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Portugal Resident10 Sept

CHEGA seeks priority for Portuguese, EU pupils in school admissions

Fresh from the defeat of its motion of censure against the government, CHEGA has opened two new fronts: proposing that Portuguese and European Union children receive priority in oversubscribed schools, The post CHEGA seeks priority for Portuguese, EU pupils in school admissions appeared first on Portugal Resident .

The Portugal News10 Sept

Bison Bank at Investor Talks: knowledge and financial innovation under discussion

Bison Bank will take part in the 5th edition of Investor Talks, taking place on 12 and 13 September at Portimão Arena, with Ricardo Martins, Chief Crypto Officer and Head of Operations and Data. 

The Portugal News10 Sept

Municipalities in the Algarve at maximum risk of fire

The municipalities of Loulé, São Brás de Alportel and Tavira, in the Faro district, are at maximum risk of rural fire on 10 September, according to the Portuguese Institute of the Sea and the Atmosphere (IPMA).

Portugal Resident10 Sept

Sagres birdwatching festival matches 2025’s registrations in just one week

The Sagres Birdwatching Festival has matched its entire 2025 registration total in just the first week of bookings, suggesting this year’s edition could be one of the busiest yet. The The post Sagres birdwatching festival matches 2025’s registrations in just one week appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident10 Sept

August 2026 ranked as world’s hottest month ever recorded

August was the hottest month ever recorded in the world, in a year in which western Europe also experienced its hottest summer ever, according to data released today by the The post August 2026 ranked as world’s hottest month ever recorded appeared first on Portugal Resident .

The Portugal News10 Sept

Free nature activities coming to the Ria Formosa

The Algarve Nature Fest is returning this September, with a weekend of free outdoor activities offering a different way to explore the Ria Formosa.

Portugal Resident10 Sept

Loulé launches free outdoor fitness programme with local gyms

Loulé Council has launched a new programme aimed at getting more people exercising by offering free fitness activities in public spaces, in partnership with local gyms. Called ATIVO (Active), the The post Loulé launches free outdoor fitness programme with local gyms appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident10 Sept

Low incomes main cause of financial insecurity for 75% of Portuguese

Portuguese rank behind Romanians and French for financial difficulties Low incomes are the main cause of financial insecurity for 75% of Portuguese people, in a context where three in 10 The post Low incomes main cause of financial insecurity for 75% of Portuguese appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident10 Sept

Fuel support for farmers, fishermen labelled “giving with one hand, taking with both”

The government has approved the extension of support for agricultural diesel until the end of the year and aid to the fishing sector to a distinct absence of celebratory fireworks. The post Fuel support for farmers, fishermen labelled “giving with one hand, taking with both” appeared first on Portugal Resident .

The Portugal News10 Sept

Portugal Weather Today (10 September): Temperatures to rise again

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The Portugal News10 Sept

7 simple habits that can help support your urinary health

Small, manageable changes can help keep your bladder and urinary tract happy.

Portugal Resident10 Sept

Four Portuguese stars nominated for 2026 Ballon d’Or

Four Portuguese internationals have been named among the 30 nominees for the 2026 Ballon d’Or, with Bruno Fernandes, Nuno Mendes, João Neves and Vitinha all in contention for football’s most The post Four Portuguese stars nominated for 2026 Ballon d’Or appeared first on Portugal Resident .

The Portugal News10 Sept

Portugal revives compulsory vaccination rules for schoolchildren

The Government has updated its official website, bringing back into the spotlight a decades-old law requiring children to be vaccinated against diphtheria and tetanus before attending school. 

Portugal Resident10 Sept

Do we still like what is real?

There was something wonderfully authentic about that simple statement. A few years earlier, I had trained with the Virtues Project, which profoundly influenced the way I thought about qualities such The post Do we still like what is real? appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident10 Sept

Portugal’s €8 million urban nature plan risks becoming ‘greenwashing’ – ZERO

Portugal’s new €8 million programme to restore nature in urban areas risks becoming an exercise in “greenwashing” unless its rules are tightened, environmental association ZERO has warned. The first round The post Portugal’s €8 million urban nature plan risks becoming ‘greenwashing’ – ZERO appeared first on Portugal Re

Portugal Resident10 Sept

Azores businesses call for more tourism promotion and new airline strategy

Business leaders in the Azores are calling for more money to be spent promoting the archipelago as a tourist destination and a fresh approach to attracting airlines and new routes. The post Azores businesses call for more tourism promotion and new airline strategy appeared first on Portugal Resident .

The Portugal News10 Sept

Municipality in Portugal reduces participation in residents' income tax

The Lourinhã Municipal Council has decided to lower the amount it will collect in 2027 from income tax paid by citizens living in the municipality in the Lisbon district.

The Portugal News10 Sept

Portugal will have a new book festival with national and international authors

The Viseu International Literary Festival (FLIV) will be held in that city to host national and international authors, with sessions spread throughout the city, exhibitions, concerts, debates, presentations and book launches, the organisation announced.

The Portugal News9 Sept

9 Places in Portugal You’ll Want to Keep Secret

There is a particular problem with writing about Portugal’s hidden places. The moment you tell everyone where they are, they aren’t quite so hidden anymore.

The Portugal News9 Sept

Airports in Portugal register 20.8 million passengers

Airports in Portugal handled almost 20.8 million passengers between April and June, although growth slowed considerably compared with the first three months of the year. 

The Portugal News9 Sept

New Responsible AI Use Campaign launches free certification to help organisations use AI responsibly

RAIUC offers organisation s worldwide a practical framework built around 10 Responsible AI Commitments, free certification and publicly verifiable certificates.

The Portugal News9 Sept

Cruise activity hits record high in Portugal

In August 2026, the Port of Lisbon recorded a record number of cruise passengers visiting the city.

The Portugal News9 Sept

New income tax reduction arrives in Portugal in November

The measure will be retroactive to January and is expected to affect more than two million households.

The Portugal News9 Sept

Chega’s motion of no confidence was rejected

The motion of no confidence tabled by Chega against the Government was rejected on 8 September, with the Socialist Party abstaining (PS)