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Portugal Resident31 Jul

The personal contact details of Portugal’s president António José Seguro, government ministers and senior intelligence and security officials can be obtained within seconds through commercial subscription platforms, prompting investigations by The post Personal data of Portuguese president, ministers and intelligence c

Portugal Resident31 Jul

Vilamoura has seen its fair share of stars, but on the eve of the Portugal Invitational it welcomed something rarer: a brutally honest, funny and reflective Bernhard Langer. At 68, The post Bernhard Langer comes full circle in Portugal appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident31 Jul

Friends and collaborators in Portugal have paid tribute to Irish singer-songwriter Glen Hansard, remembering him not only as an acclaimed musician but as an exceptionally generous man whose kindness left The post Portuguese friends pay tribute to Ireland’s Glen Hansard following tragic death appeared first on Portugal

Portugal Resident31 Jul

Economy minister, Castro Almeida, said today that Portugal needs to increase the value of tourism, and that tourists should pay more for the days they spend in this country. Manuel The post “We need to boost the value of tourism” – Economy Minister appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident31 Jul

On the morning that parliamentary speaker José Pedro Aguiar-Branco is meeting party leaders to decide whether or not to grant CHEGA’s request for an urgent parliamentary hearing of Interior Minister, The post Former PJ director steps into controversy surrounding Interior Minister appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident31 Jul

Good news at last in the north of the country where a massive wildfire had been raging for the best part of three days. Starting in Valpaços, the fire that The post Tide turns finally in Valpaços wildfire appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident31 Jul

With Portugal set to experience a rare solar eclipse on August 12, the Algarve’s three Ciência Viva (Living Science) centres are inviting the public to watch the phenomenon safely through The post Algarve and Alentejo host ‘star parties’ to experience Portugal’s solar eclipse appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident31 Jul

Prime Minister Luís Montenegro has hailed Bondalti‘s €76 million REPower Chemicals project as a model for Portugal’s industrial future, saying it demonstrates how public and private investment can work together The post Bondalti completes €76m decarbonisation project backed by PRR appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident31 Jul

Firstly, Jupiter and Mercury are very low down in the east just before sunrise. Mars and Saturn are easy to see, with Mars high in the southeast after midnight, in The post The August 2026 Night Sky appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident31 Jul

More than 50 municipalities across inland Portugal and the Algarve are facing the highest level of wildfire danger this Friday, according to the Portuguese Institute for the Sea and the The post Over 50 municipalities on maximum wildfire alert appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident31 Jul

Prime Minister Luís Montenegro says the binding bids submitted for the partial privatisation of TAP Air Portugal have exceeded the government’s expectations, describing the level of interest from Europe’s largest The post TAP bids exceed expectations, says PM appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident31 Jul

Portugal’s Algarve region could be in line for a surprise return to the Formula 1 calendar later this year if ongoing instability in the Middle East forces the cancellation of The post Could Formula 1 return to Portugal this year? Portimão says it’s ready appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident31 Jul

Summer is all about days spent by the sea, leisure time with family and friends, and relaxed meals. But that does not have to come at the expense of healthy The post Packed for summer appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident30 Jul

Portugal is among the European nations threatening to boycott future FIFA competitions – including the 2030 World Cup, which it is due to co-host – unless football’s governing body abandons The post Portugal among countries threatening World Cup boycott over FIFA’s private investment plans appeared first on Portugal Re

Portugal Resident30 Jul

The Portuguese government is extending its ban on smartphone use in schools to include pupils up to the ninth year of education, citing evidence that the restrictions improve behaviour and The post Portugal extends school smartphone ban to pupils up to ninth grade appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident30 Jul

A Charity Benefit Dinner held at Restaurante Querença (Loulé) was a tremendous success, raising an impressive €9,425 for Madrugada, the Algarve charity dedicated to supporting people living with life-threatening illnesses The post Charity benefit dinner raises €9,425 for Madrugada appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident30 Jul

PJ Judicial Police have installed 125 CCTV cameras in woodland areas in the municipality of Vila Real, designed to support the prevention and investigation of forest fires, the local council The post PJ judicial police install 125 CCTV cameras in forest areas in Vila Real appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident30 Jul

Portugal’s European club campaign reaches its first decisive night of the new season this evening (July 30), with Benfica and Braga both playing at home – at exactly the same The post Decisive night for Benfica and Braga’s European hopes appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident30 Jul

Portugal’s economy returned to meaningful growth in the second quarter of 2026, expanding by 0.8% after virtually stagnating at the start of the year. The preliminary estimate from the National The post Portuguese economy rebounds with 0.8% second-quarter growth appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident30 Jul

LICK Algarve will bring the curtain down on more than three decades of nightlife this summer with a farewell programme of five electronic music events featuring some of the world’s The post LICK Algarve to close with final season of electronic music appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident30 Jul

The Enóphilo Food Fest will make its Algarve debut on August 22, transforming Loulé Municipal Market into a showcase of the region’s wines and gastronomy. Following its launch in Lisbon, The post Enóphilo Food Fest brings Algarve wines and cuisine together in Loulé appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident30 Jul

Tearful and exhausted residents are being evacuated from villages in Valpaços and Mirandela as the now vast wildfire, driven by strengthening winds, continues to advance across northern Portugal. This is The post Anguish as Valpaços wildfire storms out of control appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident30 Jul

The Atlantic Club Comporta has officially opened and is now accepting reservations, introducing a new luxury residential concept that combines the privacy of a standalone villa with the services of The post Atlantic Club Comporta opens bookings for luxury private residences appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident30 Jul

Government ministers have today approved the introduction of a Temporary Solidarity Levy on the Oil Sector, which will apply to companies in the crude oil and refining sectors. The levy, The post Government creates fuel company windfall tax appeared first on Portugal Resident .