Portugal Resident11 AugWhere legends return: Padel Grand Champions 2026
Some padel tournaments are defined by the points won on court. Others are remembered for the stories they create and the spectacle they deliver. The Padel Grand Champions, which concluded The post Where legends return: Padel Grand Champions 2026 appeared first on Portugal Resident .
The Portugal News11 AugMedical students reinforce STI prevention at summer festivals
The National Association of Medical Students (ANEM) is raising awareness about the risks of sexually transmitted infections at summer festivals, at a time when these diseases are on the rise in Portugal and across Europe.
The Portugal News11 AugNavigating Modern Gambling with Royalsea: Top Trends, Payment Methods, and Features to Look For in 2026
In 2026, the gambling sector will grow rapidly, and not everyone is ready to keep up. According to Business Research Company, the gambling market size in 2025 was $30.2 billion. It is projected to grow to $212.44 billion by 2030. This means that operators who adapt to innovation today will be able to generate revenue i
The Portugal News11 AugArtificial intelligence will also change the value of real estate
During the last few years, the future of offices has almost always been discussed in terms of teleworking. Now, artificial intelligence introduces a potentially much more profound transformation. Not because it will end offices, but because it will change companies, professions, productivity and, inevitably, what compa
The Portugal News11 AugThe Amazonian Thrust towards Cyber Mastery in the EU
The news that Amazon Web Services intends to spend €7.8 billion in setting up Local Zones for the building of data centres and other infrastructure to facilitate the expansion of its European Sovereign Cloud Program has been greeted with exultation by its many facilitators and influencers of the social media.
Portugal Resident11 AugMinister defends Algarve waste-to-energy plan amid environmental opposition
Environment and Energy Minister Maria da Graça Carvalho has defended plans for a waste-to-energy plant in the Algarve, arguing that the region’s unusually high levels of waste production make it The post Minister defends Algarve waste-to-energy plan amid environmental opposition appeared first on Portugal Resident .
The Portugal News10 AugEuropean Commission approves non-binding guidelines for supplementary retirement savings
The European Commission has adopted a set of guidelines aimed at encouraging workers across the EU to build up supplementary retirement savings.
The Portugal News10 AugThe Final Day of the Bons Sons Portuguese Music Festival 2026
On 9 August, the final day of Bons Sons brought another full day of music and activities to Cem Soldos, near Tomar.
The Portugal News10 AugFruit Heroes for children promotes healthy eating at schools in the Algarve
A Portuguese school programme designed to encourage children to consume more fruit has received international scientific recognition after researchers from the University of Lisbon found that its approach can help establish and maintain healthier eating habits.
The Portugal News10 AugOlhão opens doors for the 38th Festival do Marisco
The Algarve's biggest gastronomic event is back in Olhão, with the arrival of the 38th Festival do Marisco, which begins on 10 August.
The Portugal News10 AugHollywood star leaves €200 tip at restaurant in Portugal
Pedro Pascal was on vacation in Portugal and dined with a group of 12 family members and friends.
Portugal Resident10 AugAlgarve running out of time to find waste disposal solution, warn mayors
In the wake of the announcement on Saturday that the government plans a waste incinerator in the Algarve – at a cost of around €300 million – the president of The post Algarve running out of time to find waste disposal solution, warn mayors appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Algarve Daily News10 Aug‘Algarve’s landfills only have capacity for two more years’: Campaigners slam Government’s €300 million plans to end waste crisis with rubbish incineration facility
Environmental group Zero has described plans to build a new waste incineration facility in the Algarve as a decision that amounts to a huge “mismanagement” of the public interest, arguing that waste prevention, reuse, and recycling should instead be the region’s priorities.
Algarve Daily News10 AugPortimão aerodrome crash: 28-year-old pilot of ‘advertising banner aircraft’ identified as João Martinho
A 28-year-old Portuguese pilot has died after a light aircraft crashed at Portimão Municipal Aerodrome on Saturday morning, 8 August.
The Portugal News10 AugBurger King offers ice cream to moustache holders in Portugal
Regardless of gender or age, whether the moustache is real or not, anyone with one will receive a free ice cream.
Algarve Daily News10 AugAlentejo rail users criticise ‘broken air conditioning in temperatures exceeding 40°C, seat-booking difficulties, and delays’
The Alentejo Railway Users’ Committee has criticised railway operators for difficulties booking seats, “constant delays”, and poor conditions on the trains operating between Beja and Casa Branca, in the municipality of Montemor-o-Novo. These services connect Beja with the wider rail network towards Lisbon and the Algar
Portugal Resident10 AugPassengers heading to Lisbon “will see total eclipse at 11,000 metres”
Spanish low-cost airline Vueling has announced today that 11 flights coincide with Wednesday’s solar eclipse, and on two routes it will be possible to observe the phenomenon in its entirety. The post Passengers heading to Lisbon “will see total eclipse at 11,000 metres” appeared first on Portugal Resident .
The Portugal News10 AugNew obesity treatment arrives in Portugal
The new Wegovy brand tablets that may arrive on the national market will have dosages of 1.5 mg, 4 mg, 9 mg and 25 mg. A pre-filled single-dose pen of 7.2 mg will also enter the national market.
Portugal Resident10 AugTrio mugs couple in Lisbon, steals Patek Philippe watch worth €90,000
A couple was mugged in Lisbon on Sunday afternoon and had a luxury watch valued at around €90,000 stolen. The suspects, who acted violently, subsequently fled in a car with The post Trio mugs couple in Lisbon, steals Patek Philippe watch worth €90,000 appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident10 AugDefence Minister to take legal action against newspaper, CHEGA MPs
The Ministry of National Defence has announced that Minister Nuno Melo is to take legal action against online newspaper 24 Horas, the leader of the right-wing CHEGA party, André Ventura, The post Defence Minister to take legal action against newspaper, CHEGA MPs appeared first on Portugal Resident .
The Portugal News10 AugPrimark announces new stores in Portugal
In September, Primark will open two new stores in Portugal.
The Portugal News10 AugThe Ultimate South African Experience
On Saturday, 5 September, we will be hosting The Ultimate South African Experience.
The Portugal News10 AugNew proposal to set maximum age for driving in Portugal
A public petition addressed to the Assembly of the Republic, created on April 1, proposes setting the age of 75 as the maximum age for driving.
Portugal Resident10 AugLidl campaign raises €150,000 for animal welfare in just one month
A Lidl Portugal fundraising campaign has raised around €150,000 in just over a month to support animal welfare organisations across mainland Portugal, including three charities in the Algarve. The initiative, The post Lidl campaign raises €150,000 for animal welfare in just one month appeared first on Portugal Resident