The Portugal News12 AugThe Portuguese Government Announces New Mobility and Transport Fund Worth €14.8 Million
On 3 August, the Portuguese Government announced new support programmes for urban logistics, school mobility and taxi decarbonisation.
Portugal Resident12 AugSolar eclipse shines spotlight on Portugal’s growing astrotourism sector
Thousands of people are expected to look skywards for today’s solar eclipse, but Portugal’s fascination with the night sky is increasingly becoming a year-round tourism business. Astrotourism is growing across The post Solar eclipse shines spotlight on Portugal’s growing astrotourism sector appeared first on Portugal R
The Portugal News12 AugPortugal has a talent for creating technology. It now needs capital to grow it!
There are investments that are worth more for the signal they transmit than for the amount announced.
Portugal Resident12 AugLoulé targets 500 stray cats in new sterilisation drive
Loulé Council is launching a major sterilisation programme targeting more than 500 stray cats as it steps up efforts to control growing feline populations across the municipality. The council will The post Loulé targets 500 stray cats in new sterilisation drive appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident12 AugPortuguese pharmacies receive last-minute eclipse glasses
Pharmacies across Portugal are receiving fresh supplies of protective glasses today, August 12, as demand surges ahead of this evening’s solar eclipse. However, anyone hoping to secure a last-minute pair The post Portuguese pharmacies receive last-minute eclipse glasses appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident11 AugTeachers in uproar as education minister seeks to ‘investigate schools’ over exam chaos
News that education minister Fernando Alexandre has decided to investigate schools that allegedly submitted examination papers for marking after their formal collection by the security forces has sent teachers into The post Teachers in uproar as education minister seeks to ‘investigate schools’ over exam chaos appeared
Portugal Resident11 AugCristiano Ronaldo marries Georgina Rodríguez in Cascais
It had been rumoured for days, but now it has finally happened. Portugal’s football legend Cristiano Ronaldo and his long-time love Georgina Rodríguez have tied the knot. Their ‘I do’ The post Cristiano Ronaldo marries Georgina Rodríguez in Cascais appeared first on Portugal Resident .
The Portugal News11 AugRyanair launches new route to and from Portugal
As part of its winter program, Ryanair announces a new route between Portugal and Morocco.
The Portugal News11 AugSão Mateus Fair Sees Historic Opening
The 634th edition of the São Mateus Fair opened its doors last Thursday, 6 August, with an unprecedented turnout.
The Portugal News11 AugTurismo de Portugal launches a competition for climate refuge projects
Turismo de Portugal launched a €1 million call for proposals today aimed at municipalities and parish councils for “climate refuge” projects, the agency announced in a statement.
The Portugal News11 AugSalaries above €3,000 quadruple in Portugal
Between 2016 and 2026, the number of workers earning more than €3,000 quadrupled in Portugal.
The Portugal News11 AugContinente and Pingo Doce control half of Portugal's supermarket market
Continente and Pingo Doce continue to dominate supermarket shopping in Portugal, together accounting for half of the country's food retail market.
Algarve Daily News11 AugPortimão Port sails comfortably past passenger record set in 2011, as cruise lines set to focus in on the Algarve in coming years
Portimão Port has set a new annual record for cruise passengers, surpassing the previous high recorded in 2011, the Administration of the Ports of Sines and the Algarve (APS) has announced.
Algarve Daily News11 AugPrime Minister Montenegro spotted on Algarve beach, sparking political row after ‘no holiday’ pledge
Prime Minister Luís Montenegro’s appearance on an Algarve beach with his family and PSD parliamentary leader Hugo Soares has sparked a fresh political controversy, after the prime minister had previously told Parliament that he would not be taking a summer holiday.
Algarve Daily News11 AugLisbon: 41-year-old Swedish woman hit by stray bullet in confrontation between Rua Augusta troublemakers
A man suspected of firing a bullet that struck a tourist on Rua Augusta, in central Lisbon, yesterday evening, was arrested this morning, 11 August. During a search of his home, carried out by the Public Security Police (PSP), agents also seized a shotgun. The victim, a Swedish national, was hit by a stray bullet fired
The Portugal News11 AugThese flights allow lucky passengers to observe the solar eclipse
The Spanish airline Vueling announced on Monday that passengers will be able to observe the solar eclipse on eleven of their flights.
The Portugal News11 AugViseu and Lisbon forge strategic partnership to boost joint tourism promotion
The Municipality of Viseu and the Lisbon Region Tourism Board (ERT-RL) have formalised a Strategic Cooperation Protocol focused on tourism and regional promotion.
The Portugal News11 AugPetition calls for ban on shared electric scooters in Portugal
A new nationwide petition is calling for an end to commercially operated shared electric scooter schemes in Portugal, arguing that the rapid spread of app-based rentals has created persistent problems for road safety, accessibility and the use of public space.
The Portugal News11 AugEuropeans spend an average of €104 per night on travel
A study by Radical Storage reveals that Europeans spend an average of €104 per night on travel.
Portugal Resident11 AugInterior Ministry steps up policing in tourist areas after visitor is shot
Police presence in Lisbon’s busiest tourist areas is to be strengthened, the Ministry of Internal Administration (MAI) has announced, less than 24-hours since a Swedish tourist was shot on Rua The post Interior Ministry steps up policing in tourist areas after visitor is shot appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident11 AugConstruction of Porto-Lisbon high-speed railway can finally begin
The first section of the Porto-Lisbon high speed railway line has received the ‘environmental compliance report for construction (RECAPE) covering the route between Campanhã station in Porto and Oiã, in The post Construction of Porto-Lisbon high-speed railway can finally begin appeared first on Portugal Resident .
The Portugal News11 AugThanks to everyone who came along for the bike ride in Moncarapacho yesterday morning.
We had a good number of riders all taking advantage of the earlier start and the cooler weather.
The Portugal News11 AugPortugal named among the best places to retire abroad in 2026
Portugal has once again been recognised as one of the best places in the world to retire, making Forbes' 2026 list of recommended destinations for those considering spending their retirement abroad.
Portugal Resident11 AugFloating sound bath returns to Vilamoura
A floating sound bath experience will return to Vilamoura on August 18, inviting participants to unwind in an outdoor swimming pool as the sun sets over the Algarve. Hilton Vilamoura The post Floating sound bath returns to Vilamoura appeared first on Portugal Resident .