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Portugal Resident7 Aug

President condemns State’s “unacceptable” failure to provide elderly care

President António José Seguro has accused the Portuguese State of abdicating its responsibility to provide adequate elderly care, leaving thousands of families struggling to find dignified and affordable accommodation for The post President condemns State’s “unacceptable” failure to provide elderly care appeared first

The Portugal News7 Aug

Biggest Mini Forest turns 3x3 metre plots into food forests

Biggest Mini Forest began when Luís Afonso and Ana Laura Cruz both found that the fields they had studied and worked in did not support their values or their love for restoring nature. Their goal became to make it as easy as possible for people to plant their own plot of biodiverse mini food forest.

Portugal Resident7 Aug

PM “breaks promise” over holidays – tabloid headlines

The ‘joy’ of being a politician in this country is being splashed over the nation’s media channels by the day, with the pursuit of every possible slip-up by interior minister The post PM “breaks promise” over holidays – tabloid headlines appeared first on Portugal Resident .

The Portugal News7 Aug

SBC Summit's Global Regulations track tackles gambling's biggest regulatory shifts

From market launches and regulatory reviews to political battles, gambling markets across the globe are facing pivotal moments in their evolution. To help attendees navigate these changes, SBC Summit will feature a dedicated Global Regulations track.

The Portugal News7 Aug

Taylor’s New Lightweight Bottle

Evolution, not revolution - combining timeless heritage with a lighter environmental footprint.

Portugal Resident7 Aug

Family of deported scholarship student accuses AIMA of inflicting “psychological terror” on their son

The furious family of 19-year-old Kauê Matos — deported this week after living with his parents and younger brother in Portugal for two years — are demanding that authorities reverse The post Family of deported scholarship student accuses AIMA of inflicting “psychological terror” on their son appeared first on Portugal

Portugal Resident7 Aug

DJ Tiago Cruz to headline beachfront house music night in Algarve

One of Portugal’s best-known electronic music DJs, Tiago Cruz, will perform at Praia Dourada Beach Club in Armação de Pêra on August 22 as part of the venue’s Praia Dourada The post DJ Tiago Cruz to headline beachfront house music night in Algarve appeared first on Portugal Resident .

The Portugal News7 Aug

Real Energy Independence

How one Algarve home reduced a €600 monthly electricity bill to as little as €60, and now spends most days without using the grid.

The Portugal News7 Aug

Algarve Caring Hands - Elevating home care in the Algarve

In the heart of the Algarve, Algarve Caring Hands has become one of the region’s most trusted and compassionate home care providers. 

The Portugal News7 Aug

New Transavia route between Portugal and Belgium

The low-cost airline Transavia will begin a new connection between Porto and Brussels on 14 December, with three weekly flights on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays, the carrier announced.

Portugal Resident7 Aug

Murder investigation opens after couple found dead at home in Sintra

Breaking news this morning is that a young couple has been found dead at their home in Armés, in the borough of Sintra, and that PJ police have opened a The post Murder investigation opens after couple found dead at home in Sintra appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident7 Aug

Scientists prepare to study Sun’s corona during next week’s rare eclipse

Scientists are preparing to make the most of next Wednesday’s rare total solar eclipse, using the brief event to study the Sun’s elusive outer atmosphere and gather data that could The post Scientists prepare to study Sun’s corona during next week’s rare eclipse appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident7 Aug

Luís Neves’ situation “has reached the limit of what is acceptable”, says PS Socialists

On a day when yet more allegations bob to the surface, PS Socialists have said the situation regarding Minister for Internal Administration Luís Neves “has reached the limit of what The post Luís Neves’ situation “has reached the limit of what is acceptable”, says PS Socialists appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident7 Aug

29-year-old dies after cardiac arrest at Albufeira beach

A 29-year-old man died on Thursday (August 6) after suffering a cardiac arrest near Belharucas Beach in Albufeira. The victim, a Cape Verdean national, was found unconscious at a restaurant The post 29-year-old dies after cardiac arrest at Albufeira beach appeared first on Portugal Resident .

The Portugal News7 Aug

Cristiano Ronaldo to marry this weekend?

There have been rumours and speculation that Cristiano Ronaldo and Georgina Rodríguez may marry this weekend, in Madeira, at Funchal Cathedral.

Portugal Resident7 Aug

July 2026 in retrospect: What we learned from the wildfires

This is important as science indicates that heatwaves are becoming more frequent, with wildfires burning for longer periods and with greater intensity.We must therefore be prepared. Evacuation and running away The post July 2026 in retrospect: What we learned from the wildfires appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident7 Aug

Portugal plans two new Tagus crossings within a decade

Portugal’s government says Lisbon will gain two new crossings over the River Tagus within the next decade, with plans advancing for both a third bridge linking the capital to the The post Portugal plans two new Tagus crossings within a decade appeared first on Portugal Resident .

The Portugal News7 Aug

Portugal can become one of the great technological centers of Europe.

For many years, Portugal has sought to attract international investment mainly through tourism, real estate, industry and services. 

Portugal Resident7 Aug

Summer, the Quinta do Lago way

Summer has always had its own rhythm at Quinta do Lago. It is found in long evenings outdoors, spontaneous gatherings, familiar faces and traditions that return year after year, creating The post Summer, the Quinta do Lago way appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Algarve Daily News6 Aug

Algarve’s hospitals ‘being prepared to be moved into private hands’, local nurses warn

The Portuguese Nurses’ Union (SEP) has expressed concern over the possibility that management of the Algarve’s regional health board, the Unidade Local de Saúde (ULS), could be transferred to the private sector.

Algarve Daily News6 Aug

Lagos: Foreign drug dealers’ balcony escape ends in serious injury, as two suspects arrested with cannabis, cocaine, and MDMA

Two foreign nationals, aged 27 and 35, who were allegedly part of a drug trafficking network, were arrested in Lagos on Wednesday, 5 August. One of the men was seriously injured after attempting to jump from a balcony in an effort to escape.

The Portugal News6 Aug

easyJet moves closer to Sun after Apollo deal

easyJet agreed on the takeover deal with Apollo after Castlelake pulled out of the bidding process. 

The Portugal News6 Aug

Wine Destination Portugal returns to Alentejo

Wine Destination Portugal will return to the Alentejo this autumn, bringing Portuguese producers and international buyers together in Beja from 16 to 20 November.

The Portugal News6 Aug

New Portugal competition for climate refuges

Turismo de Portugal has developed the Climate Refuge Network Program “Stay Cool” to support various initiatives at the municipal or parish level to adapt tourism destinations to climate changes.