Portugal Resident4 AugRussia sends captured ‘Made in Portugal’ drone for military analysis
Russian military researchers are to dismantle and study a Portuguese-made reconnaissance drone after it was intercepted largely intact near the Ukrainian border. The Tekever AR3 was brought down over Russia’s The post Russia sends captured ‘Made in Portugal’ drone for military analysis appeared first on Portugal Reside
Portugal Resident4 AugEmergency plans must now include animal rescues
Animals will officially become part of Portugal’s civil protection system from Saturday (August 8), following the publication of new legislation that requires municipalities to plan for the rescue, evacuation and The post Emergency plans must now include animal rescues appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident4 AugPortimão’s Sardine Festival opens with heritage, music and six days of celebration
Portimão’s landmark Sardine Festival opens today (August 4), celebrating its 30th edition with a programme that blends local heritage, gastronomy and live music along the city’s riverside. Festivities begin at The post Portimão’s Sardine Festival opens with heritage, music and six days of celebration appeared first on
Portugal Resident4 AugPortugal’s University rugby team wins the European “Sevens” Championship
The Académica de Coimbra, representing the University of Coimbra, has written a golden chapter in the history of Portuguese university sport at the European Universities Games, held in Salerno Italy The post Portugal’s University rugby team wins the European “Sevens” Championship appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident4 AugThe most common mistakes that will delay your international relocation
An international move is often described as the start of an exciting new chapter. Yet, behind the excitement lies a process that is far more complex than simply packing belongings The post The most common mistakes that will delay your international relocation appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident3 AugChinese developer advances another hybrid energy project in Alentejo
Chinese renewable energy developer Chint Solar is pressing ahead with another hybrid project in the Alentejo, adding a solar plant, wind farm and battery storage complex near Montemor-o-Novo to a The post Chinese developer advances another hybrid energy project in Alentejo appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident3 AugErrors in exam grading prompt teachers to file complaint with Ombudsman
Just as education minister Fernando Alexandre faces further grilling by a parliamentary standing committee, teachers movement MetaProf has filed a formal complaint against his ministry with the Ombudsman Luísa Neto, The post Errors in exam grading prompt teachers to file complaint with Ombudsman appeared first on Portu
Portugal Resident3 AugMan accused of secretly photographing women and children at Algarve beach
A man has been identified by the Maritime Police after allegedly taking photographs of women and minors without their consent at Monte Clérigo beach in Aljezur. The incident occurred on The post Man accused of secretly photographing women and children at Algarve beach appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident3 AugPortuguese economy defies turmoil as 2% growth comes within reach
Portugal’s economy has emerged from a turbulent first half of the year in considerably better shape than expected, making annual growth of around 2% increasingly likely — and raising the The post Portuguese economy defies turmoil as 2% growth comes within reach appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident3 AugLouis Armstrong documentary to mark jazz legend’s 125th birthday in Lisbon
An Emmy Award-winning documentary revealing the hidden family life of jazz legend Louis Armstrong will be screened in Lisbon on Tuesday (August 4) to mark what would have been the The post Louis Armstrong documentary to mark jazz legend’s 125th birthday in Lisbon appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident3 AugMaritime Police release footage of 2.1-tonne cocaine seizure off Alentejo coast
Maritime Police have released images of yet another successful drugs’ seizure – this time 2.1 tonnes of cocaine off the Alentejo coast, south of the Tróia Peninsula. As in a The post Maritime Police release footage of 2.1-tonne cocaine seizure off Alentejo coast appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident3 AugHow a tiny Soup Kitchen sparked a big night out for charity
On a tiny side street, Portimão’s Soup Kitchen serves hot food and warm smiles three times a week, feeding around 220 people on Sundays alone. “Any of us could be The post How a tiny Soup Kitchen sparked a big night out for charity appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident3 AugMissing two-year-old found alive in scrubland near family home
