Portugal Resident30 JunKitten season: urgent appeal for homes and volunteers
Summer brings longer days, warmer weather and, for animal rescue organisations, the beginning of one of the most demanding times of the year: kitten season. As daylight increases in spring The post Kitten season: urgent appeal for homes and volunteers appeared first on Portugal Resident .
The Portugal News30 JunExtreme heat set to spread across Portugal as weather warning is issued
Portugal is preparing for one of its most widespread periods of extreme heat in recent years, with the Portuguese Institute for Sea and Atmosphere (IPMA) warning that exceptionally high temperatures are expected to affect the entire mainland over the coming days.
Portugal Resident30 JunPortugal: Rich get richer, rest are getting poorer
Portugal gained 6,000 new ‘dollar millionaires’ in 2025, but the country’s median adult has become poorer since the Covid-19 pandemic, according to the latest Global Wealth Report 2026 published by The post Portugal: Rich get richer, rest are getting poorer appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident30 JunZoomarine marks 35 years with ambitious new conservation and research centre announcement
Algarve theme park Zoomarine marked its 35th anniversary on Friday, June 26, by unveiling plans for a new conservation and research centre that will bring together scientific research, marine wildlife The post Zoomarine marks 35 years with ambitious new conservation and research centre announcement appeared first on Po
Portugal Resident30 JunPortuguese rescue team pulls survivor out of rubble in Venezuela ‘six days on’
A Portuguese search-and-rescue team has located a survivor trapped beneath the rubble of a collapsed shopping centre in Venezuela, six days after the devastating earthquakes that have killed more than The post Portuguese rescue team pulls survivor out of rubble in Venezuela ‘six days on’ appeared first on Portugal Resi
The Portugal News30 JunCalls for creating of air-conditioned rooms in Portugal
Environmental health specialist Susana Viegas argued that Portugal should have air-conditioned rooms so that the population can cool off during heat waves, as is already the case in Spain.
Portugal Resident30 JunPortugal and Spain considered ‘top destinations for industry’
Portugal and Spain are among the most attractive industrial destinations in Europe due to their competitive energy costs and levels of productive investment that exceed those of the major European The post Portugal and Spain considered ‘top destinations for industry’ appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident30 JunI fasted for three days. Here’s what actually happened.
Hunters could go days without a successful kill, crops could fail, and entire communities regularly experienced periods of scarcity. As a result, the human body evolved not only to survive The post I fasted for three days. Here’s what actually happened. appeared first on Portugal Resident .
The Portugal News30 JunPortugal to pay €15,000 to José Sócrates
The Lisbon Administrative Court has ordered the Portuguese State to compensate former Prime Minister José Sócrates (2005-2011) with €15,000 for mismanagement of justice in the Operation Marquês case.
Portugal Resident30 JunAlgarve and Alentejo beaches to get maps showing where sun umbrellas can be placed
Beachgoers in the Algarve and the Alentejo this summer will soon find new maps at the entrances to beaches showing exactly where they can place sun umbrellas, following recent confusion The post Algarve and Alentejo beaches to get maps showing where sun umbrellas can be placed appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident30 JunPortugal ordered to pay former PM, accused of corruption, €15,000
Portugal has been ordered to pay former prime minister José Sócrates €15,000 in compensation after a court ruled that authorities breached judicial secrecy during the early stages of the long-running The post Portugal ordered to pay former PM, accused of corruption, €15,000 appeared first on Portugal Resident .
The Portugal News30 JunNumber of unemployed recent graduates decreases in Portugal
The percentage of recent graduates registered with the employment agency has steadily declined, dropping from 7.2% to 2.6% in just a decade, according to data released by InfoCursos.
Portugal Resident30 JunFirst Portuguese to be repatriated from disaster-hit Venezuela arrive at Figo Maduro airport
The first Portuguese citizens evacuated from earthquake-battered Venezuela arrived back in Portugal in the early hours of this morning, after a Portuguese Air Force Embraer KC-390 landed at the military The post First Portuguese to be repatriated from disaster-hit Venezuela arrive at Figo Maduro airport appeared first
The Portugal News30 JunBathing discouraged at some beaches in Portugal
Swimming is discouraged at the beaches of Vila Praia de Âncora, Caminha, and Arda/Bico, Afife, Viana do Castelo, due to microbiological contamination, according to alerts from the Portuguese Environment Agency (APA).
The Portugal News30 JunTouristic enterprise at the Albufeira do Castelo do Bode
On 22 June a broadcast by Investigação SIC focussed attention on the complaints made by mainly foreign investors who had been persuaded by artful publicity to part with substantial values in order to reserve units in the self-named Vale Paraiso Eco-Resort.
The Portugal News29 JunPortuguese-built electric vehicle to join Lufthansa airport operations
A compact electric vehicle designed and developed in Portugal is set to become part of Lufthansa’s ground operations, marking a significant milestone for Portuguese engineering in the aviation sector.
Portugal Resident29 JunCarvoeiro hosts Summer Health Market
The Algarve’s health and wellbeing community comes together on Sunday, July 12, when Lovitall hosts the Summer Health Market during the finals (and semifinals) of the Padelitas Padel Tournament at The post Carvoeiro hosts Summer Health Market appeared first on Portugal Resident .
The Portugal News29 JunAIMA announces opening of Renewal Portal for expired Residence Permits
In an online publication, AIMA reveals that the Renewals Portal, aimed at Residence Permits expiring in September and October 2026, is now open.
The Portugal News29 JunRyanair introduces free family seating at the back of aircraft
Ryanair has announced changes to its family seating policy, introducing a new option that allows parents travelling with young children to sit together free of charge in designated rows at the rear of the aircraft.
Portugal Resident29 JunPinetrees marks 41 years with charity family fun day
Pinetrees Riding in Almancil will celebrate its 41st anniversary with a family-friendly charity event next month, raising funds for children’s charity ACCA. The birthday celebration takes place on Sunday, July The post Pinetrees marks 41 years with charity family fun day appeared first on Portugal Resident .
The Portugal News29 JunStrawberry Moon to be seen in Portugal
Known as the Strawberry Moon, the Full Moon that will be visible in the skies on 29 June will only be visible again in 2043.
Portugal Resident29 JunPortugal launches ‘Amália’ AI model as open-source alternative for Portuguese
Portugal will officially launch Amália, its first large language artificial intelligence model designed specifically for ‘European Portuguese’, on Wednesday, making the technology available as open-source software for government bodies, businesses, The post Portugal launches ‘Amália’ AI model as open-source alternative