Portugal Resident1d agoElderly man dies after 12-hour wait at Portimão Hospital emergency department
An 87-year-old man died in the early hours of Wednesday morning (November 4) after waiting almost 12 hours to be seen by a doctor at Portimão Hospital’s emergency department, according The post Elderly man dies after 12-hour wait at Portimão Hospital emergency department appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident1d agoStorm Bruna threatens Portugal with days of heavy rain and strong winds
Storm Bruna is expected to bring several days of heavy rain, strong winds and a heightened risk of flooding to Portugal from Friday, November 6, with the most severe conditions The post Storm Bruna threatens Portugal with days of heavy rain and strong winds appeared first on Portugal Resident .
The Portugal News1d agoBad weather cancels Madeira-Porto Santo sailings
Sailings by the Lobo Marinho, the vessel operating the regular maritime service between Madeira and Porto Santo, scheduled for Saturday and Sunday, 7 and 8 November, have been cancelled due to forecasts of adverse weather conditions, the company announced.
The Portugal News1d agoWhizz Bangs to Fizzle Out?
Most of us will remember the excitement of Guy Fawkes night when families would use a brightly coloured box of “garden fireworks” to organise a display to accompany the traditional bonfire atop of which would be a stuffed figure to represent the original plotter or a currently unpopular person.
Portugal Resident2d agoGovernment drafting new rules requiring data centers to be powered by renewable energy
The government has proposed new rules that would require data centers in the country to be powered by renewable energy, and use waterless cooling systems. Environment Minister Maria da Graca The post Government drafting new rules requiring data centers to be powered by renewable energy appeared first on Portugal Reside
The Portugal News2d agoNetflix announces first film produced in Portugal
Netflix has begun filming its first feature-length production made in Portugal, with a story inspired by the extraordinary hijacking of a TAP aircraft by a 16-year-old boy in 1980.
The Portugal News2d agoPortugal rents rise again
A recent study by idealista found that rental prices in Portugal continued to rise throughout October, as the pace of growth eased considerably, with Porto among the cities recording an annual decline.
The Portugal News2d agoShades of pink over Praia da Rocha
Today, we were lucky enough to experience another beautiful sunset in the Algarve, with the sky above Praia da Rocha turning into an amazing mix of pink shades.
The Portugal News2d agoLisbon Metro to increase services for Web Summit 2026
Lisbon Metro, Carris, and CP are introducing special transport arrangements to help attendees navigate the city during the four-day event.
The Portugal News2d agoJD Vance blames Iran war for US election defeat
US Vice President JD Vance has placed blame on President Donald Trump’s war with Iran for the Republican Party’s sweeping defeat in Tuesday’s midterm elections, as Democrats secured control of both chambers of Congress.
The Portugal News2d agoPortugal airport announces new winter routes
Porto Airport is expanding its international connections this winter, adding 24 routes and giving passengers more options to travel across Europe, North America, the Middle East and Africa.
The Portugal News2d agoPortugal warns immigrants of residence permit cancellation in case of public disorder
Portugal's Secretary of State for the Presidency and Immigration has said that immigrants taking part in housing demonstrations who fail to comply with the law may have their residence permits cancelled.
Algarve Daily News2d agoAlgarve’s water bosses in emergency talks after Albufeira mayor orders shutdown on desalination construction, despite sitting on company’s own board
Águas do Algarve has summoned its board for an emergency meeting at 9am on Thursday, 5 November, after Albufeira Town Hall, chaired by Chega party mayor Rui Cristina, ordered a partial stop to work on the Algarve’s long-awaited desalination plant. Cristina sits on the Águas do Algarve board overseeing the desalination
Algarve Daily News2d agoIs Portugal sacrificing the Algarve’s rural communities to the same short-term rental investors that ate up the holiday mecca’s coastline?
When the impact of short-term rentals (STRs, locally known as Alojamento Local, or AL) on housing in Portugal is discussed, the debate tends to focus on Lisbon and Porto. This has been seen in recent weeks with the housing encampments, which have incensed a nationwide debate on the outrageous costs of buying or renting
The Portugal News2d agoMontenegro defends response to housing protests
The Prime Minister called for peaceful demonstrations and greater political consensus on housing legislation.
Portugal Resident2d agoHousing protesters “disobedience”: investigation could end up in bin
Wednesday promises a seismic shift in the attitudes between housing protesters and police. Not only has the PSP police union come out against what it denounces as the force being The post Housing protesters “disobedience”: investigation could end up in bin appeared first on Portugal Resident .
The Portugal News2d agoDuncan Moss Podcast (Part 2) - Career in Music
As a young man, Duncan Moss felt pulled in two very different directions.
Portugal Resident2d agoFaro mayor backs private concession to revive municipal pools
Faro Mayor António Miguel Pina says the best solution for the city’s long-closed municipal swimming pools may be to hand their rehabilitation and management to a private operator. The complex, The post Faro mayor backs private concession to revive municipal pools appeared first on Portugal Resident .
The Portugal News2d agoAIMA appointments increase by 60%
Rui Armindo Freitas, Secretary of State for the Presidency and Immigration, has reported that appointments at AIMA offices increased by 60% during the first six months of 2026.
The Portugal News2d agoHow to save time when visiting Lisbon?
Visitors to Lisbon may spend a significant part of a short break waiting to enter some of the city’s best-known sights.
The Portugal News2d agoPremier League and EFL warm-weather training camps in the Algarve: why Wolves, Burnley and West Brom keep coming back
On 17 July 2026, West Bromwich Albion ended almost a week of training in the Algarve with a 4-1 friendly win over Bromley at the Estádio da Nora in Albufeira.
The Portugal News2d agoWhy international families are turning to Portugal amid global uncertainty
Some wealthy families who start out building a backup plan abroad end up making it their main one.
Portugal Resident2d agoFormer central bank governor reacts to U.S. mid-term ‘tsunami’
Former governor of the Bank of Portugal, Mário Centeno, has commented today on the landslide results for the Democrats in Tuesday’s U.S. mid-term elections, noting that the results demonstrate the The post Former central bank governor reacts to U.S. mid-term ‘tsunami’ appeared first on Portugal Resident .
The Portugal News2d agoPortugal and Germany deepen defence ties
Portugal and Germany signed a declaration of intent in Berlin on 4 November to strengthen defence cooperation, with projects covering armaments, space, drones, and military training.