Portugal Resident9 SeptCinema: Hope
A police chief, a policewoman and a group of hunters try to track down and kill a mysterious creature that’s laying waste to a Korean village. Director: Na Hong-jin; Starring: The post Cinema: Hope appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident9 SeptA Journey Through Brazil – Part 1
Iguaçu Falls When American First Lady, Eleanor Roosevelt, first saw the Iguaçu Falls in 1944, she famously exclaimed “Poor Niagara!” She was right. Niagara Falls are a wonderful sight but The post A Journey Through Brazil – Part 1 appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident9 SeptHospital body mix-up amounted to “gross negligence” – regulator
Portugal’s health regulator has condemned a Lisbon hospital for “gross negligence” after the wrong body was released to a funeral director — an error discovered only when the family opened The post Hospital body mix-up amounted to “gross negligence” – regulator appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident9 SeptMinister reveals why Portugal hasn’t followed Spain with major fuel tax discounts
Minister for the environment and energy, Maria da Graça Carvalho, has indicated today not only why the government hasn’t been ‘more generous’ with reducing taxes on fuel (along the lines The post Minister reveals why Portugal hasn’t followed Spain with major fuel tax discounts appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident9 SeptUK flight disruption affects several Portuguese flights
The technical fault affecting the British air traffic control system is still snarling up flights between the UK and Portugal today (in spite of its ostensibly having been fixed). Nine The post UK flight disruption affects several Portuguese flights appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident9 SeptGovernment says children need two vaccines to enrol in school — but do they?
Children must be fully vaccinated against diphtheria and tetanus before enrolling in school or sitting examinations — at least according to a law dating from 1962 which the government continues The post Government says children need two vaccines to enrol in school — but do they? appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident9 SeptWhen time stands still…
After all, what difference would a couple of minutes or an hour make? Jenny Clarke, President of Association for Protection of Animals Algarve (APAA), has been co-fostering street-wise ‘Carlos’, the The post When time stands still… appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident9 SeptSocialists impose four conditions on passing 2027 State Budget
Socialist leader José Luís Carneiro has said that the government must meet four conditions for his party to support the 2027 State Budget, and ensure the country’s political stability until The post Socialists impose four conditions on passing 2027 State Budget appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident9 SeptOktoberfest returns to Algarve’s Vila Vita Biergarten
Oktoberfest is returning to the Algarve this autumn, with Vila Vita Biergarten in Porches preparing nearly two weeks of Bavarian beer, traditional food and live music. The event will run The post Oktoberfest returns to Algarve’s Vila Vita Biergarten appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident9 SeptCouple found guilty of murder for 3rd time – yet remain free
A Portuguese couple, arrested within 48-hours of the discovery of the bodies of elderly Germans who had taken them in, has been condemned, for a third time, for their benefactors’ The post Couple found guilty of murder for 3rd time – yet remain free appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident9 SeptAzores volcano alert raised due to increased activity
CIVISA, the Azores Seismic and Volcanic Information and Monitoring Centre has raised the volcanic alert level for Furnas volcano, on São Miguel island, to V1 (volcanic system in a metastable The post Azores volcano alert raised due to increased activity appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident9 SeptGovernment survives motion of no confidence, as predicted, but CHEGA behaves badly
Titanic Tuesday ended pretty much as pundits said it would: the government survived the no confidence motion, tabled by CHEGA, and Minister for Interior Administration, Luís Neves, remains firmly in The post Government survives motion of no confidence, as predicted, but CHEGA behaves badly appeared first on Portugal Re
Portugal Resident9 SeptSix Algarve municipalities at maximum wildfire risk
Six municipalities in the Algarve are under maximum rural fire danger today (September 9), according to Portugal’s national weather institute IPMA. The areas affected are Monchique, Portimão, Silves, Loulé, São The post Six Algarve municipalities at maximum wildfire risk appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident9 SeptPortugal’s Golden Visa attracts €46.8 million for cultural projects
Applications from UK residents for international residence and citizenship programmes are increasing, while Portugal’s Golden Visa programme is now directing substantial funding into the country’s arts and heritage projects. Leading investment migration The post Portugal’s Golden Visa attracts €46.8 million for cultura
Portugal Resident8 SeptPortugal among 12 countries announcing sanctions on Israeli settlements in the West Bank
Portugal is among 12 countries demanding that the government of Israel “immediately halt the expansion of settlements and civilian administrative powers” in the West Bank, which is experiencing “unprecedented levels The post Portugal among 12 countries announcing sanctions on Israeli settlements in the West Bank appear
Portugal Resident8 SeptSpider-Man helps Portuguese cinemas nearly double audiences in August
Portuguese cinemas enjoyed a bumper August, welcoming almost 1.8 million spectators – 83.5% more than in the same month last year. The surge was driven largely by the latest Spider-Man The post Spider-Man helps Portuguese cinemas nearly double audiences in August appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident8 SeptPrime Minister announces supplement for pensioners and income tax relief
Using the motion of censure debate that he has dismissed as a political ploy, prime minister Luís Montenegro has taken the opportunity to pull a ‘rabbit out of the hat’ The post Prime Minister announces supplement for pensioners and income tax relief appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident8 SeptSilves planning review maps 1,600 businesses across municipality
Silves Council has identified around 1,600 businesses and other economic activities operating in the municipality’s main parish centres as part of the ongoing review of its Municipal Master Plan (PDM). The post Silves planning review maps 1,600 businesses across municipality appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident8 SeptStill 2,000 unfilled teaching posts one week before start of new school year
With one week to go before the start of the new school year in Portugal, there are still more than 2,000 teaching posts unfilled in schools, albeit there are teachers The post Still 2,000 unfilled teaching posts one week before start of new school year appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident8 SeptHomeless charity calls for return to 90s drug policies
The Comunidade Vida e Paz, a charity helping the homeless, advocates for greater investment in support for people with drug addiction and believes it is necessary to restore “what was The post Homeless charity calls for return to 90s drug policies appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident8 SeptPSD Algarve urges public to speak up on Foupana dam plans
PSD Algarve is urging residents across the region to take part in the public consultation on the proposed Foupana dam, which remains open until October 12. The project, planned for The post PSD Algarve urges public to speak up on Foupana dam plans appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident8 SeptAround 500 police to be ‘freed up for streets’ with PSP police reoganisation
Following on from rising levels of crime, and recent appeals for more police in ‘inner city areas’, Minister for Interior Administration Luís Neves has revealed a plan to ‘free up’ The post Around 500 police to be ‘freed up for streets’ with PSP police reoganisation appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident8 SeptEnvironmental groups demand action after fresh wildlife deaths near Salgados lagoon
Environmental associations have renewed calls for the long-promised creation of the Lagoa dos Salgados Natural Reserve, warning that one of the Algarve’s most important wetland systems remains without adequate protection The post Environmental groups demand action after fresh wildlife deaths near Salgados lagoon appear
Portugal Resident8 SeptMinister stands ground, fending off repeated calls for his resignation
Luís Neves, Portugal’s minister-under-fire for the last few months, looks likely to emerge from the parliamentary grilling this morning with his head held high: he is staying put, he insists, The post Minister stands ground, fending off repeated calls for his resignation appeared first on Portugal Resident .