutique only opened its doors in October 2025, it has already built a loyal base of returning customers.

Portugal Resident3 Jul

Second round of national exams delayed following digital marking hiccups

Portugal’s Ministry of Education has postponed the second phase of this year’s secondary school national examinations by four days after admitting that persistent technical problems with its new electronic marking The post Second round of national exams delayed following digital marking hiccups appeared first on Portug

The Portugal News3 Jul

Do I need to take electrolytes in a heatwave?

The electrolyte products industry has ballooned into a massive market.

Portugal Resident3 Jul

Algarve shines at Portugal’s top tourism awards

The Algarve enjoyed a successful night at the 2026 Publituris Portugal Travel Awards, with tourism businesses across the region picking up some of the industry’s most prestigious accolades. Held at The post Algarve shines at Portugal’s top tourism awards appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident3 Jul

US threatens to pull plug on Lajes Air Base contamination clean-up, in spite of reports highlighting health risks

The United States has threatened to suspend environmental remediation work around the Lajes Air Base in the Azores once again, despite confidential Portuguese government reports warning that contamination from decades The post US threatens to pull plug on Lajes Air Base contamination clean-up, in spite of reports highl

The Portugal News3 Jul

Algarve fishing nets recycled into new clothing and footwear

Thousands of kilos of discarded fishing nets collected from two Algarve ports are set to begin a second life — not back at sea, but in the textile industry, according to Postal.

The Portugal News3 Jul

Terrace Restaurant: A Fresh Take on Dining in Lisbon

Located within Martinhal Lisbon Oriente, the Terrace Restaurant was created to be far more than just a hotel restaurant. 

Portugal Resident3 Jul

Immigrants ‘abandon Social Security’ at rate of 455 per day

More than 162,000 foreign workers disappeared from Portugal’s Social Security system last year without returning to active contributor status, fuelling concerns that many have either left the country or slipped The post Immigrants ‘abandon Social Security’ at rate of 455 per day appeared first on Portugal Resident .

The Portugal News3 Jul

Planning to sell your UK business?

Why Portugal may be worth considering before an offer arrives

The Portugal News3 Jul

How Online Casinos Have Become So Popular in Portugal

Sports betting and casinos have always been popular. People have always enjoyed playing the games and the excitement that casinos offer. But in recent years, there has been a huge surge in popularity, especially in Portugal. Online casinos have become big business, and Portuguese gamers can’t seem to get enough.

Portugal Resident3 Jul

Ronaldo refuses to confirm if World Cup is his “last dance” for Portugal

Cristiano Ronaldo has declined to say whether the 2026 World Cup will be his “last dance” with Portugal, insisting he has yet to make a decision about his international future. The post Ronaldo refuses to confirm if World Cup is his “last dance” for Portugal appeared first on Portugal Resident .

The Portugal News3 Jul

The Maven Ecosystem: Comprehensive Management and Innovation in Portugal’s Real Estate Sector

Maven Investment Management is solidifying its position in Portugal’s real estate market with a unique, synergistic one-stop-shop model that integrates development, asset management, and investment. 

The Portugal News3 Jul

Exploring Iceland’s Ring Road: The Ultimate Scenic Road Trip Adventure

Iceland has become one of the world’s most popular travel destinations for nature lovers, photographers, and road trip enthusiasts. The country’s famous Ring Road circles the island and takes travelers through volcanoes, waterfalls, glaciers, black sand beaches, and remote fishing villages. During long drives across ch

The Portugal News3 Jul

The Lisbon MBA Católica|Nova: a world-class MBA in Europe’s most liveable city, for professionals choosing Lisbon and discovering top-tier education right here

Maria José Amich, Executive Director of The Lisbon MBA Católica|Nova, discusses the programme’s international rankings, its MIT Sloan partnership, and what it means to develop Principled Global Leaders.

The Portugal News3 Jul

Fires in Portugal mobilise more than 1,200 firefighters

The four largest active fires in the country mobilised more than 1,200 firefighters at 7 am on 3 July, with the one in Vouzela, Viseu district, raising the greatest concerns due to threats to homes and difficult firefighting conditions.

The Portugal News3 Jul

The Woman Who Stands and the Woman Who Flows

Art, rivers, and a creative collaboration with Swedish artist Ingela Johansson

Portugal Resident3 Jul

Beyond taste buds: texture, sound, and the science of mouthfeel

But let’s leave them for our next conversation. Today, I would like to talk about texture — aka mouthfeel — and the ay it contributes to what we perceive as The post Beyond taste buds: texture, sound, and the science of mouthfeel appeared first on Portugal Resident .