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Portugal Resident29 Jun

Why Portugal remains firmly on the radar

With the dates now announced for the Autumn 2026 Moving to Portugal Shows and Seminars, The Resident sat down with Christina Hippisley, General Manager of the Portuguese Chamber of Commerce The post Why Portugal remains firmly on the radar appeared first on Portugal Resident .

The Portugal News29 Jun

European workers want pet-friendly offices

Bringing a dog to work has evolved from a one-off initiative into a strategic human resources tool with a significant impact on the labour market.

The Portugal News29 Jun

Passenger traffic at Madeira airports grew

Madeira recorded a passenger volume of 541,500 people at the region's airports in May, representing a 5.5% increase compared to the same period last year, the Regional Directorate of Statistics (DREM) reported.

Portugal Resident29 Jun

Algarve and Alentejo join forces to promote southwest Portugal

The Algarve and Alentejo are teaming up to promote southwest Portugal through a tourism campaign highlighting the natural landscapes, culture and gastronomy of Aljezur, Monchique and Odemira. The digital side The post Algarve and Alentejo join forces to promote southwest Portugal appeared first on Portugal Resident .

The Portugal News29 Jun

Eustáquio’s Late Magic: Canada Edges South Africa to Launch Historic World Cup Knockout Run

A 92nd-minute strike from Stephen Eustáquio propels Canada into the Round of 16, breaking South African hearts and sending the co-hosts into uncharted tournament territory.

Portugal Resident29 Jun

Dead teacher summoned to mark national exams

Portugal’s troubled first nationwide rollout of digital exam marking has descended further into controversy, with reports that a dead teacher summoned out of retirement to mark national examinations, alongside numerous The post Dead teacher summoned to mark national exams appeared first on Portugal Resident .

The Portugal News29 Jun

People without a family doctor increase in Portugal

The number of people without a family doctor increased by 41,000 in 2025, with the Public Finance Council (CFP) warning that this growth is occurring in the “particularly relevant” context of an ageing specialist population in this area.

Portugal Resident29 Jun

Twin sisters living in Portugal ‘go missing in Dubai’

The family of two 23-year-old Angolan twin sisters living in Portugal has appealed for help/ information after the two young women disappeared, apparently following a trip to Dubai. According to The post Twin sisters living in Portugal ‘go missing in Dubai’ appeared first on Portugal Resident .

The Portugal News29 Jun

Top 8 Luxury Golf Resorts in the Algarve

Where Golf and Lifestyle MeetGolf has become deeply connected to the Algarve’s wider luxury tourism market, shaping not only the region’s sporting identity but also many of its resorts, residential developments and hospitality projects. What distinguishes the Algarve is the way golf is integrated into the landscape its

The Portugal News29 Jun

Nautical tourism in Portugal highlighted in global ranking

These results reflect a growing trend in consumer behaviour within the travel sector. An independent market study conducted by Appinio for TUI Musement indicates that over 88% of surveyed tourists are strongly interested in booking boat trips during their vacations.

Portugal Resident29 Jun

GALP and Red Cross Launch €1 million storm recovery programme

The GALP Foundation and the Portuguese Red Cross have launched a €1 million programme to support communities affected by the winter’s storms and flooding in Portugal, combining emergency relief with The post GALP and Red Cross Launch €1 million storm recovery programme appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident29 Jun

Algarve tops Portugal for home burglaries as GNR issues summer warning

The Algarve has recorded more home burglaries than any other district policed by the GNR so far this year, prompting the force to urge residents from all over the country The post Algarve tops Portugal for home burglaries as GNR issues summer warning appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident29 Jun

Ventura issues veiled threat to government ahead of preparations for State Budget

CHEGA leader André Ventura has warned Portugal’s governing coalition that any move towards the Socialist Party (PS) on a controversial nationality bill* could have “consequences” for his party’s position on The post Ventura issues veiled threat to government ahead of preparations for State Budget appeared first on Port

The Portugal News29 Jun

Discover Portugal by Bike and on Foot: Coastal Journeys with Local Experts

At its best, travel is not just about reaching a destination, it is about how you experience the journey itself. This philosophy is at the core of Top Bike Tours Portugal, a local company focused on designing immersive cycling holidays across the country.

Portugal Resident29 Jun

“Nothing to declare” – questions over PM’s failure to register any official gifts since taking office

Portuguese Prime Minister Luís Montenegro has not declared any official gifts since taking office, despite being publicly presented with at least two items that have attracted attention because of their The post “Nothing to declare” – questions over PM’s failure to register any official gifts since taking office appear

The Portugal News29 Jun

Air transport contributes to increased rents in Portugal

Zero - Associação Sistema Terrestre Sustentável indicated that tourist arrivals by plane contribute to rising rents in Portugal and advocated a change in the country's tourism development model.

Portugal Resident29 Jun

Volunteers remove over 30 tonnes of waste from Ria Formosa

More than 30 tonnes of waste have been removed from the Ria Formosa during the first clean-up organised under Projeto Chilreta, a new environmental initiative launched by the Nova Meta The post Volunteers remove over 30 tonnes of waste from Ria Formosa appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident29 Jun

Portugal’s national health service ends 2025 with €1 billion deficit

Portugal’s SNS national health service ended 2025 with more registered patients, a rising number of people without a family doctor and a budget deficit exceeding €1 billion, according to a The post Portugal’s national health service ends 2025 with €1 billion deficit appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident29 Jun

Portuguese wellness brand Serenity celebrates 10th anniversary

Portuguese luxury wellness brand Serenity – The Art of Well Being is celebrating its 10th anniversary, marking a decade of expansion from its Algarve origins into one of the country’s The post Portuguese wellness brand Serenity celebrates 10th anniversary appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident29 Jun

Government resumes police pay talks with PSP and GNR

Portugal’s government resumes formal negotiations with police representatives today, with a long-promised overhaul of pay and career conditions expected to dominate talks between the Ministry of Internal Administration and unions The post Government resumes police pay talks with PSP and GNR appeared first on Portugal R

The Portugal News29 Jun

Police warn of burglaries in Portugal during holidays

GNR has recorded more than 2,300 burglaries in homes this year and has warned about the “summer holidays, periods in which many houses are temporarily unoccupied”.

Portugal Resident29 Jun

Portugal receives Russian gas shipment as EU import ban looms

Portugal has received a second shipment of Russian liquefied natural gas (LNG) this year, despite the European Union’s decision to ban all Russian gas imports from January 2027. The cargo The post Portugal receives Russian gas shipment as EU import ban looms appeared first on Portugal Resident .