Portugal Resident26 AugPSP officer dives into river to save man after suicide attempt
A PSP officer jumped into the River Leça in northern Portugal to save a 26-year-old man following an apparent suicide attempt in Leça da Palmeira on Sunday. The dramatic rescue The post PSP officer dives into river to save man after suicide attempt appeared first on Portugal Resident .
The Portugal News26 AugSmooth Operations in Faro Airport
It was around 11 o’clock last night when a flight from Edinburgh arrived at Faro Airport, and we wanted to show you what the new EES machines were actually like in practice.
Portugal Resident26 AugPortugal’s national choir directory launches English version
Portugal’s national online directory of choirs has launched an English-language version in a move designed to make the country’s choral community more accessible to foreign residents and international musicians. COROS.PT, The post Portugal’s national choir directory launches English version appeared first on Portugal R
The Portugal News26 AugPartial lunar eclipse to be visible in Portugal
An astronomical phenomenon will once more take place in Portugal on 28 August, with a partial lunar eclipse being visible to naked eye.
Portugal Resident26 AugPSP agent handed suspended sentence for killing unarmed civilian returns to work
In another bizarre twist in the already bizarre story of a young PSP officer condemned for ‘an excess of self defence’ which left an unarmed civilian shot dead in the The post PSP agent handed suspended sentence for killing unarmed civilian returns to work appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident26 AugAmigos de Música launches new Algarve concert season
Algarve classical music association Amigos de Música will launch its 2026/27 concert season in September with two performances by Berlin-based musicians Adele Bitter and Holger Groschopp. Cellist Bitter and pianist The post Amigos de Música launches new Algarve concert season appeared first on Portugal Resident .
The Portugal News26 AugHeavy rain and storms cause flooding and power cuts across Europe
Heavy rain and severe thunderstorms have caused flooding, power cuts and transport disruption across several parts of Europe, while parts of Portugal are under yellow weather warnings on 26 August.
Portugal Resident26 AugParamedics threaten criminal complaint against INEM president
With two days of strike action already tabled for next month, paramedics warn that they are ready to lodge a criminal complaint against INEM president Luís Cabral for comments he has The post Paramedics threaten criminal complaint against INEM president appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident26 AugPortugal Burger Cup brings nine-nation burger battle to Alvor
Burger lovers in the western Algarve will have a new event to sink their teeth into when the Portugal Burger Cup – Summer Edition arrives in Alvor on Thursday, August The post Portugal Burger Cup brings nine-nation burger battle to Alvor appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident26 AugInequality: the hidden wealth of Portugal
The 2022 World Inequality Report resulted from four years’ intensive research of data collated by more than 100 economists. Its principal conclusion was that, in the 21st century, inequality in The post Inequality: the hidden wealth of Portugal appeared first on Portugal Resident .
The Portugal News26 AugTraditional midnight sea swim returns to the Algarve
The Festa do Banho 29 returns to Lagos and Praia da Luz on 29 August, bringing music, entertainment and one of the Algarve’s most unusual summer traditions.
Portugal Resident26 AugNew ride-hailing law could leave drivers immediately in breach – association
Portugal’s newly published ride-hailing law contains contradictory implementation dates that could leave thousands of operators and drivers in breach of rules they have no means of following, the sector’s main The post New ride-hailing law could leave drivers immediately in breach – association appeared first on Portug
The Portugal News26 AugSwimming is discouraged at a Portuguese beach
Swimming is discouraged at Vila Praia de Âncora beach in Caminha due to microbiological contamination, according to an active alert from the Portuguese Environment Agency (APA).
Portugal Resident26 AugCHEGA point blank refuses to withdraw gender identity bill, despite UN appeal
Leader of right-wing CHEGA, André Ventura, insists today that the party will not withdraw its draft bill on gender identity, in spite of the rather unusual ‘appeal’ sent by the The post CHEGA point blank refuses to withdraw gender identity bill, despite UN appeal appeared first on Portugal Resident .
The Portugal News26 AugNew Ideias do Levante Youth Choir registrations opened
Coral Ideias do Levante announces the return to regular rehearsals on Wednesday, 2 September 2026, from 8:00 PM to 10:00 PM, in Room 15 at CEFLA — Centro de Estudos e Formação de Lagoa (Algarve).
The Portugal News26 AugTwo new hotels planned for Portugal
Minor Hotels, the international group behind Tivoli Hotels & Resorts, is preparing to add two more hotels to its Portuguese portfolio, with new properties planned for the North and Centre of the country.
Portugal Resident26 AugCinema: Spa Weekend
But when their trainwreck friend, Mel, turns up, the relaxation quickly descends into chaos with hilarious consequences. Director: Jon Lucas, Scott Moore; Starring: Leslie Mann, Isla Fisher, Michelle Buteau, Anna The post Cinema: Spa Weekend appeared first on Portugal Resident .
The Portugal News26 AugPortuguese player elected player of the year in England
Portuguese international midfielder Bruno Fernandes, of Manchester United, was elected male player of the year in England at the Professional Footballers' Association (PFA) awards ceremony for the 2025/26 season.
Portugal Resident26 AugTourism boss highlights pressure to resurrect Montijo as overspill airport for Lisbon
Closing another busy summer season, President of the Portuguese Tourism Confederation, Francisco Calheiros, has shown that the undercurrent of pressure to resurrect the plan to transform Montijo air base into The post Tourism boss highlights pressure to resurrect Montijo as overspill airport for Lisbon appeared first o
The Portugal News26 AugFood festival brings 24 chefs to Portimão
Arrebita Portimão is returning to the city on 5 and 6 September, bringing together chefs from across Portugal for two evenings of food, local products and entertainment.
Portugal Resident26 AugDrowning deaths in Portugal hit 10-year high
Drowning deaths in Portugal have reached their highest level in a decade, with 92 people losing their lives in the first seven months of 2026. Provisional figures from the Portuguese The post Drowning deaths in Portugal hit 10-year high appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident26 AugCHEGA wants urgent audit of Social Security to identify “millionaire, immoral pensions”
Leaping onto the bandwagon that rolled across the front pages yesterday, right-wing party CHEGA wants to know how many people combine high pensions with salaries and positions appointed by the The post CHEGA wants urgent audit of Social Security to identify “millionaire, immoral pensions” appeared first on Portugal Res
The Portugal News26 AugMost of those injured in the Albufeira hit-and-run have already been discharged from hospital
Most of the 12 people injured in the hit-and-run that occurred in the early hours of 25 August, in the Oura area of Albufeira, have already been discharged, with two people hospitalised at the Portimão Hospital, a hospital source told Lusa.
Portugal Resident26 AugQuinta das Lágrimas marks 700 years with first Harvest Party
Historic Quinta das Lágrimas in Coimbra will celebrate its 700th anniversary with the launch of its first Harvest Party, bringing together regional wines, fire-cooked food and music in the estate’s The post Quinta das Lágrimas marks 700 years with first Harvest Party appeared first on Portugal Resident .