Portugal Resident28 JulPJ official takes responsibility for ‘drugs trailer’ decision; chain of evidence claims ‘collapse’
A senior Polícia Judiciária official has taken responsibility for the decision to place a trailer containing seized chemicals during a drugs operation in the temporary custody of a private contractor The post PJ official takes responsibility for ‘drugs trailer’ decision; chain of evidence claims ‘collapse’ appeared fir
Portugal Resident28 JulCastro Marim goes back in time to Medieval Days
For five days every August, the usually quiet town of Castro Marim undergoes an extraordinary transformation. Its streets fill with kings and queens, knights, monks, merchants and jesters as one The post Castro Marim goes back in time to Medieval Days appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident28 JulSix months after Storm Kristin, recovery remains painfully incomplete
Six months after Storm Kristin tore across Portugal, municipalities in some of the worst-affected areas are still waiting for adequate government support; residents remain caught in insurance disputes and essential The post Six months after Storm Kristin, recovery remains painfully incomplete appeared first on Portugal
Portugal Resident28 JulFire in Penafiel exposes horrific animal cruelty
A wildfire affecting what has been described as a “private animal shelter” has exposed horrific animal neglect. IRA (standing for Animal Rescue and Intervention) found dogs and horses that were The post Fire in Penafiel exposes horrific animal cruelty appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident28 JulCHEGA MP filmed entering parliament at 7am; leader’s office unlocked
The unusual story of ‘vandalism’ reported in the parliamentary office of CHEGA leader André Ventura today is rapidly becoming even more bizarre with reports that CCTV footage from Parliament show The post CHEGA MP filmed entering parliament at 7am; leader’s office unlocked appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident28 JulSeven flamingo chicks hatch at Lagos Zoo
Seven greater flamingo chicks have hatched at Lagos Zoo after keepers adopted an unusual solution to a four-year breeding drought: adding more flamingos to the flock. The park welcomed several The post Seven flamingo chicks hatch at Lagos Zoo appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident28 JulBritish surfer Arran Strong identified as missing paddleboarder
The stand-up paddleboarder who disappeared off the Algarve coast on Monday has been identified as British surfer Arran Strong, a rising star of Portuguese competitive surfing whose disappearance has sent The post British surfer Arran Strong identified as missing paddleboarder appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident28 JulRolling up sleeves for animals across the Algarve
It’s summer and the Association for Protection of Animals Algarve (APAA) has some behind-the-scenes work to accomplish. Jenny Clarke, APAA president, and Anita Wright are taking on the Alvor Charity The post Rolling up sleeves for animals across the Algarve appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident28 JulCourt cases leave almost 300 pets trapped in shelters for years
Hundreds of dogs and cats are being kept in Portugal’s municipal animal shelters for years because they have become evidence — or disputed “property” — in court proceedings that appear The post Court cases leave almost 300 pets trapped in shelters for years appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident28 JulChild trafficking intercepted at Lisbon airport: Police hunt possible accomplices
Portuguese police are investigating whether a 45-year-old woman arrested at Lisbon Airport on Saturday had accomplices in an alleged operation to traffic a 12-year-old girl from the Democratic Republic of The post Child trafficking intercepted at Lisbon airport: Police hunt possible accomplices appeared first on Portug
Portugal Resident28 JulSeven Algarve landmarks advance in Portugal’s ‘7 Wonders’ competition
Seven of the Algarve’s best-known landmarks have been selected to represent the region in the national semi-finals of the New 7 Wonders of Portugal competition, following the Algarve regional final The post Seven Algarve landmarks advance in Portugal’s ‘7 Wonders’ competition appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident28 JulAlentejo wine harvest set for strong rebound after poor 2025
Alentejo wine producers are preparing for a sharp recovery in output this year, with an estimated 108 million litres expected from a harvest showing signs of potentially exceptional quality. The The post Alentejo wine harvest set for strong rebound after poor 2025 appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident28 JulCHEGA leader claims papers stolen in raid on parliamentary office
In an update on today’s ‘ransacking’ of the office of CHEGA leader André Ventura, it transpires that documents were stolen – and they related to the parliamentary inquiry the party The post CHEGA leader claims papers stolen in raid on parliamentary office appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident28 JulPortugal sets new record with over 860,000 registered athletes
Portugal reached a new milestone in organised sport in 2025, with the number of registered athletes climbing to a record 860,886, according to the latest figures published by the Portuguese The post Portugal sets new record with over 860,000 registered athletes appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident28 JulGuarda wildfire intensifies as elderly residents shelter in village church
A wildfire in the Guarda district regained intensity this morning, prompting authorities to move elderly residents of Rabaça into the village church as a precaution while more than 300 personnel The post Guarda wildfire intensifies as elderly residents shelter in village church appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident28 JulCHEGA leader’s office in parliamentary building ransacked. PJ investigating
The office of André Ventura, leader of CHEGA, located within the party’s parliamentary group’s premises in the Assembly of the Republic, was the target of what has been described as The post CHEGA leader’s office in parliamentary building ransacked. PJ investigating appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident28 JulFog hampers search for paddleboarder missing off Algarve coast
Dense fog is hampering the search for a 28-year-old man who disappeared on Monday while stand-up paddleboarding off Arrifana beach, in Aljezur, with rescue teams unable to deploy aircraft and The post Fog hampers search for paddleboarder missing off Algarve coast appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident28 JulAlgarve town celebrates Mediterranean way of life in September
When many people hear about the Mediterranean Diet, they often think of olive oil, fresh fish and colourful salads. But in Tavira this September, visitors will discover that it is The post Algarve town celebrates Mediterranean way of life in September appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident28 JulRural Portugal’s housing revolution
Like many people who fall in love with Portugal’s interior, I was captivated by the stone cottages, farmhouses and elegant townhouses that had stood empty for decades. Behind the cracked The post Rural Portugal’s housing revolution appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident28 JulAlmada toddler tragedy: Nursery worker says routine change led to fatal mistake
The nursery employee at the centre of the tragedy that claimed the life of an 18-month-old girl in Almada reportedly told police she forgot the child inside a vehicle after The post Almada toddler tragedy: Nursery worker says routine change led to fatal mistake appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident28 Jul€1 per answer: teachers denounce latest twist in Portugal’s exams debacle
Just when Portugal’s national exams debacle appeared incapable of becoming any more contentious, the government has announced that teachers will receive €1 for each answer they marked — prompting the The post €1 per answer: teachers denounce latest twist in Portugal’s exams debacle appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident28 JulMacron thanks Portugal for wildfire assistance in France
French President Emmanuel Macron has publicly thanked Portugal for its assistance in tackling the wildfires sweeping across France, after the latter deployed firefighting aircraft and personnel under the European Union The post Macron thanks Portugal for wildfire assistance in France appeared first on Portugal Resident
Portugal Resident28 JulPrisoners in Portugal to help clear forests under new criminal policy law
Prisoners in Portugal will be able to take part in clearing scrubland and maintaining forest areas from September 1 under a new Criminal Policy Act that also broadens crime prevention The post Prisoners in Portugal to help clear forests under new criminal policy law appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident28 JulSummer is in full swing at Vale do Lobo
The Algarve’s vibrant summer lifestyle is a favourite with tourists from across the globe – and nowhere embraces the season so wholeheartedly as the region’s original and most iconic resort. The post Summer is in full swing at Vale do Lobo appeared first on Portugal Resident .