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Portugal Resident29 Aug

Constitutional Court rules ‘Return Law’ for immigrants is not unconstitutional

The Constitutional Court has ruled that there is no “unconstitutionality” in the Foreigners and Asylum Law, commonly known as the Return Law, after the President of the Republic requested a The post Constitutional Court rules ‘Return Law’ for immigrants is not unconstitutional appeared first on Portugal Resident .

The Portugal News29 Aug

Portuguese farmers required urgent meeting with government

An agricultural producers’ association in Serpa warned of the “intense economic pressure” facing farmers in the region due to the “spiralling cost of agricultural diesel” and called for an urgent meeting with the Government.

The Portugal News29 Aug

Students to receive mandatory financial education

California will require every public high school student, including those at charter schools, to pass a stand-alone financial literacy course. 

Portugal Resident29 Aug

Massive response to appeal for ‘place to stay’ for father of worst-injured victim in Albufeira’s ramming rampage

In less than 24-hours, there has been a massive and heartwarming response to the social media appeal sent out appealing for a ‘place to stay’ for the father of the The post Massive response to appeal for ‘place to stay’ for father of worst-injured victim in Albufeira’s ramming rampage appeared first on Portugal Residen

The Portugal News29 Aug

Summer 2026, the sequel to 1976 that nobody thought Britain would ever pull off

Britain has an extraordinary ability to turn almost anything into a national crisis.

The Portugal News29 Aug

Monarch butterflies boom across the Prairies

Monarch butterflies are appearing in unusually high numbers across Saskatchewan, giving researchers new opportunities to study the endangered species. 

Portugal Resident29 Aug

The olive oil that choked (and educated) me. Just as it should.

All of this took place recently on the esplanada of one of my favourite local cafés – Típico da Serra, known also in national folklore as O Rei do Bacalhau The post The olive oil that choked (and educated) me. Just as it should. appeared first on Portugal Resident .

The Portugal News29 Aug

W Algarve turns up the volume with new monthly DJ series

W BEAT will bring a rotating line-up of guest DJs to W Lounge, with free entry for hotel guests, locals and visitors alike, curated by W Algarve Music Curator PIPPA.

The Portugal News29 Aug

Portugal city to rehabilitate Wastewater Treatment Plant

The Mortágua Municipality is set to proceed with the rehabilitation of the Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP), a project costing approximately one million euros, following the approval granted by the Court of Auditors.

The Portugal News29 Aug

Irish population climbs above 5.5 million people

Ireland’s population reached 5.526 million in April 2026, rising by 66,900 people over 12 months, according to Central Statistics Office figures. 

The Portugal News29 Aug

How science can help Portugal make better decisions

Governments have to make difficult decisions. 

The Portugal News29 Aug

Personalised vaccine marks major cancer breakthrough

A personalised cancer vaccine has been credited with preventing melanoma from returning following surgery. 

The Portugal News29 Aug

Portugal island to reinforce Forest Police reinforcement

The Madeira Forest Police Corps (CPF) has 36 new members, bringing its total force to 100 officers distributed across 25 forest stations in seven zones of the archipelago.

The Portugal News28 Aug

Portugal ranks high for life, low for work

Portugal remains one of the most attractive countries for expats looking for a better lifestyle, but those hoping to build a career may find a very different picture.

The Portugal News28 Aug

American Airlines connects Philadelphia to Portugal

Starting 28 March, Portugal will be even more connected to the United States of America.

The Portugal News28 Aug

Office market in Portugal surges

In Porto, the office market jumped 80 percent year on year during the first half of 2026, while Lisbon saw contracted areas fall by 30 percent.

The Portugal News28 Aug

Chega intends to dissolve the Government

Chega has shown interest in presenting a motion of censure against the Government on 1 September.

The Portugal News28 Aug

Property prices remain stable in Portugal

The average asking prices stand at €430,000 for sales and €1,300 a month for rentals, although some regions have recorded sharp increases over the past year. 

The Portugal News28 Aug

Portugal strengthens tsunami safety measures

In 2026, Lisbon will also reinforce its tsunami warning and alert system by installing two new sirens along the city's coastline.

The Portugal News28 Aug

When does the new school year begin in Portugal?

The new school year is approaching, with most pupils in Portugal returning to the classroom between 11 and 15 September.

Portugal Resident28 Aug

The art of moving

In fact, they have christened me “heels with wheels” because apparently, I don’t just walk through life, I happen to roll right through it! I admit I was born with The post The art of moving appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident28 Aug

Two men shot and wounded outside bar in Seixal

Two men were wounded following gunshots in the early hours of this morning near a nightlife establishment in Amora, municipality of Seixal (in the Lisbon Metropolitan area), according to Public The post Two men shot and wounded outside bar in Seixal appeared first on Portugal Resident .

The Portugal News28 Aug

Passenger numbers continue to grow at Portuguese airports

Passenger traffic at Portugal’s airports increased by 2.5% during the first seven months of the year when compared with the same period in 2025.

Algarve Daily News28 Aug

Albufeira: ‘We must move towards family-friendly tourist model which preserves local identity, traditions, and quality of life’, say local politicians

The Albufeira division of the governing Partido Social Democrata (PSD) is calling for a “public discussion” on the tourism model of the municipality following the Oura road incident that left 16 people injured, arguing for greater safety and long-term sustainability.