Portugal Resident19 OctMonth of Regeneration returns to western Algarve
A month-long programme of hands-on environmental activities is returning to the western Algarve this November, inviting residents, volunteers and visitors to get directly involved in restoring local landscapes. The Month The post Month of Regeneration returns to western Algarve appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident19 OctLisbon’s ‘right to housing’ encampment “stands strong”
Around a hundred tents remain pitched today in Praça D. Pedro IV, in Lisbon, albeit some appear already empty, writes Lusa João Veloso, one of the spokespeople for the Lisbon The post Lisbon’s ‘right to housing’ encampment “stands strong” appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident19 OctRecycling could halve EU need for lithium, nickel by 2040 – study
The European Union (EU) can reduce the need for new minerals for batteries, with recycling set to halve the demand for lithium and nickel by 2040, according to a study The post Recycling could halve EU need for lithium, nickel by 2040 – study appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident19 OctJack Johnson returning to Portugal after nearly 20 years
Jack Johnson is returning to Portugal for the first time in almost two decades, with the American singer-songwriter confirmed as the first act announced for CoolJazz 2027. The musician will The post Jack Johnson returning to Portugal after nearly 20 years appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident19 OctMajor push to save Beira Baixa from Sophia mega solar power plant
There are only a couple of days left for nature enthusiasts in this country to register their opinions on the ‘revised Sophia photovoltaic solar power plant project’ which has been The post Major push to save Beira Baixa from Sophia mega solar power plant appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident19 OctFree workshop keeps traditional Algarve shoemaking alive
A traditional Algarve shoe once associated with the region’s fishing and rural communities will take centre stage in a new certified training course in Loulé. Loulé Criativo, in partnership with The post Free workshop keeps traditional Algarve shoemaking alive appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident19 OctGovernment proposes mutual recognition of university degrees with China
Portugal has submitted a proposal to China for an agreement on the mutual recognition of academic qualifications, which Beijing has agreed to consider, the Minister for Education, Science and Innovation, The post Government proposes mutual recognition of university degrees with China appeared first on Portugal Resident
Portugal Resident19 OctLisbon museum employees suspected of embezzling ticket money
PJ Judicial Police have arrested two employees of a museum in Lisbon on suspicion of issuing discounted or free tickets in situations not covered by the scheme, appropriating the amount The post Lisbon museum employees suspected of embezzling ticket money appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident19 OctJerrycans with 2,000 litres of fuel found near beach in Torres Vedras
Around 100 jerrycans were found in the early hours of this morning near the fishing harbour at Assenta Beach, in São Pedro da Cadeira, in the municipality of Torres Vedras, The post Jerrycans with 2,000 litres of fuel found near beach in Torres Vedras appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident19 OctEx-partner and Brazilian lover in preventive custody over bathtub murder
The bathtub murder of a Portuguese man in Setúbal earlier this year has seen his former partner, and her Brazilian lover, remanded in custody. Correio da Manhã tabloid says that The post Ex-partner and Brazilian lover in preventive custody over bathtub murder appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident19 OctSex at the wheel ends in tragedy
Eye-witnesses in Odivelas could not quite believe it: one minute a car sped past with two people in the driving seat, clearly in passionate embrace, and the next the car The post Sex at the wheel ends in tragedy appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident19 OctPhotographer Eric Roth hosts special pop-up exhibition in Silves
Zephyr Gallery in Silves will welcome American photographer Eric Roth for a special pop-up artist event on Saturday, October 24. Running from 11am to 2pm, the event will give visitors The post Photographer Eric Roth hosts special pop-up exhibition in Silves appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident19 OctHospitals, doctors in confusion as state health service computer system fails
Portugal’s SNS state health service computer system has been down since 10am today in several local health units (hospitals/ health centres, etc.), preventing doctors from issuing prescriptions and accessing patients’ The post Hospitals, doctors in confusion as state health service computer system fails appeared first
Portugal Resident19 OctPortugal’s AI and IT industries: a postscript
An initial report of the events at the Atlantic Convergence conference, which ended three days of activity in Lisbon on October 1, shows that the focus of attention this year The post Portugal’s AI and IT industries: a postscript appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident19 OctRicky Gervais returns to Lisbon for new show
British comedian Ricky Gervais will be back in Lisbon in March for a show as part of his European tour. In a statement, promoter Live Nation said the show will The post Ricky Gervais returns to Lisbon for new show appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident19 OctPortugal beat Spain to claim Roller Hockey World Cup bronze
Portugal ended the Roller Hockey World Cup on a high by beating arch-rivals Spain 5-3 to claim the bronze medal in Paraguay. The Portuguese side had to come from behind The post Portugal beat Spain to claim Roller Hockey World Cup bronze appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident19 OctImmigrants “dumped in PSP, GNR dungeons” – tabloid
Underground holding cells, with abysmal conditions, are being used to hold undocumented immigrants who should be placed in Temporary Installation Centres (TICs), awaiting judicial decisions on whether they should be The post Immigrants “dumped in PSP, GNR dungeons” – tabloid appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident19 OctPortimão educational farm reopens after year-long revamp
Portimão’s Quinta Pedagógica will reopen to the public on Saturday, October 24 after around a year of maintenance and renovation works aimed at improving safety, sustainability and animal welfare. The The post Portimão educational farm reopens after year-long revamp appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident19 OctPoliticians who support changes to rental law own more than a thousand properties
A report by Público today claims that politicians who have supported (markedly unpopular) changes to Portugal’s rental laws own more than 1,000 properties, with a global value exceeding €55 million. The post Politicians who support changes to rental law own more than a thousand properties appeared first on Portugal Res
Portugal Resident19 OctAfter Portimão and Faro, Mercadona recruits for third Algarve supermarket
Spanish supermarket chain Mercadona has begun recruiting staff for its third Algarve supermarket, which is due to open in Olhão in 2027. The announcement comes just days after the company The post After Portimão and Faro, Mercadona recruits for third Algarve supermarket appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident19 OctSchools’ out again: strike by non-teaching staff
A 24-hour strike by non-teaching staff, called by the National Union of Education Professionals (Sinape), has closed several secondary and primary schools this morning throughout the country. Contacted by Lusa The post Schools’ out again: strike by non-teaching staff appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident19 OctLisbon housing protestors to coordinate with Porto counterparts
Participants in the housing protest camp in Lisbon have approved a call for an Iberian general strike on November 11, as acknowledged in Porto, and agreed to coordinate actions with The post Lisbon housing protestors to coordinate with Porto counterparts appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident19 OctLoulé launches new website for its five protected areas
Loulé Council has launched a new website – only available in Portuguese so far – dedicated entirely to the municipality’s five locally protected natural areas, bringing information about their landscapes, The post Loulé launches new website for its five protected areas appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident19 OctBagamel celebrates 50 years of Algarve tradition with an eye on the future
Fifty years after it was founded in Silves, Bagamel is celebrating its rich heritage of producing traditional Algarve spirits and liqueurs, while looking confidently to the future under the leadership The post Bagamel celebrates 50 years of Algarve tradition with an eye on the future appeared first on Portugal Resident