Portugal Resident3 AugPat, the expat, Still alive at 80
Recently he’s taken more than one serious fall, one on the old Roman Bridge. We walked a short distance from his house to a restaurant for dinner and on the The post Pat, the expat, Still alive at 80 appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident2 AugAutumn Mediterranean Garden Fair returns to Lagoa
Gardeners, growers and nature enthusiasts are being invited to celebrate the start of the planting season at the Autumn Mediterranean Garden Fair, which returns to Lagoa’s FATACIL Showground on October The post Autumn Mediterranean Garden Fair returns to Lagoa appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident2 AugPinetrees anniversary raises €1,000 for children’s charity
Pinetrees Riding Centre, in Almancil, marked its 41st anniversary with a day of equestrian competition, family entertainment and fundraising, raising €1,000 for ACCA’s Back to School project, which supports underprivileged The post Pinetrees anniversary raises €1,000 for children’s charity appeared first on Portugal Re
Portugal Resident2 AugMatteo Balzer crowned World Kids Golf champion in dramatic Algarve finish
A spectacular 11-metre eagle putt on the final hole handed Portuguese-Italian golfer Matteo Balzer victory at the 15th World Kids Golf by Amendoeira Golf Resort, held at the Nick Faldo-designed The post Matteo Balzer crowned World Kids Golf champion in dramatic Algarve finish appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident2 Aug“Who would have thought?” Zach Johnson completes full-circle Algarve triumph
Twenty-one years ago, Zach Johnson and Stewart Cink left Vilamoura having endured a frustrating week together representing the United States at the 2005 World Cup. They finished well down the The post “Who would have thought?” Zach Johnson completes full-circle Algarve triumph appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident2 AugSingaporeChangi Airport: the stopover you’ll want to extend
It may sound strange to recommend visiting an airport, but Changi is unlike any other. It’s a destination in its own right, and after spending time there, it’s easy to The post SingaporeChangi Airport: the stopover you’ll want to extend appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident2 AugStudy finds disinformation “central to CHEGA’s digital strategy”
Questions surrounding an apparent break-in at André Ventura’s parliamentary office have taken on added significance following the publication of academic research identifying disinformation as a “structural element” of CHEGA’s digital The post Study finds disinformation “central to CHEGA’s digital strategy” appeared fi
Portugal Resident2 Aug€600 million hangs in balance as PS raises fresh concerns over single social benefit
€600 million hangs in balance as PS raises fresh concerns over PSU The path towards Portugal’s new PSU single social benefit has become uncertain once again, with the Socialist Party The post €600 million hangs in balance as PS raises fresh concerns over single social benefit appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident2 AugParents resort to courts to retrieve son’s missing exam papers – and save overall grade
EduQA, the institute of education, quality and evaluation, has until tomorrow (Monday) to live up to its name and deliver the full exam of a Viseu 12th year student, whose The post Parents resort to courts to retrieve son’s missing exam papers – and save overall grade appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident2 AugDavid Guetta brings world tour to Lisbon for 40,000-capacity show
French superstar DJ and producer David Guetta is set to perform before an estimated 40,000 fans in Lisbon tonight as his The Monolith Tour arrives in Portugal. The concert takes The post David Guetta brings world tour to Lisbon for 40,000-capacity show appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident2 AugCink, Harrington and Sabbatini share the lead as Portugal Invitational heads for thrilling finish
The inaugural Portugal Invitational is perfectly poised for a spectacular finish after a dramatic second round at The Els Club Vilamoura. A late twist on Saturday left Stewart Cink, Padraig The post Cink, Harrington and Sabbatini share the lead as Portugal Invitational heads for thrilling finish appeared first on Portu
Portugal Resident2 AugParking in Portugal – The right and wrong way
During the summer season, tourist hotspots are often very busy with traffic – making parking a challenge, especially at peak times. While it may be tempting to squeeze into that The post Parking in Portugal – The right and wrong way appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident1 AugHey listen
I ask because every time I start a query lately, someone under 50 jumps in with, “because attention spans” or “it’s the algorithm” or “actually what happens is”, before I The post Hey listen appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident1 AugNew mortgage lending rules come into force in Portugal
New lending rules came into force across Portugal today (August 1), introducing stricter affordability tests for anyone applying for a mortgage or other forms of consumer credit. The changes, set The post New mortgage lending rules come into force in Portugal appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident1 AugZach Johnson takes the lead as PGA TOUR Champions makes history in Portugal
History was made at The Els Club Vilamoura on Friday (July 31) as the Portugal Invitational hosted the first-ever PGA TOUR Champions round in Europe, with 2023 US Ryder Cup The post Zach Johnson takes the lead as PGA TOUR Champions makes history in Portugal appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident1 AugGianni Infantino abandons FIFA private investment plan after UEFA revolt
FIFA president Gianni Infantino has abandoned plans to open the governing body to private investment following fierce opposition led by UEFA, a decision that also affects the Portuguese Football Federation The post Gianni Infantino abandons FIFA private investment plan after UEFA revolt appeared first on Portugal Resid
Portugal Resident1 AugMastering flavour: principles, practices, and the four elements
This could suggest that whipping up a tasty meal that everyone will like is an impossible affair. Yet we enjoy tasty meals daily, whether at a restaurant or at the The post Mastering flavour: principles, practices, and the four elements appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident1 AugGerman children rescued off unsupervised Algarve beach
Two German children were rescued from strong currents at the Cacela Velha inlet on Friday afternoon, July 31, after getting into difficulty while swimming in an unguarded area. The children, The post German children rescued off unsupervised Algarve beach appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident1 AugPortugal steps up Algarve sea patrols amid migration concerns
Portuguese maritime authorities have stepped up daily patrols along the Algarve coast, reinforcing surveillance of the country’s southern maritime border amid heightened concerns over irregular migration in southern Europe. The The post Portugal steps up Algarve sea patrols amid migration concerns appeared first on Por
Portugal Resident1 AugHonorary Consul to spotlight Algarve’s Irish boom at Dublin event
The number of registered Irish residents in the Algarve has more than tripled since 2012, reflecting the region’s growing appeal as a place in which to live throughout the year, The post Honorary Consul to spotlight Algarve’s Irish boom at Dublin event appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident31 JulShow up, wing it, adapt, talk … and shop?
It’s been a good week. Five ‘missions’ were taken on that included formulating and memorising my Portuguese elevator pitch (Olá, chamo-me Carl. Tenho sessenta e um anos. Vivo em São The post Show up, wing it, adapt, talk … and shop? appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident31 JulErnie Els welcomes golf’s greats to his Algarve masterpiece
Under the Algarve sun, Ernie Els is in his element. The four-time major champion isn’t just teeing off at the Portugal Invitational – he’s the host, the architect, and the The post Ernie Els welcomes golf’s greats to his Algarve masterpiece appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident31 JulAzambuja refuses ‘blank cheque’ for proposed €2 billion data centre
Azambuja council has refused to endorse a proposed €2 billion data centre as a Project of Potential National Interest, warning that the vast development could not be handed a “blank The post Azambuja refuses ‘blank cheque’ for proposed €2 billion data centre appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident31 JulThree aircraft deployed as crews tackle scrubland blaze in Lagoa
Update (6.45pm): The wildfire has now been placed in “em resolução” status, indicating it is under control, although 38 firefighters, supported by 12 fire engines, remain at the scene to The post Three aircraft deployed as crews tackle scrubland blaze in Lagoa appeared first on Portugal Resident .