Portugal Resident4d agoA1 motorway closed in both directions as major wildfire rages near Aveiro
A major wildfire near Aveiro has forced the closure of the A1 motorway in both directions, as hundreds of firefighters and other emergency personnel battle the flames. The fire broke The post A1 motorway closed in both directions as major wildfire rages near Aveiro appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident4d agoKnife attack leaves young woman in Monsanto forest with nine stab wounds
A shocking knife attack has left a young woman recovering in hospital after no less than nine stab wounds. According to reports, it all started with a plan to ‘exchange The post Knife attack leaves young woman in Monsanto forest with nine stab wounds appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident4d agoNews Review: Teachers priced out, housing ignored & Montenegro’s ‘stupid path’
In this Resident podcast news review, Carl Munson and The Resident journalist Natasha Donn discuss Portugal’s teacher placement system, with some teachers sent to the Algarve considering quitting because they The post News Review: Teachers priced out, housing ignored & Montenegro’s ‘stupid path’ appeared first on Portu
Portugal Resident4d agoFuel costs and imports squeeze Algarve citrus growers
Algarve citrus growers are preparing to close the 2025/26 season with lower returns than they had hoped for, as soaring fuel costs and a surge in imports from outside the The post Fuel costs and imports squeeze Algarve citrus growers appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident4d agoPortugal’s construction sector grows as European output falls
Portugal’s construction sector continued to grow in July, bucking a wider downturn across Europe, according to figures released today by Eurostat. Construction output in Portugal increased by 1.9% compared with The post Portugal’s construction sector grows as European output falls appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident4d agoQuercus calls for proper backup from authorities in dispute over access to Grândola beaches
Quercus has called on the government and Portuguese Environment Agency APA to maintain a “firm stance” in the face of opposition from property developer Coporgest to the revision of access The post Quercus calls for proper backup from authorities in dispute over access to Grândola beaches appeared first on Portugal Res
Portugal Resident4d agoCats – you either love them…
The latest cat-craze, ‘XL Bully Cats’. Not particularly pretty to look at. Even our intrepid cat lover would give this scary bald feline a second look. The original hairless Sphynx The post Cats – you either love them… appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident4d agoVila Vita Parc opens CIRO in Guia – with chicken piri-piri on the menu!
Vila Vita Parc has expanded its culinary portfolio with the opening of CIRO in Guia this summer with a concept built around Mediterranean cooking over fire, bringing together Portuguese and The post Vila Vita Parc opens CIRO in Guia – with chicken piri-piri on the menu! appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident4d agoPortugal welcomes deepening of trade relations between Brussels and Ottawa
Portugal’s government appears to be welcoming the news of a deepening of trade relations between the European Union and Canada, in spite of the knee-jerk reaction by Donald Trump, who The post Portugal welcomes deepening of trade relations between Brussels and Ottawa appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident4d agoLuís Neves announces measure to criminalise sale of “fake substances” as narcotics
Luís Neves, Minister of Internal Administration, has stated today that the government is preparing a legislative amendment to penalise the sale of fake drugs, as has been requested by Lisbon The post Luís Neves announces measure to criminalise sale of “fake substances” as narcotics appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident4d agoJorge Jesus names first Portugal squad with Ronaldo and four new faces
Jorge Jesus has named his first Portugal squad, introducing four new faces as the national team prepares to begin the defence of its UEFA Nations League title. Benfica goalkeeper Samuel The post Jorge Jesus names first Portugal squad with Ronaldo and four new faces appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident4d agoNew poll shows CHEGA leader André Ventura runaway favourite for prime minister
At a point where citizens are beset from all sides by rising prices, CHEGA leader André Ventura has emerged, in a new opinion poll, as the runaway favourite for prime The post New poll shows CHEGA leader André Ventura runaway favourite for prime minister appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident4d agoPolice arrest five for kidnapping in Marinha Grande
Portugal’s criminal investigation police, the PJ, has arrested five people on suspicion of kidnapping and abduction in Marinha Grande: the victim was a man whom the suspects assaulted, and whose The post Police arrest five for kidnapping in Marinha Grande appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident4d agoThe need to paint: Inside the world of Olhão graffiti artist SEN
Giant industrial sliding doors greet me as I arrive to meet Dário Silva. I am used to entering artists’ studios and shared spaces, but few have an entrance of this The post The need to paint: Inside the world of Olhão graffiti artist SEN appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident4d agoPortugal set for hot final weekend of summer
Portugal is preparing to wave goodbye to summer with another burst of hot, sunny weather, as temperatures climb sharply across the mainland this weekend. According to weather institute IPMA, maximum The post Portugal set for hot final weekend of summer appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident4d agoMaritime police seize 2nd suspected drug boat in two days
The wave of apprehensions of high speed boats commonly used by drug traffickers has continued this week with a second vessel being ‘seized’ late yesterday afternoon, around 13 kms off The post Maritime police seize 2nd suspected drug boat in two days appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident4d agoOlhão opens its doors to art for Open Ateliers
Olhão will become an open-air showcase for contemporary creativity this weekend as the second edition of Open Ateliers Olhão brings together 68 artists at venues across the city. Running from The post Olhão opens its doors to art for Open Ateliers appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident4d agoParents already suing Education Ministry claim “many pupils” still without school placement
The group of parents taking legal action against the Ministry of Education over a lack of places in state schools says many pupils are still at home with no information. The post Parents already suing Education Ministry claim “many pupils” still without school placement appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident4d agoAlcoutim’s Partridge Fair returns with new date and venue
Alcoutim’s Feira da Perdiz (Partridge Fair) returns to Martim Longo on October 10 and 11, with this year’s edition taking place earlier than usual and in a new location. Organised by The post Alcoutim’s Partridge Fair returns with new date and venue appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident4d agoPM torpedoes parliamentary debates today on ‘cost of living crisis’
Last night, at 8pm, the prime minister gave an address to the nation (with no questions from journalists permitted afterwards). It effectively reduced today’s parliamentary debates on the cost of The post PM torpedoes parliamentary debates today on ‘cost of living crisis’ appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident4d agoAlgarve Wine Society enjoys Alvor pairing dinner
Members and guests of the Algarve Wine Society gathered at Wyndham Residences Restaurant in Alvor on Wednesday, September 16, for a dinner showcasing wines from Herdade da Figueirinha. The evening The post Algarve Wine Society enjoys Alvor pairing dinner appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident4d agoSupporting sustainable gardening since 2009
The Autumn Garden Fairs started in 2009 and have continued since then with the inevitable break for Covid. We estimate approximately 350 people attended our first event, and in 2025 The post Supporting sustainable gardening since 2009 appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident4d agoZero-waste festival returns to Lisbon this weekend
Lisbon will put sustainability centre stage this weekend as Cidade do Zero (Zero City) returns with more than 100 activities aimed at reducing waste, cutting emissions and helping people live The post Zero-waste festival returns to Lisbon this weekend appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident4d agoFlixBus launches new Algarve links to Lisbon’s Sete Rios
FlixBus is expanding its Algarve network with new direct connections to Lisbon’s Sete Rios bus terminal, with services starting on September 29. The long-distance coach operator will link Sete Rios The post FlixBus launches new Algarve links to Lisbon’s Sete Rios appeared first on Portugal Resident .