Portugal Resident27 JulVan Assche wins first ATP title at Estoril Open
French rising star Luca Van Assche claimed the biggest title of his career on Sunday, defeating Belgium’s Alexander Blockx in a gripping three-set final to lift the Estoril Open trophy. The post Van Assche wins first ATP title at Estoril Open appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident27 JulHow is your Portuguese?
If you think you’ve heard that formula before, it was originally about trees, but I’ve seconded it for my purposes today, as I wish I’d started learning this country’s language The post How is your Portuguese? appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident27 JulGoogle’s new Atlantic cable is another vote of confidence in Portugal
Portugal has received another major endorsement from one of the world’s biggest technology companies after Google completed the connection of its new transatlantic submarine cable, Nuvem, between the United States The post Google’s new Atlantic cable is another vote of confidence in Portugal appeared first on Portugal
Portugal Resident27 JulBonnie, Tyler and the power of community support
Every week brings a new reminder of why Cadela Carlota exists. Sometimes it is a happy celebration with our supporters, and sometimes it is a heartbreaking rescue that reminds us The post Bonnie, Tyler and the power of community support appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident27 JulPortugal on highest wildfire alert as heatwave intensifies
Large parts of mainland Portugal are facing the highest level of wildfire danger as soaring temperatures and dry conditions continue to grip the country. According to the Portuguese Institute for The post Portugal on highest wildfire alert as heatwave intensifies appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident26 JulPortuguese firefighters work ‘non-stop’ as huge blaze rages across central Spain
Portuguese firefighters deployed to Spain are working around the clock to contain a vast wildfire that has already burned almost 50,000 hectares in Ávila – but commanders warn that conditions The post Portuguese firefighters work ‘non-stop’ as huge blaze rages across central Spain appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident26 JulINEM first responders threaten strike action through August
The Workers’ Committee of INEM (national institute of medical emergency) has issued an ultimatum today: either the government reverses measures announced by INEM president Luís Mendes Cabral on Friday, or The post INEM first responders threaten strike action through August appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident26 JulGovernment accused, yet again, of profiting from fuel price increases
With tomorrow seeing yet further price increases at fuel pumps throughout the country, PS Socialist leader José Luís Carneiro has challenged the government to take a new position to ease The post Government accused, yet again, of profiting from fuel price increases appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident26 JulLiving with loneliness – Part 2
The following five alternative practices are inspired by Buddhist teachings, but you do not need to be a Buddhist to benefit from them. They are simple exercises that encourage compassion, The post Living with loneliness – Part 2 appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident26 JulIPMA warns of a “very sharp rise in temperatures” across Portugal
Temperatures will begin to rise from this afternoon, reaching “values above what would normally be expected for this time of year,” comes the latest weather update from Portuguese Institute for The post IPMA warns of a “very sharp rise in temperatures” across Portugal appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident26 JulEmbargoed Hilton development: some of apartments under demolition order already sold – Expresso
At least nine of the 37 apartments built on the top three floors of the Hilton Cascais Residences in Parede, Cascais, and now under a demolition order have already been The post Embargoed Hilton development: some of apartments under demolition order already sold – Expresso appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident25 JulPortugal sends 128 personnel to help fight fires in Spain
Portugal has sent a Joint Operation Force (or FOCON) to Spain, to help authorities fight the devastating wildfires tearing through areas around Madrid and Ávila. Spain has already declared a The post Portugal sends 128 personnel to help fight fires in Spain appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident25 JulOwner of ‘drugs trailer’ caught up in Interior Minister controversy seeks to have evidence thrown out
Público today is running with an exclusive to say that the lawyer acting for the owner of the drugs trailer caught up in the ongoing controversy surrounding Interior Minister Luís The post Owner of ‘drugs trailer’ caught up in Interior Minister controversy seeks to have evidence thrown out appeared first on Portugal Re
Portugal Resident25 JulBenfica president Rui Costa ‘blacklisted’ by Bank of Portugal over €20 million loan default
Benfica president Rui Costa has reportedly been added to the Bank of Portugal’s Central Credit Register (CRC) – commonly referred to in Portugal as the banking system’s “blacklist” – following The post Benfica president Rui Costa ‘blacklisted’ by Bank of Portugal over €20 million loan default appeared first on Portugal
Portugal Resident25 JulSpeedboat intercepted on high seas, carrying 2.6 tons of cocaine
PJ and Maritime police are celebrating another major seizure of drugs on the high seas, this time involving over two tons of cocaine. The coup took place on the high The post Speedboat intercepted on high seas, carrying 2.6 tons of cocaine appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident25 JulBarack Obama to attend leadership forum in Portugal
Former US president Barack Obama will return to Portugal this October as the headline speaker at the Game Changers Forum, where he is set to discuss leadership, resilience and creating The post Barack Obama to attend leadership forum in Portugal appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident25 JulResidential property valuations hit record €2,228 m² in June – INE
The average bank valuation for housing in Portugal reached a new all-time high of €2,228 per m2 in June, €20 more than in the previous month and 16.6% higher than The post Residential property valuations hit record €2,228 m² in June – INE appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident25 JulMore than 100 firefighters tackle Monchique wildfire
More than 100 firefighters, supported by ground crews and aircraft, have been battling a wildfire that broke out early this morning in a forested area of Monchique, in the Algarve. The post More than 100 firefighters tackle Monchique wildfire appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident25 JulTax planning in Portugal: more than just saving tax
The many benefits of tax planning Nobody can avoid tax altogether, nor should they try. However, many expatriates unintentionally pay more tax than necessary because their financial arrangements were designed The post Tax planning in Portugal: more than just saving tax appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident24 JulPêra’s Arraial do Petisco returns with six nights of food and music
The popular Arraial do Petisco returns to the village of Pêra, in the municipality of Silves, this month, offering six evenings of traditional Algarve cuisine, live music and community spirit. The post Pêra’s Arraial do Petisco returns with six nights of food and music appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident24 JulRare dinosaur discovery could be Portugal’s most complete ever
Palaeontologists excavating cliffs near Torres Vedras believe they have uncovered what could be the most complete dinosaur skeleton ever found in Portugal, in a discovery they describe as exceptionally rare The post Rare dinosaur discovery could be Portugal’s most complete ever appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident24 JulAmy Winehouse tribute to take the stage in Portimão
Portuguese singer Ally Garrido will pay tribute to Amy Winehouse in a special concert at Rucla – Petiscos com Alma in Portimão on Friday, August 15, celebrating the music and The post Amy Winehouse tribute to take the stage in Portimão appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident24 JulOtter returns to Sintra hills after decades-long absence
An otter has been spotted in the grounds of Pena Park, marking the first confirmed record of the species in the heart of the Sintra hills for several decades. The The post Otter returns to Sintra hills after decades-long absence appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident24 JulRide-hailing drivers protest in Albufeira against new restrictions
More than 100 ride-hailing (TVDE) drivers protested outside Albufeira Town Hall today (July 24), demanding the reversal of new restrictions that prevent them from picking up passengers in some of The post Ride-hailing drivers protest in Albufeira against new restrictions appeared first on Portugal Resident .