Portugal Resident9 OctPortugal must catch up in AI race, warns development bank chief
Portugal must capitalise on its energy resources and digital infrastructure to attract investment in artificial intelligence (AI) and help Portuguese businesses expand internationally, according to Gonçalo Regalado, CEO of the The post Portugal must catch up in AI race, warns development bank chief appeared first on Po
Portugal Resident8 OctChega leader to address International Club of Portugal
The leader of Portugal’s far-right populist party Chega, André Ventura, is to address business leaders at a lunch organised by the International Club of Portugal (ICPT). Ventura will be speaking The post Chega leader to address International Club of Portugal appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident8 OctTaiwan seeks to expand bilateral relations with Portugal
Taiwan wants to expand its bilateral relations with Portugal beyond economic ties, into areas such as science and research, the territory’s representative has told Lusa news agency. Just over a The post Taiwan seeks to expand bilateral relations with Portugal appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident7 OctPublic prosecutors investigate video of man being beaten by five security guards in Porto
Five private security guards have been filmed violently assaulting a man in the street, in Porto. The footage was captured on a mobile phone and is already in the possession The post Public prosecutors investigate video of man being beaten by five security guards in Porto appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident7 OctBank of Portugal revises economic growth upwards to 2.3% this year
Portugal’s central bank, Banco de Portugal, has revised its forecast for economic growth upwards this year to 2.3%, falling to 1.8% in 2027 The October Economic Bulletin is thus a The post Bank of Portugal revises economic growth upwards to 2.3% this year appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident6 OctGovernment condemns attacks on Black sea ships
The Portuguese Ministry of Foreign Affairs has condemned the attacks on commercial vessels in the exclusive economic zones of Romania and Bulgaria in the Black Sea. “Attacking civilian vessels is The post Government condemns attacks on Black sea ships appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident5 OctLisbon and Cascais on map for next generation’s millionaires
Lisbon and Cascais have been named among the 30 destinations in Europe, the Middle East and Africa best placed to attract a younger generation of wealthy residents and investors. The The post Lisbon and Cascais on map for next generation’s millionaires appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident5 OctPJ follow money trail connected to ‘suspicious’ light aircraft that lands near Guadiana
PJ police are investigating the suspicious landing on Saturday of a light aircraft, carrying two people, in a field at Herdade da Lobata, Serpa municipality, next to the left bank The post PJ follow money trail connected to ‘suspicious’ light aircraft that lands near Guadiana appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident3 OctTwins inquiry exposes stream of requests to former health secretary from political contacts
Requests for help with patients, updates on relatives’ conditions and even securing a hospital employment contract: WhatsApp messages obtained in the investigation into the multi-million euro treatment of Portuguese-Brazilian twins The post Twins inquiry exposes stream of requests to former health secretary from politi
Portugal Resident3 OctU.S. secretary of state to visit Portugal as prosecutors investigate Azores airbase’s role in Iran war
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio will visit Lisbon next week as Portugal’s public prosecutors investigate the use of Lajes airbase in the Azores to support the American offensive against The post U.S. secretary of state to visit Portugal as prosecutors investigate Azores airbase’s role in Iran war appeared first on
Portugal Resident2 OctNews Review: Ronaldo drama, Flydubai suspicions & Portugal’s accounting gap
In this episode, Natasha and Carl discuss a turbulent news agenda, including strikes and broader geopolitical and economic disruption linked to Trump and oil exports. They lead with Cristiano Ronaldo’s The post News Review: Ronaldo drama, Flydubai suspicions & Portugal’s accounting gap appeared first on Portugal Reside
Portugal Resident2 Oct‘Many people only know Portugal because of Ronaldo’ – minister
Cristiano Ronaldo’s importance to Portugal goes far beyond football, according to Economy Minister Manuel Castro Almeida, who says “many people only know Portugal because of Cristiano Ronaldo”. Speaking as the The post ‘Many people only know Portugal because of Ronaldo’ – minister appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident2 OctAlgarve is not alone: Setúbal Peninsula nears limits of underground water supply
The Setúbal Peninsula is approaching the limits of the underground water supply on which its homes, farms and businesses depend — raising concerns about how the region will cope with The post Algarve is not alone: Setúbal Peninsula nears limits of underground water supply appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident2 OctParamilitary group that allegedly planned attack on PM: “all sent for trial”
The judge at the Central Criminal Investigation Court decided this Thursday that the nine defendants charged in the case related to the Movimento Armilar Lusitano (Lusitanian Armillary Movement, known by The post Paramilitary group that allegedly planned attack on PM: “all sent for trial” appeared first on Portugal Res
Portugal Resident1 OctFuel price increases see fishing boats left at moorings
The increase in fuel prices is leading to some shipowners mothballing part of their fleets. “Refuelling a large vessel can cost more than one million euros,” explains SIC Notícias, describing The post Fuel price increases see fishing boats left at moorings appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident1 OctPJ national director stays firmly in place as support for accuser wobbles
The tortuous investigation into PJ coordinator Carlos Cabreiro, kicked started by a ‘whistleblower’ who claims to have seen evidence that he lied in court, has seen two significant developments today. The post PJ national director stays firmly in place as support for accuser wobbles appeared first on Portugal Resident
Portugal Resident1 OctExperts discuss the future of the Algarve in Lagos
The future of the Algarve came under discussion in Lagos last week, at an event bringing together businesspeople and specialists from Portugal and abroad to explore opportunities for the region’s The post Experts discuss the future of the Algarve in Lagos appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident30 SeptState tax revenue rises 5% to €41,592 billion through August
The State collected 41.592,1 million euros in taxes through August, an increase of 4,7% compared with the same period last year, according to the budget execution summary, released today. “In The post State tax revenue rises 5% to €41,592 billion through August appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident29 SeptHealthy Algarve water reserves no reason to slow investment – APA
The Algarve will enter the new water year with its six main reservoirs at 74% capacity, a significantly healthier position than in recent drought-hit years. According to figures provided by The post Healthy Algarve water reserves no reason to slow investment – APA appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident29 SeptForeign minister urges EU to build global trade network to counter US tariffs
Portugal’s foreign minister has called on the European Union to build a worldwide network of free trade agreements, arguing that closer links between countries would be a more effective response The post Foreign minister urges EU to build global trade network to counter US tariffs appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident29 SeptPSP investigating firearms counterfeiting network after three Glock 19s seized with same serial number
Portugal’s PSP police force is investigating what it suspects is a firearms counterfeiting network on national soil, following the seizure of three Glock 19 handguns with the same serial number The post PSP investigating firearms counterfeiting network after three Glock 19s seized with same serial number appeared first
Portugal Resident28 SeptAlgarve unions call Portimão protest over soaring cost of living
The Algarve Union of Trade Unions (USAL/CGTP-IN) has called a public protest in Portimão on Thursday, October 1, over the rising cost of living and what it says is an The post Algarve unions call Portimão protest over soaring cost of living appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident28 SeptNew network unites Algarve’s independent carers
Independent carers across the Algarve are being invited to join a new professional network designed to tackle one of the less visible challenges of the job: working largely alone, without The post New network unites Algarve’s independent carers appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident28 SeptLoulé bets over €8 million on Portuguese Capital of Culture 2028 bid
Loulé is preparing to invest €8.25 million in its bid to become Portuguese Capital of Culture 2028, with a programme designed to involve all 11 parishes and encourage the country The post Loulé bets over €8 million on Portuguese Capital of Culture 2028 bid appeared first on Portugal Resident .