The Portugal News26 JunPortugal cities ranked among Europe’s best destinations for stress-free family holidays
Parents planning a summer escape may want to keep the Algarve at the top of their list, with both Faro and Lagos ranking among Europe's best destinations for relaxed family holidays.
Portugal Resident26 JunVale do Lobo launches its first traditional Portuguese ‘Arraial’
Vale do Lobo will bring a taste of Portugal’s popular summer festivities to the resort on Saturday, July 11, with the first edition of the Vale do Lobo Arraial, combining The post Vale do Lobo launches its first traditional Portuguese ‘Arraial’ appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident26 JunPharmaceutical training course cancelled – because participants can’t get visas
The annual training programme organised by the Lusophone Academy of Pharmaceutical Sciences, which was due to bring together 43 citizens from Guinea-Bissau and Angola in Coimbra in July, has been The post Pharmaceutical training course cancelled – because participants can’t get visas appeared first on Portugal Resident
Portugal Resident26 JunAlgarve’s Gerson Baldé sets world’s best outdoor long jump of 2026
World indoor long jump champion Gerson Baldé continued his outstanding 2026 season on Saturday by recording the longest outdoor jump in the world this year. The 26-year-old, who was born The post Algarve’s Gerson Baldé sets world’s best outdoor long jump of 2026 appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident26 JunShambolic ‘Operation Marquês’ drives sweeping reform of Portugal’s criminal justice system
Portugal’s long-running Operation Marquês corruption case is continuing to reshape the country’s criminal justice system, with the high-profile prosecution of former Socialist prime minister José Sócrates serving as a catalyst The post Shambolic ‘Operation Marquês’ drives sweeping reform of Portugal’s criminal justice
The Portugal News26 JunPortugal attempts to secure first place against Colombia
The Portuguese national team faces Colombia on 28 June in Miami Gardens, United States, in a match of the third and final round of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, where they must win to guarantee first place in Group K.
Portugal Resident26 JunEyeconic: Premium eye care with a personal touch
Eyeconic is a leading optical retailer in Portugal, recognized for its commitment to quality, innovation, and excellence in customer service. With stores located in Vilamoura Marina and Setúbal, Eyeconic offers The post Eyeconic: Premium eye care with a personal touch appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident26 JunPortugal emerges as key cocaine trafficking route into Europe, UN warns
Portugal has become an increasingly important gateway for cocaine trafficking into Europe, with organised crime groups using semi-submersible vessels capable of carrying up to 10 tonnes of drugs across the The post Portugal emerges as key cocaine trafficking route into Europe, UN warns appeared first on Portugal Reside
Portugal Resident26 JunHealth service hotline staff claim pay is docked for going to lavatory
Workers answering calls for Portugal’s SNS24 health hotline have accused telecoms company Altice of deducting pay for time spent eating, drinking water or using the toilet – describing a working The post Health service hotline staff claim pay is docked for going to lavatory appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident26 JunÁguas de Portugal chemical contracts under suspicions of fraud and public health risks
Portuguese prosecutors have opened a criminal investigation into suspected fraud, document forgery and potential risks to public health linked to chemical supply contracts awarded by state-owned water utility Águas de The post Águas de Portugal chemical contracts under suspicions of fraud and public health risks appear
The Portugal News26 JunWhat should I eat in a heatwave?
During a heatwave, focus on light, water-rich foods.
Portugal Resident26 JunAlgarve risks losing €60 million in EU funding as Metrobus project stalls
After being announced with pomp and circumstance in 2023, the Algarve’s Metrobus project is in serious jeopardy, with local officials warning that €60 million in EU funding could be lost The post Algarve risks losing €60 million in EU funding as Metrobus project stalls appeared first on Portugal Resident .
The Portugal News26 JunHospital in the Algarve marks 100 robotic surgeries in just over a year
Portimão Hospital has reached a significant milestone after completing its 100th robotic surgery, just over a year since becoming the first public hospital in the Algarve to introduce the technology.
The Portugal News26 JunFour pathways, one ambition: inside the A-Levels programme at EITV
A growing number of parents in the Torres Vedras area are asking the same question: what exactly are A-Levels, and why do they matter for my child? With the International School of Torres Vedras (EITV) launching the region's only A-Level programme this September, it is worth looking at what sits behind the name.
Portugal Resident26 JunSuggestions for free
The truth is, I was born in a vast and magnificent nation that I have explored roughly the way one explores a buffet – enthusiastically circling the same familiar dishes The post Suggestions for free appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident26 JunGeneration Z says pay no longer matches cost of living
Portugal’s youngest workers are reshaping the country’s labour market, with almost all Generation Z employees believing their salaries are too low to keep pace with the rising cost of living, The post Generation Z says pay no longer matches cost of living appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident26 JunTwo-storey building collapses in Porto
A two-storey building collapsed in the centre of Porto on Thursday morning after demolition work on a neighbouring property, with a shop owner and a construction worker escaping moments before The post Two-storey building collapses in Porto appeared first on Portugal Resident .
The Portugal News26 JunLorries will not be allowed to circulate on a city road in Portugal
The circulation of heavy goods vehicles on the VCI (Via de Cintura Interna) in Porto will be prohibited on weekdays between 7 am and 9 pm to decongest one of the most congested national roads, the Government announced.
The Portugal News26 JunArt Creates Confidence, Expression and Connection
Public voting for the 2026 Sovereign Portuguese Student Art Prize is now underway, and readers still have time to discover the shortlisted artworks, cast their vote and even purchase original pieces online.
Portugal Resident26 JunSix Portuguese descendants confirmed dead in Venezuela earthquakes
Portugal’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has confirmed that, so far, six Portuguese nationals and people of Portuguese descent have been confirmed dead following the powerful earthquakes that struck Venezuela, while The post Six Portuguese descendants confirmed dead in Venezuela earthquakes appeared first on Portugal Res
The Portugal News26 JunPortuguese athlete crowned European canoeing champion
On 25 June, canoeist Gabriel Fernandes was crowned European marathon champion in the C1 short course, in a competition taking place until 28 June in Pitesti, Romania.
The Portugal News26 JunThe Ultimate Buying Property in Portugal Guide: What International Buyers Need to Know
For those who dare to dream big, relocating or buying a second home in a location offering sunshine and a more relaxed pace of life is top of the bucket list. Portugal’s stunning coastlines, 300 days of sunshine, and exceptional quality of life make it a prime destination for foreign buyers looking for real estate. How
Portugal Resident26 JunVilamoura – a place to belong
Today Vilamoura is entering a new chapter – one defined not only by its natural beauty, but by a refined, year-round lifestyle that blends sophistication, wellbeing, and understated exclusivity. Just The post Vilamoura – a place to belong appeared first on Portugal Resident .