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 .
Portugal Resident31 Jul€492 million refinery withdrawal leaves Portugal’s lithium strategy unravelling
Portugal’s ambition to build an integrated lithium industry has suffered another major setback after the José de Mello Group abandoned plans for a €492 million refinery in Estarreja, citing a The post €492 million refinery withdrawal leaves Portugal’s lithium strategy unravelling appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident31 Jul“Being here in Vilamoura is special”
After a week of practice, Pro-Am action and preparations in the Algarve, the Portugal Invitational teed off today as players including Zach Johnson, Padraig Harrington, Bernhard Langer and Miguel Ángel Jiménez praise The post “Being here in Vilamoura is special” appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident31 JulParliament decides to discuss national exams problems in Standing Committee
After all the back and forth of the last few days – the parliamentary intrigue over ‘vandalism of CHEGA’s leader’s offices’ and missing USB pens – there will be no The post Parliament decides to discuss national exams problems in Standing Committee appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident31 JulNew co-working hub opens in Loulé town centre
International Workplace Group (IWG), one of the world’s largest providers of flexible workspaces, is expanding its presence in the Algarve with the opening of a new co-working and office centre The post New co-working hub opens in Loulé town centre appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident31 JulLoulé to double size of free car park
Loulé Municipal Council has given the green light to the preliminary programme for the expansion of the Cássima car park, increasing its capacity from the current 200 spaces to approximately The post Loulé to double size of free car park appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident31 JulAzores tourism falls for 9th month amid fallout from Ryanair withdrawal
Tourism in the Azores has now declined for nine consecutive months, with regional businesses warning that the loss of flights and airline competition — including Ryanair’s complete withdrawal from the The post Azores tourism falls for 9th month amid fallout from Ryanair withdrawal appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident31 JulNews Review: Wildfires rage, Neves under fire, Comporta transforms
In this July 31, 2026 Resident news podcast, Carl, Natasha, and guest Paul Rees discuss Portugal’s wildfire season, noting central Portugal is calm while major blazes in the north (including The post News Review: Wildfires rage, Neves under fire, Comporta transforms appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident31 JulDialysis patients unable to holiday in Algarve and Alentejo due to nurse shortages
Kidney disease patients who depend on regular dialysis are being prevented from spending their summer holidays in the Algarve and Alentejo because clinics do not have enough specialist nurses to The post Dialysis patients unable to holiday in Algarve and Alentejo due to nurse shortages appeared first on Portugal Reside
Portugal Resident31 JulWildfire risks cancel total solar eclipse activities in Bragança
Bragança municipal council has cancelled all activities planned for the solar eclipse in Rio de Onor and Guadramil due to the risk of fire – moving the entire event to The post Wildfire risks cancel total solar eclipse activities in Bragança appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident31 JulBirthday celebrations interrupted by rescue of 11 puppies
What should have been a week of celebration for Cadela Carlota was also a reminder that animal rescue rarely pauses, even for a birthday. Before reflecting on that sobering moment, The post Birthday celebrations interrupted by rescue of 11 puppies appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident31 JulGNR police rescue dog buried alive in Mafra
GNR police have rescued a dog ‘buried alive’ in a wooded area in Mafra. Photographs on the GNR’s Facebook page suggest how close to giving up the animal was. He The post GNR police rescue dog buried alive in Mafra appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident31 JulPortugal voices ‘great concern’ over Ceuta crisis as 60,000 migrants swim into Spanish territory
Portugal is monitoring the migration crisis in Ceuta with “great concern”, the government said today, confirming that Portuguese security forces are coordinating with their Spanish counterparts as Madrid prepares to The post Portugal voices ‘great concern’ over Ceuta crisis as 60,000 migrants swim into Spanish territor
Portugal Resident31 JulCoalition parties block urgent hearing with Interior Minister
Interior Minister Luís Neves will not face the urgent parliamentary hearing requested by CHEGA following his press conference on Wednesday, after Portugal’s governing parties again blocked an attempt to bring The post Coalition parties block urgent hearing with Interior Minister appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident31 JulCHEGA demands restoration of Portugal-Spain border controls over Ceuta crisis
CHEGA has called for Portugal temporarily to suspend the Schengen free-movement agreement with Spain and immediately reinstate controls along the countries’ shared land border. The demand is the party’s first The post CHEGA demands restoration of Portugal-Spain border controls over Ceuta crisis appeared first on Portug