Portugal Resident14 SeptEarly autumn sun seekers drawn to Portugal’s sunniest region – the Algarve
With the hedonism of summer done and dusted, it’s time to enjoy some early autumn sun in southern Europe. In the Algarve, the shoulder season is the ideal time for The post Early autumn sun seekers drawn to Portugal’s sunniest region – the Algarve appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident14 SeptLIVRE warns government trying to approve defeated labour reform “piecemeal”
With employers already threatening a mutiny over next year’s programmed increase to the national minimum wage – saying the government is falling short on promises of labour reform – left-wing The post LIVRE warns government trying to approve defeated labour reform “piecemeal” appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident14 SeptLoulé invites residents to ditch the car for Park(ing) Day
Loulé is inviting residents to leave their cars at home and see what the town centre could look like with more space given over to people. On Tuesday, September 22, The post Loulé invites residents to ditch the car for Park(ing) Day appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident14 SeptLeiria chocolatier wins in Spain
A smoked chestnut bonbon created at the Delicious Diamonds atelier in Leiria has won the dessert category of the 16th Cociña con Castaña de Galicia competition, decided in a live The post Leiria chocolatier wins in Spain appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident14 SeptFuel price increases “financially strangling” firefighters
At a point where the increasing costs of fuel shows no sign of abating (quite the opposite, in fact) Portugal’s Liga dos Bombeiros (Firefighters League) has today warned of the The post Fuel price increases “financially strangling” firefighters appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident14 SeptA tribute to the artists
Around 50 artists came together recently for the 2º Encontro de Artistas da Beira Baixa, in Lousa, Castelo Branco. Many are accomplished creators who serve communities in ways you may The post A tribute to the artists appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident14 SeptTop judge warns constitutional courts “under attack” from rising tide of populism
At a point where authoritarianism in so-called democratic societies is becoming increasingly obvious, one of Portugal’s top judges has called out what is happening. Maria Benedita Urbano, a judge at The post Top judge warns constitutional courts “under attack” from rising tide of populism appeared first on Portugal Res
Portugal Resident14 SeptBorder towns urge governments to unblock long-awaited Portugal-Spain bridge
The municipalities of Alcoutim and Sanlúcar de Guadiana have appealed directly to the Portuguese and Spanish governments to help unblock plans for a long-awaited international bridge across the Guadiana River. The post Border towns urge governments to unblock long-awaited Portugal-Spain bridge appeared first on Portuga
Portugal Resident14 SeptGNR officer run over by driver disobeying orders to stop in Almada
In yet another disturbing incident of drivers ‘refusing to stop’ for routine police roadside checks, a GNR police officer has been run over in Almada. This time it was a The post GNR officer run over by driver disobeying orders to stop in Almada appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident14 SeptForgiveness – freedom from resentment and self-punishment
Forgiveness and my client work Forgiveness forms a major part of my client work, and its aim is often misunderstood. Clients sometimes think it means that they have to excuse The post Forgiveness – freedom from resentment and self-punishment appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident14 SeptHere are Portugal’s New 7 Wonders
Portugal has chosen its New 7 Wonders, with seven landmarks from across the country emerging as winners following the grand final held in Sintra on Saturday (September 12). The winners The post Here are Portugal’s New 7 Wonders appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident14 SeptAnother litter abandoned – this time, none survived
For the third time this year, newborn puppies have been abandoned in the Mexilhoeira Grande area, close to the railway line. This time, nine were found in a rubbish bin The post Another litter abandoned – this time, none survived appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident13 SeptCaring for the unloved ones – The Triage of Death – part 4
In a freedom of conscience vote taken by members on September 11 in the UK parliament, progress was refused to a revised Bill which would have put an end to The post Caring for the unloved ones – The Triage of Death – part 4 appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident13 SeptBusiness leaders reinforce warnings over 2027 increase in national minimum wage
Business leaders have reinforced warnings made earlier this summer over the government’s ‘masterplan’ to raise the national minimum wage by €50 each year until 2029. In short, they may not The post Business leaders reinforce warnings over 2027 increase in national minimum wage appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident13 SeptA Journey Through Brazil – Part 2
Paraty “We have gone centuries back in time”, we thought as we first entered the cobbled streets of the old town of Paraty. We were in the lush and beautiful The post A Journey Through Brazil – Part 2 appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident13 SeptCHEGA president points finger at LIVRE over alleged break-in at parliamentary office
Tempers have been rising with the outdoor temperatures this weekend, and it hasn’t helped that CHEGA president André Ventura has ‘insinuated’ that left-wing party LIVRE may have been behind the The post CHEGA president points finger at LIVRE over alleged break-in at parliamentary office appeared first on Portugal Resid
Portugal Resident13 SeptPS floats prospect of Fernando Alexandre as candidate for “Worst Education Minister” since 1974
It’s Sunday again – a day when opposition politicians frequently launch attacks on the government, or even each other (see story to come). And today, in the wake of the The post PS floats prospect of Fernando Alexandre as candidate for “Worst Education Minister” since 1974 appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident13 SeptPortugal increasingly used as transit route by irregular migrants – PSP
Police say arrivals by bus and train are rising as country struggles with limited removal capacity Portugal is increasingly being used as both a destination and transit point by migrants The post Portugal increasingly used as transit route by irregular migrants – PSP appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident13 SeptThe naked truth of culture, context & consent
At the metro station of the Jardim Zoológico, Lisbon Zoo, we turned a corner seeking the exit to first encounter the face of a shocked, presumably local woman who seemed The post The naked truth of culture, context & consent appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident12 SeptHundreds of pupils remain without a place in state system
The new school year officially began yesterday, but there are hundreds of pupils who have still not been placed due to a lack of vacancies. According to data obtained by The post Hundreds of pupils remain without a place in state system appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident12 SeptFrom Hotel Garbe to Hilton: a new chapter for an Algarve landmark
One of Armação de Pêra’s best-known buildings is beginning a new chapter, more than six decades after it helped place a former fishing village on the Algarve’s emerging tourist map. The post From Hotel Garbe to Hilton: a new chapter for an Algarve landmark appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident12 SeptOrganic, Alentejo wine and under €10
Note that there are also producers who operate with minimal intervention, focus on sustainability, and use organic principles without seeking organic certification. Certification requires additional time, oversight and expense, and The post Organic, Alentejo wine and under €10 appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident12 SeptDemo in PM’s ‘home-from-home’ town Espinho against fuel prices and cost of living
Around 80 people took part in a demonstration in Espinho today – the town where the PM has a family home – to rail against the increase in fuel prices The post Demo in PM’s ‘home-from-home’ town Espinho against fuel prices and cost of living appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident12 SeptLuís Neves schedules meetings with police syndicates after they announce nationwide protests
Minister of Internal Administration, Luís Neves, has responded to the announcements of nationwide protests by police syndicates and associations by scheduling two meetings. The meetings – long advocated by both The post Luís Neves schedules meetings with police syndicates after they announce nationwide protests appeare