Portugal Resident1 JulPortugal sets out for NATO summit “with 2.01% of GDP on defence”
Portugal’s defence minister Nuno Melo says he is bound for the NATO summit in Ankara next week (July 7-8) with Portugal having reached 2.01% of GDP in military spending. In The post Portugal sets out for NATO summit “with 2.01% of GDP on defence” appeared first on Portugal Resident .
The Portugal News1 JulFree Summer Health Market
On Sunday, 12 July, LOVITALL is organising the Summer Health Market at Carvoeiro Tennis & Padel Club alongside the finals of the Padelitas Padel Tournament.
The Portugal News1 JulHeatwave can lead to blackouts in Portugal
Portugal’s ongoing heatwave is expected to increase demand for electricity as households and businesses rely more heavily on air conditioning and cooling systems, raising the possibility of localised power outages if the network comes under strain.
Portugal Resident1 JulGovernment presents ‘heatwave strategy’, warning of rising death risk
Portugal’s government has unveiled a broader national strategy to tackle extreme heat, warning that the country’s response must begin in communities rather than hospitals, but admitting even so the risk The post Government presents ‘heatwave strategy’, warning of rising death risk appeared first on Portugal Resident .
The Portugal News1 JulUnemployment rate falls in Portugal
Portugal’s unemployment rate fell to 5.5% in May, down from 5.7% in April and 0.7 points lower than a year ago, according to provisional data from the National Statistics Institute (INE).
Portugal Resident1 JulPSD Algarve warns further Central Hospital delays ‘will not be forgiven’
The Algarve branch of Portugal’s Social Democratic Party (PSD) has urged local authorities and the government to resolve their dispute over funding access roads to the future Algarve Central Hospital The post PSD Algarve warns further Central Hospital delays ‘will not be forgiven’ appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident1 JulA golden summer at Pine Cliffs Resort
Summer is the most anticipated season of the year, and at Pine Cliffs Resort every moment is designed to be lived to the fullest. From July to September, the resort The post A golden summer at Pine Cliffs Resort appeared first on Portugal Resident .
The Portugal News1 JulPolice rescue dogs in poor conditions in Portugal
Around 20 dogs were rescued by the GNR (National Republican Guard) in the parish of Lousa, Loures, "in a state of poor health," following complaints from local residents, the security force reported, adding that a man to whom the animals belonged was identified.
Portugal Resident1 JulTrouble in paradise: Aljezur’s ‘citizens coalition’ council starts showing signs of strain
Only nine whirlwind months ago, the rural municipality of Aljezur underwent a seismic change in municipal elections, rejecting years of socialism for a brave new ‘independent group of citizens’, focused, The post Trouble in paradise: Aljezur’s ‘citizens coalition’ council starts showing signs of strain appeared first o
Portugal Resident1 JulAdega Restaurant brings Solar dos Presuntos to the Algarve
Adega Restaurant at Vila Vita Parc, in Porches, will welcome the iconic Solar dos Presuntos for two exclusive guest-chef evenings on July 7 and 8, as part of its ongoing The post Adega Restaurant brings Solar dos Presuntos to the Algarve appeared first on Portugal Resident .
The Portugal News1 JulEurozone inflation rate slows
The eurozone's annual inflation rate slowed in June to 2.8% from May, after two months of increases, due to a slowdown in energy price growth, Eurostat estimates.
Portugal Resident1 JulParliament summons secret services chief over threats posed by far-right movement
The Constitutional Affairs Committee today unanimously approved a request from the Left Bloc for an urgent hearing with the Secretary-General of the Internal Security System (SSI) regarding threats from far-right The post Parliament summons secret services chief over threats posed by far-right movement appeared first o
Portugal Resident1 JulBeach umbrella confusion eases as beachgoers follow rules
The first weekend since authorities stepped up efforts to clarify Portugal’s beach umbrella rules passed without a single fine, with the Maritime Authority saying beachgoers largely complied with the guidance. The post Beach umbrella confusion eases as beachgoers follow rules appeared first on Portugal Resident .
The Portugal News1 JulPortugal housing prices hit new high
The residential market in Portugal continues to post unprecedented figures, with the median housing cost reaching a new all-time high of €3,156 per square metre in June 2026.
Portugal Resident1 JulNew crypto asset rules come into force in Portugal today
New rules on crypto-assets come into force today, with the Bank of Portugal and the CMVM Securities Market Commission acting as the competent supervisory authorities in Portugal. These pieces of The post New crypto asset rules come into force in Portugal today appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident1 JulBeyond the beer: New festival invites visitors to discover Alto Minho
Visitors heading to Caminha for this year’s ArtBeerFest are being encouraged to venture beyond the beer tents and discover one of Portugal’s most picturesque regions through a new cultural initiative The post Beyond the beer: New festival invites visitors to discover Alto Minho appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident1 JulPortuguese among EU’s most pessimistic over future quality of life – Eurobarometer
Portugal has emerged as the second most pessimistic country in the European Union over future living standards, with nearly four in 10 people expecting their quality of life to deteriorate The post Portuguese among EU’s most pessimistic over future quality of life – Eurobarometer appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident1 JulBumper May for Algarve tourism as guests, overnight stays and revenue rise
The Algarve enjoyed another strong month for tourism in May, welcoming more visitors, recording more overnight stays and generating €179 million in revenue – a 10.5% increase compared with the The post Bumper May for Algarve tourism as guests, overnight stays and revenue rise appeared first on Portugal Resident .
The Portugal News1 JulRed weather warning to be issued in Portugal due to heatwave
The districts of Lisbon and Setúbal will be under a red warning due to the heat starting on 2 July, with Coimbra and Leiria following on 3 July, according to the Portuguese Institute of the Sea and the Atmosphere (IPMA).
Portugal Resident1 JulFree ‘Living in the Algarve’ seminar returns to Carvoeiro
Anyone considering a move to Portugal will have the chance to hear directly from some of the Algarve’s leading relocation specialists when the latest Living in the Algarve seminar takes The post Free ‘Living in the Algarve’ seminar returns to Carvoeiro appeared first on Portugal Resident .
The Portugal News1 JulFire in North Portugal extinguished
The fire that broke out in Varges, Murça, was brought under control at 9:40pm on 30 June, with approximately 230 personnel and 72 vehicles still on the ground, according to information from Civil Protection.
Portugal Resident1 JulNumber of people without family doctor in Portugal climbs to 1.67 million
The number of people without a family doctor in Portugal has risen by almost 66,000 in the first five months of the year, pushing the total to nearly 1.67 million. The post Number of people without family doctor in Portugal climbs to 1.67 million appeared first on Portugal Resident .
The Portugal News1 JulHealth Unit in Portugal strengthens liver cancer treatment
The Local Health Unit of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro (ULSTMAD) has strengthened its therapeutic response for patients with liver cancer through a "minimally invasive" technique that administers treatment directly to the tumour.