Portugal Resident4 SeptPortugal breaks employment record, but youth unemployment surges to among Europe’s highest
While the country is approaching what economists consider almost full employment, unemployment among young people continues to rise and is now among the highest in the European Union. In July, The post Portugal breaks employment record, but youth unemployment surges to among Europe’s highest appeared first on Portugal
Portugal Resident3 SeptUnions, colleagues lay flowers for funicular brakeman André Marques
Trade unionists and colleagues of brake operator André Marques – one of the 16 victims of the Glória funicular derailment a year ago – laid a wreath for him today The post Unions, colleagues lay flowers for funicular brakeman André Marques appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident3 SeptÉvora finally gets its long-awaited eastern bypass
Évora’s long-awaited eastern bypass has opened following a €54.9 million investment, offering a faster route around the city and potentially removing up to 40% of the traffic from its streets. The post Évora finally gets its long-awaited eastern bypass appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident2 SeptSpanish investment firm buys Forum Algarve for €130 million
Forum Algarve shopping centre in Faro has reportedly been sold for around €130 million to Spanish asset manager Alfana Investment Management, marking the group’s first investment outside Spain. The deal The post Spanish investment firm buys Forum Algarve for €130 million appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident1 SeptFrench mother desperate for news of 23-year-old son, last seen 10 days ago in Lisbon
A 23-year-old French man, who has lived and worked in Lisbon for 1 year, disappeared from the Portuguese capital 10 days ago. Authorities are investigating. His mother has arrived in The post French mother desperate for news of 23-year-old son, last seen 10 days ago in Lisbon appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident1 SeptSocialists insist on subcommittee to look into defence spending
Portugal’s PS Socialist Party insisted today on the creation of a subcommittee to monitor military investment under the European SAFE loans, pressed CHEGA to approve it, and held the government The post Socialists insist on subcommittee to look into defence spending appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident1 SeptPublic sector unions call strike for October 2
Three civil service trade union organisations affiliated to the left wing CGTP confederation have called a strike involving all civil service grades for October 2, to demand better pay for The post Public sector unions call strike for October 2 appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident1 SeptPortuguese drone producer Tekever buys British Flowcopter to boost capabilities
Portuguese company Tekever – which last year achieved “unicorn” status, after being valued at more than a billion euros – has announced the acquisition of Scottish company Flowcopter, which is The post Portuguese drone producer Tekever buys British Flowcopter to boost capabilities appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident1 SeptProsecutors launch investigation into secondary school exam marking
Portugal’s public prosecutor’s office has launched an investigation following a complaint lodged by teachers’ federation (FENPROF) concerning the electronic marking process for national secondary school examinations. In a response sent The post Prosecutors launch investigation into secondary school exam marking appeare
Portugal Resident31 AugOrder of Nurses calls for urgent intervention to stop waste of new professionals
The Portuguese Order of Nurses (OE) has called for urgent intervention to allow hospitals to hire nurses coming into the job market – because otherwise the country will simply waste The post Order of Nurses calls for urgent intervention to stop waste of new professionals appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident28 AugPortuguese consumers turn gloomier as businesses regain confidence
Consumer confidence in Portugal fell in August after improving for three consecutive months, as households became more concerned about their finances and the wider economy. The decline contrasts with a The post Portuguese consumers turn gloomier as businesses regain confidence appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident28 AugPorto mayor suggests public funding for journalism as “antidote” for social media lies
Mayor of Porto Pedro Duarte has come up with a plan for protecting people from social media misinformation, and ‘saving democracy’. It involves public funding for journalism. Speaking today at the The post Porto mayor suggests public funding for journalism as “antidote” for social media lies appeared first on Portugal
Portugal Resident28 AugEconomy minister admits “nation must learn to live with less EU funding”
Minister of the economy and territorial cohesion, Manuel Castro Almeida, has warned today that Portugal must learn to live with less European funding and to channel a larger share of The post Economy minister admits “nation must learn to live with less EU funding” appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident28 AugRenewable energy giant gives up on €1.2 billion investment in Castelo Branco
Renewable energy giant abandons €1.2 billion investment in Castelo Branco Castelo Branco has refused to accept the proposed locations for two enormous renewable energy projects representing an investment of €1.2 The post Renewable energy giant gives up on €1.2 billion investment in Castelo Branco appeared first on Port
Portugal Resident28 AugTavira restaurants and cafés bring Mediterranean Diet Fair to the table
The Mediterranean Diet Fair will spill out into Tavira’s cafés, pastry shops and restaurants this year, with dozens of local businesses serving dishes inspired by the region’s food traditions throughout The post Tavira restaurants and cafés bring Mediterranean Diet Fair to the table appeared first on Portugal Resident
Portugal Resident27 AugPJ national director accused of lying in court over allegedly unlawful surveillance
The national director of Portugal’s criminal investigation force, the Polícia Judiciária, has been reported to prosecutors over allegations that he gave false evidence in court and ordered surveillance previously refused The post PJ national director accused of lying in court over allegedly unlawful surveillance appear
Portugal Resident27 AugPortugal buys 75 tactical vehicles for Navy with European funding
Portugal is to purchase 75 tactical vehicles for the Navy’s marines in an investment of €133 million financed by the European SAFE instrument. Deliveries are expected to take place between The post Portugal buys 75 tactical vehicles for Navy with European funding appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident26 AugLight Up Ferragudo launches Christmas Festival campaign
Friends in Business Algarve will officially launch its Ferragudo Christmas Festival campaign with a community and sponsor evening on Tuesday, November 10. Light Up Ferragudo will take place from 5pm The post Light Up Ferragudo launches Christmas Festival campaign appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident26 AugForeign investment in Portugal rebounds to €6.7 billion
Foreign direct investment in Portugal rebounded to €6.7 billion during the first half of 2026, reversing a small net outflow recorded over the same period last year, according to Banco The post Foreign investment in Portugal rebounds to €6.7 billion appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident26 AugInequality: the hidden wealth of Portugal
The 2022 World Inequality Report resulted from four years’ intensive research of data collated by more than 100 economists. Its principal conclusion was that, in the 21st century, inequality in The post Inequality: the hidden wealth of Portugal appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident25 AugFormer Health Minister in hot water for ‘combining pension with salary’
Former Health Minister António Correia de Campos is combining a monthly pension of €5.524 euros from the Caixa Geral de Aposentações (the institution managing the pensions of public sector employees) The post Former Health Minister in hot water for ‘combining pension with salary’ appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident25 AugSaudi business delegation visits Portugal to strengthen cooperation in health sector
A delegation of businesspeople from Saudi Arabia, led by the Saudi Arabia–Portugal Business Council (Saudi Portuguese Business Council – SPBC), chaired by Alwalid Albaltan, begins today, August 25, its third The post Saudi business delegation visits Portugal to strengthen cooperation in health sector appeared first on
Portugal Resident25 AugPolice torture probe: ‘Many more officers believed to be involved’
Prosecutors investigating allegations of torture and sexual violence at Lisbon’s Rato police station believe the number of officers involved is “much higher” than initially expected — and that further suspects The post Police torture probe: ‘Many more officers believed to be involved’ appeared first on Portugal Residen
Portugal Resident24 AugPresident calls for “more attention and investment” for inland and border territories
President of the Republic António José Seguro has called for “more attention and investment” from the State to address the challenges of ageing, depopulation and distance from decision-making centres” in The post President calls for “more attention and investment” for inland and border territories appeared first on Por