Portugal Resident7 AugGaia shoe factory closes after receiving PRR funding, workers unpaid
A footwear factory in Vila Nova de Gaia has closed permanently after receiving public funding through Portugal’s Recovery and Resilience Plan (PRR), leaving dozens of workers uncertain whether they will The post Gaia shoe factory closes after receiving PRR funding, workers unpaid appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident7 AugPortugal: Fuel prices set for sharp drop next week
Drivers in Portugal are expected to see a significant drop in fuel prices from next Monday, with industry forecasts pointing to reductions of around 12 cents per litre for diesel The post Portugal: Fuel prices set for sharp drop next week appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident7 AugPresident condemns State’s “unacceptable” failure to provide elderly care
President António José Seguro has accused the Portuguese State of abdicating its responsibility to provide adequate elderly care, leaving thousands of families struggling to find dignified and affordable accommodation for The post President condemns State’s “unacceptable” failure to provide elderly care appeared first
Portugal Resident7 AugPM “breaks promise” over holidays – tabloid headlines
The ‘joy’ of being a politician in this country is being splashed over the nation’s media channels by the day, with the pursuit of every possible slip-up by interior minister The post PM “breaks promise” over holidays – tabloid headlines appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident7 AugFamily of deported scholarship student accuses AIMA of inflicting “psychological terror” on their son
The furious family of 19-year-old Kauê Matos — deported this week after living with his parents and younger brother in Portugal for two years — are demanding that authorities reverse The post Family of deported scholarship student accuses AIMA of inflicting “psychological terror” on their son appeared first on Portugal
Portugal Resident7 AugDJ Tiago Cruz to headline beachfront house music night in Algarve
One of Portugal’s best-known electronic music DJs, Tiago Cruz, will perform at Praia Dourada Beach Club in Armação de Pêra on August 22 as part of the venue’s Praia Dourada The post DJ Tiago Cruz to headline beachfront house music night in Algarve appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident7 AugMurder investigation opens after couple found dead at home in Sintra
Breaking news this morning is that a young couple has been found dead at their home in Armés, in the borough of Sintra, and that PJ police have opened a The post Murder investigation opens after couple found dead at home in Sintra appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident7 AugScientists prepare to study Sun’s corona during next week’s rare eclipse
Scientists are preparing to make the most of next Wednesday’s rare total solar eclipse, using the brief event to study the Sun’s elusive outer atmosphere and gather data that could The post Scientists prepare to study Sun’s corona during next week’s rare eclipse appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident7 AugLuís Neves’ situation “has reached the limit of what is acceptable”, says PS Socialists
On a day when yet more allegations bob to the surface, PS Socialists have said the situation regarding Minister for Internal Administration Luís Neves “has reached the limit of what The post Luís Neves’ situation “has reached the limit of what is acceptable”, says PS Socialists appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident7 Aug29-year-old dies after cardiac arrest at Albufeira beach
A 29-year-old man died on Thursday (August 6) after suffering a cardiac arrest near Belharucas Beach in Albufeira. The victim, a Cape Verdean national, was found unconscious at a restaurant The post 29-year-old dies after cardiac arrest at Albufeira beach appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident7 AugJuly 2026 in retrospect: What we learned from the wildfires
This is important as science indicates that heatwaves are becoming more frequent, with wildfires burning for longer periods and with greater intensity.We must therefore be prepared. Evacuation and running away The post July 2026 in retrospect: What we learned from the wildfires appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident7 AugPortugal plans two new Tagus crossings within a decade
Portugal’s government says Lisbon will gain two new crossings over the River Tagus within the next decade, with plans advancing for both a third bridge linking the capital to the The post Portugal plans two new Tagus crossings within a decade appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident7 AugSummer, the Quinta do Lago way
Summer has always had its own rhythm at Quinta do Lago. It is found in long evenings outdoors, spontaneous gatherings, familiar faces and traditions that return year after year, creating The post Summer, the Quinta do Lago way appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident6 AugGovernment ploughs €1.58 billion into upgrading electrical grid to meet ‘challenges of energy transition’
The government has approved the Development and Investment Plan for the National High- and Medium-Voltage Electricity Distribution Network (PDIRD-E 2026–2030), with a total planned investment of €1.58 billion. In a The post Government ploughs €1.58 billion into upgrading electrical grid to meet ‘challenges of energy tr
Portugal Resident6 AugDoctors concerned with errors, omissions in new surgery system
The Portuguese Order of Physicians expressed concern today about the new National System for Access to Consultations and Surgery (SINACC) – highlighting errors and omissions that could undermine patients’ guaranteed The post Doctors concerned with errors, omissions in new surgery system appeared first on Portugal Resid
Portugal Resident6 AugCascade Wellness Resort in Lagos opens new Italian restaurant
The recently rebranded Cascade Wellness Resort by Domes has expanded its dining offering with the opening of Antonino’s, a new Italian restaurant celebrating traditional recipes, artisan ingredients and Mediterranean hospitality. The post Cascade Wellness Resort in Lagos opens new Italian restaurant appeared first on P
Portugal Resident6 AugLuís Neves’ nightmares continue: Court of Auditors to probe 2023 audit irregularities
The daily news bulletins on perceived ‘irregularities’ haunting the years that Interior Minister Luís Neves was national director of the country’s PJ criminal police have been updated today with claims The post Luís Neves’ nightmares continue: Court of Auditors to probe 2023 audit irregularities appeared first on Portu
Portugal Resident6 AugFerragudo prepares for annual feast honouring patron saint
More than 1,000 people are expected to gather in Ferragudo next week for the annual festivities in honour of Our Lady of Conception (Festa em Honra de Nossa Senhora da The post Ferragudo prepares for annual feast honouring patron saint appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident6 AugAIMA delays deport scholarship student who came to Portugal as minor with family
AIMA delays deport scholarship student who came to Portugal with family as a minor A 19-year-old who arrived in Portugal as a minor and lived in the country for two The post AIMA delays deport scholarship student who came to Portugal as minor with family appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident6 AugPortugal’s largest urban park under surveillance after 19 geese and ducks found dead
The deaths of 19 ducks and geese in Porto’s Parque da Cidade – the country’s largest urban park – are puzzling authorities. The birds were found dead beside one of The post Portugal’s largest urban park under surveillance after 19 geese and ducks found dead appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident6 Aug“Millionaire burglary” at property in Parque das Nações
A home in Parque das Nações, Lisbon, was the target of a high-value burglary yesterday afternoon (Wednesday, August 5). Suspects gained entry using a fake key. Once inside, they managed The post “Millionaire burglary” at property in Parque das Nações appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident6 AugMoldovan wanted for human trafficking arrested in Alentejo
A 31-year-old Moldovan has been arrested by the Portuguese Public Security Police (PSP) in Reguengos de Monsaraz ‘pursuant to an international arrest warrant issued by Moldova for human trafficking’. In The post Moldovan wanted for human trafficking arrested in Alentejo appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident6 AugPortugal offers ‘fast track’ for migrants with jobs and housing – economy minister
Economy and Territorial Cohesion Minister Manuel Castro Almeida has said Portugal remains open to immigration, insisting that people who already have a job and a place to live can enter The post Portugal offers ‘fast track’ for migrants with jobs and housing – economy minister appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident6 AugPolice identify 12 victims of Spaniard clocked taking photos of women and children on Aljezur beach
At least 12 people have been identified as ‘victims’ of the Spaniard found taking photographs of women and naked children on Monte Clérigo beach last weekend. As of yesterday, Wednesday, The post Police identify 12 victims of Spaniard clocked taking photos of women and children on Aljezur beach appeared first on Portug