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 .
Portugal Resident11 AugPortuguese study suggests “link between psychopathic traits and bacteria in gut and mouth”
A study by the Institute for Research and Innovation in Health (i3S) at the University of Porto suggests the existence of a link between psychopathic traits and bacteria in the The post Portuguese study suggests “link between psychopathic traits and bacteria in gut and mouth” appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident11 AugPortuguese Air Force turns to homegrown Tekever drones for maritime surveillance
The Portuguese Air Force is to begin operating Portuguese-made Tekever drones for maritime surveillance and defence, with the first AR5 systems due to be delivered in September. The agreement with The post Portuguese Air Force turns to homegrown Tekever drones for maritime surveillance appeared first on Portugal Reside
Portugal Resident11 AugIMI rates increases of up to 920% reach Constitutional Court
Portugal’s Constitutional Court is to rule on property tax increases of up to 920% imposed on unused building plots in areas facing acute housing pressure. The issue has reached the The post IMI rates increases of up to 920% reach Constitutional Court appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident11 AugAircraft tragedy in Portimão: Investigation flags materials outside the “manufacturers’ specifications”
Disturbing news regarding the investigation into the aircraft tragedy at Portimão aerodrome has been reported by Lusa news agency. Its report, late yesterday, explains that “at this time, an investigation The post Aircraft tragedy in Portimão: Investigation flags materials outside the “manufacturers’ specifications” ap
Portugal Resident11 AugHeatwave, wildfire awareness plan aims to reach 100,000
An education and awareness programme aims to train more than 100,000 people in Portugal’s Lisbon and Braga areas by 2029 to respond to heatwaves and fires, organisers have announced. The The post Heatwave, wildfire awareness plan aims to reach 100,000 appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident11 AugResidential property prices see yet another significant jump
A study by global real estate promoter Knight Frank reveals that house prices in Portugal rose by 16.5% in the first quarter, year-on-year, recording the 4th-highest nominal annual increase among The post Residential property prices see yet another significant jump appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident11 AugSwiss tourist shot in chest resisting mugging in Lisbon’s Baixa district
A Swiss woman, aged 41, was shot in the chest yesterday resisting a mugging in Lisbon’s Baixa district. According to Correio da Manhã tabloid, she was approached by two men The post Swiss tourist shot in chest resisting mugging in Lisbon’s Baixa district appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident11 AugFuel prices “didn’t fall quite as much as expected”: Socialists accuse government of profiteering
Portugal’s Socialist Party (PS) has accused the Portuguese Government of “continuing to make money by charging more tax per litre of fuel” – criticising the decision to increase the ISP The post Fuel prices “didn’t fall quite as much as expected”: Socialists accuse government of profiteering appeared first on Portugal
Portugal Resident11 AugWhere legends return: Padel Grand Champions 2026
Some padel tournaments are defined by the points won on court. Others are remembered for the stories they create and the spectacle they deliver. The Padel Grand Champions, which concluded The post Where legends return: Padel Grand Champions 2026 appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident11 AugMinister defends Algarve waste-to-energy plan amid environmental opposition
Environment and Energy Minister Maria da Graça Carvalho has defended plans for a waste-to-energy plant in the Algarve, arguing that the region’s unusually high levels of waste production make it The post Minister defends Algarve waste-to-energy plan amid environmental opposition appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident10 AugAlgarve running out of time to find waste disposal solution, warn mayors
In the wake of the announcement on Saturday that the government plans a waste incinerator in the Algarve – at a cost of around €300 million – the president of The post Algarve running out of time to find waste disposal solution, warn mayors appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident10 AugPassengers heading to Lisbon “will see total eclipse at 11,000 metres”
Spanish low-cost airline Vueling has announced today that 11 flights coincide with Wednesday’s solar eclipse, and on two routes it will be possible to observe the phenomenon in its entirety. The post Passengers heading to Lisbon “will see total eclipse at 11,000 metres” appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident10 AugTrio mugs couple in Lisbon, steals Patek Philippe watch worth €90,000
A couple was mugged in Lisbon on Sunday afternoon and had a luxury watch valued at around €90,000 stolen. The suspects, who acted violently, subsequently fled in a car with The post Trio mugs couple in Lisbon, steals Patek Philippe watch worth €90,000 appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident10 AugDefence Minister to take legal action against newspaper, CHEGA MPs
The Ministry of National Defence has announced that Minister Nuno Melo is to take legal action against online newspaper 24 Horas, the leader of the right-wing CHEGA party, André Ventura, The post Defence Minister to take legal action against newspaper, CHEGA MPs appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident10 AugLidl campaign raises €150,000 for animal welfare in just one month
A Lidl Portugal fundraising campaign has raised around €150,000 in just over a month to support animal welfare organisations across mainland Portugal, including three charities in the Algarve. The initiative, The post Lidl campaign raises €150,000 for animal welfare in just one month appeared first on Portugal Resident
Portugal Resident10 AugAlentejan coast receives new bus connections
Comporta, Carvalhal, Melides, Alcácer do Sal will all find themselves, from September 1, on Rede Expresso (fast bus) routes between Lisbon and Sines. In a statement, the company explains this The post Alentejan coast receives new bus connections appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident10 AugUnions: ‘‘Algarve is a rich region with impoverished workers’’
Trade unionists and workers took to the streets of Faro on Friday to demand higher wages and better working conditions, warning that the Algarve’s economic success is failing to translate The post Unions: ‘‘Algarve is a rich region with impoverished workers’’ appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident10 AugSoul and Motown come to Carvoeiro and Ferragudo
Australian singer Florelie Escano will join the Algarve Jazz Orchestra for two free summer concerts in Carvoeiro and Ferragudo this August. The “Soul Powerhouse” concerts will take place at the The post Soul and Motown come to Carvoeiro and Ferragudo appeared first on Portugal Resident .