Portugal Resident21 JulLusa marks 40 years with travelling Algarve photo exhibition
A travelling exhibition celebrating 40 years of Portugal’s national news agency, Lusa, will tour three Algarve locations this summer, showcasing some of the most memorable photographs captured by the agency’s The post Lusa marks 40 years with travelling Algarve photo exhibition appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident21 JulProsecutors appeal Ricardo Salgado acquittal in BES Brazil corruption case
Portugal’s Public Prosecutor’s Office has announced it will appeal the acquittal of former Banco Espírito Santo (BES) chairman Ricardo Salgado and several other defendants in a high-profile corruption case linked The post Prosecutors appeal Ricardo Salgado acquittal in BES Brazil corruption case appeared first on Portu
Portugal Resident21 JulTorre Bela hunt case closed five years after animal ‘massacre’
Nearly five years after images of more than 500 deer and wild boar killed during a controversial hunt at the Torre Bela estate horrified Portugal, prosecutors have closed the criminal The post Torre Bela hunt case closed five years after animal ‘massacre’ appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident21 JulHospital patients can now receive visits from their pets at Porto’s São João
Patients admitted to São João Local Health Unit (ULS São João) in Porto can now receive visits from their pets under a new initiative designed to improve emotional wellbeing during The post Hospital patients can now receive visits from their pets at Porto’s São João appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident21 JulExperts question secrecy over police contracts with builder linked to interior minister
Legal, transparency and cybersecurity experts have questioned the PJ judicial police’s decision to keep details of most of its contracts with a construction company linked to Interior Minister Luís Neves The post Experts question secrecy over police contracts with builder linked to interior minister appeared first on P
Portugal Resident21 JulTemperatures to reach 40ºC in parts of Portugal as new heatwave approaches
Temperatures are expected to climb to 40ºC in parts of Portugal this week as large areas of southern Europe prepare for another intense heatwave. According to the Portuguese Institute for The post Temperatures to reach 40ºC in parts of Portugal as new heatwave approaches appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident21 JulPortugal’s PM to skip summer holiday as government faces mounting challenges
Portuguese Prime Minister Luís Montenegro will not take a summer holiday this year, opting instead to remain in the country to oversee government business during what has become an increasingly The post Portugal’s PM to skip summer holiday as government faces mounting challenges appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident21 JulEducation minister faces parliamentary grilling over digital exams debacle
Education Minister, Fernando Alexandre, will be answering questions from MPs in parliament this morning over the government’s troubled rollout of digital marking for this year’s national secondary school exams, following The post Education minister faces parliamentary grilling over digital exams debacle appeared first
Portugal Resident21 JulCan you drive in flip-flops in Portugal? Here’s what the law actually says
With summer in full swing, many drivers swap shoes for flip-flops or sandals before getting behind the wheel, especially after a trip to the beach. But is it actually illegal The post Can you drive in flip-flops in Portugal? Here’s what the law actually says appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident21 JulIf at first you don’t succeed…
“Try, try and try again!” Jenny is laughing now. But it was a different story a few months ago when Ms Odelouca hit the APAA headlines. “She was extremely distressed, The post If at first you don’t succeed… appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident21 JulZoomarine Algarve welcomes newborn bottlenose dolphin
Zoomarine Algarve has announced the birth of a male bottlenose dolphin, marking a significant milestone as the marine park celebrates its 35th anniversary this year Named Sami, the calf was The post Zoomarine Algarve welcomes newborn bottlenose dolphin appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident21 JulThe dogs who have been waiting for their chance
While there is always an urgent need to find homes for litters of puppies and kittens, the older, longer-term residents at Cadela Carlota, in Lagos, also deserve our attention. Many The post The dogs who have been waiting for their chance appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident21 JulDid you know…Family Constellation and Equine Therapy
Traditional therapy methods mainly focus on talking through thoughts and emotions. Family Constellation Therapy and Equine Therapy are very different in their approaches but both invite the exploration of healing The post Did you know…Family Constellation and Equine Therapy appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident21 JulChaîne des Rôtisseurs celebrates Algarve gastronomy in Vila Real de Santo António
Confrères of the Chaîne des Rôtisseurs in the Algarve were joined by a visiting member from Abu Dhabi for a special lunch at Três Marias, a charming restaurant located in The post Chaîne des Rôtisseurs celebrates Algarve gastronomy in Vila Real de Santo António appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident21 JulDomes Lake Algarve unveils revamped Blend restaurant
Domes Lake Algarve in Vilamoura has reopened its Blend restaurant following an extensive refurbishment, unveiling a new dining concept that combines Japanese cuisine, Nikkei flavours and a contemporary steakhouse. Set The post Domes Lake Algarve unveils revamped Blend restaurant appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident21 JulW Algarve hosts exclusive Buçaco wine dinner
Wine lovers will have the chance to discover one of Portugal’s most celebrated wine producers when W Algarve in Albufeira hosts a Sommelier’s Table dinner in partnership with Buçaco on The post W Algarve hosts exclusive Buçaco wine dinner appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident21 JulHarvest Fest in Aljezur brings five days of food and music
The Comadres Summer Harvest Fest will return to Fazenda Compadres in Alfambras, Aljezur, from July 29 to August 2, offering five evenings of food, live music, workshops and family-friendly entertainment The post Harvest Fest in Aljezur brings five days of food and music appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident21 JulBest Pin-Up contest returns to Faro
Vintage glamour will take centre stage in Faro on August 1, when the Best Pin-Up 2026 contest takes place at Parque de Lazer das Figuras, on the lawn beside Forum The post Best Pin-Up contest returns to Faro appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident21 JulCelebrating a decade of telling Portugal’s story
In the historic centre of Lagos, among old streets and walls filled with memories, there is a space that, over the past decade, has become a meeting point between past The post Celebrating a decade of telling Portugal’s story appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident21 JulPortugal’s property market regains momentum
Portugal’s housing market regained momentum in the second quarter of 2026, with home sales across the mainland rising 7% compared with the previous three months, according to new figures from The post Portugal’s property market regains momentum appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident20 JulLarge crowds flock to Salir for Roman festival
The village of Salir, in the hills north of Loulé, welcomed large crowds over the weekend as the 2026 edition of Salir no Tempo transformed the rural community into a The post Large crowds flock to Salir for Roman festival appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident20 JulChurch abuse victims accuse President Seguro of lack of respect
Victims of sexual abuse within Portugal’s Catholic Church have rejected a meeting with presidential advisers after President António José Seguro appears to have declined receiving them himself. They have told The post Church abuse victims accuse President Seguro of lack of respect appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident20 JulCyberattack disrupts CCDR Algarve services
The Algarve Regional Coordination and Development Commission (CCDR Algarve) has been hit by a cyberattack that has left several of its digital services temporarily unavailable, including its institutional email system. The post Cyberattack disrupts CCDR Algarve services appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident20 JulAlgarve parents demand guarantees after exam grading chaos
The Regional Federation of Parents’ Associations of the Algarve (FRAP Algarve) has called on the government to guarantee that no student is negatively affected by the problems that have disrupted The post Algarve parents demand guarantees after exam grading chaos appeared first on Portugal Resident .