Portugal Resident19 AugThree-year-old found alone in Braga street; mother remains uncontactable
A three-year-old boy has been found alone, crying, at the entrance to an apartment building in central Braga in the early hours of this morning, with authorities trying to locate The post Three-year-old found alone in Braga street; mother remains uncontactable appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident19 AugFugitive drug trafficking ringleader arrested in Alentejo
The alleged leader of a transnational drug trafficking network has been arrested in the Alentejo district of Portalegre after spending around 13 months on the run. The suspect was detained The post Fugitive drug trafficking ringleader arrested in Alentejo appeared first on Portugal Resident .
The Portugal News19 AugFerragudo celebrates 506 years with three days of festivities
Ferragudo is preparing to celebrate 506 years since its formal creation, with three days of festivities bringing music, entertainment and community celebrations to the Algarve village.
Portugal Resident19 AugTwo workers killed as crane topples in Sintra
Two workers have died after a large crane toppled onto a public road in Belas, Sintra, this morning, in the latest of a troubling series of fatal accidents involving cranes The post Two workers killed as crane topples in Sintra appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident19 AugMore than 1,000 firefighters deployed to northern Portugal fires
Over 1,000 firefighters are deployed across several wildfire incidents in northern Portugal this Wednesday morning (August 19). The fires in Torre de Moncorvo, Arouca and Santo Tirso continued to have The post More than 1,000 firefighters deployed to northern Portugal fires appeared first on Portugal Resident .
The Portugal News19 AugAlgarve nightclub prepares for final night
LICK Algarve will hold its final party this Saturday, 22 August, before permanently closing the nightclub.
The Portugal News19 AugFirst Drive: Chery aims high with premium Lepas L8 SUV
Has Chinese carmaker Chery got another winner on its hands with Lepas?
The Portugal News19 AugFruit Heroes conference on children’s eating habits in the Algarve
Algarve municipalities and parish councils are being invited to attend a national conference where they will receive access to the latest data on children’s eating habits in Portuguese schools, including figures broken down by municipality.
Portugal Resident19 AugPortuguese tourist stabbed to death at Albanian beach resort; 11 arrested
A 20-year-old Portuguese tourist has been stabbed to death in the Albanian coastal town of Ksamil, with 11 people arrested and two others wanted in connection with the killing. The The post Portuguese tourist stabbed to death at Albanian beach resort; 11 arrested appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident19 AugGovernment prepares crackdown on ‘front shops’ linked to illegal immigration
Portugal’s government is preparing measures to tackle the proliferation of so-called “front shops” suspected of being used for illegal accommodation, irregular immigration and human trafficking. The Ministry of Economy and The post Government prepares crackdown on ‘front shops’ linked to illegal immigration appeared fi
The Portugal News19 AugWine, history and luxury come together at Taboadella
Taboadella brings together wine tourism, history, and luxury accommodation at its estate in the Dão, where visitors can explore 42 hectares of vineyards, discover more than 1,500 years of winemaking history, and stay at a private Relais & Châteaux property.
Portugal Resident18 AugWhat it really costs to live in Portugal
Get the location right and it’s excellent value. Get it wrong and you’ll wonder what all the fuss was about. Here’s a rough guide to both halves of the sum: The post What it really costs to live in Portugal appeared first on Portugal Resident .
The Portugal News18 AugJornal Económico appoints new director
João Marcelino has been appointed the new director of Jornal Económico, returning to the publication after working with the title for several years.
The Portugal News18 AugInternational folklore festival brings seven countries to the Algarve
FolkFaro has returned to the Algarve, bringing traditional music, dance and costumes from seven countries to towns across the region.
The Portugal News18 AugMore flight routes could soon come to the Azores
The Government of the Azores is developing the Air Route Development Fund.
The Portugal News18 AugTurtle rehabilitated in the Algarve and returned to the sea
A scientific publication highlights international collaboration, continuous adaptation, and the contribution of this case to scientific knowledge about one of the marine species most difficult to monitor in a rehabilitation setting.
The Portugal News18 AugTekever seeks major funding
The Portuguese drone maker Tekever is seeking to raise 500 million euros from investors in a deal that would value the company at 5.5 billion euros.
The Portugal News18 AugTAP ranks among Europe’s cheapest airlines
A study by AirAdvisor has identified Norwegian regional carrier Widerøe as the most expensive airline in Europe, while TAP Air Portugal ranks among the continent’s more affordable operators.
Algarve Daily News18 AugRoma association considers joining case against Albufeira mayor over alleged discrimination and incitement to hatred
Portugal’s Association of People for the Inclusion of the Roma Community is considering joining the prosecution as a civil party in the case brought by the Public Prosecutor’s Office against Albufeira mayor Rui Cristina, over alleged discrimination and incitement to hatred charges.
Algarve Daily News18 AugPrincess Eugenie names daughter Adelaide, a name ‘part of Portuguese and British history’, following Lisbon birth
The third child of Princess Eugenie and Jack Brooksbank was born in a Lisbon hospital in early August. The baby is the couple’s first child to be born in Portugal, where the family has divided their time between here and the UK since 2022. Yesterday, the couple revealed her name: Adelaide.
Algarve Daily News18 AugAlentejo man arrested after attempting to kill father and son with shotgun
A 48-year-old man has been arrested by Portugal’s Polícia Judiciária (PJ) for his involvement in an attempted murder targeting a 19-year-old man and his 37-year-old father in Beja on 26 March. The suspect, who had been on the run since the incident, has now voluntarily handed himself in to the authorities.
The Portugal News18 AugGovernment announces 28,000 houses delivered
The Portuguese government has announced it will have by August completed the delivery of over 28,000 houses to families, surpassing the goals outlined in the Recovery and Resilience Plan.
Portugal Resident18 AugAlgarve health investment “cannot stop”, says PSD MP
PSD Algarve leader Cristóvão Norte has welcomed more than €10 million in recent healthcare investment across Faro, Lagos and Portimão, but warned that the region cannot afford to lose momentum. The post Algarve health investment “cannot stop”, says PSD MP appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident18 AugPortugal considers automatic workplace pensions to boost retirement income
Workers in Portugal could be automatically enrolled in workplace pension plans under proposals aimed at strengthening retirement incomes and addressing growing pressure on the country’s public pension system. The government-appointed The post Portugal considers automatic workplace pensions to boost retirement income ap