The Portugal News8 AugStudy reveals monkeys befriend other animal species
Researchers have documented 427 cases of monkeys and apes forming friendly relationships with other animal species.
The Portugal News8 AugWhat can you say about Snails?
They are a delicacy here and are called Caracóis.
The Portugal News7 AugPortugal surpasses Spain as Europe’s second-largest footwear producer
Portugal has reinforced its position as one of Europe’s leading footwear manufacturers, overtaking Spain to become the continent’s second-largest producer behind Italy, the World Footwear Handbook 2026 revealed.
The Portugal News7 AugMinister of the Economy advocates for regulated integration and guarantees a fast-track channel for immigrants
The Minister of the Economy and Territorial Cohesion, Manuel Castro Almeida, stated that Portugal remains open to immigration, assuring that foreign citizens with an employment contract and secure housing can enter the country quickly.
Portugal Resident7 AugPresident sends Foreigners Law to Constitutional Court over family separations and child expulsions
President António José Seguro has sent Portugal’s revised Foreigners and Asylum law to the Constitutional Court, citing “well-founded doubts” over provisions that could separate children from their parents and allow The post President sends Foreigners Law to Constitutional Court over family separations and child expuls
The Portugal News7 Aug120 stings of Portuguese Man-o' war 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.
Algarve Daily News7 Aug‘Algarve is a rich region, but with poor workers’: Trouble in paradise, as locals call for changes to the region’s paradoxical economy
A street demonstration in Faro today, 7 August, organised by the Algarve Trade Union Federation (USAL), called for an end to precarious employment, higher wages, and better living conditions for everyone in the region.
Algarve Daily News7 AugKanye West takes to the stage in Algarve, despite outcry from Israeli ambassador over singer’s antisemitic comments
With doors set to open at 5pm, and the concert due to begin at 9pm, the concert marks the US musician’s third performance in Portugal.
The Portugal News7 AugPrime Minister goes on holiday in the Algarve
Luís Montenegro has been seen spending time in the Algarve despite previously stating that he did not intend to take a summer holiday this year, opting instead to remain focused on government business.
Algarve Daily News7 AugLisbon: Foreigner kidnapped, beaten, and held hostage for two days, as police arrest two Bangladeshi suspects
A 33-year-old foreign national was kidnapped and assaulted for two days in Lisbon, before being released following the payment of a ransom. Two other foreign nationals, aged 35 and 43, were arrested by Portugal’s Judiciary Police (PJ) in an operation codenamed “Taka”, after the official currency of Bangladesh.
Portugal Resident7 AugFourteen firefighting aircraft battle wildfire in Guarda district
By 5pm today, a wildfire that broke out at 1.40pm in Vila Ruiva, in the northern borough of Fornos de Algodres, was being tackled by 14 firefighting aircraft and over The post Fourteen firefighting aircraft battle wildfire in Guarda district appeared first on Portugal Resident .
The Portugal News7 Aug25 de Abril Bridge celebrates 60 years of connecting Lisbon and Almada
The 25 de Abril Bridge celebrated its 60th anniversary on 6 August, marking six decades since it first connected Lisbon with Almada and changed the way people travelled across the Tagus.
Portugal Resident7 AugPresident approves welfare reform protecting up to €620 million in PRR funding
President António José Seguro has approved the government’s new Single Social Benefit, allowing Portugal to safeguard up to €620 million in European recovery funding — warning that no existing recipient The post President approves welfare reform protecting up to €620 million in PRR funding appeared first on Portugal Re
The Portugal News7 Aug5 surprising ways air con can affect the body
Air conditioning offers lots of benefits, but there are some notable drawbacks.
The Portugal News7 AugBusiness creation in Portugal falls 4.2%
The pace of new business creation in the Portuguese market slowed during the first seven months of the year, with approximately 32,300 companies incorporated by July, a 4.2% decrease compared to the same period last year.
Portugal Resident7 AugAzores tourism woes: low-cost airlines must return — PS
The Azores government must make the return of low-cost airlines an urgent priority as tourism continues to decline following Ryanair’s withdrawal from the archipelago, the regional Socialist Party has said. The post Azores tourism woes: low-cost airlines must return — PS appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident7 AugRTP paid out €12 million in allowances now deemed “improper” to 20% of workforce
Portugal’s public broadcaster RTP paid more than €12 million in special salary allowances to around 20% of its workforce over seven years, according to a Finance Inspectorate audit that has The post RTP paid out €12 million in allowances now deemed “improper” to 20% of workforce appeared first on Portugal Resident .
The Portugal News7 AugAlgarve city to build 204 homes
The Portimão City Council has awarded the contract to build 204 housing units in the Coca Maravilhas neighbourhood, budgeted at €27.7 million and considered the "largest public housing project" developed in the municipality, the local authority announced.
The Portugal News7 AugTrust in me – All will be well
Jenny Clarke, President of the Association for Protection of Animals Algarve (APAA) and her team have been trying to ‘snatch’ Miss Odelouca from the side of a busy country road.
The Portugal News7 AugThe biggest risk for companies no longer comes from the economy!
For decades, business management was guided by major economic indicators such as inflation, interest rates, GDP growth, consumption or unemployment, which determined a large part of investment decisions. Companies were preparing to face more or less favorable economic cycles and adjusted their strategy according to thi
Portugal Resident7 AugDriving in Portugal: A Practical Guide for New Residents and Second-Home Owners
Whether you’re discovering hidden beaches along the Algarve, visiting historic villages inland or simply driving to your favourite café on a Sunday morning, having your own car makes everyday life The post Driving in Portugal: A Practical Guide for New Residents and Second-Home Owners appeared first on Portugal Residen
Portugal Resident7 AugIsraeli ambassador asks for Kanye concert in Algarve to be cancelled
Israel’s ambassador to Portugal has called for the cancellation of singer Kanye West’s concert this evening at the Algarve Stadium – describing it as “a disgrace” to take part in The post Israeli ambassador asks for Kanye concert in Algarve to be cancelled appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident7 AugGreenpeace urges rethink on Algarve coastal development
Greenpeace Portugal has called for a moratorium on new tourism developments in parts of the Algarve most exposed to coastal erosion and flooding, warning that decades of intensive construction combined The post Greenpeace urges rethink on Algarve coastal development appeared first on Portugal Resident .
The Portugal News7 AugUrgent works on Portuguese beaches are completed
The most urgent investments to repair the damage caused by the storms of January and February of this year on Portuguese beaches have been completed, while other less priority projects will continue until 2028, said the Minister of the Environment.