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Algarve Daily News18 Aug

Alentejo 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 Aug

Government 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 Aug

Algarve 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 Aug

Portugal 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

The Portugal News18 Aug

Europe eases airport liquid rules

The days of squeezing shampoo, sunscreen and toiletries into 100ml bottles may finally be numbered, with passengers at a growing number of European airports now able to take liquid containers of up to two litres through security.

The Portugal News18 Aug

How to stay cool in the home with renewable technology

Sustainability expert on solar panels, heat pumps and home batteries to make your home more comfortable.

The Portugal News18 Aug

New law aims to stop competition cases from expiring

A new law came into effect today to prevent ongoing competition cases from being dismissed because the legal time limit to prosecute them has expired.

Portugal Resident18 Aug

Porto mayor calls for stronger security in city centre

Porto Mayor Pedro Duarte has vowed to keep pressure on the government for more police officers following violence in the city centre that left six tourists and a police officer The post Porto mayor calls for stronger security in city centre appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident18 Aug

New street workout park opens in Vila Real de Santo António

A new street workout park has opened at the Vila Real de Santo António municipal sports complex following an investment of €8,745. Located beside the existing skate park, the free-to-use The post New street workout park opens in Vila Real de Santo António appeared first on Portugal Resident .

The Portugal News18 Aug

Partial lunar eclipse to be visible across Portugal

Less than a week after the solar eclipse captured attention across Portugal, another astronomical event is on the way, this time involving the Moon.

Portugal Resident18 Aug

Portugal’s burned area down 75% on last year

The area burned by wildfires in Portugal so far this year is around 75% lower than during the same period in 2025, Prime Minister Luís Montenegro said this Tuesday (August The post Portugal’s burned area down 75% on last year appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident18 Aug

Lisbon residents complain to European Commission over major development’s environmental exemption

A residents’ group has filed a complaint with the European Commission over plans for one of Lisbon’s increasingly rare undeveloped sites. The nearly five-hectare plot at Rua de Artilharia 1, The post Lisbon residents complain to European Commission over major development’s environmental exemption appeared first on Port

The Portugal News18 Aug

NOS launches Algarve campaign using local dialect

NOS has launched a new advertising campaign aimed specifically at the Algarve, drawing on the region’s vocabulary and expressions to highlight the availability of its latest-generation fibre network across the entire region. 

Portugal Resident18 Aug

Princess Eugenie reveals ‘Portuguese’ name of daughter born in Lisbon

Princess Eugenie and her husband Jack Brooksbank have revealed the name of their third child, born in Lisbon earlier this month, saying it reflects the family’s connections to both Portugal The post Princess Eugenie reveals ‘Portuguese’ name of daughter born in Lisbon appeared first on Portugal Resident .

The Portugal News18 Aug

System errors caused incorrect SNS waiting time figures

Incorrect data briefly showed patients facing waits of up to 17 hours in Portimão, according to the regional health authority.

The Portugal News18 Aug

What defines a modern online casino experience in Portugal?

If you explore online casinos in Portugal today, you will quickly notice how much the experience has matured over the past decade. The country introduced a regulated licensing system in 2015, so every approved operator must meet standards established by the Serviço de Regulação e Inspeção de Jogos (SRIJ). 

Portugal Resident18 Aug

Portugal Air Summit cancelled for 2026 as organisers plan revamp

The Portugal Air Summit will not take place in Ponte de Sor this year after organisers decided to pause the event and rethink its future format. Ponte de Sor Council The post Portugal Air Summit cancelled for 2026 as organisers plan revamp appeared first on Portugal Resident .

The Portugal News18 Aug

Raízes Folk Festival 2026

Raízes Folk Fest returned in 2026 for its fourth edition, bringing music, dance and traditional culture to seven municipalities in central Portugal. From 9 to 16 August, the festival connected communities through folk music and dancing.

Portugal Resident18 Aug

Restoration work underway on vandalised Alvor fisherman sculpture

Conservation work is underway on Alvor’s landmark Ao Pescador sculpture after graffiti was discovered on the artwork. The intervention is being carried out in stages by the conservation and restoration The post Restoration work underway on vandalised Alvor fisherman sculpture appeared first on Portugal Resident .

The Portugal News18 Aug

Portugal University among the world top

The University of Coimbra (UC) has returned to the world’s top 500 universities in the 2026 Academic Ranking of World Universities, better known as the Shanghai Ranking.

Portugal Resident18 Aug

Here today. What about tomorrow?

For some, planning ahead is automatic. For others, it is a decision put off until tomorrow. Neither is right nor wrong. But is it responsible? A question that ARA (Animal The post Here today. What about tomorrow? appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident18 Aug

Over 400 firefighters battle Torre de Moncorvo wildfire

More than 400 firefighters are battling a wildfire with three active fronts in the Bragança district, as difficult terrain and worsening weather complicate operations. The fire broke out in Torre The post Over 400 firefighters battle Torre de Moncorvo wildfire appeared first on Portugal Resident .

The Portugal News18 Aug

More than 300 swimmers take part in Lagoa open water race

More than 300 swimmers took to the water at Praia Grande in Ferragudo for the 23rd edition of the Prova de Mar de Lagoa – Jorge Lamy.

The Portugal News18 Aug

From Comporta to Cascais: Where International Buyers Are Choosing to Live in Portugal

The announcement of Park Hyatt in Comporta has done more than bring another major international hospitality brand to Portugal.