Portugal Resident9 AugThe Presidents of the Estado Novo
The election mandate for a President was seven years, and the first President of the Estado Novo, General Óscar Carmona, served for 24 years and 146 days continuously. Always as The post The Presidents of the Estado Novo appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident9 AugEDP abandons €169 million Alqueva floating solar project
EDP has abandoned plans for a vast floating solar and wind development at Alqueva after environmental objections forced costly changes to a project already struggling to remain commercially viable. The The post EDP abandons €169 million Alqueva floating solar project appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident9 AugOdemira municipality “awaits opinions” of various state agencies on Luís Neves’ contested ‘monte’
With almost every day bringing another ‘news item’ on the alleged incompatibilities stalking Minister for Interior Administration, Luís Neves, Correio da Manhã today brings two slightly different takes on the The post Odemira municipality “awaits opinions” of various state agencies on Luís Neves’ contested ‘monte’ appe
Portugal Resident9 AugAlgarve waste incinerator plan branded “aberration”
Government plans for a waste incinerator in the Algarve have prompted an angry response from environmental group ZERO, which has described the proposed plant as an “aberration” and “the worst The post Algarve waste incinerator plan branded “aberration” appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident9 AugFatal accident on A33 reveals BMW stuffed with drugs
A road accident in the early hours of yesterday morning on the A33, near Seixal, revealed a BMW stuffed with drugs, alongside four young men (two of whom died of The post Fatal accident on A33 reveals BMW stuffed with drugs appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident9 AugMoving to Portugal and living here tax efficiently
Taking the right steps will help you make the most of tax-efficient opportunities while avoiding costly mistakes. Tax residence You are usually considered Portuguese tax resident after 183 days in The post Moving to Portugal and living here tax efficiently appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident8 AugThe ultimate Portuguese summer sipper!
Order a Portonic instead of an Aperol Spritz and celebrate the cultural tradition and brilliance of Portugal’s wine culture. It is Portugal’s ultimate summer beverage! Do we owe this refreshing The post The ultimate Portuguese summer sipper! appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident8 AugAnother 420 kilos of cocaine “jettisoned into sea” as traffickers flee police pursuit
With authorities already celebrating the seizure of over 28 tonnes of cocaine this year, yesterday saw them recover another 420-plus kilos, thrown into the sea from a speedboat that was The post Another 420 kilos of cocaine “jettisoned into sea” as traffickers flee police pursuit appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident8 AugCHEGA reacts badly to President’s decision to defer Foreigners Law to Constitutional Court
Right-wing populist party CHEGA has reacted badly to the decision by President António José Seguro to defer the Foreigners and Asylum Law to Constitutional Court judges before deciding whether or The post CHEGA reacts badly to President’s decision to defer Foreigners Law to Constitutional Court appeared first on Portug
Portugal Resident8 AugPilot, 28, dies after plane crashes during landing at Portimão aerodrome
A 28-year-old pilot died this morning as he attempted to land at Portimão aerodrome in an incident involving the advertising banner his single-seater plane had been flying. The exact details The post Pilot, 28, dies after plane crashes during landing at Portimão aerodrome appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident8 AugBreak the ‘speak Portuguese’ spell!