A two-year-old boy reported missing from his home in Vila Franca de Xira was found alive in scrubland on Sunday evening, bringing a swift and merciful end to a search The post Missing two-year-old found alive in scrubland near family home appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident3 AugAlgarve hospital forced to pay killer nurse €30,000 for unfair dismissal
An Algarve hospital has been ordered to pay €30,000 compensation for unfair dismissal to a former nurse now serving 23 years in prison for the murder of 21-year-old IT technician The post Algarve hospital forced to pay killer nurse €30,000 for unfair dismissal appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident3 AugTourism contributed 11.8% to Portugal’s GDP in 2025 – INE
INE statistics institute reports that tourism contributed €36.2 billion to the economy in 2025, corresponding to 11.8% of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP), and 0.3 percentage points to the real The post Tourism contributed 11.8% to Portugal’s GDP in 2025 – INE appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident3 AugMichelin-starred chefs to headline exclusive dining series at Old Course Vilamoura
The Old Course Vilamoura is set to bring together three Michelin-recognised chefs this month for a series of exclusive dining experiences celebrating Portuguese cuisine and regional produce. Running on August The post Michelin-starred chefs to headline exclusive dining series at Old Course Vilamoura appeared first on P
Portugal Resident3 AugJessie J delivers heartfelt acoustic performance at 23rd Pine Cliffs Summer Gala
British pop star Jessie J combined powerful vocals with heartfelt honesty during an intimate acoustic concert at Pine Cliffs Resort in Albufeira on Friday, July 31, delighting a capacity audience The post Jessie J delivers heartfelt acoustic performance at 23rd Pine Cliffs Summer Gala appeared first on Portugal Residen
Portugal Resident3 AugDolphins’ breath could provide early warning of disease
A single breath from a dolphin could reveal whether it is carrying potentially dangerous pathogens — giving scientists a new way to monitor the health of wild populations without capturing The post Dolphins’ breath could provide early warning of disease appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident3 AugDecision-making AI platform for fighting wildfires in testing stage
The SIION platform, described by its creator, João Santos, as “a supermodel for firefighting”, due to its ability to aid decision-making and anticipation using Artificial Intelligence, is already in the The post Decision-making AI platform for fighting wildfires in testing stage appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident3 AugBeto is back! Carvoeiro’s beloved musician celebrates remarkable recovery
Carvoeiro’s unmistakable Beto Kalulu is preparing to celebrate his recovery from a serious fall with a major comeback concert in Lagoa this September. The veteran singer and percussionist, whose trademark The post Beto is back! Carvoeiro’s beloved musician celebrates remarkable recovery appeared first on Portugal Resid
Portugal Resident3 AugBeautiful goodbyes to surfing star Arran Strong
Hundreds of surfers entered the ocean at Arrifana and Ribeira d’Ilhas over the weekend to say goodbye to Arran Strong, the 27-year-old British professional surfer who disappeared off Portugal’s southwest The post Beautiful goodbyes to surfing star Arran Strong appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident3 AugPortugal declines to sign Italy-led letter over Ceuta migration crisis
Portugal has declined to join 22 EU countries in signing an open letter criticising Spain’s handling of the Ceuta migration crisis, as Prime Minister Luís Montenegro called for a coordinated The post Portugal declines to sign Italy-led letter over Ceuta migration crisis appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident3 AugBlack economy: undeclared workers, false green receipts triple in four years
After so many laws have tried to rein in the ‘black economy’ and ensure everyone pays the correct and necessary taxes, undeclared work and fake self-employment invoices (green receipts)* are The post Black economy: undeclared workers, false green receipts triple in four years appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident3 AugFirst privately managed Family Health Centre opens in Torres Vedras
Almost two years after the government announced the creation of the first privately managed Family Health Centres (USF), the first one opens today in São Pedro da Cadeira, in the The post First privately managed Family Health Centre opens in Torres Vedras appeared first on Portugal Resident .