The Portugal News25 AugWeather warning issued on mainland Portugal
Seven districts in mainland Portugal will be under a yellow warning on 26 August due to the forecast of periods of rain or showers, which may be heavy at times, IPMA reported.
Portugal Resident25 AugCentralised A&E departments “will be identified by end of November” – health ministry
The Ministry of Health expects to have new regional emergency departments identified by the end of November – acknowledging that orthopedics in Lisbon and Vale do Tejo is one of The post Centralised A&E departments “will be identified by end of November” – health ministry appeared first on Portugal Resident .
The Portugal News25 AugBrussels rules out tax on extraordinary profits from oil companies
The European Commission once again ruled out creating a tax at the European Union (EU) level to tax the extraordinary profits of oil companies, following a new request from Portugal and five other countries defending national measures.
Portugal Resident25 AugPortugal’s crop forecasts hold steady despite heat and drought
Portugal’s summer crop forecasts remain unchanged despite weeks of hot, dry weather that have damaged agricultural production elsewhere in Western and Central Europe, according to the European Commission. The latest The post Portugal’s crop forecasts hold steady despite heat and drought appeared first on Portugal Resid
The Portugal News25 AugNew haemodialysis clinic coming to the Algarve
B. Braun has announced the construction of a new haemodialysis clinic in Albufeira, aimed at improving access to kidney care in the central Algarve.
Portugal Resident25 AugAlbufeira’s car rampage “an isolated incident” – mayor
Hours after the Albufeira car rampage that has seen 12 people injured, mayor of Albufeira Rui Cristina has stressed that the horror was “an isolated incident”. Speaking to Lusa news The post Albufeira’s car rampage “an isolated incident” – mayor appeared first on Portugal Resident .
The Portugal News25 AugTransavia launches route between Portugal and Belgium
The low-cost airline Transavia, part of the Air France-KLM group, announced that it will launch a route between Ponta Delgada, in the Azores, and Brussels, Belgium, in the summer of 2027.
Portugal Resident25 Aug10 road deaths, over 1,000 injured between August 18-24
Ten people died on the roads in Portugal and more than 1,000 were injured – 60 of them seriously – between August 18–24 , authorities reported today in a joint The post 10 road deaths, over 1,000 injured between August 18-24 appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident25 AugMinister condemns Albufeira hit-and-run that left 12 injured
Portugal’s Minister of Internal Administration has condemned the hit-and-run incident in Albufeira’s Oura nightlife district that left 12 people injured, as new information revealed that the ten civilians struck were The post Minister condemns Albufeira hit-and-run that left 12 injured appeared first on Portugal Reside
Portugal Resident25 AugDirector of Portuguese Erasmus+ agency honoured by Ukraine
Luís Alves, director of the National Agency for Erasmus+ Youth/Sport and the European Solidarity Corps, has received an award presented by Ukraine’s president Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Kyiv for his “significant The post Director of Portuguese Erasmus+ agency honoured by Ukraine appeared first on Portugal Resident .
The Portugal News25 AugPortugal plans luxury hotel train inspired by Orient Express
Portugal is set to get a new luxury hotel on rails, with plans to transform old CP carriages into accommodation offering overnight journeys, regional food and experiences around the country.
Algarve Daily News25 AugPotential 'scam' page for NISS registration
An ADN reader has made us aware that there is a website called E-registo that charges for online registrations of NISS social security number.
The Portugal News25 AugPortugal Weather Today (25 August): Today's Forecast and What to Expect
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Portugal Resident25 AugPolice torture probe: ‘Many more officers believed to be involved’
Prosecutors investigating allegations of torture and sexual violence at Lisbon’s Rato police station believe the number of officers involved is “much higher” than initially expected — and that further suspects The post Police torture probe: ‘Many more officers believed to be involved’ appeared first on Portugal Residen
Portugal Resident25 AugPortugal’s oldest woman dies aged 113 in São Brás de Alportel
Maria da Conceição, recognised as Portugal’s oldest woman, has died in the Algarve municipality of São Brás de Alportel at the age of 113 years and eight months. She died The post Portugal’s oldest woman dies aged 113 in São Brás de Alportel appeared first on Portugal Resident .
The Portugal News25 AugSanta Catarina de Fonte do Bispo bike ride
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The Portugal News25 AugSea temperature reaches absolute record
The average surface water temperature of the world's oceans reached 21.1ºC on 22 August, an absolute record for a single day, due to global warming and the El Niño climate phenomenon, the European Copernicus Observatory announced.
Portugal Resident25 AugCustody for seven men linked to five tonne hashish seizure near Guadiana river
The seven men arrested on Saturday as part of a joint police operation that led to the seizure of more than five tonnes of hashish near the Guadiana river (bordering The post Custody for seven men linked to five tonne hashish seizure near Guadiana river appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident25 AugCarvoeiro combines beach party with traditional festivities
Carvoeiro will combine electronic music, live entertainment and religious tradition during two days of festivities on August 29 and 30. The celebrations in honour of Nossa Senhora da Encarnação (Our The post Carvoeiro combines beach party with traditional festivities appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident25 AugUpdate: 12 injured after drunk driver ploughs into pedestrians and police in Albufeira
Twelve people, including two GNR officers, were injured after a drunk driver allegedly drove towards pedestrians and police in Albufeira’s Oura nightlife district in the early hours of Tuesday. The The post Update: 12 injured after drunk driver ploughs into pedestrians and police in Albufeira appeared first on Portugal
The Portugal News25 AugA hit-and-run in Albufeira left 12 injured
Twelve people were injured, one seriously, in a hit-and-run in the early hours of 25 August in Oura, Albufeira, in an area with bars. The driver was arrested, a GNR source told Lusa.
The Portugal News25 AugThe extreme heat of 2026 in Europe will be the "new normal" of the future
Climatologists warn that the extreme heat experienced this summer across various European countries will become the norm in the coming decades—a consequence of global warming that has already altered Europeans’ habits and made them more attuned to climate change.
The Portugal News25 AugThe Sweet Refuge of Bairro Alto Hotel’s Bakery in Lisbon
Anchoring the bustling corner where Rua do Alecrim meets Praça Luís de Camões, the pastry shop of the Bairro Alto Hotel introduces a refined, unhurried counterpoint to the frantic energy of downtown Lisbon.
Portugal Resident25 AugFerragudo murals given new lease of life
A series of murals that have formed part of Ferragudo’s streetscape for the past decade are being restored by the artist who originally created them. Meire Gomes has returned to The post Ferragudo murals given new lease of life appeared first on Portugal Resident .