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Portugal Resident1 Oct

The tortuous investigation into PJ coordinator Carlos Cabreiro, kicked started by a ‘whistleblower’ who claims to have seen evidence that he lied in court, has seen two significant developments today. The post PJ national director stays firmly in place as support for accuser wobbles appeared first on Portugal Resident

Portugal Resident1 Oct

The future of the Algarve came under discussion in Lagos last week, at an event bringing together businesspeople and specialists from Portugal and abroad to explore opportunities for the region’s The post Experts discuss the future of the Algarve in Lagos appeared first on Portugal Resident .

The Portugal News1 Oct

Starting or expanding a business in Portugal brings enormous opportunity, but getting your name in front of the right audience and building trust in a new market can take time.

The Portugal News1 Oct

Pick any big Portugal investment story from the past year.

Algarve Daily News30 Sept

Albufeira’s General Drainage Plan, originally launched in 2016, is to be revived by the Portuguese Environment Agency (APA), with an investment of €46 million, part of which will be used to build a €33 million tunnel designed to divert the flow of a flood-prone stream in Albufeira.

The Portugal News30 Sept

Even though the average salary of public-sector teachers in Portugal is higher than that of other workers who have a university degree, this being an exception compared to most countries in the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), the level of satisfaction among Portugal's teaching workforce w

The Portugal News30 Sept

In the second quarter of 2026 the Portuguese economy registered a growth of 2.5% compared to the previous year, which was twice the rate of expansion in the Eurozone and thus led to an upward revision of the annual Gross Domestic Product (GDP) forecast to 2.3%.

Portugal Resident30 Sept

The State collected 41.592,1 million euros in taxes through August, an increase of 4,7% compared with the same period last year, according to the budget execution summary, released today. “In The post State tax revenue rises 5% to €41,592 billion through August appeared first on Portugal Resident .

The Portugal News30 Sept

In Portugal it may be required for owners of electric cars to help with road funding by paying charges based on the distance they travel, since transport authorities are considering other sources of revenue instead of those from petrol and diesel taxes.

Portugal Resident29 Sept

The Algarve will enter the new water year with its six main reservoirs at 74% capacity, a significantly healthier position than in recent drought-hit years. According to figures provided by The post Healthy Algarve water reserves no reason to slow investment – APA appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident29 Sept

Portugal’s foreign minister has called on the European Union to build a worldwide network of free trade agreements, arguing that closer links between countries would be a more effective response The post Foreign minister urges EU to build global trade network to counter US tariffs appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident29 Sept

Portugal’s PSP police force is investigating what it suspects is a firearms counterfeiting network on national soil, following the seizure of three Glock 19 handguns with the same serial number The post PSP investigating firearms counterfeiting network after three Glock 19s seized with same serial number appeared first

The Portugal News29 Sept

The Portuguese Navy will spend up to € 1.6 million on new tactical radios for its Marine Corps as part of efforts to strengthen secure communications and operational capabilities. 

The Portugal News29 Sept

Over the past year, I have written for The Portugal News several essays which have tracked our country´s uneasy courtship of foreign investment to aid its progress as a “gateway” to the EU in the digital era.   These have examined closely the implications posed by the projects for the construction of thirty d

Portugal Resident28 Sept

The Algarve Union of Trade Unions (USAL/CGTP-IN) has called a public protest in Portimão on Thursday, October 1, over the rising cost of living and what it says is an The post Algarve unions call Portimão protest over soaring cost of living appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident28 Sept

Independent carers across the Algarve are being invited to join a new professional network designed to tackle one of the less visible challenges of the job: working largely alone, without The post New network unites Algarve’s independent carers appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident28 Sept

Loulé is preparing to invest €8.25 million in its bid to become Portuguese Capital of Culture 2028, with a programme designed to involve all 11 parishes and encourage the country The post Loulé bets over €8 million on Portuguese Capital of Culture 2028 bid appeared first on Portugal Resident .

The Portugal News28 Sept

Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) has released its Annual Environmental Technologies and Practices (ETP) Report, revealing continued progress in the green transition and the adoption of sustainable measures across the global fleet, which represents over 90% of ocean-going cruise ships worldwide. 

The Portugal News28 Sept

Partnership opens the door to expanding the school's programme into the second and third cycles, alongside an international network and further investment

Portugal Resident28 Sept

Over the past year, I have written for The Resident several essays which have tracked our country’s uneasy courtship of foreign investment to aid its progress as a “gateway” to The post Portugal’s AI and IT industries: the immediate prospects appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident27 Sept

The environmental association ZERO warned today about the deterioration of rivers and aquifers in mainland Portugal, stressing that the measures that were under public consultation have no guarantees of funding The post Environmentalists sound alert over condition of rivers and aquifers appeared first on Portugal Resid

The Portugal News27 Sept

The Odemira Municipality (Beja district) will invest approximately €4.7 million in school social support, transportation, family assistance, and educational projects during the 2026/2027 school year, the local authority revealed.

The Portugal News27 Sept

There is economic news that should deserve much more attention than what they usually receive. Not because all of them should open television news, but because some help to understand the country we are trying to build for the coming years.

The Portugal News26 Sept

Continuing to read the September edition of AICEP's Portugalglobal magazine, I found another number that forced me to stop: the Portuguese metalworking and engineering industry represents about 25 billion euros in exports, is present in more than 200 markets and involves approximately 15 thousand companies and more tha