The Portugal News26 AugWhy some Volta machines refund your deposit to a bank card – and others don’t
The Volta deposit-return scheme in Portugal has already seen millions of bottles and cans returned, but consumers may have noticed that the way they receive their €0.10 deposit back varies depending on where they use the machine.
The Portugal News26 AugPortugal solar giant hit by bankruptcy
The Algarve plant is being prepared for sale after lower production, falling electricity prices and technical problems.
The Portugal News26 AugWhich Portuguese political party works the hardest during the summer recess?
Despite the usual suspension of parliamentary business during August, the parties elected to the Assembly of the Republic have not ceased their activities.
The Portugal News26 AugUnited Nations challenges Portugal new gender law plans
The United Nations has called on Portugal’s parliament to withdraw or reconsider proposed changes to the country’s gender identity laws, warning that measures put forward by the PSD, Chega and CDS-PP could conflict with Portugal’s international human rights commitments.
The Portugal News26 AugNo women at the top of Portugal’s tourism associations
Women make up more than half of the global tourism workforce, yet only 7 percent reach top management positions.
Portugal Resident26 AugLight Up Ferragudo launches Christmas Festival campaign
Friends in Business Algarve will officially launch its Ferragudo Christmas Festival campaign with a community and sponsor evening on Tuesday, November 10. Light Up Ferragudo will take place from 5pm The post Light Up Ferragudo launches Christmas Festival campaign appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident26 AugAlgarve tees up international golf push at Solheim Cup
The Algarve will be promoted to an international golfing audience at the Solheim Cup 2026, as regional tourism authorities look to strengthen the destination’s profile in one of its most The post Algarve tees up international golf push at Solheim Cup appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident26 AugSafety questions raised over ageing Viseu dam
Questions are being raised over how long the ageing Fagilde dam can safely remain in operation after the government acknowledged that its spillway cannot handle the flood conditions required under The post Safety questions raised over ageing Viseu dam appeared first on Portugal Resident .
The Portugal News26 AugRyanair reveals Portugal passenger hotspots
Ryanair reveals the top 3 destinations from Portugal this summer. The top destinations are in Europe: Edinburgh, Trapani, and Vienna.
The Portugal News26 AugBritish actor Tim Curry died at 80
The British actor Tim Curry, known for playing Dr Frank-N-Furter, has died at 80.
Portugal Resident26 AugForeign investment in Portugal rebounds to €6.7 billion
Foreign direct investment in Portugal rebounded to €6.7 billion during the first half of 2026, reversing a small net outflow recorded over the same period last year, according to Banco The post Foreign investment in Portugal rebounds to €6.7 billion appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Algarve Daily News26 AugIrish tourist describes “frightening” Albufeira hit-and-run after being dragged on car bonnet, as majority of 16 victims discharged from hospital
A majority of the 16 people injured in a hit-and-run incident in Albufeira, during the early hours of Tuesday, 25th August, have been discharged from Portimão Hospital, with two seriously injured victims remaining under intensive care, according to the Algarve Local Health Unit (ULS).
The Portugal News26 AugMeta pays $16.7 billion to settle case over harm to minors
The company led by Mark Zuckerberg has agreed to pay $16.68 billion, more than its profit for the last quarter, to settle a legal case that could change the way children access social media.
Algarve Daily News26 AugShort-toed snake eagle rescued by maintenance engineer after being found dazed beside power line
A short-toed snake eagle (Circaetus gallicus) found grounded and unable to fly has been rescued by Portugal’s National Republican Guard (GNR) in Vila Nova de São Bento, in the Alentejo municipality of Serpa, and taken to a wildlife rehabilitation centre.
Algarve Daily News26 AugFather dies in fiery crash after hitting wild boar in Alentejo, as seriously injured son rushed to hospital
A man was killed and another seriously injured after the vehicle they were travelling in crashed on the EN387 in Faro do Alentejo, in the Beja district, at around 6am this Wednesday morning, 26 August.
The Portugal News26 Aug€10 million EV incentive to be launched in Portugal
Drivers in Portugal hoping to receive a government grant towards a new electric car may have to wait, as the second funding incentive has yet to be established.
Portugal Resident26 AugCinema: The Dog Stars
Hig is a young pilot who, together with a military survivalist, Bangley, has carved out an efficient but isolated homestead in a brutal post-apocalyptic world, until a mysterious radio transmission The post Cinema: The Dog Stars appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident26 AugPortuguese team makes Mölkky World Championships debut in Finland
A team with strong Algarve connections has become the first to represent Portugal at the Mölkky World Championships, competing against hundreds of teams from around the globe in the Finnish The post Portuguese team makes Mölkky World Championships debut in Finland appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident26 AugUpdate: Portuguese woman among more than 400 missing after Nepal flash floods
UPDATE: A Portuguese woman is among the more than 400 people reported missing following the deadly floods and landslides in Nepal, Portugal’s Foreign Ministry has confirmed. The ministry has told The post Update: Portuguese woman among more than 400 missing after Nepal flash floods appeared first on Portugal Resident .
The Portugal News26 AugLagoa YogaFest returns to the Algarve
Ideias do Levante - Associação Cultural de Lagoa (Algarve), in partnership with Município de Lagoa, will organise (free of charge), at Pátio das Gerações, in the city of Lagoa (Algarve), the sixth edition of Lagoa YogaFest, from the 17th until the 20th of September 2026, with the aim of promoting and disseminating the
The Portugal News26 AugNew details revealed about Cristiano Ronaldo's wedding
New details have emerged about Cristiano Ronaldo and Georgina Rodríguez's wedding in Portugal, including why they chose to marry at home and plans for a much bigger celebration in the future.
The Portugal News26 AugYoung Portuguese man rescued after near-drowning in Greece
On 21 August, a 26-year-old Portuguese tourist was pulled out of the sea unconscious off the Greek island of Zakynthos after having almost drowned in the Korithi area.
Portugal Resident26 AugVillages in uproar after five-day fire; accuse authorities of “lack of coordination”
A group of citizens affected by the fire that for five days hit the municipalities of Carrazeda de Ansiães and Torre de Moncorvo – leaving a trail of, at least, The post Villages in uproar after five-day fire; accuse authorities of “lack of coordination” appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident26 AugMichelin dining nights return to Old Course Vilamoura
Old Course Vilamoura is continuing its series of guest-chef dinners with two new events on August 29 and September 5, bringing together acclaimed Portuguese chefs and winemakers. The dinners follow The post Michelin dining nights return to Old Course Vilamoura appeared first on Portugal Resident .