The Portugal News27 AugPortugal to purchase 75 tactical vehicles from Spain for the Navy
Portugal will acquire 75 tactical vehicles for the Marines in an investment of €133 million, financed by the European SAFE instrument, with deliveries expected between 2027 and 2029, the Ministry of Defence says.
Portugal Resident27 AugMore than 60 Portuguese firms expected to enter Saudi market this year
More than 60 Portuguese companies are expected to be licensed to operate in Saudi Arabia by the end of this year as the two countries step up efforts to turn The post More than 60 Portuguese firms expected to enter Saudi market this year appeared first on Portugal Resident .
The Portugal News27 AugAlgarve property valuations pass €3,000 per square metre
Bank valuations of apartments in the Algarve have passed €3,000 per square metre, as property values across Portugal continue to rise.
Portugal Resident27 AugA special four-part series celebrating 20 years of Exclusive Algarve Villas – When the Algarve changed forever (Part 4)
Still looking ahead We’ve experienced booming markets and difficult ones. We’ve seen new government initiatives attract buyers from around the world. We’ve watched the Algarve evolve from a popular holiday The post A special four-part series celebrating 20 years of Exclusive Algarve Villas – When the Algarve changed fo
Portugal Resident27 AugPortugal buys 75 tactical vehicles for Navy with European funding
Portugal is to purchase 75 tactical vehicles for the Navy’s marines in an investment of €133 million financed by the European SAFE instrument. Deliveries are expected to take place between The post Portugal buys 75 tactical vehicles for Navy with European funding appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident27 AugFormer political commentator turned presidential candidate ‘returns’
After months in which he has been conspicuous for his absence, former political commentator turned presidential candidate Luís Marques Mendes is ‘back’ – and with the kind of perspicacious message The post Former political commentator turned presidential candidate ‘returns’ appeared first on Portugal Resident .
The Portugal News27 AugPortuguese still prefer television over streaming
Almost one in three people in the European Union (EU) had a paid subscription to a streaming service for movies, series or sports in 2025, as mentioned by Eurostat.
Portugal Resident27 AugEngineering firm Martifer wins contract for Lisbon airport expansion
Portuguese engineering firm Martifer has been awarded a contract for the expansion of Lisbon Airport, which includes work on the steel structure, roofing and façades. According to the half-yearly report The post Engineering firm Martifer wins contract for Lisbon airport expansion appeared first on Portugal Resident .
The Portugal News27 AugPortugal triumphs in the Women's Volleyball European Championship
The Portuguese women's volleyball team achieved its first-ever victory in the European Championships on 26 August, beating Spain 3-1 in a Group C match held in Baku.
Portugal Resident27 AugINEM strikes in September remain on table
The September strikes scheduled by pre-hospital emergency technicians remain in place for now in spite of a meeting lasting several hours yesterday bringing together the Union of Pre-Hospital Emergency Technicians The post INEM strikes in September remain on table appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident27 AugPSP police chief says he “cannot guarantee the 200 officers” pledged for Lisbon by government
Against a backdrop of rising crime figures for inner city areas of Lisbon and Porto, PSP chief Luís Carrilho has gone on air to confirm he cannot guarantee the 200 The post PSP police chief says he “cannot guarantee the 200 officers” pledged for Lisbon by government appeared first on Portugal Resident .
The Portugal News27 AugSevere weather warning issued in Portugal
The districts of Porto, Aveiro, Coimbra and Braga are under an orange warning until 10 am on 27 August due to forecast periods of rain or showers, sometimes heavy, occasionally with hail.
The Portugal News27 AugSculpture celebrates Railway Heritage in Loulé
As part of the celebrations marking the 136th anniversary of São Sebastião, one of the two civil parishes in Loulé, a sculptural landmark was unveiled on Thursday, August 13, along the path beside Loulé/Praia de Quarteira railway station.
Portugal Resident27 AugSecond Portuguese national confirmed missing following Nepal’s devastating flash floods
A second Portuguese national is missing in Nepal following the devastating flash floods in the Asian country, a source at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has said. “The Ministry of The post Second Portuguese national confirmed missing following Nepal’s devastating flash floods appeared first on Portugal Resident .
The Portugal News27 AugSwimming prohibited on six Portuguese beaches
The municipality of Matosinhos has six beaches where swimming is discouraged because of microbiological contamination, the Portuguese Environment Agency (APA) said.
The Portugal News27 AugPortugal Weather Today (26 August): Rain, sun and more...
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The Portugal News27 AugForeign direct investment in Portugal totals over €6 billion
Foreign direct investment in Portugal totalled €6.7 billion in the first half of the year, €1.7 billion of which was in real estate, the Bank of Portugal (BdP) announced.
Portugal Resident27 AugThree Portuguese restaurants named among world’s best winery dining experiences
Three Portuguese restaurants have been named among the world’s best places to combine wine and food by US publication Wine Enthusiast, highlighting the growing international profile of the country’s winery-based The post Three Portuguese restaurants named among world’s best winery dining experiences appeared first on P
Portugal Resident27 AugLagoa Open Day returns with music, family fun and community spirit
Lagoa’s Interparish Open Day returns for its third edition on Saturday, September 12, bringing an afternoon and evening of live music, family activities, food and community events to the centre The post Lagoa Open Day returns with music, family fun and community spirit appeared first on Portugal Resident .
The Portugal News27 Aug1,117 cases of irregular immigrants detected in Portugal
The National Unit for Foreigners and Borders (UNEF) of the PSP detected 1,117 irregular cases (2.1%) among the more than 52,000 foreign citizens inspected in its first year of activity, the institution announced.
Portugal Resident27 AugMinor Hotels appoints new Algarve sales director for Tivoli resorts
Minor Hotels has strengthened its commercial team in the Algarve with the appointment of Luís Coelho as Cluster Director of Sales for three Tivoli Hotels & Resorts properties in the The post Minor Hotels appoints new Algarve sales director for Tivoli resorts appeared first on Portugal Resident .
The Portugal News26 AugLisbon Zoo welcomes a new penguin chick
The new penguin chick at Lisbon Zoo is a female and is the 10th generation of the pair that arrived at the zoo in 1998.
The Portugal News26 AugNew flight between USA and Portugal announced
The Azores are getting another direct connection to the United States, with United Airlines announcing a new nonstop service between Newark and Terceira for summer 2027.
Portugal Resident26 AugNew Italian pizzeria opens at Salgados resort
A new Italian-inspired restaurant specialising in artisan pizzas has opened at Marriott Residences Salgados Resort in the Algarve. Amarea Pizzeria is the latest concept from the Amarea brand, which already The post New Italian pizzeria opens at Salgados resort appeared first on Portugal Resident .