Portugal Resident4d agoA1 motorway closed in both directions as major wildfire rages near Aveiro
A major wildfire near Aveiro has forced the closure of the A1 motorway in both directions, as hundreds of firefighters and other emergency personnel battle the flames. The fire broke The post A1 motorway closed in both directions as major wildfire rages near Aveiro appeared first on Portugal Resident .
The Portugal News4d agoProperty of the Week: Prestigious villa with cottage, swimming pool and tennis court
Set within beautifully landscaped and fully enclosed grounds of 15,110 m², this impressive single-storey villa of 320,30m² offers an exceptional balance of privacy, space, and modern comfort in a prime location near Guia.
The Portugal News4d agoFlu vaccines campaign starts in September in Portugal and is extended to children
Portugal will start its flu vaccination campaign on 30 September, and this year children aged two to four will also be able to get the vaccine for free.
Portugal Resident4d agoKnife attack leaves young woman in Monsanto forest with nine stab wounds
A shocking knife attack has left a young woman recovering in hospital after no less than nine stab wounds. According to reports, it all started with a plan to ‘exchange The post Knife attack leaves young woman in Monsanto forest with nine stab wounds appeared first on Portugal Resident .
The Portugal News4d agoPortuguese national football team announced for the Nations League
Goalkeeper Samuel Soares (Benfica), defender Nuno Tavares (Lazio), midfielder João Palhinha (Benfica), and forward Fábio Silva (Borussia Dortmund) are the new faces in the first list from new Portuguese football coach Jorge Jesus.
The Portugal News4d agoHave you used buses to explore the Azores?
Bus stops in the Azores are an important part of daily life and a useful option for visitors who want to explore the islands without renting a car. From busy towns to small villages, buses help connect local communities across each island.
Portugal Resident4d agoNews Review: Teachers priced out, housing ignored & Montenegro’s ‘stupid path’
In this Resident podcast news review, Carl Munson and The Resident journalist Natasha Donn discuss Portugal’s teacher placement system, with some teachers sent to the Algarve considering quitting because they The post News Review: Teachers priced out, housing ignored & Montenegro’s ‘stupid path’ appeared first on Portu
The Portugal News4d agoPortugal ranks 46th for corruption perceptions
Portugal has ranked 46th in the latest Global Corruption Perceptions Index, scoring 56 points out of 100, as concerns about public-sector corruption continue to mount around the world.
Algarve Daily News4d agoeasyJet crew to strike in October and December: Disruption expected at Faro, Lisbon, and Porto airports
easyJet cabin crew have approved strike action from 2 to 6 October and again from 19 to 23 December, with around 500 scheduled flights expected to be affected during the first strike period.
Algarve Daily News4d agoAlgarve will be getting ‘major industrial zone’, following outcry over region being left out of plans
Portugal’s Minister for the Economy and Territorial Cohesion, Manuel Castro Almeida, confirmed this week that the Algarve will be included in the Government’s plans to develop seven new major business areas across Portugal.
Portugal Resident4d agoFuel costs and imports squeeze Algarve citrus growers
Algarve citrus growers are preparing to close the 2025/26 season with lower returns than they had hoped for, as soaring fuel costs and a surge in imports from outside the The post Fuel costs and imports squeeze Algarve citrus growers appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident4d agoPortugal’s construction sector grows as European output falls
Portugal’s construction sector continued to grow in July, bucking a wider downturn across Europe, according to figures released today by Eurostat. Construction output in Portugal increased by 1.9% compared with The post Portugal’s construction sector grows as European output falls appeared first on Portugal Resident .
The Portugal News4d agoPortugal to criminalise the sale of counterfeit drugs
The Minister of Home Affairs (MAI) said the Government is preparing a legislative amendment to penalise the sale of counterfeit drugs, as requested by Lisbon Mayor Carlos Moedas.
Portugal Resident4d agoQuercus calls for proper backup from authorities in dispute over access to Grândola beaches
Quercus has called on the government and Portuguese Environment Agency APA to maintain a “firm stance” in the face of opposition from property developer Coporgest to the revision of access The post Quercus calls for proper backup from authorities in dispute over access to Grândola beaches appeared first on Portugal Res
Portugal Resident4d agoCats – you either love them…
The latest cat-craze, ‘XL Bully Cats’. Not particularly pretty to look at. Even our intrepid cat lover would give this scary bald feline a second look. The original hairless Sphynx The post Cats – you either love them… appeared first on Portugal Resident .
The Portugal News4d agoResponsible pet adoption takes place at Algarve Shopping
Algarve Shopping and Animal Rescue Algarve (ARA) are joining forces in a new adoption campaign.
Algarve Daily News4d agoActivists threaten legal action against 13 Algarve municipalities over failure to maintain youth councils for young people
The Algarve’s Juventude Popular (JP), a division of one of Portugal’s most significant political youth organisations, has threatened to take legal action against 13 of the Algarve’s 16 municipalities, arguing that they have failed to ensure the effective operation of their respective Municipal Youth Councils (CMJs). Ac
Portugal Resident4d agoVila Vita Parc opens CIRO in Guia – with chicken piri-piri on the menu!
Vila Vita Parc has expanded its culinary portfolio with the opening of CIRO in Guia this summer with a concept built around Mediterranean cooking over fire, bringing together Portuguese and The post Vila Vita Parc opens CIRO in Guia – with chicken piri-piri on the menu! appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident4d agoPortugal welcomes deepening of trade relations between Brussels and Ottawa
Portugal’s government appears to be welcoming the news of a deepening of trade relations between the European Union and Canada, in spite of the knee-jerk reaction by Donald Trump, who The post Portugal welcomes deepening of trade relations between Brussels and Ottawa appeared first on Portugal Resident .
The Portugal News4d agoRising farming costs could put more pressure on food prices
The cost of producing food is rising across Europe, raising concerns that shoppers could eventually see some of those increases reflected in supermarket prices.
Portugal Resident4d agoLuís Neves announces measure to criminalise sale of “fake substances” as narcotics
Luís Neves, Minister of Internal Administration, has stated today that the government is preparing a legislative amendment to penalise the sale of fake drugs, as has been requested by Lisbon The post Luís Neves announces measure to criminalise sale of “fake substances” as narcotics appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident4d agoJorge Jesus names first Portugal squad with Ronaldo and four new faces
Jorge Jesus has named his first Portugal squad, introducing four new faces as the national team prepares to begin the defence of its UEFA Nations League title. Benfica goalkeeper Samuel The post Jorge Jesus names first Portugal squad with Ronaldo and four new faces appeared first on Portugal Resident .
The Portugal News4d agoIconic Portuguese theatre reopens after renovation and with free programs
The Teatro Nacional D. Maria II in Lisbon reopens on 18 September after rehabilitation work, with free programming until 20 September, highlighting the premiere of Shakespeare's "Macbeth," directed by artistic director Pedro Penim.
Portugal Resident4d agoNew poll shows CHEGA leader André Ventura runaway favourite for prime minister
At a point where citizens are beset from all sides by rising prices, CHEGA leader André Ventura has emerged, in a new opinion poll, as the runaway favourite for prime The post New poll shows CHEGA leader André Ventura runaway favourite for prime minister appeared first on Portugal Resident .