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Portugal Resident22h ago

Portimão street festival expands into city centre

Portimão’s InDireita Street Fest returns for its eighth edition on October 3 and 4, expanding beyond its traditional home in Rua Direita as part of a special edition aimed at The post Portimão street festival expands into city centre appeared first on Portugal Resident .

The Portugal News22h ago

60 municipalities in Portugal at maximum risk of wildfire

More than 60 municipalities in 10 districts of mainland Portugal are at maximum risk of wildfires on 21 September, as maximum temperatures remain high across most of the territory, according to IPMA.

Portugal Resident22h ago

Goldman Sachs in court over €90 million received weeks before BES banking collapse

Goldman Sachs is to face the liquidators of Banco Espírito Santo in a Lisbon court over more than €90 million in fees and interest linked to a financing deal completed The post Goldman Sachs in court over €90 million received weeks before BES banking collapse appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident22h ago

London Calling – The Pets of London

One of the things I love most about being around animals is that they are completely unfiltered. They don’t present versions of themselves to us, and there is something wonderfully The post London Calling – The Pets of London appeared first on Portugal Resident .

The Portugal News22h ago

Portugal Today's Weather (21 September): Weather warnings in place

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Portugal Resident23h ago

Scorching weather due to “easterly current” driving up temperatures across mainland

On yet another scorching day, meteorologists have been explaining what is behind the unusually hot weather for this time of year. Twelve districts ( Aveiro, Braga, Bragança, Coimbra, Leiria, Lisbon, The post Scorching weather due to “easterly current” driving up temperatures across mainland appeared first on Portugal R

Portugal Resident23h ago

Everything for foreign residents in Portugal

Whether you are new to Portugal, or have lived here for decades, the annual afpop expo in Portimão on October 3 and 4 is a must visit event for you. The post Everything for foreign residents in Portugal appeared first on Portugal Resident .

The Portugal News23h ago

Some fires in Portugal are under control

The fire that broke out on the night of 20 September in the municipality of Castro Daires, in the district of Viseu, is under control, an official source from Civil Protection told Lusa.

The Portugal News23h ago

Housing Is Changing the Map of Portugal

For decades, one of the most well-known rules of real estate was location, location, location. 

The Portugal News1d ago

Have you visited Picoas Metro Station in Lisbon?

Picoas Metro Station, on Lisbon’s Yellow Line, is more than a busy transport stop. 

Portugal Resident1d ago

Brueckner says he was “selling drugs” near Maddie apartment on night she vanished

Christian Brueckner, the main suspect in the disappearance of Madeleine McCann, has admitted publicly for the first time that he was “around 150 metres from the apartment” where the British The post Brueckner says he was “selling drugs” near Maddie apartment on night she vanished appeared first on Portugal Resident .

The Portugal News1d ago

Azores supporting fisheries

The Azores Government promised that the administrative order on financial support for fishermen, needed to implement marine protected areas, will be published “very soon,” following demands from the PS for the funds to be paid out.

The Portugal News2d ago

A Hotel with a Story to Tell in Porto

There are places where you can simply forget about the rest of the world and live in a little bubble for a while. Places that overwhelm you with their atmosphere and spirit, and places that seem to have their own soul. Wine & Books Porto is one of them.

The Portugal News2d ago

Portugal This Week: Breaking News, Travel Updates & Top Stories

The Portugal News brings you Portugal This Week: Breaking News, Travel Updates & Top Stories You Can't Miss 

Portugal Resident2d ago

Cyclists to cross Algarve for cancer charity

A group of cyclists will take on a 170km journey across the Algarve on Sunday, October 25, raising funds for the Portuguese League Against Cancer (Liga Portuguesa Contra o Cancro). The post Cyclists to cross Algarve for cancer charity appeared first on Portugal Resident .

The Portugal News2d ago

Portugal inaugurated new dock

The construction of a cruise ship valued at 100 million euros has inaugurated the third dock at the WestSea shipyards in Viana do Castelo, the company announced in a statement seen by Lusa.

The Portugal News2d ago

A new premium takeaway experience in the Algarve

Mami’s Homemade is bringing a new premium takeaway experience to the Algarve, pairing the comfort of home cooking with the polish of high-end dining.

Portugal Resident2d ago

Did you know…Accessible travelling

Recently, Jane Alameti, a long-standing friend of the family, came to stay with my sister. Jane used to be highly independent and travelled carefree around Europe. Then suddenly, 10 years The post Did you know…Accessible travelling appeared first on Portugal Resident .

The Portugal News2d ago

A week exploring the Portuguese Riviera

There are probably worse ways to begin a week’s gallivanting than leaving Vilamoura before sunrise.

Portugal Resident2d ago

PS doubles down on education as government’s popularity falls

PS Socialists will be starting the week with a continued attack on the country’s minister of education. After approving the inquiry committee into the chaos in the national exams, the The post PS doubles down on education as government’s popularity falls appeared first on Portugal Resident .

The Portugal News2d ago

FlixBus increases connections to the Algarve

Starting 29 September, FlixBus will begin operating from the Sete Rios Terminal in Lisbon, offering trips to the Algarve.

Portugal Resident2d ago

Doctors in Barcelos ‘prescribe’ walks, swimming and animals to treat depression

Doctors from the Local Health Unit (ULS) of Barcelos are to start ‘prescribing’ walks, pilates, swimming and animals to treat depression, as part of a project that will follow 25 The post Doctors in Barcelos ‘prescribe’ walks, swimming and animals to treat depression appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident2d ago

400-year-old Tomar fair returns with 10 days of music and tradition

One of Portugal’s oldest fairs will return to Tomar in October, marking 400 years since a tradition that dates back to 1626 first began. The Feira de Santa Iria will The post 400-year-old Tomar fair returns with 10 days of music and tradition appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident2d ago

Finance minister warns VAT cuts would push Portugal into deficit

Portugal’s finance minister has warned that proposals to cut VAT on fuel and remove the tax from essential food products would push the country into deficit in 2027. Joaquim Miranda The post Finance minister warns VAT cuts would push Portugal into deficit appeared first on Portugal Resident .