And before I begin kicking those self- and socially-limiting crutches away from the linguistically absent, please know I include myself in this finger-pointing. And as ever, when anyone points a The post Break the ‘speak Portuguese’ spell! appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident7 AugPresident sends Foreigners Law to Constitutional Court over family separations and child expulsions
President António José Seguro has sent Portugal’s revised Foreigners and Asylum law to the Constitutional Court, citing “well-founded doubts” over provisions that could separate children from their parents and allow The post President sends Foreigners Law to Constitutional Court over family separations and child expuls
Portugal Resident7 AugFourteen firefighting aircraft battle wildfire in Guarda district
By 5pm today, a wildfire that broke out at 1.40pm in Vila Ruiva, in the northern borough of Fornos de Algodres, was being tackled by 14 firefighting aircraft and over The post Fourteen firefighting aircraft battle wildfire in Guarda district appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident7 AugPresident approves welfare reform protecting up to €620 million in PRR funding
President António José Seguro has approved the government’s new Single Social Benefit, allowing Portugal to safeguard up to €620 million in European recovery funding — warning that no existing recipient The post President approves welfare reform protecting up to €620 million in PRR funding appeared first on Portugal Re
Portugal Resident7 AugAzores tourism woes: low-cost airlines must return — PS
The Azores government must make the return of low-cost airlines an urgent priority as tourism continues to decline following Ryanair’s withdrawal from the archipelago, the regional Socialist Party has said. The post Azores tourism woes: low-cost airlines must return — PS appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident7 AugRTP paid out €12 million in allowances now deemed “improper” to 20% of workforce
Portugal’s public broadcaster RTP paid more than €12 million in special salary allowances to around 20% of its workforce over seven years, according to a Finance Inspectorate audit that has The post RTP paid out €12 million in allowances now deemed “improper” to 20% of workforce appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident7 AugDriving in Portugal: A Practical Guide for New Residents and Second-Home Owners
Whether you’re discovering hidden beaches along the Algarve, visiting historic villages inland or simply driving to your favourite café on a Sunday morning, having your own car makes everyday life The post Driving in Portugal: A Practical Guide for New Residents and Second-Home Owners appeared first on Portugal Residen
Portugal Resident7 AugIsraeli ambassador asks for Kanye concert in Algarve to be cancelled
Israel’s ambassador to Portugal has called for the cancellation of singer Kanye West’s concert this evening at the Algarve Stadium – describing it as “a disgrace” to take part in The post Israeli ambassador asks for Kanye concert in Algarve to be cancelled appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident7 AugGreenpeace urges rethink on Algarve coastal development
Greenpeace Portugal has called for a moratorium on new tourism developments in parts of the Algarve most exposed to coastal erosion and flooding, warning that decades of intensive construction combined The post Greenpeace urges rethink on Algarve coastal development appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident7 AugCarvoeiro water upgrade finally completed after €2m investment
Lagoa Council has completed a €2 million overhaul of the water supply network between Carvoeiro Beach and Algarve Clube Atlântico, bringing an end to months of roadworks and recurring water The post Carvoeiro water upgrade finally completed after €2m investment appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident7 AugNew Review: CHEGA stir social media hate, MPs reject surveillance, Cocaine jail death
In this August 7, 2026, News Review Podcast, Carl Munson and The Resident journalist Natasha Donn review a week dominated by cocaine-trafficking stories, including bales washing up on the Alentejo The post New Review: CHEGA stir social media hate, MPs reject surveillance, Cocaine jail death appeared first on Portugal R
Portugal Resident7 AugThree seriously injured after inhaling toxic fumes in Vieira de Leiria
Three people have suffered serious injuries after inhaling toxic fumes released by a chemical reaction during the transfer of sodium hypochlorite at Mariparque (waterpark), in Vieira de Leiria (Marinha Grande). The post Three seriously injured after inhaling toxic fumes in Vieira de Leiria appeared first on Portugal Re
Portugal Resident7 AugThree hotel deals push investment in hospitality sector beyond €500 million
Three major hotel acquisitions pushed investment in Portugal’s hospitality sector to €508 million during the first half of 2026 — already exceeding the total recorded throughout last year. The headline The post Three hotel deals push investment in hospitality sector beyond €500 million appeared first on Portugal Reside
Portugal Resident7 AugAppeal goes out for missing cyclist Pedro Paiva, 63
Searches for missing cyclist Pedro Paiva, 63, have led nowhere – and it is now over two weeks since he was last heard from. Figueira da Foz municipal council has The post Appeal goes out for missing cyclist Pedro Paiva, 63 appeared first on Portugal Resident .