The Portugal News14 AugSwimming ban lifted at Areínho Beach
Areínho Beach, in the municipality of Ovar, is once again open for swimming, the local authority announced, following more than three weeks of closure due to microbiological contamination of the water by Escherichia coli.
Portugal Resident14 AugLobbying government has stricter rules, starting now
From now on, lobbying in Portugal will have to comply with much stricter rules. Following the approval of the new lobbying law, in January, the government has published in the The post Lobbying government has stricter rules, starting now appeared first on Portugal Resident .
The Portugal News14 AugBelgium leads European real estate tax burden; Portugal falls in the mid-range
Taxation on real estate assets varies significantly across European countries regarding the different stages of property transactions, ownership, and income generation, according to data from the Global Property Guide.
The Portugal News14 AugHealth Minister visits Algarve hospitals today
Health Minister Ana Paula Martins is visiting the Algarve today, 14 August, with stops planned at all three of the region's public hospitals.
Portugal Resident14 AugCascais Hilton continues building, in spite of court embargo
Embargoed by order of the Administrative and Fiscal Court of Sintra 22 days ago, work on the Hilton Hotel development, in Cascais, carried on regardless. Silvie Lai, a nearby resident The post Cascais Hilton continues building, in spite of court embargo appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident14 AugNews Review: Coimbra Uni complaint, Lisbon tourist shooting & how to speak Portuguese
On The Resident News Review Podcast, hosts welcome Chris Graeme of Essential Business back in cooler Portugal after sweltering UK heat and discuss his multi-generational Diana Ross concert. They touch The post News Review: Coimbra Uni complaint, Lisbon tourist shooting & how to speak Portuguese appeared first on Portug
The Portugal News14 AugTourism no longer lives only on tourists
For many years, the success of tourism was measured relatively simply. More tourists, more overnight stays, more revenues.
Portugal Resident14 AugInsurance in Portugal: A Practical Guide for Residents and Second-Home Owners
Portugal has a well-regulated insurance market offering a wide choice of products, from basic motor cover to comprehensive home, health and pet insurance. The challenge isn’t finding insurance—it’s understanding what The post Insurance in Portugal: A Practical Guide for Residents and Second-Home Owners appeared first o
The Portugal News14 AugIs Portugal's Golden Visa the right choice for your family?
Portugal's Golden Visa continues to draw interest from internationally mobile families weighing up their long-term residency and mobility options.
Portugal Resident14 AugConservative women’s movement with “biblical values” arrives in Portugal
A conservative women’s movement in Portugal will be officially launched in November. This far the movement has had most expression over social networks, but it is already known in Brazil, The post Conservative women’s movement with “biblical values” arrives in Portugal appeared first on Portugal Resident .
The Portugal News14 AugNorway wealth fund reaches record investment in Portugal
Holdings in Portuguese shares and bonds climbed to 27.3 billion Norwegian kroner by the end of June.
Portugal Resident14 AugThe fourth turn
Which was a bit of an impossible task to perform, and I recall dangling my legs with great dignity, as though the six-inch gap between my toes and the floor The post The fourth turn appeared first on Portugal Resident .
The Portugal News14 Aug933 Kanye West concert tickets invalidated
The Portuguese online ticketing platform BOL invalidated 933 speculatively resold tickets for the Kanye West concert held in the Algarve before the show began, the company announced.
The Portugal News14 AugPortugal introduces stricter lobbying transparency rules
Starting Friday, contacts between government members and lobbyists must be recorded and, in some cases, disclosed.
Portugal Resident14 AugPre-parliamentary return parties begin with PSD’s Festa do Pontal
The PSD opens the pre-parliamentary return parties this Friday with the Festa do Pontal, in Quarteira, which marks its 50th anniversary this year and will have as its main event The post Pre-parliamentary return parties begin with PSD’s Festa do Pontal appeared first on Portugal Resident .
The Portugal News14 AugINEM workers demand the resignation of President Luís Mendes Cabral
Workers at the National Institute of Medical Emergency (INEM) approved a resolution at a General Assembly demanding the resignation of the agency’s president, Luís Mendes Cabral.
Portugal Resident14 AugZoomarine joins Iberian study into animal behaviour during solar eclipse
Zoomarine Algarve has taken part in an Iberian study examining how animals responded to Wednesday’s solar eclipse, with butterflies providing one of the most noticeable reactions at the Algarve attraction. The post Zoomarine joins Iberian study into animal behaviour during solar eclipse appeared first on Portugal Resid
The Portugal News14 AugPortugal Weekend Weather (14 August): What to Expect Across Portugal this Weekend
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Portugal Resident14 AugMinister of health ‘surprised’ by INEM strike; hopes for u-turn
Health minister, Ana Paula Martins, has expressed surprise today over last night’s announcement of strike action by workers at the National Institute for Medical Emergencies (INEM) in September, but said The post Minister of health ‘surprised’ by INEM strike; hopes for u-turn appeared first on Portugal Resident .
The Portugal News14 AugYellow heat warning in effect in Portugal today
A yellow heat warning remains in effect today for four districts in mainland Portugal, the Portuguese Institute for Sea and Atmosphere (IPMA) reported.
Portugal Resident14 AugLand deals with lithium miner “not sign of support, or consent”
Further to the Resident’s story of yesterday, the board of the Covas do Barroso Parish common land trust, in northern Portugal, has issued a statement insisting that the agreements between The post Land deals with lithium miner “not sign of support, or consent” appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident14 AugFresh questions over €3.9bn frigate deal as costs come under scrutiny
Portugal’s €3.9 billion purchase of three Italian-built frigates has generated another round of controversy, this time over claims that the country will pay substantially more than Italy for broadly similar The post Fresh questions over €3.9bn frigate deal as costs come under scrutiny appeared first on Portugal Residen
The Portugal News14 AugPortugal proposes new rules for ending rental contracts
The Portuguese Government is proposing changes to rental laws that would make it easier for landlords to end contracts when major renovation or restoration work requires tenants to leave the property.
The Portugal News14 AugPortuguese brewery wins world title at the 2026 World Beer Awards
Praxis, a brewery from Coimbra, won a world title at the World Beer Awards 2026 in a category that involves using grape must or grapes in the brewing process, bringing home a total of nine medals from the United Kingdom.