Portugal Resident12 SeptMaritime Police sue State and Navy over alleged “operational asphyxiation and military interference”
The Association of Inspectors and Chiefs of the Maritime Police (AICPM) has filed a lawsuit at Lisbon Administrative Circuit Court against the Portuguese State and the Military Command of the The post Maritime Police sue State and Navy over alleged “operational asphyxiation and military interference” appeared first on
Portugal Resident12 SeptDouble murder in Lagos: caretaker detained on suspicion of killing foreign couple “with extreme violence”
PJ judicial police have detained a 45-year-old man in Lagos today, on suspicion of having murdered the foreign business couple for whom he worked as a caretaker. In a statement, The post Double murder in Lagos: caretaker detained on suspicion of killing foreign couple “with extreme violence” appeared first on Portugal
Portugal Resident12 SeptA Year in Monchique 3 – Still Learning – September 2026
This morning, as I looked out across the valley from the farmhouse, I found myself thinking about the journey that brought me here. When I first arrived in Monchique, I The post A Year in Monchique 3 – Still Learning – September 2026 appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident11 SeptIslands in the stream
Stelios, our erudite cab driver plus guide, informed me that Dolly Parton, the legendary Dolly Parton, had died. Consequently, the US president, had announced a week of state mourning and The post Islands in the stream appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident11 SeptTaxis at Lisbon airport with fixed fare from October 15
Passengers who take a taxi at Humberto Delgado Airport will now know in advance how much they will pay for the trip, with prices set between €16 and €28, depending The post Taxis at Lisbon airport with fixed fare from October 15 appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident11 SeptTickets on sale for Beto Kalulu’s landmark Lagoa concert
Tickets are now on sale for Beto Kalulu’s major comeback concert, which will celebrate the veteran Carvoeiro musician’s remarkable recovery from a serious fall and a career spanning nearly five The post Tickets on sale for Beto Kalulu’s landmark Lagoa concert appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident11 SeptCharity dinner to raise funds for Associação Lighthouse Global’s educational projects
An evening of good food, live music and community spirit will help make a difference to children and young people in Portugal when a special charity dinner, organised by Associação The post Charity dinner to raise funds for Associação Lighthouse Global’s educational projects appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident11 SeptSuspected ‘narco launch’ seized off Quarteira beach, loaded with fuel
Portugal’s GNR police have seized 7,275 litres of petrol, a high-speed vessel and various items believed to be linked to drug trafficking during a coastal surveillance and control operation off The post Suspected ‘narco launch’ seized off Quarteira beach, loaded with fuel appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident11 SeptShipwreck in Sesimbra: six Indonesian fishermen rescue, one missing
Six Indonesian fishermen have been rescued and one is still listed as missing after the fishing vessel they were on sank close to Sesimbra this morning. According to the Search The post Shipwreck in Sesimbra: six Indonesian fishermen rescue, one missing appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident11 SeptNews Review: What’s going on in Cascais, Education & Recycling?
In this Resident podcast news review, Natasha Donn and Carl Munson discuss a set of controversies centred on Cascais, including the Hilton hotel development selling luxury apartments by the sea The post News Review: What’s going on in Cascais, Education & Recycling? appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident11 SeptFuel retailers accuse government of “lying to the Portuguese”
ANAREC, the National Association of Energy and Fuel Retailers and Service Stations, has just blown an inconvenient hole in the government’s constant affirmations that it is ‘making nothing’ from the The post Fuel retailers accuse government of “lying to the Portuguese” appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident11 SeptAlgarve artist Vanessa Barragão to host free crochet workshop
Internationally recognised Algarve artist Vanessa Barragão will host a free beginner’s crochet workshop at AlgarveShopping on Sunday, September 20, giving participants the chance to learn some of the basic stitches The post Algarve artist Vanessa Barragão to host free crochet workshop appeared first on Portugal Residen
Portugal Resident11 SeptOver 1,000 drones to light up Lisbon in October
More than 1,000 drones will fill the skies above Lisbon this autumn as an international show combining aerial choreography with live classical music makes its debut in the Portuguese capital. The post Over 1,000 drones to light up Lisbon in October appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident11 SeptRatatouille: a last taste of summer
Imagine a stew of juicy tomatoes, still warm from the midday sun; aubergines with their firm, glossy purple skins; waxy peppers and courgettes — all cooked together in a symphony The post Ratatouille: a last taste of summer appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident11 SeptINEM paramedics call off strikes scheduled for September 14 and 28
Good news this morning: STEPH, the syndicate of pre-hospital emergency technicians (first response paramedics) has called off the strikes planned for later this month following a meeting with the Ministry The post INEM paramedics call off strikes scheduled for September 14 and 28 appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident11 SeptDiesel expected to go up four cents next week, petrol to fall six cents
The price per litre of diesel is expected to rise by four cents and that of petrol to fall by six cents next week, should the current trend continue, according The post Diesel expected to go up four cents next week, petrol to fall six cents appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident11 SeptVolunteers invited to help clean coastal beauty spot in Portimão
Volunteers are being invited to join a coastal clean-up at Mata de João d’Arens in Portimão on Saturday, September 19, as part of the Arade Azul environmental project. The initiative, The post Volunteers invited to help clean coastal beauty spot in Portimão appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident11 SeptPortuguese economist tipped for top job at IMF ‘ditched’ over criticism of Trump’s tariffs
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) abandoned, at the last minute, the choice of Portuguese economist Ricardo Reis to lead the research department and take on the role of chief economic The post Portuguese economist tipped for top job at IMF ‘ditched’ over criticism of Trump’s tariffs appeared first on Portugal Resid
Portugal Resident11 SeptPM pays tribute to 9/11 victims of 25 years ago
Along with so many of his counterparts throughout the world, Portugal’s prime minister has today paid tribute to the victims of the terrorist attacks in New York 25 years ago, The post PM pays tribute to 9/11 victims of 25 years ago appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident11 SeptEnvironmental groups fear government quietly clipping watchdogs’ wings
Environmental association Quercus has raised the alarm over a largely undisclosed restructuring of Portugal’s two principal environmental agencies, warning that “profound simplification” of licensing could mean weaker scrutiny of projects The post Environmental groups fear government quietly clipping watchdogs’ wings a
Portugal Resident11 SeptTrial of two police officers accused of torture held behind closed doors
The trial of the two police officers from the Rato police station, in Lisbon, who are accused of crimes of torture and rape begins today behind closed doors. At the The post Trial of two police officers accused of torture held behind closed doors appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident11 SeptRangel accuses CHEGA of playing both sides over Russia
Foreign minister Paulo Rangel has accused CHEGA of adopting an increasingly untenable position on Russia: declaring “unwavering support” for Ukraine while celebrating the electoral success of a German party that The post Rangel accuses CHEGA of playing both sides over Russia appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident11 SeptFamilies receive keys to renovated homes in historic Loulé neighbourhood
Eighteen families have received the keys to newly renovated homes in Loulé’s historic Bairro Municipal Frederico Ulrich, better known locally as the former Bairro Operário. The handover completes the first The post Families receive keys to renovated homes in historic Loulé neighbourhood appeared first on Portugal Resid
Portugal Resident11 SeptPortugal: More than a place to live
Portugal has become an increasingly attractive destination for Americans looking to invest, relocate, retire or establish a meaningful connection with Europe. The reasons are easy to understand: quality of life, The post Portugal: More than a place to live appeared first on Portugal Resident .