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Portugal Resident2d ago

Doctors in Barcelos ‘prescribe’ walks, swimming and animals to treat depression

Doctors from the Local Health Unit (ULS) of Barcelos are to start ‘prescribing’ walks, pilates, swimming and animals to treat depression, as part of a project that will follow 25 The post Doctors in Barcelos ‘prescribe’ walks, swimming and animals to treat depression appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident2d ago

400-year-old Tomar fair returns with 10 days of music and tradition

One of Portugal’s oldest fairs will return to Tomar in October, marking 400 years since a tradition that dates back to 1626 first began. The Feira de Santa Iria will The post 400-year-old Tomar fair returns with 10 days of music and tradition appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident2d ago

Finance minister warns VAT cuts would push Portugal into deficit

Portugal’s finance minister has warned that proposals to cut VAT on fuel and remove the tax from essential food products would push the country into deficit in 2027. Joaquim Miranda The post Finance minister warns VAT cuts would push Portugal into deficit appeared first on Portugal Resident .

The Portugal News2d ago

Café of the Week: Pastelaria Algarve

Regional Algarve sweets and a real local vibe

The Portugal News2d ago

Portugal city to have new parking policy

Porto City Hall will present a “new parking policy” by the end of the year that will reduce on-street parking and prioritise residents, the mayor revealed.

Portugal Resident2d ago

Government’s buy-in to REN electrical grid opens Pandora’s Box

With the government already under fire for the way it deals with Portugal’s media, tabloid Correio da Manhã has honed in on the recent 13.7% buy-in to REN (the country’s The post Government’s buy-in to REN electrical grid opens Pandora’s Box appeared first on Portugal Resident .

The Portugal News2d ago

Have you visited Poça da Dona Beija in the Azores?

Poça da Dona Beija, one of the best-known thermal bathing places in the Azores, is a special attraction in Furnas, on São Miguel Island. 

The Portugal News2d ago

From the Troika to A+: The Trust Portugal Has Earned!

Fifteen years ago, Portugal needed international financial assistance because it had lost the confidence of the markets. 

The Portugal News2d ago

Douro International Natural park to be improved

The municipality of Miranda do Douro has secured approval for a €1.4 million funding bid to protect and enhance the Douro International Natural Park (PNDI), it was announced.

Portugal Resident2d ago

Arganil fire brought under control overnight

The fire in Arganil, in the district of Coimbra, was brought under control at 00.36 this morning, a civil protection source has told Lusa. According to a source from the The post Arganil fire brought under control overnight appeared first on Portugal Resident .

The Portugal News2d ago

Building faster is not enough

The lack of housing in Portugal has long ceased to be just a real estate problem. It has become an economic, social and even competitiveness problem. 

The Portugal News2d ago

Has the nation gone absolutely “barking” mad?

There are certain things you expect to find in Portugal.

Portugal Resident2d ago

Trauma

We tend to view it as a painful event from the past that eventually fades. However, it’s far more complex. It leaves a lasting imprint, not just a memory, but The post Trauma appeared first on Portugal Resident .

The Portugal News2d ago

Portugal constructing more social housing

The Almeirim City Council has approved the Municipal Housing Charter, a document outlining the construction of 566 housing units by 2036—306 through direct municipal development and 260 via partnerships with housing and construction cooperatives.

The Portugal News2d ago

Agriculture and Energy Can Share the Same Future

Portugal continues to discuss the development of agrivoltaics as if agriculture and energy production were activities that inevitably compete for the same territory. 

The Portugal News2d ago

High-speed rail link to Portugal – It’s nearer than you think

That’s the good news, but why? Things are not always what they seem. 

The Portugal News2d ago

Arriving at Faro Airport

The Algarve adventure began today with an arrival at Faro Airport at 9:35am, following a easyJet flight from Luton. The flight arrived on schedule, but the passengers were soon faced with an unexpectedly lengthy wait at border control.

Portugal Resident3d ago

Major fire in Coimbra district spreads rapidly to four municipalities

Wildfire news this evening is all about the large fire that began in Arganil, Coimbra district, and rapidly spread to four municipalities, threatening villages, and causing injuries to at least The post Major fire in Coimbra district spreads rapidly to four municipalities appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident3d ago

Portugal joins “Time of Life” global challenge, in support of Ukraine

The date is October 4; the time 10am and the promise ‘fun’ for one of the most noble causes: life itself – and to show that solidarity can take many The post Portugal joins “Time of Life” global challenge, in support of Ukraine appeared first on Portugal Resident .

The Portugal News3d ago

Whatever happened to the pop charts?

Do you remember when Sundays weren’t quite so insufferably dull?

The Portugal News3d ago

Social media algorithms could become optional

Australians could be given the choice to switch off social media algorithms under planned digital safety legislation. 

The Portugal News3d ago

Intense heat returns to Portugal

Nine districts in mainland Portugal will be under a yellow weather warning on 20 and 21 September due to the forecast of hot weather, the Portuguese Institute of the Sea and the Atmosphere (IPMA) reported.

Portugal Resident3d ago

Are changing UK landlord rules making you rethink your property plans?

Today, however, the landscape looks very different. Legislative reform, changing tax rules, rising costs and administrative requirements are leading many landlords to question whether rental property still suits their objectives The post Are changing UK landlord rules making you rethink your property plans? appeared fi

The Portugal News3d ago

High-speed rail reduces flight demand

China’s expanding high-speed rail network is reducing demand for short-haul air travel, leading Airbus to cut its 20-year forecast for single-aisle aircraft by 470 planes.