Portugal Resident10 AugA small Algarve village gets a defibrillator
For many decades, I’ve had the desire to learn CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation). For anyone who doesn’t know what CPR is, it is an emergency procedure used when someone’s heart stops The post A small Algarve village gets a defibrillator appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident10 AugOpposition demands answers over Portugal’s €3.9 billion frigate deal
CHEGA and the Socialist Party are demanding greater transparency from the government over Portugal’s €3.9 billion purchase of three Italian-built frigates, with Defence Minister Nuno Melo facing a parliamentary summons The post Opposition demands answers over Portugal’s €3.9 billion frigate deal appeared first on Portu
Portugal Resident10 AugBensafrim agricultural fair comes under attack for animal cruelty
Last weekend’s FETAAL – standing for Fair of Traditions and Arts – in Bensafrim took a break from the past to include a form of bull-baiting event, involving young bulls, The post Bensafrim agricultural fair comes under attack for animal cruelty appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident10 AugUltraluxury cruise ship eyes Portimão for future calls
Ultraluxury cruise ship EXPLORA III made its maiden call in Portimão on Sunday, August 9, as operator Explora Journeys signalled its interest in strengthening its presence in the Algarve. The The post Ultraluxury cruise ship eyes Portimão for future calls appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident10 AugPJ police help dismantle “one of largest human, drugs and weapons trafficking networks in Spain”
Portugal’s PJ Judicial Police have taken part in a major international operation which led to the arrest of 78 people, the seizure of 18 speedboats and the dismantling of “one The post PJ police help dismantle “one of largest human, drugs and weapons trafficking networks in Spain” appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident10 AugRare pygmy hippo born at Portuguese zoo
An endangered pygmy hippopotamus has been born at Zoo Santo Inácio in northern Portugal, marking another boost for European efforts to conserve one of the world’s most threatened mammals. Named The post Rare pygmy hippo born at Portuguese zoo appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident10 AugTwo hooded men involved in shooting at Alfragide bank
Conflicting reports this morning refer to a shooting incident at a branch of the Montepio bank in Alfragide. The only common thread appears to be that a man was shot The post Two hooded men involved in shooting at Alfragide bank appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident10 AugFolkFaro brings world rhythms to Algarve
Music, dance and traditions from around the world will take over Faro and several other Algarve towns when FolkFaro returns from August 16 to 22. Now in its 22nd edition, The post FolkFaro brings world rhythms to Algarve appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident10 AugPortugal’s solar eclipse comes with decidedly earthly complication
As thousands in Portugal look forward to Wednesday evening’s near-total solar eclipse, electricity grid operator REN has been concentrating on a rather less celestial concern: the temporary loss of solar The post Portugal’s solar eclipse comes with decidedly earthly complication appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident10 Aug34,000 fans see Kanye West perform at Algarve Stadium
Around 34,000 fans packed the Algarve Stadium last Friday night for Kanye West’s much-anticipated concert, which went ahead despite calls for its cancellation and controversy surrounding the US rapper’s previous The post 34,000 fans see Kanye West perform at Algarve Stadium appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident10 AugUkrainian association questions Socialist MP’s judgment as he travels through Belarus and Russia during war
The Association of Ukrainians in Portugal has criticised Socialist Party MP José Carlos Barbosa for posting upbeat accounts of a train journey through Russia while the country continues its war The post Ukrainian association questions Socialist MP’s judgment as he travels through Belarus and Russia during war appeared
Portugal Resident10 AugCatholic Mass in English in Carvoeiro
Catholic Mass in English will be celebrated on Sunday, August 16 at 4pm at the Nossa Senhora da Encarnação chapel (Our Lady of the Incarnation), on the cliffs in Carvoeiro. The post Catholic Mass in English in Carvoeiro appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident10 AugMounting excitement as Wednesday’s solar eclipse approaches
Excitement is mounting as Wednesday’s solar eclipse approaches, with hotels and tourist accommodation businesses in Bragança celebrating 100% bookings as enthusiasts flock to the region where visibility will be in The post Mounting excitement as Wednesday’s solar eclipse approaches appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident10 AugRescued primates find new home together at Krazy World
Two rescued primates have been given a second chance at Krazy World in the Algarve after an international animal welfare effort brought them together following periods spent living in isolation. The post Rescued primates find new home together at Krazy World appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident10 AugPortuguese company linked to alleged international scheme supplying Iran
A Portuguese company has been identified in an FBI investigation into an alleged international network created to acquire helicopters and aircraft components for sanctioned Iranian entities. The investigation, detailed in The post Portuguese company linked to alleged international scheme supplying Iran appeared first o
Portugal Resident10 AugThe shifting value of ground – Why Southern European real estate needs independent ESG auditing
In my article last month, I questioned whether our local municipalities are able to measure the effectiveness of climate adaptation or are simply “navigating in the mayo”. I concluded that: The post The shifting value of ground – Why Southern European real estate needs independent ESG auditing appeared first on Portuga
Portugal Resident10 AugThree remanded in custody over Albufeira phone robberies
Three men aged between 19 and 21 have been remanded in custody after being arrested in connection with a series of mobile phone robberies in Albufeira. The suspects were caught The post Three remanded in custody over Albufeira phone robberies appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident10 AugA precious life is in your hands…
Every day we take risks with our own lives. One more drink? Stay in the sun longer? Extra cream cake? But these are choices we make for ourselves. We promise The post A precious life is in your hands… appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident10 AugPink Ladies Day returns in support of Algarve Oncology Association
The ninth annual Pink Ladies Day charity golf event will take place on Thursday, September 3, at Pestana Silves Golf Course, once again raising funds for the Algarve Oncology Association The post Pink Ladies Day returns in support of Algarve Oncology Association appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident10 AugPortimão launches €27.7m public housing project
Portimão Council has launched the largest public housing project ever undertaken in the municipality, with 204 new homes to be built at Bairro Coca Maravilhas in a €27.7 million investment. The post Portimão launches €27.7m public housing project appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident10 Aug3.5-magnitude earthquake felt across Alentejo
An earthquake measuring 3.5 on the Richter scale was felt across parts of the Alentejo in the early hours of Monday morning, according to the Portuguese Institute for Sea and The post 3.5-magnitude earthquake felt across Alentejo appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident10 AugPresident says Portugal has failed to deliver on wildfire promises
President António José Seguro has criticised the failure to implement measures proposed after Portugal’s devastating wildfires, warning that too many recommendations and promises have remained unfulfilled since the deadly fires The post President says Portugal has failed to deliver on wildfire promises appeared first o
Portugal Resident9 AugSummer season brings even more challenges
Summer is traditionally one of the busiest times of year for animal rescue, with large numbers of unwanted litters arriving at shelters across the Algarve. At Cadela Carlota (Lagos), our The post Summer season brings even more challenges appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident9 AugMillions of euros in government support for farmers ‘disappears within minutes’
Livestock farmers are querying the result of two recent ‘campaigns’, offering millions in funding, with a maximum of €30,000 available to each contender. Both were heavily publicised by IFAP (the The post Millions of euros in government support for farmers ‘disappears within minutes’ appeared first on Portugal Resident