Portugal Resident13 AugLithium miner claims new community backing for Barroso project
Savannah Resources says it has strengthened cooperation with organisations managing communal land around its proposed Barroso lithium mine, securing access to additional territory while allowing local communities to participate in The post Lithium miner claims new community backing for Barroso project appeared first on
Portugal Resident13 AugINEM medical emergency threaten strike action over planned reforms
INEM workers are not letting up over their hierarchy’s reform plans, insisting they spell a reduction in the country’s ambulance cover – and threatening strike action to force a rethink. The post INEM medical emergency threaten strike action over planned reforms appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident13 Aug10 years jail for “expediting legalisation” of immigrants
In a conviction that shows how harshly authorities come down on schemes to manipulate immigration regulations, a former employee of the now-defunct Foreigners and Borders Service (SEF) in Leiria has The post 10 years jail for “expediting legalisation” of immigrants appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident13 AugSurfer completes 900km Portugal paddle in tribute to Arran Strong
Portuguese surfer José Maria Pyrrait has completed a 900-kilometre stand-up paddle journey along the Portuguese coast, dedicating its final stages to his close friend Arran Strong, who disappeared at sea The post Surfer completes 900km Portugal paddle in tribute to Arran Strong appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident13 AugViking-inspired ship to visit Algarve ahead of Atlantic adventure
A 28-metre vessel inspired by Viking ships is heading to the Algarve as part of an expedition designed to prepare its crew for a future crossing of the North Atlantic. The post Viking-inspired ship to visit Algarve ahead of Atlantic adventure appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident13 AugBody discovered in search for missing Portuguese in Croatia
More than 24-hours after the storm at sea which pitched four young Portuguese out of their small rowing boat and into the Velebit Channel, in Croatia, a body has been The post Body discovered in search for missing Portuguese in Croatia appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident13 AugEnvironment minister “barred” at access to Galé-Fontainhas beach, Melides
The current (increasingly perennial) beef over ‘resorts and developments for the monied few’ muscling in on beaches that should be public, has been amplified this week following the visit of The post Environment minister “barred” at access to Galé-Fontainhas beach, Melides appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident13 AugStill going places at 80
Both of us were teachers in one type of school or another, which meant that we couldn’t just decide to take off two weeks in the middle of October and The post Still going places at 80 appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident13 AugA special four-part series celebrating 20 years of Exclusive Algarve Villas – When the Algarve changed forever (Part 3)
The pace of change over the last decade has been extraordinary. The Algarve was no longer simply a destination for holidays or retirement. It had become a place where people The post A special four-part series celebrating 20 years of Exclusive Algarve Villas – When the Algarve changed forever (Part 3) appeared first on
Portugal Resident13 AugEclipse brought “huge economic return” to Bragança, says mayor
If you were serious about watching yesterday’s eclipse in Portugal, the only place to have been was Bragança, where hundreds of thousands congregated and hotels and tourist accommodation had been The post Eclipse brought “huge economic return” to Bragança, says mayor appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident13 AugEnvironmentalists urge councils to create ‘climate refuges’ as extreme heat intensifies
Environmental group Quercus is urging councils across Portugal to take advantage of a new €1 million programme to create “climate refuges” offering protection from periods of extreme heat. The organisation The post Environmentalists urge councils to create ‘climate refuges’ as extreme heat intensifies appeared first on
Portugal Resident13 AugPedro Pascal enjoys a taste of Portugal on holiday
Hollywood star Pedro Pascal is spending part of his summer holiday in Portugal – and appears to be making the most of the country’s food scene. The Chilean-American actor, best The post Pedro Pascal enjoys a taste of Portugal on holiday appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident13 AugPortugal looks to the skies for historic solar eclipse
Portugal looked to the skies on Wednesday evening (August 12, 2026) as thousands of people gathered across the country to witness one of the most eagerly awaited astronomical events in The post Portugal looks to the skies for historic solar eclipse appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident12 AugQuinta do Lago golf tournament to honour Tiago Sousa
Quinta do Lago will host a memorial golf tournament on August 19 to celebrate the life and legacy of young Portuguese golfer Tiago Sousa, who died in a road accident The post Quinta do Lago golf tournament to honour Tiago Sousa appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident12 AugSophia ‘photovoltaic parque’: Quercus challenges APA
Quercus Castelo Branco is questioning Portuguese Environment Agency (APA) about the process of reformulating the massively contested Sophia Solar Photovoltaic Plant. At issue is the APA’s decision to suspend the The post Sophia ‘photovoltaic parque’: Quercus challenges APA appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident12 AugCinema: The End of Oak Street
The Platt family soon discovers that their very survival depends on them sticking together as they navigate their now unrecognizable surroundings. Director: David Robert Mitchell; Starring: Anne Hathaway, Ewan McGregor, The post Cinema: The End of Oak Street appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident12 AugFormer president Marcelo transported to hospital after being taken ill in Algarve
Former President of the Republic Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa has been transported to hospital today in the Algarve, after starting to feel unwell in a restaurant. According to Jornal de The post Former president Marcelo transported to hospital after being taken ill in Algarve appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident12 AugLuís Neves once again refers to “civil war” on Portuguese roads
Portugal’s embattled minister for internal administration, Luís Neves, has given a stark assessment of the road traffic situation in Portugal today, promising new measures by the end of September. Expresso The post Luís Neves once again refers to “civil war” on Portuguese roads appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident12 AugBus accident killing two in Cacém last month down to “human error” .
The accident involving a Carris Metropolitana bus in Agualva-Cacém, in July, in which two people died and 20 others were injured, was due to an error “of a human nature” The post Bus accident killing two in Cacém last month down to “human error” . appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident12 AugCinema: One Night Only
Recently dumped Owen and hopeful romantic Allie might be the only two singles in the city looking for more than just a quick encounter. They both feel a spark when The post Cinema: One Night Only appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident12 AugTourism firms struggle to find qualified workers despite year-round recruitment
Portugal’s tourism companies are increasingly recruiting throughout the year rather than concentrating hiring around the summer season, but finding qualified workers remains a major challenge. Around 80% of tourism businesses The post Tourism firms struggle to find qualified workers despite year-round recruitment appea
Portugal Resident12 AugControversial intensive farming project approved in protected area of Alentejo
An intensive farming project in a protected area of Alcácer do Sal has been approved at the 4th attempt, despite overwhelming public opposition and warnings that groundwater extraction is already The post Controversial intensive farming project approved in protected area of Alentejo appeared first on Portugal Resident
Portugal Resident12 Aug37 cats, ‘four already dead’, removed from squalor in Gaia
37 cats, four of which were dead, have been removed from a home in Vila Nova de Gaia where they were being kept in squalor (the GNR’s description being “serious The post 37 cats, ‘four already dead’, removed from squalor in Gaia appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident12 AugINE confirms inflation slowdown to 3.0% in July
The inflation rate slowed to 3.0% in July, year-on-year, compared with 3.2% in the previous month, according to data released this Wednesday by Statistics Portugal (INE), confirming the flash estimate. The post INE confirms inflation slowdown to 3.0% in July appeared first on Portugal Resident .