Portugal Resident25 JunBrazilian music legend Ivan Lins to perform exclusive Algarve concert
Brazilian music icon Ivan Lins will perform an exclusive Algarve concert on July 11 as part of his international “Ivan Lins – 80 Years” tour, celebrating his 80th birthday and The post Brazilian music legend Ivan Lins to perform exclusive Algarve concert appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident25 JunPortugal joins new European alliance to defend access to cash
Portugal has become a founding member of Denária Europe, a new Brussels-based civil society platform created to protect Europeans’ right to access and use physical cash as digital payments become The post Portugal joins new European alliance to defend access to cash appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident25 JunFaro launches free summer fitness programme
Residents and visitors to Faro will once again be able to take part in free outdoor fitness sessions this summer as the municipality launches the 2026 edition of its Verão The post Faro launches free summer fitness programme appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident25 JunParliament debates initiatives to increase birth rate
At the initiative of the CDS-PP, parliament today is debating proposals aimed at providing greater tax relief to families with three or more children and calling on the government to The post Parliament debates initiatives to increase birth rate appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident25 JunPortugal activates emergency support for citizens caught up in Venezuela earthquakes
Portugal has activated emergency assistance for its citizens in Venezuela after two powerful earthquakes struck the country yesterday evening, killing at least 32 people, injuring more than 700 and leaving The post Portugal activates emergency support for citizens caught up in Venezuela earthquakes appeared first on Po
Portugal Resident25 JunSilves Iberian lynx centre seeks volunteers
Portugal’s National Iberian Lynx Breeding Centre (CNRLI) in Silves is looking for volunteers to help support one of Europe’s most successful wildlife conservation programmes. The Institute for Nature Conservation and The post Silves Iberian lynx centre seeks volunteers appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident25 JunIMF ‘recommendations’ will be considered, says Bank of Portugal
Portugal’s central bank, Bank of Portugal (BdP), has officially ‘welcomed the recommendations of the International Monetary Fund (IMF)’, adding that these recommendations – such as those relating to systemic risks The post IMF ‘recommendations’ will be considered, says Bank of Portugal appeared first on Portugal Reside
Portugal Resident25 JunCandlelight concerts in Algarve celebrate ABBA, Adele and Hans Zimmer
The internationally acclaimed Candlelight concert series is returning to the Algarve this summer, bringing atmospheric performances inspired by artists ranging from ABBA and Adele to Hans Zimmer, alongside programmes featuring The post Candlelight concerts in Algarve celebrate ABBA, Adele and Hans Zimmer appeared first
Portugal Resident25 JunPortimão hospital reaches milestone of 100 robotic surgeries
Portimão Hospital has completed its 100th robotic surgery, just over a year after becoming the first public hospital in the Algarve to introduce the technology. The hospital’s robotic surgery programme The post Portimão hospital reaches milestone of 100 robotic surgeries appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident25 JunAlgarve tourism associations to merge in bid for stronger industry voice
Two of the Algarve’s leading tourism associations are set to merge in a move aimed at strengthening the region’s representation and influence within Portugal’s tourism industry. The Algarve Association of The post Algarve tourism associations to merge in bid for stronger industry voice appeared first on Portugal Reside
Portugal Resident25 JunAlgarve tops Portugal for smoking, ranks high for alcohol
The Algarve has the highest proportion of smokers in mainland Portugal and records the country’s third-highest rate of alcohol consumption, according to the 2025 National Health Survey released this week The post Algarve tops Portugal for smoking, ranks high for alcohol appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident25 JunMadeira expresses solidarity after Venezuela earthquakes
The Madeiran government says it is closely monitoring the situation in Venezuela after two powerful earthquakes killed at least 32 people and injured more than 700, amid concerns for the The post Madeira expresses solidarity after Venezuela earthquakes appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident24 JunPS reaches agreement with government over PSU (single social benefit)
Portugal’s governing PSD and the opposition PS have reached an agreement on the creation of the proposed Prestação Social Única (PSU, or single social benefit) – a major overhaul of The post PS reaches agreement with government over PSU (single social benefit) appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident24 JunAlbufeira to receive up to 40 additional GNR officers this summer
Albufeira will receive between 35 and 40 additional GNR officers during the summer season following a meeting between local authorities and government officials. The reinforcement was confirmed on Monday during The post Albufeira to receive up to 40 additional GNR officers this summer appeared first on Portugal Residen
Portugal Resident24 JunIMF “urges Portugal to revise lowest pensions and widow/ widower pensions”
In a chilling exclusive today, Expresso claims that the International Monetary Fund (IMF) is urging Portugal to reduce the lowest pensions, and widows/ widower pensions, suggesting the former are “overly The post IMF “urges Portugal to revise lowest pensions and widow/ widower pensions” appeared first on Portugal Resid
Portugal Resident24 JunCinema: Supergirl
When an unexpected and ruthless adversary strikes too close to home, Kara Zor-El, aka Supergirl, reluctantly joins forces with an unlikely companion on an epic, interstellar journey of vengeance and The post Cinema: Supergirl appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident24 JunIMF revises Portugal’s 2026 GDP growth down again from 1.9% to 1.7%
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has once again revised downwards its growth forecast for the Portuguese economy, from 1.9% to 1.7% this year, in its Article IV report, released today. The post IMF revises Portugal’s 2026 GDP growth down again from 1.9% to 1.7% appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident24 JunSunset Secrets return to Silves Castle
The popular Sunset Secrets series is returning to Silves Castle this July, bringing its unique brand of late-evening experiences to one of the Algarve’s most historic landmarks. Organised by Silves The post Sunset Secrets return to Silves Castle appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident24 JunOmbria Algarve celebrates first anniversary with summer festival
Ombria Algarve will mark the first anniversary of the opening of its resort with a public celebration featuring live music, food, wellness experiences and outdoor entertainment. The event, titled A The post Ombria Algarve celebrates first anniversary with summer festival appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident24 JunPolice probe Lisbon travel agencies over suspected fake documents
Portuguese police have inspected four travel agencies in central Lisbon areas known for large numbers of immigrants following complaints from foreign nationals who allegedly paid for services to obtain documents The post Police probe Lisbon travel agencies over suspected fake documents appeared first on Portugal Reside
Portugal Resident24 JunBrazilian hospitality brand Fasano to open first Portugal hotel in Cascais
One of Brazil’s most prestigious hospitality brands is set to enter the Portuguese market with a luxury hotel and residential development in Cascais. The Fasano Group has announced plans to The post Brazilian hospitality brand Fasano to open first Portugal hotel in Cascais appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident24 JunPolice seize almost half tonne of drugs on Canaries-Azores ‘cocaine highway’
In the space of two weeks, authorities have seized almost half a tonne of drugs on the so-called “cocaine highway” between the Portuguese Azores Islands and the Spanish Canary Islands, The post Police seize almost half tonne of drugs on Canaries-Azores ‘cocaine highway’ appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident24 JunNational exams: new digital model throws up significant teething problems
The timetable for the first phase of the national exams indicated that Portuguese exam papers would be distributed to people marking them on Tuesday – but today, a day later The post National exams: new digital model throws up significant teething problems appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident24 JunHistoric Cork Museum returns to Silves with opening-night celebration
The Cork Museum at the historic Fábrica do Inglês in Silves will reopen to the public on Saturday, July 11, with a special event marking the return of one of The post Historic Cork Museum returns to Silves with opening-night celebration appeared first on Portugal Resident .