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Portugal Resident11 Aug

Guimarães puts Portugal’s green ambitions in spotlight

Guimarães has been named European Green Capital 2026, placing one of Portugal’s most historic cities at the centre of Europe’s ongoing debate about sustainability, urban wellbeing and quality of life. The post Guimarães puts Portugal’s green ambitions in spotlight appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident11 Aug

São Brás brings art to the streets for “Calçadas” event

The historic centre of São Brás de Alportel will come alive with music, dance, storytelling and street entertainment on Friday, August 14, as “Calçadas – A Arte Sai à Rua” The post São Brás brings art to the streets for “Calçadas” event appeared first on Portugal Resident .

The Portugal News11 Aug

Portuguese association urges doctors to prescribe new generics for diabetes

The Generic Medicines Users’ Association called on doctors today to prescribe new generic medicines containing the active substance dapagliflozin, which are 50% cheaper for patients, for type 2 diabetes.

Portugal Resident11 Aug

“All Portuguese beaches are public” says government – but not so in Melides…

Environmental NGO Quercus has responded to a recent television exposé on controls and physical barriers, “gates and fences, and even private security guards” in areas of Melides, preventing the free The post “All Portuguese beaches are public” says government – but not so in Melides… appeared first on Portugal Resident

Portugal Resident11 Aug

Mercadona prepares wave of new store openings across Portugal

Mercadona is preparing to open a string of new supermarkets across Portugal over the coming months as the Spanish retailer continues its rapid national expansion. The next opening is scheduled The post Mercadona prepares wave of new store openings across Portugal appeared first on Portugal Resident .

The Portugal News11 Aug

Portugal faces teacher shortage as nearly 3,000 retire and thousands delay pensions

During the 2025/26 school year, around 3,300 teachers and nursery educators retired, while more than 2,000 others chose to remain in work after reaching retirement age.  

Portugal Resident11 Aug

Primark to open first stores in Setúbal and Castelo Branco

Primark will open its first stores in Castelo Branco and Setúbal in September as the Irish fashion retailer pushes ahead with a major expansion of its Portuguese network. The first The post Primark to open first stores in Setúbal and Castelo Branco appeared first on Portugal Resident .

The Portugal News11 Aug

Your pet’s future – Please plan now!

Perhaps the future, ours and of our pet(s), is something we take lightly.

The Portugal News11 Aug

The Port of Portimão breaks all-time passenger record

The record was set during the Norwegian Dawn’s stopover on 8 August, beating the previous record of 46,263 passengers, which was registered in 2011.

Portugal Resident11 Aug

Portuguese businesses see signs of improvement ahead

Portuguese businesses are showing signs of greater confidence about the second half of 2026, with more than half expecting their domestic turnover to increase, according to a new survey by The post Portuguese businesses see signs of improvement ahead appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident11 Aug

Portuguese study suggests “link between psychopathic traits and bacteria in gut and mouth”

A study by the Institute for Research and Innovation in Health (i3S) at the University of Porto suggests the existence of a link between psychopathic traits and bacteria in the The post Portuguese study suggests “link between psychopathic traits and bacteria in gut and mouth” appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident11 Aug

Portuguese Air Force turns to homegrown Tekever drones for maritime surveillance

The Portuguese Air Force is to begin operating Portuguese-made Tekever drones for maritime surveillance and defence, with the first AR5 systems due to be delivered in September. The agreement with The post Portuguese Air Force turns to homegrown Tekever drones for maritime surveillance appeared first on Portugal Reside

Portugal Resident11 Aug

IMI rates increases of up to 920% reach Constitutional Court

Portugal’s Constitutional Court is to rule on property tax increases of up to 920% imposed on unused building plots in areas facing acute housing pressure. The issue has reached the The post IMI rates increases of up to 920% reach Constitutional Court appeared first on Portugal Resident .

The Portugal News11 Aug

Heat to hit nine districts in Portugal

The yellow heat warning currently covering the districts of Bragança, Vila Real, Viseu, and Guarda will be extended to five additional districts on Tuesday, the Portuguese Institute for Sea and Atmosphere (IPMA) announced today.

The Portugal News11 Aug

EiCrypto says its cloud mining platform can generate high potential returns for eligible users

Portuguese real estate has long been a popular investment choice, attracting immense enthusiasm from both local and international investors. Thanks to its livable environment, booming tourism industry, and tax incentives, Portugal has established itself as one of Europe's most sought-after destinations for real estate

The Portugal News11 Aug

$1.6M Floods Into BlockDAG Ahead of September 1 Launch While Ethereum Price Turns Bearish & Sui Price Faces Pressure

The crypto market is moving fast, and smart investors are hunting for the next major winner before price trends break out. The latest Ethereum price prediction shows the coin struggling to hold its $1,850 support level. At the same time, the Sui price is aiming for a small 20% bounce toward $0.83.

Portugal Resident11 Aug

Aircraft tragedy in Portimão: Investigation flags materials outside the “manufacturers’ specifications”

Disturbing news regarding the investigation into the aircraft tragedy at Portimão aerodrome has been reported by Lusa news agency. Its report, late yesterday, explains that “at this time, an investigation The post Aircraft tragedy in Portimão: Investigation flags materials outside the “manufacturers’ specifications” ap

Portugal Resident11 Aug

Heatwave, wildfire awareness plan aims to reach 100,000

An education and awareness programme aims to train more than 100,000 people in Portugal’s Lisbon and Braga areas by 2029 to respond to heatwaves and fires, organisers have announced. The The post Heatwave, wildfire awareness plan aims to reach 100,000 appeared first on Portugal Resident .

The Portugal News11 Aug

Lidl customers raise €150,000 to support animal charities in Portugal

Lidl Portugal has raised around €150,000 for animal welfare organisations in just over a month through its new Solidarity Bag initiative.

Portugal Resident11 Aug

Residential property prices see yet another significant jump

A study by global real estate promoter Knight Frank reveals that house prices in Portugal rose by 16.5% in the first quarter, year-on-year, recording the 4th-highest nominal annual increase among The post Residential property prices see yet another significant jump appeared first on Portugal Resident .

The Portugal News11 Aug

From First Steps to A-Levels: An Education That Grows With Your Child

As the new school year begins, EITV welcomes students of every age - from nursery to secondary - into a bilingual campus shaped by nature.

Portugal Resident11 Aug

Swiss tourist shot in chest resisting mugging in Lisbon’s Baixa district

A Swiss woman, aged 41, was shot in the chest yesterday resisting a mugging in Lisbon’s Baixa district. According to Correio da Manhã tabloid, she was approached by two men The post Swiss tourist shot in chest resisting mugging in Lisbon’s Baixa district appeared first on Portugal Resident .

The Portugal News11 Aug

Rede Expressos introduces new stops in Portugal

The public road transport company Rede Expressos intends to strengthen its operation on the Alentejo Coast.

Portugal Resident11 Aug

Fuel prices “didn’t fall quite as much as expected”: Socialists accuse government of profiteering

Portugal’s Socialist Party (PS) has accused the Portuguese Government of “continuing to make money by charging more tax per litre of fuel” – criticising the decision to increase the ISP The post Fuel prices “didn’t fall quite as much as expected”: Socialists accuse government of profiteering appeared first on Portugal