Portugal Resident22 JunPortugal’s rail operator testing Starlink internet on long-distance trains
Portugal’s passenger train operator, CP – Comboios Portugal, is carrying out connectivity trials with Elon Musk’s Starlink to improve internet access on the Alfa Pendular trains, the Ministry of Infrastructure The post Portugal’s rail operator testing Starlink internet on long-distance trains appeared first on Portugal
Portugal Resident22 JunEU greenlights €30M package for farmers hit by storms at start of year
The Management Committee for the Common Organisation of Agricultural Markets has approved €30 million in aid for Portuguese farmers affected by the storms that hit the country five months ago. The post EU greenlights €30M package for farmers hit by storms at start of year appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident22 JunTribute band brings Queen’s greatest hits to Vale do Lobo this summer
One of Vale do Lobo‘s most popular summer events is coming up next month as Queen Sensation bring an open-air tribute to the legendary British rock band to the resort’s The post Tribute band brings Queen’s greatest hits to Vale do Lobo this summer appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident22 JunBuying property in Portugal: everything you need to know in 2026
Portugal has become one of Europe’s most sought-after property markets, attracting buyers from across the world thanks to its climate, safety, lifestyle, infrastructure and relatively affordable property compared with many The post Buying property in Portugal: everything you need to know in 2026 appeared first on Portu
Portugal Resident22 Jun‘Portugal is gold’, says Saudi business leader
With Portugal featuring on so many foreigners’ horizons, Saudi-Portuguese Business Council chief, Alwalid Albaltan, has been giving his impression of the country, and what investors are looking for. In a The post ‘Portugal is gold’, says Saudi business leader appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident22 JunTikTok Shop officially launches in Portugal
Portuguese TikTok users can now purchase products directly through the app following the launch of TikTok Shop in Portugal, with just a few taps. The feature allows users to discover, The post TikTok Shop officially launches in Portugal appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident22 JunAir Invictus attracts a million people to Porto over weekend
The first edition of Air Invictus in Porto, which involved three days of stunning aerobatics, military flypasts, races over the Douro, music and exhibitions, had an “estimated audience” of around The post Air Invictus attracts a million people to Porto over weekend appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident22 JunPortimão firefighters receive new €280,000 wildfire response vehicle
Portimão Municipal Council has handed over a new wildfire response vehicle to the city’s volunteer fire brigade, boosting local firefighting capacity ahead of the summer fire season. The new vehicle The post Portimão firefighters receive new €280,000 wildfire response vehicle appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident22 JunSporting CP announce two more friendlies in the Algarve
Sporting CP have confirmed two more high-profile pre-season matches at Estádio do Algarve (Algarve Stadium) as part of their preparations for the 2026/27 campaign. The Portuguese champions will take on The post Sporting CP announce two more friendlies in the Algarve appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident22 JunInternational opera star returns to Faro for charity concert
Opera enthusiasts are being invited to save the date for a special charity performance at Faro’s historic Teatro Lethes this autumn. The Rotary Club Estoi Palace International has announced an The post International opera star returns to Faro for charity concert appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident22 JunPortugal’s population hits 11.4 million as foreigners now make up 14%
Portugal’s population has reached a record 11.4 million residents, with immigration entirely responsible for the country’s recent demographic growth as foreign nationals now account for 14% of all inhabitants. New The post Portugal’s population hits 11.4 million as foreigners now make up 14% appeared first on Portugal
Portugal Resident22 JunPM begins U.S. visit focused on World Cup, investment and diaspora
Portuguese Prime Minister Luís Montenegro begins a three-day visit to the United States today, combining support for Portugal’s World Cup campaign with meetings aimed at strengthening economic ties and engaging The post PM begins U.S. visit focused on World Cup, investment and diaspora appeared first on Portugal Reside
Portugal Resident22 JunAlgarve 41 Club announces new chairman
Algarve 41 Club has announced the appointment of Kevin Ferriby as Chairman for the 2026-27 year, following the Club’s Annual General Meeting, which formed part of a successful three-day programme The post Algarve 41 Club announces new chairman appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident22 JunSilves unveils new ‘window to the mountainside’ photo spot
Visitors to Silves have a new place to stop, take in the view and snap a photograph. The Algarve municipality has unveiled a large wooden swing overlooking the surrounding countryside, The post Silves unveils new ‘window to the mountainside’ photo spot appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident22 JunSão Lourenço Singers strike a chord with summer concerts
The São Lourenço Singers have concluded their spring season after two successful concerts in the Algarve, combining musical entertainment with support for local causes. The choir’s annual solidarity concert took The post São Lourenço Singers strike a chord with summer concerts appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident22 JunHeatwave prompts calls to close schools, postpone exams
School leaders and teachers’ unions are calling on the Portuguese government to suspend classes and postpone national exams as a severe heatwave pushes temperatures close to 37°C in several parts The post Heatwave prompts calls to close schools, postpone exams appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident22 JunSilves Rotary concert raises €2,000 for education projects
The Rotary Club of Silves held a charity concert on Saturday, June 13, at the charming Teatro Mascarenhas Gregório, raising €2,000 for the club’s education projects. The audience was captivated The post Silves Rotary concert raises €2,000 for education projects appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident22 JunPortugal arrests 240 foreigners for ‘illegal permanence in country’ since ‘cracking down on border controls’
More than 240 foreign nationals have been detained for illegally remaining in Portugal since October 2023 – while a further 540 have been ordered to leave the country voluntarily, according The post Portugal arrests 240 foreigners for ‘illegal permanence in country’ since ‘cracking down on border controls’ appeared fir
Portugal Resident22 JunMore Scots eye Portugal as travel numbers hit new high
The Portuguese Chamber of Commerce in the UK has announced that, after a very successful launch last year, its Moving to Portugal Show and Seminars will return to Edinburgh on Thursday, The post More Scots eye Portugal as travel numbers hit new high appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident22 JunNew Dão wine festival to debut in Viseu with over 200 wines
A new wine festival celebrating the Dão region is set to make its debut in Viseu this weekend, bringing together more than 200 wines, local producers, food experiences and live The post New Dão wine festival to debut in Viseu with over 200 wines appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident22 JunFull horror of father’s murder-suicide involving four-year-old daughter staggers neighbourhood
The full horror of what unfolded in the early hours of Sunday morning in an apartment block in São Domingos, Santarém, has been explained in today’s edition of Correio da The post Full horror of father’s murder-suicide involving four-year-old daughter staggers neighbourhood appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident22 JunWhy aroma dominates flavour
Although every element of a dish is important in creating its unique flavour, aromas are the fast and furious of them all. They launch the flavour attack even before we The post Why aroma dominates flavour appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident22 JunSearch underway for home of Portugal’s first indoor skateboarding centre
The search is on for a municipality willing to host what could become Portugal‘s first indoor high-performance skateboarding centre. The initiative is being led by Copernicus Sport Society, a Portuguese The post Search underway for home of Portugal’s first indoor skateboarding centre appeared first on Portugal Resident
Portugal Resident22 JunResident foreigner numbers in Portugal poised for major update
Portugal is set to receive one of the most-anticipated statistical updates in recent years today, as INE, the country’s national statistics agency, publishes revised figures on the number of foreigners The post Resident foreigner numbers in Portugal poised for major update appeared first on Portugal Resident .