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The Portugal News20 Aug

Are No-Deposit Bonuses Just a Myth? We Did the Research

You come across casino adverts that promise you free money with no strings attached. These bonuses don't require any deposits. What's more to wish? They don't have wagering requirements, meaning you can withdraw wins straightaway.

The Portugal News20 Aug

New €21 million bridge opens in Portugal

A new bridge over the Lima River opens to traffic today, 20 August, creating a new connection between the two sides of Viana do Castelo.

The Portugal News20 Aug

TAP Air Portugal launches new route from Porto

TAP Air Portugal is expanding its international network from Porto with a new direct service to Sal in Cape Verde, adding another intercontinental destination to the Portuguese airline’s northern hub.

Portugal Resident20 Aug

Did you know…Fatacil

The sky will be lit up by thousands of lights, the roads will be full of queues of cars trying to get into the surrounding fields converted into car parks The post Did you know…Fatacil appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident20 Aug

Motoring…and all that Jazz!

I remember the first time I sat inside the original Honda Jazz from 2001. I couldn’t believe it. It seemed impossible that such a small car had this much space The post Motoring…and all that Jazz! appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident20 Aug

GNR records 52 deaths in motorcycle crashes in first half of 2026

Motorcycle crashes recorded by the GNR police in Portugal during the first half of 2026 caused 52 deaths and left 342 people seriously injured. The police force recorded 3,673 crashes The post GNR records 52 deaths in motorcycle crashes in first half of 2026 appeared first on Portugal Resident .

The Portugal News20 Aug

8 simple ways to reset your wellbeing this September

Experts share easy ways to get your wellbeing on track before winter sets in, with Lisa Salmon.

The Portugal News20 Aug

Portugal Weather Today (20 August): Today's weather update

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Portugal Resident20 Aug

Critically low oxygen levels blamed for fish deaths near Armação de Pêra

Large numbers of fish are dying in the Alcantarilha stream, near Armação de Pêra, after oxygen in the water fell to critically low levels. Measurements carried out by technicians from The post Critically low oxygen levels blamed for fish deaths near Armação de Pêra appeared first on Portugal Resident .

The Portugal News20 Aug

Early music festival returns to the western Algarve

The Costa Vicentina Early Music Fest is returning to the western Algarve this August, bringing a week of concerts and cultural activities to Lagos, Sagres, Aljezur and Vila do Bispo.

The Portugal News20 Aug

Microsoft appoints Ana Maria Lopes to lead Portugal

The appointment comes as the company expands its investment in Portugal, with AI adoption and digital transformation among its key priorities.

Portugal Resident20 Aug

Arouca wildfire reduced to one active front as hundreds remain deployed

A major wildfire in Arouca (Aveiro district) was reduced to a single active front early on Thursday morning, although nearly 600 emergency personnel remained deployed as Portugal continued to battle The post Arouca wildfire reduced to one active front as hundreds remain deployed appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident20 Aug

1,000 women take to Viana do Castelo streets for traditional parade

Around 1,000 women dressed in traditional costumes and adorned with gold jewellery took to the streets of Viana do Castelo on Wednesday for one of the most distinctive events of The post 1,000 women take to Viana do Castelo streets for traditional parade appeared first on Portugal Resident .

The Portugal News19 Aug

Grease Comes to The Yard in the Algarve

The Yard in Vale do Lobo is heading back to the 1950s on Sunday, 23 August, with an immersive Grease the Musical Dinner.

The Portugal News19 Aug

Algarve hotels to offer more than 2,000 local oranges to guests

Guests staying at five Algarve hotels will have the chance to taste one of the region's best-known local products this week, with more than 2,000 Algarve oranges being handed out.

The Portugal News19 Aug

Coca-Cola Appoints New Portugal Chief

Coca-Cola has appointed Diogo Gioia as its new General Manager for Portugal. He will now lead one of the company’s main markets in the Iberian Peninsula.

The Portugal News19 Aug

New boardwalk to link two Algarve beaches

Work on the new route between Altura and Praia Verde is already underway, with the first sections installed earlier this summer.

The Portugal News19 Aug

Glaces des Alpes arrives at Apolónia in the Algarve

Apolónia Supermarkets is reinforcing its premium product offering by introducing Glaces des Alpes, a French brand of artisan ice creams and sorbets from the Alps.

The Portugal News19 Aug

European seas experience record summer heat

Sea temperatures around parts of Europe have been unusually high this summer, with some areas recording temperatures up to 6°C above the seasonal average.

Portugal Resident19 Aug

New Portuguese ride-hailing app lets passengers choose their driver

Passengers in Lisbon, Porto and Setúbal can now choose who picks them up using a new Portuguese ride-hailing app that aims to give users more control over their journeys. VLOZ The post New Portuguese ride-hailing app lets passengers choose their driver appeared first on Portugal Resident .

The Portugal News19 Aug

Lusíadas Saúde will be the Official Medical Services Provider at Festival F in the Algarve

Lusíadas Saúde will, for the seventh consecutive year, serve as the Official Medical Services Provider for Festival F, taking place on 3, 4 and 5 September in Faro’s historic city centre. 

The Portugal News19 Aug

Princess Eugenie reveals name of daughter born in Lisbon

The royal couple say the name honours British and Portuguese history following the birth of their first child in Portugal.

Portugal Resident19 Aug

Man dies after motorhome falls on him

A 67-year-old man died on Wednesday after the motorhome he was repairing reportedly fell on top of him in Alfena, in the northern municipality of Valongo, near Porto. According to The post Man dies after motorhome falls on him appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Algarve Daily News19 Aug

'Burqa ban goes ahead': Portugal’s President passes decree prohibiting full face coverings in public spaces

The President of the Republic promulgated on Tuesday, 18 August, a decree passed by Parliament establishing security and prevention rules concerning the identification of citizens in public spaces. The legislation bans the full concealment of the face in public, and has been commonly referred to as the “burqa law” duri