Portugal Resident12 AugPortugal to maintain new €3.9 billion frigate fleet as government promises parliamentary scrutiny
All maintenance work on Portugal’s three new Italian-built frigates will be carried out in Portugal, the government has said, as it seeks to answer mounting questions over the €3.9 billion The post Portugal to maintain new €3.9 billion frigate fleet as government promises parliamentary scrutiny appeared first on Portug
Portugal Resident12 AugFour Portuguese nationals missing at sea after storm in Croatia
Four Portuguese nationals were reported missing in Croatia this morning after being caught in severe weather while sailing a small boat in the Velebit Channel. A recent update brought the The post Four Portuguese nationals missing at sea after storm in Croatia appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident12 AugShort-term holiday lets: families book later, Algarve cuts prices
… Lisbon and Porto lose guests “Uncertain and contradictory” signals are marking the peak tourism season in the AL (local accommodation/ alojamento local) market, which is generally seeing a decline The post Short-term holiday lets: families book later, Algarve cuts prices appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident12 AugCHEGA MP listed Harvard degree in parliament – on back of two courses at summer school
Francisco Gomes, the CHEGA MP who publicised the alleged ransacking of party leader André Ventura’s parliamentary office, is once again in the news – but not for the usual reasons The post CHEGA MP listed Harvard degree in parliament – on back of two courses at summer school appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident12 AugLisbon mayor slams release of suspect after tourist shooting
Lisbon Mayor Carlos Moedas has strongly criticised a court decision to release a man suspected of involvement in an altercation in the city centre during which a Swedish tourist was The post Lisbon mayor slams release of suspect after tourist shooting appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident12 AugPortugal adds €4 million for wildfire prevention and green spaces
Portugal is allocating an additional €4 million to land clearance and urban green-space projects as part of a wider reallocation of money from the Environmental Fund, aimed at wildfire prevention, The post Portugal adds €4 million for wildfire prevention and green spaces appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident12 AugPresident calls for “bigger businesses” to stop young Portuguese leaving
President António José Seguro has called for Portuguese companies to “grow in size and offer better-paid, skilled jobs” to prevent young people from being forced to leave the country in The post President calls for “bigger businesses” to stop young Portuguese leaving appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident12 AugSolar eclipse shines spotlight on Portugal’s growing astrotourism sector
Thousands of people are expected to look skywards for today’s solar eclipse, but Portugal’s fascination with the night sky is increasingly becoming a year-round tourism business. Astrotourism is growing across The post Solar eclipse shines spotlight on Portugal’s growing astrotourism sector appeared first on Portugal R
Portugal Resident12 AugLoulé targets 500 stray cats in new sterilisation drive
Loulé Council is launching a major sterilisation programme targeting more than 500 stray cats as it steps up efforts to control growing feline populations across the municipality. The council will The post Loulé targets 500 stray cats in new sterilisation drive appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident12 AugPortuguese pharmacies receive last-minute eclipse glasses
Pharmacies across Portugal are receiving fresh supplies of protective glasses today, August 12, as demand surges ahead of this evening’s solar eclipse. However, anyone hoping to secure a last-minute pair The post Portuguese pharmacies receive last-minute eclipse glasses appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident11 AugTeachers in uproar as education minister seeks to ‘investigate schools’ over exam chaos
News that education minister Fernando Alexandre has decided to investigate schools that allegedly submitted examination papers for marking after their formal collection by the security forces has sent teachers into The post Teachers in uproar as education minister seeks to ‘investigate schools’ over exam chaos appeared
Portugal Resident11 AugCristiano Ronaldo marries Georgina Rodríguez in Cascais
It had been rumoured for days, but now it has finally happened. Portugal’s football legend Cristiano Ronaldo and his long-time love Georgina Rodríguez have tied the knot. Their ‘I do’ The post Cristiano Ronaldo marries Georgina Rodríguez in Cascais appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident11 AugInterior Ministry steps up policing in tourist areas after visitor is shot
Police presence in Lisbon’s busiest tourist areas is to be strengthened, the Ministry of Internal Administration (MAI) has announced, less than 24-hours since a Swedish tourist was shot on Rua The post Interior Ministry steps up policing in tourist areas after visitor is shot appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident11 AugConstruction of Porto-Lisbon high-speed railway can finally begin
The first section of the Porto-Lisbon high speed railway line has received the ‘environmental compliance report for construction (RECAPE) covering the route between Campanhã station in Porto and Oiã, in The post Construction of Porto-Lisbon high-speed railway can finally begin appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident11 AugFloating sound bath returns to Vilamoura
A floating sound bath experience will return to Vilamoura on August 18, inviting participants to unwind in an outdoor swimming pool as the sun sets over the Algarve. Hilton Vilamoura The post Floating sound bath returns to Vilamoura appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident11 AugPSP arrest suspect in shooting of tourist in Lisbon’s Baixa district
PSP police have arrested the man suspected of having shot a Swedish tourist in Lisbon’s Baixa district early yesterday evening. The man was known to police, and had been flagged The post PSP arrest suspect in shooting of tourist in Lisbon’s Baixa district appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident11 AugFaro authorities remove seven dogs from poor conditions
Seven dogs have been removed following a joint inspection by municipal veterinary services and the GNR in the Medronhal area of Faro. The operation was carried out this morning by The post Faro authorities remove seven dogs from poor conditions appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident11 AugSardine Festival sends 55% of waste for recycling and recovery
More than half of the waste collected during this year’s Portimão Sardine Festival was sent for recycling or recovery, marking a significant improvement on last year. Portimão municipal water and The post Sardine Festival sends 55% of waste for recycling and recovery appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident11 AugGuimarães puts Portugal’s green ambitions in spotlight
Guimarães has been named European Green Capital 2026, placing one of Portugal’s most historic cities at the centre of Europe’s ongoing debate about sustainability, urban wellbeing and quality of life. The post Guimarães puts Portugal’s green ambitions in spotlight appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident11 AugSão Brás brings art to the streets for “Calçadas” event
The historic centre of São Brás de Alportel will come alive with music, dance, storytelling and street entertainment on Friday, August 14, as “Calçadas – A Arte Sai à Rua” The post São Brás brings art to the streets for “Calçadas” event appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident11 Aug“All Portuguese beaches are public” says government – but not so in Melides…
Environmental NGO Quercus has responded to a recent television exposé on controls and physical barriers, “gates and fences, and even private security guards” in areas of Melides, preventing the free The post “All Portuguese beaches are public” says government – but not so in Melides… appeared first on Portugal Resident
Portugal Resident11 AugMercadona prepares wave of new store openings across Portugal
Mercadona is preparing to open a string of new supermarkets across Portugal over the coming months as the Spanish retailer continues its rapid national expansion. The next opening is scheduled The post Mercadona prepares wave of new store openings across Portugal appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident11 AugPrimark to open first stores in Setúbal and Castelo Branco
Primark will open its first stores in Castelo Branco and Setúbal in September as the Irish fashion retailer pushes ahead with a major expansion of its Portuguese network. The first The post Primark to open first stores in Setúbal and Castelo Branco appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident11 AugPortuguese businesses see signs of improvement ahead
Portuguese businesses are showing signs of greater confidence about the second half of 2026, with more than half expecting their domestic turnover to increase, according to a new survey by The post Portuguese businesses see signs of improvement ahead appeared first on Portugal Resident .