Portugal Resident20 JunOver 26,000 Algarve residents to gain access to family doctors
More than 26,000 Algarve residents are expected to gain access to a family doctor following the recruitment of 15 new general practitioners by the Algarve Local Health Unit (ULS Algarve). The post Over 26,000 Algarve residents to gain access to family doctors appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident20 JunCry of alert from the Algarve – fishing association feels increasingly sidelined
Yet another example of a public consultation process where members of the public feel they are are up against decisions already taken; that authorities are just ‘ticking a box’ that The post Cry of alert from the Algarve – fishing association feels increasingly sidelined appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident20 JunPortugal’s Development Bank considers state-backed housing guarantees for middle class
Portugal’s state-owned development bank is studying the possibility of providing public housing guarantees to help middle-income families and vulnerable households access home ownership, its president Gonçalo Regalado has revealed. Speaking The post Portugal’s Development Bank considers state-backed housing guarantees
Portugal Resident20 JunMértola backs new Alqueva dams as environmentalists demand halt
Mértola council has welcomed plans for two new Alqueva-linked dams on tributaries of the Guadiana, calling them “structural” projects for local development in one of Portugal’s most water-stressed regions. The The post Mértola backs new Alqueva dams as environmentalists demand halt appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident20 JunComplete guide to Portuguese residency in 2026
Portugal remains one of Europe’s most attractive destinations for people seeking a better quality of life, a warm climate, excellent healthcare, political stability and access to the European Union. As The post Complete guide to Portuguese residency in 2026 appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident20 JunChinese company plans to install 2.1 million solar panels in Alentejo
Yet another major solar undertaking in the Alentejo has been trailed by Negocios online, which informs that Chinese company Chint Solar “wants to develop a complex in Alentejo with more The post Chinese company plans to install 2.1 million solar panels in Alentejo appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident20 JunUnderstanding allostatic load and the long-term impact of stress
In 1993, Bruce McEwen and Eliot Stellar gave us their theory of allostatic Load. Allostatic load is the cost of ongoing exposure to elevated or fluctuating chronic hormonal responses caused The post Understanding allostatic load and the long-term impact of stress appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Algarve Daily News19 JunGovernment’s labour bill shot down by rare alliance between populist Chega and the left, with raucous applause from public in Parliament
The Portuguese Government's proposed overhaul of labour legislation was rejected at its first reading in Parliament today, after the populist right-wing Chega joined the left-wing opposition in voting against the bill, following the failure of last-minute negotiations between the party and the governing centre-right PS
Algarve Daily News19 JuneasyJet highlights €8.3bn economic contribution to Algarve, as Faro Airport base marks fifth anniversary
easyJet marked the fifth anniversary of its operational base at Faro Airport with a commemorative lunch held in an Algarve orange grove, bringing together airline executives, regional authorities, and institutional partners to reflect on the carrier's impact on the region, and to outline its ambitions for future growth
Algarve Daily News18 JunGNR seize two tonnes of hashish in Aljezur speed boat raid - is the Algarve becoming a new entry point for narcotraffickers?
Around two tonnes of hashish were seized on Thursday, 18 June, by the Coastal and Border Control Unit of Portugal's National Republican Guard (GNR) in Aljezur, in the Algarve. Three men were arrested.
Algarve Daily News18 Jun‘Temperatures above 40ºC over coming days’: Government urges public to avoid activities that could begin wildfires
The Minister for Internal Administration on Thursday urged the public to avoid activities that could trigger wildfires amidst the high temperatures forecast for the coming days, including the traditional release of hot-air paper lanterns during the São João festivities.
Algarve Daily News17 JunBody washes up in Albufeira: 23-year-old British tourist found dead in harbour after going missing
A body has been recovered near the entrance to Albufeira harbour, believed to be that of the 23-year-old British man who went missing last week on the popular tourist beach of Praia do Peneco, according to Portugal's National Maritime Authority (AMN).
Algarve Daily News17 Jun‘Early predictions show strong summer season, but tourists are increasingly price conscious’, Portugal’s industry experts warn
Portugal's tourism industry is expecting a strong summer season, as early indicators from June point to healthy demand. However, industry bodies are warning that consumers are becoming increasingly price-conscious and businesses are facing mounting operational pressures.
Algarve Daily News16 Jun74-year-old singer Bonnie Tyler emerges from coma, but remains in intensive care at Faro Hospital
Singer Bonnie Tyler has come out of a coma and is now conscious, though she remains in intensive care at Faro Hospital in Portugal, where she faces what doctors describe as a slow road to recovery.
Algarve Daily News16 JunAlgarve: Newly-constructed freshwater beach opens at Odeleite Dam on 26 June, featuring a bar, pools, and seating area
Odeleite Beach, a newly-constructed freshwater beach located at the dam of the same name in Castro Marim, Algarve, is set to open on 26 June and will be available to the public until the end of August.
Algarve Daily News16 Jun28-year-old surfer rescued at Cordoama Beach after suffering fractured arm
A 28-year-old surfer was rescued on Tuesday morning at Cordoama Beach, in the Algarve municipality of Vila do Bispo, after suffering a fractured arm while surfing.
Algarve Daily News16 JunAlbufeira strengthens Bombeiros’ fire response with new €912,000 vehicle investment
Albufeira City Council is set to invest more than €912,000 in four new firefighting vehicles for the town’s volunteer fire brigade, in a move aimed at strengthening its operational capacity and improving its response to rural wildfires.
Algarve Daily News15 JunSand replenishment works return safe conditions to much-loved beaches between Quarteira and Garrão
The artificial replenishment of sand along the coast between Quarteira and Garrão has restored a number of beaches in time for the summer season, along one of the most heavily visited stretches of the Algarve coast. However, the benefits are expected to be temporary, according to experts.
Algarve Daily News15 Jun‘Algarve has weak regional development, despite burgeoning tourism economy’: Region trails behind average in key indicators
The Algarve has ranked below the national average across all four of Portugal’s principal regional development indicators in 2024, according to figures published on Monday by the National Statistics Institute (INE), highlighting persistent structural weaknesses in a region heavily dependent on tourism despite its stron
Algarve Daily News15 JunAlgarve municipalities under very high rural wildfire risk, expected to remain elevated all week
Silves, Loulé, São Brás de Alportel and Tavira were placed under a very high rural wildfire risk warning this Monday, according to the Portuguese Institute for Sea and Atmosphere (IPMA).
Algarve Daily News12 JunA new green sanctuary in Lagos: Campaign group calls for more signatures to transform disused school into vibrant park
What was once a disused school site may soon become one of Lagos's most ambitious environmental projects in recent history, after a grassroots campaign secured strong political backing for a new municipal green park. However, the final obstacle obstructing the path of this passion project takes the form of Lagos City C
Algarve Daily News12 JunAlbufeira: 23-year-old British tourist missing at sea on Praia do Peneco, desperate search continues
A 23-year-old British man disappeared on Thursday afternoon, 11 June, whilst swimming at Praia do Peneco beach in Albufeira. Search operations, launched following the alert, resumed on the morning of Friday, 12 June, and continue to involve both maritime and land-based resources.