Portugal Resident28 JunNothing to see here
As well as writing this column, I help out with The Resident’s podcast, featuring Natasha Donn and other writers on the news, plus interviews with Portugal-loving movers and shapers. It’s The post Nothing to see here appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident28 JunCould Portugal cope without easyJet? Why a takeover battle matters far beyond aviation
The possibility that one of Europe’s best-known budget airlines could eventually be broken up has raised questions far beyond the aviation industry. According to The Economist, American investment firm Castlelake The post Could Portugal cope without easyJet? Why a takeover battle matters far beyond aviation appeared fi
Portugal Resident27 JunDriver test fraud suspect arrested in Portimão
A 25-year-old man has been arrested in Portimão after allegedly attempting to sit a driving test using another person’s identity in a bid to fraudulently obtain a Portuguese driving licence. The post Driver test fraud suspect arrested in Portimão appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident27 JunAI anxiety is coming to Portugal too
Artificial intelligence has moved from the technology pages to the political pages. In the United States, voters are increasingly worried about job losses, data centres, privacy, energy use and whether The post AI anxiety is coming to Portugal too appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident27 JunPortuguese rescuers on ground in Venezuela still waiting for green light to deploy
Portugal’s earthquake response team has arrived in Venezuela with specialist search-and-rescue personnel and 23 tonnes of humanitarian aid but, four days after the devastating twin earthquakes that left thousands of The post Portuguese rescuers on ground in Venezuela still waiting for green light to deploy appeared fir
Portugal Resident27 JunWoman arrested over fatal stabbing of husband in Alentejo
A 41-year-old foreign woman has been arrested on suspicion of murdering her husband following a domestic dispute at a shared agricultural workers’ residence in Alfundão, in the municipality of Ferreira The post Woman arrested over fatal stabbing of husband in Alentejo appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident27 JunPortugal’s ‘record’ population increase adds to nation’s housing crisis
Portugal’s revised population numbers have deepened the country’s housing crisis, with experts estimating the national housing shortage has risen to almost 300,000 homes since the country reached its record population The post Portugal’s ‘record’ population increase adds to nation’s housing crisis appeared first on Por
Portugal Resident27 JunLufthansa to trial Porto-designed electric vehicle for ground handling
Lufthansa Ground Services Portugal (LGSP) and CEiiA – the Porto-based Centre for Engineering and Product Development – have signed an agreement to use BEN, an electric vehicle developed from scratch The post Lufthansa to trial Porto-designed electric vehicle for ground handling appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident27 JunBeyond bricks and mortar: rethinking property as an investment asset
Property has long been seen as a reliable, tangible investment asset. But while it can play a role in a portfolio, it also comes with limitations. Here we compare property The post Beyond bricks and mortar: rethinking property as an investment asset appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident27 JunGNR seize around four tonnes of hashish off coast of Setúbal; arrest four
In the early hours of this morning, Portuguese authorities arrested four men and seized around four tonnes of hashish in a major anti-drug trafficking operation off the coast of Setúbal. The post GNR seize around four tonnes of hashish off coast of Setúbal; arrest four appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident27 JunDoctor shortage leaves Portuguese businesses facing fines
Portuguese businesses are being put at risk of fines because there are not enough occupational health doctors to carry out legally required medical examinations, according to the Portuguese Association of The post Doctor shortage leaves Portuguese businesses facing fines appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident27 JunPortugal’s oldest fair unveils full 31-day programme
Portugal’s oldest popular fair is preparing to return for another month-long celebration, with organisers unveiling the full entertainment programme for this year’s Feira de São Mateus in Viseu. Running from The post Portugal’s oldest fair unveils full 31-day programme appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident27 JunAfro Nation returns to Algarve next week with Burna Boy, Wizkid and Tyla
The “world’s biggest afrobeats festival” is set to return to the Algarve next week, with thousands of fans expected in Praia da Rocha. Running from July 3 to 5, Afro The post Afro Nation returns to Algarve next week with Burna Boy, Wizkid and Tyla appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident27 JunGovernment may send third search-and-rescue plane to Venezuela
Portugal could send a third military aircraft carrying search-and-rescue teams to Venezuela as relief efforts intensify following the devastating earthquakes that have claimed nearly 1,000 lives, Internal Affairs Minister Luís The post Government may send third search-and-rescue plane to Venezuela appeared first on Por
Portugal Resident27 JunReceived a driving fine in Portugal? Here’s what to do
If you have received a parking ticket or a speeding fine, then you need to know what to do next. In the Portuguese legal system, road traffic offences fall into The post Received a driving fine in Portugal? Here’s what to do appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident27 JunPortugal through to World Cup knockouts ahead of Colombia clash
Portugal have officially secured their place in the last 32 of the 2026 World Cup before even kicking a ball in their final Group K match against Colombia. Roberto Martínez’s The post Portugal through to World Cup knockouts ahead of Colombia clash appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident26 JunOdd balls • Odd balls • Odd balls •
Pompey farce Ex-Marseille manager, Frenchman Alain Perrin, was unveiled as the new Portsmouth saviour last week amidst a great deal of confusion. At a hastily arranged press conference, the 48-year-old The post Odd balls • Odd balls • Odd balls • appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident26 JunInvestment news
Fund managers favour equities A March survey by Merrill Lynch found that global fund managers are more bullish on equities than at any time in the past six years. The The post Investment news appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident26 JunOdd balls • Odd balls • Odd balls • Odd balls
First blood The five team grid lock at the top of Portugal’s Super Liga has an early leader with nine games of the season remaining. Benfica’s workman-like win last time The post Odd balls • Odd balls • Odd balls • Odd balls appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident26 Junbriefs •
New Schu fits Idling at the bottom of the Formula One drivers championship table, title holder Michael Schumacher has given the 2005 Ferrari the thumbs up after his first test The post briefs • appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident26 JunAmerican dream
FOLLOWING last week’s report on a planned European Super League, latest news concerns another extraordinary twist in the financial monopoly stakes that could soon see top Premiership sides competing in The post American dream appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident26 JunLisbon Sport
Gentle giants at Casuals For the first time since our launch in September, The Resident – Greater Lisbon Edition can bring you a report on rugby, the so-called sport of The post Lisbon Sport appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident26 JunFOOTBALL FOCUS
Poisoned Chalice LAST WEEK, Europe was awash with high-profile domestic cup action. In Portugal, the last 14 (Beira-Mar received a bye) produced a tie worthy of the final itself, with The post FOOTBALL FOCUS appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident26 JunALGARVE FOOTBALL
Derby time! JANUARY SAW what was, without doubt, the Algarve’s biggest match of the year, Liga da Honra mid-table neighbours Portimonense and Olhanense fighting out the unofficial regional championship in The post ALGARVE FOOTBALL appeared first on Portugal Resident .