Portugal Resident9 JulWorld’s top cycling team to race at Volta a Portugal
UAE Team Emirates, currently ranked as the world’s top professional cycling team, has confirmed it will compete in this year’s Volta a Portugal, marking the return of a top-tier international The post World’s top cycling team to race at Volta a Portugal appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident9 JulCrowds take to streets in Almada over repeated cuts to water supplies
Thousands of residents marched through the streets of Almada last night after the municipality imposed overnight water shutdowns in response to a worsening supply crisis that has left large parts The post Crowds take to streets in Almada over repeated cuts to water supplies appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident9 JulWould you eat snails? Castro Marim celebrates Portugal’s surprising summer delicacy
Snails may not be on everyone’s menu, but in Portugal they are a much-loved summer tradition – and nowhere is that passion more evident than at the International Snail Festival The post Would you eat snails? Castro Marim celebrates Portugal’s surprising summer delicacy appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident8 JulZoomarine turns old uniforms into beds for rescue animals
As part of its 35th anniversary celebrations, Zoomarine Algarve has found an innovative way to give its old staff uniforms a second life – transforming them into comfortable beds and The post Zoomarine turns old uniforms into beds for rescue animals appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident8 JulGovernment continues to dig hole for itself (in sand) over controversy surrounding beach umbrellas
Comment: Environment minister Maria da Graça Carvalho has shown today that it is not only the education minister who cannot dig himself out of a hole. Ms Carvalho has been The post Government continues to dig hole for itself (in sand) over controversy surrounding beach umbrellas appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident8 JulEU opens infringement proceedings against Portugal for failing to protect workers’ rights
The European Commission has opened infringement proceedings against Portugal, saying the country’s labour legislation is not fully aligned with European Union rules designed to guarantee transparent and predictable working conditions The post EU opens infringement proceedings against Portugal for failing to protect wor
Portugal Resident8 JulCinema: The Invite
When they invite their enigmatic upstairs neighbours for a dinner party, the night spirals into unexpected places. Have they reignited the spark or lit the match that burns it all The post Cinema: The Invite appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident8 Jul34,000 Algarve homes to get high-speed fibre optic broadband
More than 34,000 homes across the Algarve are set to benefit from a major expansion of high-speed fibre broadband, with the rollout focusing on the Barrocal – the central inland The post 34,000 Algarve homes to get high-speed fibre optic broadband appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident8 JulLe Petit Chef brings immersive dining show to Lagos resort
One of the world’s best-known immersive dining experiences is coming to the Algarve this month, as Le Petit Chef launches at Cascade Wellness Resort by Domes in Lagos from July The post Le Petit Chef brings immersive dining show to Lagos resort appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident8 JulDefence (and security-related) spending should reach 3.1% GDP by year end – PM
Prime Minister Luís Montenegro announced today that Portugal aims to reach 3.1% of Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in defence and security-related expenditure, such as infrastructure, by the end of the The post Defence (and security-related) spending should reach 3.1% GDP by year end – PM appeared first on Portugal Reside
Portugal Resident8 JulCharity golf tournament to support people living with multiple sclerosis
Golfers are being invited to tee off for a good cause later this month as the Algarve Regional Multiple Sclerosis Association (AREMDA) holds its annual charity golf tournament in Vilamoura. The post Charity golf tournament to support people living with multiple sclerosis appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident8 JulWHO warns Europe faces ‘deadliest weeks’ as new heatwave builds
The World Health Organization (WHO) has warned that Europe could face its “deadliest weeks” of the summer as a new heatwave develops over the Atlantic, threatening large parts of the The post WHO warns Europe faces ‘deadliest weeks’ as new heatwave builds appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident8 JulSix arrested over alleged violent theft ring targeting elderly people in Algarve
Six people have been arrested after a months-long investigation into an alleged organised crime group accused of carrying out violent robberies against elderly and vulnerable people in the Algarve. The The post Six arrested over alleged violent theft ring targeting elderly people in Algarve appeared first on Portugal R
Portugal Resident8 JulDeadly bus crash: driver accidentally pressed down on accelerator
The female driver of the Carris Metropolitana bus involved in Tuesday’s fatal crash at Agualva-Cacém transport terminal near Lisbon may have accidentally pressed the accelerator instead of the brake after The post Deadly bus crash: driver accidentally pressed down on accelerator appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident8 JulCarmen Miranda’s extraordinary life comes alive in Lisbon musical
One of Portugal’s most celebrated cultural figures is taking centre stage in a lavish new musical, as acclaimed theatre director Filipe La Féria brings the remarkable story of Carmen Miranda The post Carmen Miranda’s extraordinary life comes alive in Lisbon musical appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident8 JulFree Tejo wine tastings return to Portugal’s beaches this summer
Wine lovers will once again be able to enjoy free wine tastings at some of Portugal’s most popular seaside destinations this summer as the Vinhos do Tejo (Tejo Wines) roadshow The post Free Tejo wine tastings return to Portugal’s beaches this summer appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident8 JulCinema: Moana
For the first time, Moana voyages beyond the reef of her island of Motunui with the infamous demigod Maui on an unforgettable journey to restore prosperity to her people. Director: The post Cinema: Moana appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident8 JulPolice dismantle yet another network suspected of fraudulently legalising thousands of immigrants
Portugal’s Judicial Police (PJ) have arrested five people suspected of running a criminal network that allegedly fraudulently regularised the immigration status of thousands of foreign nationals over several years, in The post Police dismantle yet another network suspected of fraudulently legalising thousands of immigr
Portugal Resident8 JulPresident presses government to end national exam chaos
Portuguese President António José Seguro has increased pressure on the government today to resolve the ongoing disruption to the country’s national secondary school examinations – warning that public confidence in The post President presses government to end national exam chaos appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident8 JulCoach accused of sexually abusing child in Algarve released pending trial
A 29-year-old sports coach arrested in Vila Real de Santo António on suspicion of sexually abusing a 12-year-old child has been released pending trial after being ordered to report regularly The post Coach accused of sexually abusing child in Algarve released pending trial appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident8 JulPM at NATO summit: ‘convinced Denmark’s integrity not at risk from Trump’
Jetting from Portugal’s unhappy defeat in the World Cup to Ankara, Turkey, the prime minister is attending the NATO summit – which has been widely billed as ‘one of the The post PM at NATO summit: ‘convinced Denmark’s integrity not at risk from Trump’ appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident7 JulNational exams platform goes offline again – ‘the chaos’ persists
Teachers marking Portugal’s secondary school national exams have been warned that the electronic platform used to correct papers will be temporarily unavailable again on Wednesday – raising fresh concerns over The post National exams platform goes offline again – ‘the chaos’ persists appeared first on Portugal Resident
Portugal Resident7 JulPortugal ranked among world’s top medical tourism destinations
Portugal has been ranked among the world’s 25 leading medical tourism destinations, reflecting the country’s growing international reputation for high-quality healthcare and specialist treatment. The ranking, Top 50 Medical Tourism The post Portugal ranked among world’s top medical tourism destinations appeared first o
Portugal Resident7 JulJorge Jesus emerges as favourite to be named new Portugal coach
Former Al Nassr manager Jorge Jesus has emerged as the leading candidate to become Portugal’s next head coach following Roberto Martínez’s departure. According to Maisfutebol, the Portuguese Football Federation (FPF) The post Jorge Jesus emerges as favourite to be named new Portugal coach appeared first on Portugal Res