The Portugal News1 JulSevere weather warning issued in Portugal due to high temperatures
The districts of Beja, Évora, Portalegre, and Castelo Branco will be under an orange heat warning starting on 1 July, with the warning later extending to other regions, the IPMA announced.
Portugal Resident1 JulMissing twins found… in jail in Switzerland
The 22-year-old Angolan twin sisters reported missing after disappearing from Portugal have been found, in jail in Switzerland. According to tabloid Correio da Manhã, Leila and Laila Lourenço have been The post Missing twins found… in jail in Switzerland appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident1 JulGovernment ready to declare ‘state of alert’ as temperatures rise above 40ºC
Portugal’s government is considering declaring a state of alert as extreme heat, strong easterly winds and critically low humidity combine to create what officials warn could be one of the The post Government ready to declare ‘state of alert’ as temperatures rise above 40ºC appeared first on Portugal Resident .
The Portugal News1 JulChurch linked to Portuguese Discoveries explorer to reopen
The Church of Nossa Senhora das Salas in Sines (Setúbal district), a monument linked to the explorer Vasco da Gama, is preparing to reopen to the public in July following a €450,000 renovation project.
The Portugal News30 JunAlgarve to introduce beach maps to end confusion over beach umbrellas
Visitors heading to some of the Algarve's most popular beaches this summer may soon notice new maps at beach entrances, designed to make it easier to understand where parasols can and cannot be placed.
The Portugal News30 JunAir passengers could be entitled to compensation if flights are disrupted by unruly travellers
Travellers whose flights are delayed or cancelled because of disruptive passengers may still be entitled to compensation of up to €600, despite airlines sometimes citing such incidents as “extraordinary circumstances” to reject claims.
The Portugal News30 JunConclusion of TAP's restructuring plan confirmed
The European Commission formally confirmed today that Portugal has “fully met the commitments made to Brussels” regarding TAP’s restructuring plan, concluding the process that began in 2021.
The Portugal News30 JunPortugal Park to host stargazing event in July
Visitors to Peneda-Gerês National Park will have the chance to experience the night sky from one of its best-known gateways this July, with an evening dedicated to stargazing and astronomy.
The Portugal News30 JunDogs help elderly people in Portugal combat isolation and grief
More than a hundred elderly people in Penacova, in the Coimbra district, are supported by the “Estou CãoTigo” project, which uses dog-assisted interventions to combat loneliness, social isolation, and grief.
The Portugal News30 JunLisbon to build new river terminal
The capital is expanding its river transport network by constructing a new ferry terminal at Parque das Nações, which is set to be completed in 2027.
The Portugal News30 JunThe United Kingdom is still the main market for tourism in Portugal
During the month of May, the number of tourists in Portugal grew, as did revenue.
Portugal Resident30 JunSão Brás de Alportel launches charity drive for victims of Venezuela disaster
São Brás de Alportel in the Algarve has launched an emergency aid campaign to collect essential supplies for people affected by the deadly earthquakes in Venezuela, with donations being accepted The post São Brás de Alportel launches charity drive for victims of Venezuela disaster appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident30 JunBabysitter arrested for allegedly sexually abusing two children in Portimão
A 19-year-old male babysitter has been arrested in Portimão on suspicion of sexually abusing two young children while living with their family, Portugal’s PJ police have announced. The suspect is The post Babysitter arrested for allegedly sexually abusing two children in Portimão appeared first on Portugal Resident .
The Portugal News30 JunPortugal launch new AI model
The Portuguese artificial intelligence model, Amália, will be released on 1 July.
Portugal Resident30 JunPortugal needs cooling centres to protect vulnerable during heatwaves – health experts
Health experts are calling on municipalities across Portugal to establish air-conditioned cooling centres to protect vulnerable people as the country experiences increasingly frequent and intense heatwaves. The appeal comes from The post Portugal needs cooling centres to protect vulnerable during heatwaves – health exp
Portugal Resident30 JunDigitalisation exam ‘fiasco’ descends into unseemly ‘blame game’
The ‘chaos’ – some have said ‘fiasco’ – surrounding Portugal’s first foray into ‘full digitalisation of national exams’, has descended into an unseemly ‘blame game’, with the Minister of Education, The post Digitalisation exam ‘fiasco’ descends into unseemly ‘blame game’ appeared first on Portugal Resident .
The Portugal News30 JunPortugal emerges among EU’s most appealing industrial investment destinations
Portugal and Spain are emerging as two of Europe’s most attractive destinations for industrial investment, supported by competitive electricity prices and higher productive investment than in many of the continent’s largest economies, according to a new report from the McKinsey Global Institute (MGI).
The Portugal News30 JunWildfire mobilises 8 aircraft and 147 firefighters in Portugal
8 aircraft and 147 firefighters are mobilised to combat a wildfire burning in a wooded area in Varges, in the municipality of Murça, in the district of Vila Real, according to Civil Protection.
The Portugal News30 JunAlmancil bike ride
This coming weekend is forecast to be hotter and so I am making the starting time earlier to help compensate.
The Portugal News30 JunNo further IRS relief in Portugal State Budget due to fiscal pressures
The State Budget will not include further extraordinary personal income tax (IRS) relief during the final stretch of this year, thereby concluding the cycle of retroactive withholding tax adjustments that characterised October 2024 and September 2025.
Portugal Resident30 Jun105 Portuguese degree courses have graduate unemployment above national average
More than 100 higher education courses in Portugal have graduate unemployment rates above the national average, while 85 recorded no unemployed graduates at all, according to updated government data released The post 105 Portuguese degree courses have graduate unemployment above national average appeared first on Portu
The Portugal News30 JunOrganisations call on Portugal and Spain to defend the Iberian Wolf
Three organisations linked to nature protection called for coordinated action by Portugal and Spain to defend the Iberian wolf and address what they say is "a growing conservation crisis" for the animal.