Portugal Resident17 AugFire breaks out near Lagoa and Carvoeiro
UPDATE: Fire brought under control and now in extinction phase; location updated to Alfanzina A wildfire broke out late this afternoon in the Lagoa area, mobilising firefighters and three aerial The post Fire breaks out near Lagoa and Carvoeiro appeared first on Portugal Resident .
The Portugal News17 AugRonaldo hints at retirement
Cristiano Ronaldo has suggested the 2026/27 season will probably be his last as a professional footballer, as the Portuguese star approaches another extraordinary milestone: 1,000 career goals.
The Portugal News17 AugAlbufeira Mayor charged over Roma comments
Albufeira mayor Rui Cristina has been charged with discrimination and incitement to hatred and violence following comments he allegedly made about the local Roma community and access to municipal housing.
Portugal Resident17 AugNew €50,000 project aims to open Alentejo’s Bronze Age settlement to visitors
Archaeological work has resumed at Outeiro do Circo, one of the largest known Late Bronze Age settlements in the Iberian Peninsula, under a new €50,000 project aimed at eventually opening The post New €50,000 project aims to open Alentejo’s Bronze Age settlement to visitors appeared first on Portugal Resident .
The Portugal News17 AugCascais is home to the most expensive streets in Portugal
Rua das Faias in Cascais is the most expensive street in Portugal to buy a home.
Portugal Resident17 AugSwiss baritone Äneas Humm returns to Faro
Swiss baritone Äneas Humm is returning to Faro for a charity concert at the historic Teatro Lethes on September 26. The concert, organised by the Rotary Club Estoi Palace International The post Swiss baritone Äneas Humm returns to Faro appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident17 AugCivil protection warns of increased wildfire risk across Portugal
Portugal’s civil protection authority has urged the public to take extra precautions as hot, dry and unstable weather increases the risk of wildfires, particularly in northern and central parts of The post Civil protection warns of increased wildfire risk across Portugal appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident17 AugCarvoeiro Clube Group appointed new operating manager of Hibiscus Gardens
Carvoeiro Clube Group has been appointed as the new operating manager of Hibiscus Gardens, bringing the Carvoeiro resort back under the management of an experienced local operator following several years The post Carvoeiro Clube Group appointed new operating manager of Hibiscus Gardens appeared first on Portugal Reside
The Portugal News17 AugTourism contributed 36.2 billion euros to Portugal’s economy in 2025
New INE figures show the sector accounted for 11.8 percent of GDP while continuing to support economic growth.
The Portugal News17 AugWhat to do if you looked directly at the solar eclipse
Here are some warning signs to look out for.
Portugal Resident17 AugLagos keeps centuries-old “Banho 29” tradition alive
One of the Algarve’s most distinctive summer traditions returns to Lagos and Praia da Luz on August 29, when locals and visitors will once again celebrate the Festa do Banho The post Lagos keeps centuries-old “Banho 29” tradition alive appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident17 AugAlgarve Central Hospital takes another step forward as councils fund access works
The Algarve Central Hospital project has taken another concrete step forward, with Faro and Loulé councils formally committing €1 million towards the roads, parking areas and utility networks needed to The post Algarve Central Hospital takes another step forward as councils fund access works appeared first on Portugal
The Portugal News17 AugPortugal among the best places in EU for summer weather
Portugal may be known for its hot summers, but new climate data suggests its biggest advantage may be avoiding the extreme heat found in many other popular southern European destinations.
Portugal Resident17 AugPortugal launches nationwide drink-driving crackdown
Portuguese authorities are launching a new nationwide road safety campaign on Tuesday (August 18) targeting drink-driving, with increased police checks planned across the country until August 24. The “Taxa Zero The post Portugal launches nationwide drink-driving crackdown appeared first on Portugal Resident .
The Portugal News17 AugPortugal’s high-tech exports hit 2.2 billion euros
Sales of Portuguese high-technology products continued to grow in the first half of 2026, with telecommunications providing the biggest boost.
The Portugal News17 Aug"Zero-Tolerance Driving" campaign hits the road in Portugal
The National Road Safety Authority (ANSR), the PSP, and the GNR are launching the “Zero Alcohol Behind the Wheel” campaign on Tuesday to raise awareness about the risks of driving under the influence of alcohol.
The Portugal News17 AugFewer tourists visiting the Algarve this August
The Algarve is seeing a slight drop in the number of tourists this August, with higher prices appearing to be putting some Portuguese holidaymakers off the region.
Portugal Resident17 AugFATACIL returns to Lagoa for 10 days of music, food and tradition
FATACIL returns to Lagoa this week for 10 days of concerts, food, crafts, agriculture and equestrian events, with more than 20,000 visitors expected each day. The 45th edition of the The post FATACIL returns to Lagoa for 10 days of music, food and tradition appeared first on Portugal Resident .
The Portugal News17 AugPatrícia Silva wins European bronze for Portugal
Portuguese athlete Patrícia Silva has won the bronze medal in the women's 1,500 metres at the European Athletics Championships in Birmingham.
The Portugal News17 AugEuro rises above $1.16, a two-month high
The euro rose today, surpassing $1.16, a two-month high, as expectations fade that the US Federal Reserve (Fed) will raise interest rates in September.
Portugal Resident17 AugEleven puppies, 11 names – thanks to their sponsors
There is some good news this week regarding the 11 puppies who arrived at Cadela Carlota on the day of our 18th anniversary. Sponsorship is now closed, and all 11 The post Eleven puppies, 11 names – thanks to their sponsors appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident17 AugVale do Lobo brings disco to the golf course
Vale do Lobo is turning its golf course into an open-air dancefloor for a night celebrating some of the biggest hits of the disco era. ‘A Night of Disco – The post Vale do Lobo brings disco to the golf course appeared first on Portugal Resident .
The Portugal News17 Aug750 firefighters are battling four fires in northern Portugal
As of 7:00am, more than 750 firefighters were battling four blazes in the districts of Bragança, Vila Real, Viana do Castelo, and Porto; the fire in Torre de Moncorvo required the largest deployment of resources, according to civil protection authorities.
The Portugal News17 AugThe Science Behind Creativity
Two decades of programmes across two continents, and a growing body of research, point to the same conclusion: making art changes how children feel.