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The Portugal News19 Aug

5 new podcasts to listen to this week

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Algarve Daily News19 Aug

Portimão ponders restrictions on e-scooters and electric bikes, in battle against dangerous parking and abandonment of rental vehicles

Portimão Municipal Council has approved the launch of a municipal regulatory process, paving the way for new restrictions governing the use of rented e-scooters, bicycles, and other vehicles that are operated as part of shared services within the municipality.

The Portugal News19 Aug

Crédito Agrícola becomes Official Bank of FATACIL

Crédito Agrícola is once again taking part as the Official Bank of FATACIL – Lagoa’s Fair of Crafts, Tourism, Agriculture, Commerce and Industry.

Portugal Resident19 Aug

Cinema: The Magic Faraway Tree

As they adapt to their new lives, the children discover a magical tree and its extraordinary and eccentric residents. At the top of the tree, they are transported to spectacular, The post Cinema: The Magic Faraway Tree appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident19 Aug

Body of missing professional diver found at Setúbal shipyard

The body of a 28-year-old professional diver who disappeared while carrying out underwater repairs on a merchant ship at the Lisnave shipyard in Setúbal has been found. The diver was The post Body of missing professional diver found at Setúbal shipyard appeared first on Portugal Resident .

The Portugal News19 Aug

Portuguese families spend 82 percent of salaries on rent

New data show renting and buying a home continue to require a high share of household income, with Faro and Funchal facing the highest housing cost burdens. 

Portugal Resident19 Aug

UPDATE: Mother located after three-year-old boy found alone in Braga street

The mother of a three-year-old boy found alone in a Braga street in the early hours of this morning has been located by police and formally named an arguida (suspect) The post UPDATE: Mother located after three-year-old boy found alone in Braga street appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident19 Aug

GNR warns against leaving pets in hot cars

Portugal’s GNR police have urged drivers never to leave animals inside parked cars during hot weather, warning that even a few minutes can have serious consequences. “Leaving an animal inside The post GNR warns against leaving pets in hot cars appeared first on Portugal Resident .

The Portugal News19 Aug

Weekend weather forecast

Mixed conditions expected across Portugal this weekend.

Portugal Resident19 Aug

UPDATE: Worksite where two men died in Sintra crane collapse was unlicensed

The worksite where two men were killed when a large crane toppled onto a public road in Sintra this morning did not have the required permit, Sintra Council has confirmed. The post UPDATE: Worksite where two men died in Sintra crane collapse was unlicensed appeared first on Portugal Resident .

The Portugal News19 Aug

Europe named top global leisure travel destination

WTTC data show Europe remains the world’s leading leisure travel destination, with Southern European destinations powering its growth.

Portugal Resident19 Aug

Lick nightclub hosts farewell party this weekend after 36 years in Algarve

One of the Algarve’s best-known nightclubs will close permanently this summer, bringing to an end a 36-year history that began with the opening of Kadoc in 1990. Located in Boliqueime, The post Lick nightclub hosts farewell party this weekend after 36 years in Algarve appeared first on Portugal Resident .

The Portugal News19 Aug

Suspected food poisoning at the Salesian School in Lisbon sends 32 people to the hospital

Thirty-two people, including 26 French children, received assistance and were transported to hospitals overnight following a suspected food poisoning outbreak at the Salesian School in Lisbon, located in the Estrela district. 

Portugal Resident19 Aug

Borges and Faria make Portuguese tennis history in Cincinnati

Nuno Borges and Jaime Faria have made Portuguese tennis history by becoming the first two players from the country to reach the last 16 of the same ATP Masters 1000 The post Borges and Faria make Portuguese tennis history in Cincinnati appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident19 Aug

Cinema: Mutiny

After witnessing his billionaire boss’s murder and being framed for the crime, Cole Reed boards a cargo ship on a one-man crusade to avenge his boss’s death only to discover The post Cinema: Mutiny appeared first on Portugal Resident .

The Portugal News19 Aug

Room rents rise as supply falls

Finding an affordable room to rent is becoming increasingly difficult in parts of Portugal, with asking prices reaching €527 a month as the number of rooms available on the market falls sharply.

The Portugal News19 Aug

WLD Rebounds, HYPE Tests $50.70, but BlockDAG Steals the Spotlight With a $3M USDT Raffle and Major Leadership News!

The market rarely hands out second chances, but some tokens are rewriting that script. Worldcoin news shows WLD is up 20% in ten days, back above its key moving averages after a 43% emissions cut eased pressure. Likewise, Hyperliquid crypto is testing a reversal after sliding from a June peak of $76.67; $50.70 now mark

Portugal Resident19 Aug

Around 270 firefighters injured on duty in Portugal this year

Around 270 firefighters have been injured during emergency operations in Portugal since the beginning of the year, according to the Portuguese Firefighters’ League (LBP). League president António Nunes announced figure The post Around 270 firefighters injured on duty in Portugal this year appeared first on Portugal Res

The Portugal News19 Aug

Inflation accelerates to 2.9% in the Eurozone and 3% in the EU

Year-on-year inflation accelerated to 2.9% in the eurozone and to 3% in the European Union in July, following a dip in June, Eurostat announced today, confirming the flash estimate released last month.

The Portugal News19 Aug

GNR arrested the leader of an international drug trafficking network

The GNR has arrested the leader of an international drug trafficking network following an operation launched in 2026, which had already led to the arrests of approximately 50 people, the force announced.

The Portugal News19 Aug

Firefighters injured in Arouca are in serious condition

Three of the four Arouca volunteer firefighters travelling in a fire truck that crashed today sustained serious injuries, Commander Ricardo Fradique told Lusa.

Portugal Resident19 Aug

Man filmed riding e-scooter wrong way across Lisbon bridge

Portuguese police are investigating footage showing a man riding an electric scooter against traffic across Lisbon’s 25 de Abril Bridge. The incident was filmed at around 3.36am on Tuesday, August The post Man filmed riding e-scooter wrong way across Lisbon bridge appeared first on Portugal Resident .

The Portugal News19 Aug

Portugal invites festivals to apply for accessibility recognition

Festival organisers in Portugal have until 30 September to apply for the Accessible Festivals Programme, which recognises events that make culture more accessible to everyone.

The Portugal News19 Aug

Portugal Weather Today (18 August): Today's weather forecast and more...

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