The Portugal News25 JunMED Festival kicks off in historic area of Algarve city
The 22nd MED Festival begins on 25 June in the historic area of Loulé and, until Sunday, 28 June, will bring musicians from 30 countries to the venue's various stages, including Goran Bregovic, Seun Kuti, Natacha Atlas, Bonga, and Lura.
Portugal Resident25 JunPortugal activates emergency support for citizens caught up in Venezuela earthquakes
Portugal has activated emergency assistance for its citizens in Venezuela after two powerful earthquakes struck the country yesterday evening, killing at least 32 people, injuring more than 700 and leaving The post Portugal activates emergency support for citizens caught up in Venezuela earthquakes appeared first on Po
The Portugal News25 JunAppeals for municipalities in Portugal to encourage the use of bicycles
The Lisbon and Tagus Valley Regional Coordination and Development Commission challenged the region's 52 municipalities to adopt, by 2030, the 10 measures to promote bicycle use from the COP30 Bike Ride.
Portugal Resident25 JunSilves Iberian lynx centre seeks volunteers
Portugal’s National Iberian Lynx Breeding Centre (CNRLI) in Silves is looking for volunteers to help support one of Europe’s most successful wildlife conservation programmes. The Institute for Nature Conservation and The post Silves Iberian lynx centre seeks volunteers appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident25 JunIMF ‘recommendations’ will be considered, says Bank of Portugal
Portugal’s central bank, Bank of Portugal (BdP), has officially ‘welcomed the recommendations of the International Monetary Fund (IMF)’, adding that these recommendations – such as those relating to systemic risks The post IMF ‘recommendations’ will be considered, says Bank of Portugal appeared first on Portugal Reside
The Portugal News25 JunPortugal debates initiatives to encourage birth rates
Parliament is debating, at the initiative of the CDS-PP party, initiatives aimed at providing greater tax benefits to families with three or more children and proposing to the government the creation of a national strategy for birth rates.
Portugal Resident25 JunCandlelight concerts in Algarve celebrate ABBA, Adele and Hans Zimmer
The internationally acclaimed Candlelight concert series is returning to the Algarve this summer, bringing atmospheric performances inspired by artists ranging from ABBA and Adele to Hans Zimmer, alongside programmes featuring The post Candlelight concerts in Algarve celebrate ABBA, Adele and Hans Zimmer appeared first
The Portugal News25 JunSigns your summer drinking is out of control
Sunshine and longer days can tempt people to consume far more alcohol than is healthy – here are the signs to watch out for. By Ruth Lawes.
Portugal Resident25 JunPortimão hospital reaches milestone of 100 robotic surgeries
Portimão Hospital has completed its 100th robotic surgery, just over a year after becoming the first public hospital in the Algarve to introduce the technology. The hospital’s robotic surgery programme The post Portimão hospital reaches milestone of 100 robotic surgeries appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident25 JunAlgarve tourism associations to merge in bid for stronger industry voice
Two of the Algarve’s leading tourism associations are set to merge in a move aimed at strengthening the region’s representation and influence within Portugal’s tourism industry. The Algarve Association of The post Algarve tourism associations to merge in bid for stronger industry voice appeared first on Portugal Reside
Portugal Resident25 JunAlgarve tops Portugal for smoking, ranks high for alcohol
The Algarve has the highest proportion of smokers in mainland Portugal and records the country’s third-highest rate of alcohol consumption, according to the 2025 National Health Survey released this week The post Algarve tops Portugal for smoking, ranks high for alcohol appeared first on Portugal Resident .
The Portugal News25 JunPortuguese team discovers prehistoric DNA in rock art
A Portuguese team helped make the world's first discovery of ancient human DNA preserved in prehistoric cave walls, with Escoural Cave in Montemor-o-Novo providing some of the most relevant samples in the study released this week.
Portugal Resident25 JunMadeira expresses solidarity after Venezuela earthquakes
The Madeiran government says it is closely monitoring the situation in Venezuela after two powerful earthquakes killed at least 32 people and injured more than 700, amid concerns for the The post Madeira expresses solidarity after Venezuela earthquakes appeared first on Portugal Resident .
The Portugal News25 JunDogs rescued by major animal welfare operation in Portugal
Portuguese authorities have rescued approximately 250 dogs from a property in Amarante in what is being described as one of the country’s largest animal welfare operations to date.
The Portugal News24 JunBuying a house in Portugal is becoming more challenging
Buying a home in Portugal is becoming increasingly challenging as property prices continue to climb, even as the number of homes being sold begins to fall.
Algarve Daily News24 JunLoulé fire ‘dominated’: Over 300 firefighters remain in place to fight resurgence, as villagers struggle with water shortage
The wildfire that broke out yesterday in a rural area of Ameixial parish, in the municipality of Loulé, was declared under control at 4am today, 24 June.
Algarve Daily News24 JunThieves target Algarve orange groves: ‘People are stealing by the vanload and selling on the side of the road’, farmers warn
Orange farmers in the Algarve are raising the alarm over a surge in thefts from orchards, with several tonnes of fruit being stolen and financial losses still impossible to quantify.
The Portugal News24 JunTAP Air Portugal among the airlines with the lowest fare in Europe
A study by AirAdvisor analysed the fares of 23 European airlines, based on the average cost per seat-kilometre.
The Portugal News24 JunPortugal ranks among world's top countries for gold holdings per person
As central banks continue buying gold at one of the fastest rates seen in decades, Portugal has emerged as one of the countries with the largest gold reserves per citizen.
The Portugal News24 JunPortugal plans million-euro fines for breaches of board gender rules
Companies listed on the stock exchange risk fines of up to 2.5 million euros for breaching board gender-balance rules.
The Portugal News24 JunPassengers arriving at Faro Airport today faced long queues
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Portugal Resident24 JunPS reaches agreement with government over PSU (single social benefit)
Portugal’s governing PSD and the opposition PS have reached an agreement on the creation of the proposed Prestação Social Única (PSU, or single social benefit) – a major overhaul of The post PS reaches agreement with government over PSU (single social benefit) appeared first on Portugal Resident .
The Portugal News24 JunDefying the Noise: Ronaldo Silences Critics as Portugal Runs Riot in Houston
Amid fierce media scrutiny and immense fan pressure, Cristiano Ronaldo delivered a vintage performance, scoring twice to kickstart Portugal’s World Cup campaign.