The Portugal News10 AugBrits led spending in Portugal with over €500 million in expenditures
Visitors from the United Kingdom generated the highest spending volume in Portugal via foreign payment cards during the first six months of 2026.
Portugal Resident10 AugCatholic Mass in English in Carvoeiro
Catholic Mass in English will be celebrated on Sunday, August 16 at 4pm at the Nossa Senhora da Encarnação chapel (Our Lady of the Incarnation), on the cliffs in Carvoeiro. The post Catholic Mass in English in Carvoeiro appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident10 AugMounting excitement as Wednesday’s solar eclipse approaches
Excitement is mounting as Wednesday’s solar eclipse approaches, with hotels and tourist accommodation businesses in Bragança celebrating 100% bookings as enthusiasts flock to the region where visibility will be in The post Mounting excitement as Wednesday’s solar eclipse approaches appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident10 AugRescued primates find new home together at Krazy World
Two rescued primates have been given a second chance at Krazy World in the Algarve after an international animal welfare effort brought them together following periods spent living in isolation. The post Rescued primates find new home together at Krazy World appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident10 AugPortuguese company linked to alleged international scheme supplying Iran
A Portuguese company has been identified in an FBI investigation into an alleged international network created to acquire helicopters and aircraft components for sanctioned Iranian entities. The investigation, detailed in The post Portuguese company linked to alleged international scheme supplying Iran appeared first o
Portugal Resident10 AugThe shifting value of ground – Why Southern European real estate needs independent ESG auditing
In my article last month, I questioned whether our local municipalities are able to measure the effectiveness of climate adaptation or are simply “navigating in the mayo”. I concluded that: The post The shifting value of ground – Why Southern European real estate needs independent ESG auditing appeared first on Portuga
The Portugal News10 AugPortuguese man-o’-war invasion forces beach closures after 120 stings recorded in a single day
A massive influx of Portuguese man-o'-wars along the coast of the Basque Country, Spain, led to the temporary closure of several popular beaches and required medical attention for over 120 people stung in a single day.
Portugal Resident10 AugThree remanded in custody over Albufeira phone robberies
Three men aged between 19 and 21 have been remanded in custody after being arrested in connection with a series of mobile phone robberies in Albufeira. The suspects were caught The post Three remanded in custody over Albufeira phone robberies appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident10 AugA precious life is in your hands…
Every day we take risks with our own lives. One more drink? Stay in the sun longer? Extra cream cake? But these are choices we make for ourselves. We promise The post A precious life is in your hands… appeared first on Portugal Resident .
The Portugal News10 AugPhysician and investor Ruth Shaber is betting on Portugal’s Young Women
When American physician and executive Dr Ruth Shaber moved to Portugal in 2021, she expected an adventure.
Portugal Resident10 AugPink Ladies Day returns in support of Algarve Oncology Association
The ninth annual Pink Ladies Day charity golf event will take place on Thursday, September 3, at Pestana Silves Golf Course, once again raising funds for the Algarve Oncology Association The post Pink Ladies Day returns in support of Algarve Oncology Association appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident10 AugPortimão launches €27.7m public housing project
Portimão Council has launched the largest public housing project ever undertaken in the municipality, with 204 new homes to be built at Bairro Coca Maravilhas in a €27.7 million investment. The post Portimão launches €27.7m public housing project appeared first on Portugal Resident .
The Portugal News10 AugWhere the loudest creatures are usually goats
There are places in the world where nature seems positively desperate to kill you.
Portugal Resident10 Aug3.5-magnitude earthquake felt across Alentejo
An earthquake measuring 3.5 on the Richter scale was felt across parts of the Alentejo in the early hours of Monday morning, according to the Portuguese Institute for Sea and The post 3.5-magnitude earthquake felt across Alentejo appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident10 AugPresident says Portugal has failed to deliver on wildfire promises
President António José Seguro has criticised the failure to implement measures proposed after Portugal’s devastating wildfires, warning that too many recommendations and promises have remained unfulfilled since the deadly fires The post President says Portugal has failed to deliver on wildfire promises appeared first o
Portugal Resident9 AugSummer season brings even more challenges
Summer is traditionally one of the busiest times of year for animal rescue, with large numbers of unwanted litters arriving at shelters across the Algarve. At Cadela Carlota (Lagos), our The post Summer season brings even more challenges appeared first on Portugal Resident .
The Portugal News9 AugSilves Medieval Fair brings history back to life
We visited the Silves Medieval Fair on Sunday, the third day of this year's event, and once again it didn't disappoint. The fair is still running for another week, so there's plenty of time to experience it if you haven't been yet.
The Portugal News9 AugIn the real estate of the future, a megawatt can be worth as much as a square metre
For decades, we have evaluated real estate through relatively predictable criteria: location, area, access, construction quality, occupancy and yield. All will continue to be important. But I believe that a new variable is beginning to gain weight in the decisions of investors, developers and companies: the availabilit
Portugal Resident9 AugMillions of euros in government support for farmers ‘disappears within minutes’
Livestock farmers are querying the result of two recent ‘campaigns’, offering millions in funding, with a maximum of €30,000 available to each contender. Both were heavily publicised by IFAP (the The post Millions of euros in government support for farmers ‘disappears within minutes’ appeared first on Portugal Resident
The Portugal News9 AugNovobanco profit falls 15.6 percent in first half
Higher taxes and costs linked to the BPCE sale weighed on earnings despite continued loan growth.
The Portugal News9 AugThe solar eclipse in Portugal and its spiritual significance
As the country prepares to witness the total solar eclipse visible across the whole country on 12 August, many are doing some research to refresh their memory of the concept of an eclipse that they once learnt at school.
Portugal Resident9 AugThe Presidents of the Estado Novo
The election mandate for a President was seven years, and the first President of the Estado Novo, General Óscar Carmona, served for 24 years and 146 days continuously. Always as The post The Presidents of the Estado Novo appeared first on Portugal Resident .
The Portugal News9 AugThe luck of the Irish? Portugal's curious love affair with the “Irish Pub”
There are few greater certainties in life than Ryanair passengers applauding a successful landing.
The Portugal News9 AugOne of Europe's best cafés: The Folks
The first stop in our series exploring Portugal's cafés featured in Europe's 100 Best Coffee Shops 2026 ranking is The Folks, which secured 34th place.