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The Portugal News25 Aug

Police wants to question André Ventura regarding the break-in at his office

The Judicial Police (PJ) plans to question André Ventura, the leader of the Chega party, and the two MPs Paulo Seco and Francisco Gomes as part of the inquiry into the alleged break-in at the party leader's office in the Assembly of the Republic. 

Portugal Resident25 Aug

Algarve hoteliers call for crackdown on ‘booze tourism’ after Albufeira car rampage

The Algarve should move away from the “booze tourism” associated with stag parties, excessive drinking and some nightlife areas, the head of the region’s hotel association has said following today’s The post Algarve hoteliers call for crackdown on ‘booze tourism’ after Albufeira car rampage appeared first on Portugal R

The Portugal News25 Aug

Where are the most expensive luxury residential rentals in Portugal?

The luxury residential rental market in Portugal remains heavily concentrated in a select few municipalities, with Loulé and Cascais leading the country’s priciest options. 

Portugal Resident25 Aug

“We can’t be governed by demagogues, or saccharine-sweet policies”

At a point where PSD social democrats appear to be going overboard singing their own praises, foreign minister Paulo Rangel has given a speech in which he stressed that the The post “We can’t be governed by demagogues, or saccharine-sweet policies” appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Algarve Daily News25 Aug

Albufeira: 12 injured after car ploughs into crowds in tourist hotspot, prompting police gunshots and panic

Twelve people were injured, two seriously, after a car drove through pedestrians in the early hours of Tuesday morning in Albufeira’s Oura nightlife district.

Algarve Daily News25 Aug

Communist Party leader brings campaign to Algarve, attacking Government over low wages and public investment

Portuguese Communist Party (PCP) secretary-general Paulo Raimundo took his party’s message to the stage in the Algarve, visiting Lagoa’s FATACIL fair, before addressing a rally in Olhão, where he called for a shift in economic and social policy for the region.

The Portugal News25 Aug

Pharmacies in Portugal will receive €3.15 for each vaccine

Pharmacies that participate in the next vaccination campaign against influenza and COVID-19 will receive €3.15 for each vaccine administered, according to a decree published in the Official Gazette of the Union.

The Portugal News25 Aug

Portugal is an international premium real estate destination

When addressing the development of premium real estate over the last 40 years in Portugal, it is clear that this market segment has evolved from a discreet market into one of the most dynamic and internationalized in Europe. 

Portugal Resident25 Aug

Police shoot young man suspected of domestic violence against father

A 26-year-old man, suspected of domestic violence against his father, has been shot by PSP police, trying to escape questioning. According to reports, the police visited the family home today, The post Police shoot young man suspected of domestic violence against father appeared first on Portugal Resident .

The Portugal News25 Aug

An August filled with music, sunsets and open-air experiences

From wellness moments and sunset sessions to open-air evenings and music, Kimpton Atlântico Algarve presents a programme designed to make the most of August, in a light, vibrant and laid-back spirit.

The Portugal News25 Aug

Former Porto Bank headquarters transformed into luxury development

The 1960's building in central Porto will include eight apartments and one commercial unit, with completion scheduled for December 2026.

Portugal Resident25 Aug

Ukrainian leader thanks President and PM for “solidarity” shown to country by Portugal

They may neither of them been in Kyiv yesterday, but President Seguro and Prime Minister Luís Montenegro sent messages to the Ukrainian capital commemorating the 35th anniversary of Ukraine’s independence The post Ukrainian leader thanks President and PM for “solidarity” shown to country by Portugal appeared first on P

Portugal Resident25 Aug

Portugal’s place in the global robot revolution

Portugal cannot match China in the mass production of robots, but its researchers see a major opportunity in the AI, intelligent systems and specialised applications that make robots useful. INESC The post Portugal’s place in the global robot revolution appeared first on Portugal Resident .

The Portugal News25 Aug

Georgina officially adopts Cristiano Ronaldo older children

Following a discreet wedding ceremony, Georgina Rodriguez has reportedly adopted Cristiano Ronaldo's older children.

Portugal Resident25 Aug

Former Health Minister in hot water for ‘combining pension with salary’

Former Health Minister António Correia de Campos is combining a monthly pension of €5.524 euros from the Caixa Geral de Aposentações (the institution managing the pensions of public sector employees) The post Former Health Minister in hot water for ‘combining pension with salary’ appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident25 Aug

London Calling – August 2026: Phew! What a scorcher!

The Royal Parks are yellow, the tired-looking trees on Wimbledon Common are dropping their leaves early and the ponds and waterways are drying up. There have been wildfires and the The post London Calling – August 2026: Phew! What a scorcher! appeared first on Portugal Resident .

The Portugal News25 Aug

Weekend weather forecast

Cloudy skies and warm temperatures

The Portugal News25 Aug

The Algarve Luxury Market Comes of Age

by Kerstin Buechner, Co-Owner & Director, QP Savills

Portugal Resident25 Aug

Worth your weight in gold…

It means a lot when someone says this. Because when you say these words, they mean so much to you! Invariably we say things to ease our own feelings. ‘I The post Worth your weight in gold… appeared first on Portugal Resident .

The Portugal News25 Aug

Minister promises investigation into hit-and-run in Albufeira

The Minister of Home Affairs condemned the hit-and-run in Albufeira (Algarve) that injured 12 people and promised that "the circumstances of the incident will be fully investigated by the competent authorities."

The Portugal News25 Aug

Municipality in Portugal promotes Portuguese language course for foreigners

The municipality of Vila Nova de Poiares, in the district of Coimbra, will promote a new Portuguese Language course for foreigners.

Portugal Resident25 Aug

Saudi business delegation visits Portugal to strengthen cooperation in health sector

A delegation of businesspeople from Saudi Arabia, led by the Saudi Arabia–Portugal Business Council (Saudi Portuguese Business Council – SPBC), chaired by Alwalid Albaltan, begins today, August 25, its third The post Saudi business delegation visits Portugal to strengthen cooperation in health sector appeared first on

The Portugal News25 Aug

Follow the Capital: What Portugal's €1.4 Billion Investment Surge Is Telling Investors

There is an old saying in investing: follow the money.

Portugal Resident25 Aug

Security in Lisbon: “Time has come for government to deliver on promises of more police”

“The time has come” for the government to fulfill its promise of more police in Lisbon, mayor Carlos Moedas has said today, following a weekend marked by stabbings, shootings and The post Security in Lisbon: “Time has come for government to deliver on promises of more police” appeared first on Portugal Resident .