Portugal Resident23 JunMaritime Police to deploy Portuguese-made drones to patrol national waters
Portugal’s Maritime Police will soon be using Portuguese-built autonomous drones to help monitor the country’s coastline and maritime territory after technology company Tekever secured its first contract with the National The post Maritime Police to deploy Portuguese-made drones to patrol national waters appeared first
The Portugal News23 JunA successful padel and BBQ event in support of MND hosted in the Algarve
On Saturday, 20 June, Sally Roberts at Quinta Jacintina hosted a charity padel tournament at The Campus in aid of The Doddie Weir Foundation, which raises vital funds to support those affected by Motor Neurone Disease (MND).
Portugal Resident23 JunVolta deposits must always be refundable in cash
Consumers who return drinks containers through Portugal’s new Volta deposit-return scheme must always be able to recover their 10-cent deposit in cash if they wish, according to the organisation managing The post Volta deposits must always be refundable in cash appeared first on Portugal Resident .
The Portugal News23 JunResearchers in Portugal create water decontaminator
A team of researchers from the University of Aveiro (UA) has developed a new material, made from industrial waste, capable of removing pollutants from water, an academic source revealed.
Portugal Resident23 JunPorto: Mother donates kidney to son in pioneering robotic surgery
A mother has donated a kidney to her son in a pioneering robotic transplant procedure that marks a milestone for Portuguese healthcare. The operation was carried out at São João The post Porto: Mother donates kidney to son in pioneering robotic surgery appeared first on Portugal Resident .
The Portugal News23 JunPortuguese study shows importance of vegetation for urban cooling
Tree-lined streets and small nearby green spaces can have a significant effect on cooling cities, concluded a study by the universities of Porto and Coimbra, which examined the thermal behaviour of Coimbra.
Portugal Resident23 JunGovernment warns of scam using Prime Minister’s name
The Office of the Prime Minister of Portugal has issued a warning after fraudsters allegedly used the names of Luís Montenegro and his Chief of Staff in an attempt to The post Government warns of scam using Prime Minister’s name appeared first on Portugal Resident .
The Portugal News23 JunNude tourists in Algarve city lead to a review of the Code of Conduct
The Code of Conduct for the municipality of Albufeira came into effect a year ago to reduce "abuse" by tourists, but it needs to be reviewed and more closely monitored on the ground, the mayor argued.
Portugal Resident23 JunNew Faro hospital aims to end ‘postcode lottery’ in Algarve healthcare
A new €60 million hospital planned for Faro aims to tackle one of the Algarve’s longstanding challenges: unequal access to healthcare compared with other parts of Portugal. The private Hospital The post New Faro hospital aims to end ‘postcode lottery’ in Algarve healthcare appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident23 JunDid you know? Espaço JALI breathes new life into Silves heritage
I was recently introduced to Marion Buz, founder of the Espaço JALI in Silves, which has become a prominent venue in the Algarve’s cultural scene where art, music and culture The post Did you know? Espaço JALI breathes new life into Silves heritage appeared first on Portugal Resident .
The Portugal News23 JunPortugal seeks its first victory in the World Cup
The Portuguese national football team will seek its first victory in the 2026 World Cup on 23 June, facing debutant Uzbekistan in the second round of Group K. They will be without the injured Tomás Araújo.
The Portugal News23 JunWeather warning issued in Portugal due to heatwave
The districts of Bragança, Guarda, and Vila Real are under an orange alert on 23 June, and eight districts remain under a yellow alert due to the forecast of hot weather, according to the Portuguese Institute of the Sea and the Atmosphere (IPMA).
The Portugal News23 JunMore than a third of foreigners in Portugal are Brazilian
Of the 1.6 million foreigners residing in Portugal, 574,000 are Brazilian, a figure that continues to show more male than female immigrants, according to data released by the INE (National Institute of Statistics).
Portugal Resident23 JunAlgarve’s first inland Blue Flag river beach opens this week
The Algarve’s first inland river beach to receive Blue Flag status is set to open this week, marking a significant milestone for tourism and leisure facilities in the region’s interior. The post Algarve’s first inland Blue Flag river beach opens this week appeared first on Portugal Resident .
The Portugal News23 JunThe world accelerates - Portugal discusses
There is something curious when we observe Portugal from the outside.
The Portugal News23 JunMercosur
In April 2026, the first left-wing president of Colombia, Gustavo Petro, declared that his country would apply for full Membership of the Mercosur trade community.
Portugal Resident23 JunCelebrating 15 years of evolution
With a clear focus on constant and carefully considered growth, Bespoke Architects, founded by John Wilson in Carvoeiro, proves the reasons for its success on a daily basis. Since opening The post Celebrating 15 years of evolution appeared first on Portugal Resident .
The Portugal News22 JunEuropean Union air rights ban extra charges for family seats
Families travelling within Europe are set to benefit from a major overhaul of air passenger rights, after the European Union reached an agreement that bans airlines from charging extra for parents to sit alongside their young children.
The Portugal News22 JunFirst Hard Rock Hotel in Portugal set to open in the Algarve
The Algarve is preparing to welcome Portugal’s first Hard Rock Hotel, with the new luxury resort expected to open in Portimão this summer.
The Portugal News22 JunWhat does an Andy Burnham premiership mean for British expats living in Portugal?
For the thousands of Britons who have swapped drizzle for sunshine and the M25 for the A22, British politics remains a pretty curious business.
The Portugal News22 JunMinister says immigration in Portugal is under control
The Minister of the Presidency said that the revision of the number of foreign residents in Portugal released by the National Institute of Statistics (INE) means that "immigration is now under control."