Portugal Resident15 SeptPJ national director under formal investigation over allegations of abuse of power, false statements in court
The Public Prosecutor’s Office is investigating the current director of the PJ, Carlos Cabeiro, and other colleagues for the alleged commission of the crimes of false statements and abuse of The post PJ national director under formal investigation over allegations of abuse of power, false statements in court appeared f
Portugal Resident15 SeptNational footvolley champions crowned in Carvoeiro
Portugal’s new national footvolley champions were crowned last weekend in Carvoeiro, following two days of competition on the Algarve coast. The final stage of the 21st National Footvolley Championship was The post National footvolley champions crowned in Carvoeiro appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident15 SeptPortugal stands out for decline in democracy – report
Portugal is one of the countries that stood out for its decline in democratic performance in recent years, due to indicators such as freedom of expression, civil liberties and credibility The post Portugal stands out for decline in democracy – report appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident15 SeptAround 60 municipalities at maximum wildfire risk as temperatures hit 37°C
Around 60 municipalities across mainland Portugal are at maximum rural fire risk today (September 15), as hot and dry conditions continue across much of the country. The highest level of The post Around 60 municipalities at maximum wildfire risk as temperatures hit 37°C appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident15 SeptMEO confirms mass attack behind internet disruption across Portugal
Portuguese telecoms operator MEO has confirmed it was targeted by a “mass attack” on Monday, causing internet and mobile communications problems reported across Portugal. The company said the attack caused The post MEO confirms mass attack behind internet disruption across Portugal appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident15 SeptIrish buyers remain strong in Algarve property market
Irish buyers remain key players in Portugal’s prime Algarve property market, according to the Engel & Völkers Market Report Portugal 2025–2026. The findings come ahead of the Moving to Portugal The post Irish buyers remain strong in Algarve property market appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident15 SeptWhat a difference a year makes…
“It’s almost a year!” Jenny smiles. “Amigo’s year has been a long one!” As president of the Association for Protection Animals Algarve (APAA), Jenny comes across sad and happy endings. The post What a difference a year makes… appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident15 SeptVision becomes reality at The Residences Vale do Lobo
Construction of The Residences Vale do Lobo has progressed significantly in recent months, with the elegant collection of 44 apartments, townhouses and linked villas now clearly taking shape. Masonry works The post Vision becomes reality at The Residences Vale do Lobo appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident14 Sept905-kilo Algarve pumpkin wins national contest
An Algarve grower has secured the title of ‘pumpkin king’, taking the top prize at a national giant vegetable competition with an extraordinary specimen weighing 905 kilograms. José Rui Santos, The post 905-kilo Algarve pumpkin wins national contest appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident14 SeptNine arrested near Albufeira’s Falésia Beach in suspected drug trafficking operation
Nine people aged between 17 and 29 have been arrested in Albufeira on suspicion of assisting drug trafficking, following a joint operation by the Maritime Police and GNR near Falésia The post Nine arrested near Albufeira’s Falésia Beach in suspected drug trafficking operation appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident14 SeptFaro Airport under most pressure as full biometric checks begin
Faro Airport is experiencing the greatest pressure in Portugal from the introduction of mandatory biometric border checks, although police say the new system is generally operating without major disruption. Since The post Faro Airport under most pressure as full biometric checks begin appeared first on Portugal Residen
Portugal Resident14 SeptDismantling of education may need parliamentary inquiry, says PS leader
Dismantling of education ‘may need parliamentary inquiry’ PS leader José Luís Carneiro has admitted today that he may request a parliamentary commission of inquiry to understand the problems within the The post Dismantling of education may need parliamentary inquiry, says PS leader appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident14 SeptAD preparing new support for sectors hammered by fuel price rises
Portugal’s AD coalition government is preparing new support measures for freight transport, the fire service, the social sector and taxis, to offset the impact of rising fuel prices, minister for The post AD preparing new support for sectors hammered by fuel price rises appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident14 SeptSafe Communities Portugal renews Civil Protection accreditation
Safe Communities Portugal (SCP) has been re-accredited as a Civil Protection Volunteer Organisation (OVPC) for a further three years, continuing a status it has held since the accreditation system was The post Safe Communities Portugal renews Civil Protection accreditation appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident14 SeptNo pupil will be left out – but he/ she may end up in a school “outside desired area”
“We have many schools that are overcrowded, that have already exceeded the maximum class sizes, have already split shifts, created additional classes, but when we have cases where the principal The post No pupil will be left out – but he/ she may end up in a school “outside desired area” appeared first on Portugal Resi
Portugal Resident14 SeptRotary Club of Silves takes on 110km charity trek
The Rotary Club of Silves is calling for volunteers and community support to raise funds for local children desperately needing help with learning and language difficulties. On October 10, members The post Rotary Club of Silves takes on 110km charity trek appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident14 SeptEnglish-language Catholic Mass in Carvoeiro
An English-language Catholic Mass will be celebrated in Carvoeiro on Sunday, September 20 at 4pm at the Nossa Senhora da Encarnação chapel, overlooking the town from the cliffs. The Mass The post English-language Catholic Mass in Carvoeiro appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident14 SeptCoimbra jazz festival returns for 24th edition
The countdown has begun for one of Portugal’s longest-running jazz festivals: Coimbra’s Jazz ao Centro. Running from October 1 to 10, the festival will feature Portuguese and international musicians at The post Coimbra jazz festival returns for 24th edition appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident14 SeptState ordered to compensate workers dismissed by TAP … 33 years ago
The Portuguese State will have to compensate the workers of the former Air Atlantis (AIA) who were dismissed by TAP in 1993, following liquidation of the airline. The decision has The post State ordered to compensate workers dismissed by TAP … 33 years ago appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident14 SeptVilamoura hotel launches monthly Chef’s Table
A new monthly Chef’s Table experience is launching at the Hyatt Regency Vilamoura Algarve, bringing together Algarve cuisine and wines from a different Portuguese producer at each edition. The first The post Vilamoura hotel launches monthly Chef’s Table appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident14 SeptLightsource bp abandons €242 million Beira solar project
Lightsource bp has abandoned plans for its €242 million Beira solar power plant after concluding that changes required during the environmental assessment process would make the project financially unviable. The The post Lightsource bp abandons €242 million Beira solar project appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident14 SeptErnie Els: “We wanted to create more than a golf course”
One month after Zach Johnson lifted the inaugural Portugal Invitational trophy, the impact of the tournament continues to be felt far beyond the leaderboard. The successful debut of PGA TOUR The post Ernie Els: “We wanted to create more than a golf course” appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident14 SeptUkrainian leader in Portugal dies suddenly, aged 56
Tragic news for so many Ukrainians living in Portugal came over the weekend, with the death of Pavlo Sadokha, the long-time leader of the Union of Ukrainians in Portugal, vice-president The post Ukrainian leader in Portugal dies suddenly, aged 56 appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident14 SeptAlgarve’s flagship rally returns in October
Rallye Casinos do Algarve will return from October 1 to 3, bringing three days of motorsport action to roads across the western Algarve and neighbouring Alentejo. Part of the Portuguese The post Algarve’s flagship rally returns in October appeared first on Portugal Resident .