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 Resident28 AugFuel price merry-go-round brings mixed bag for next week
The price of fuel at the pumps is due for another change on Monday – a good one for those driving diesel vehicles, not so good for those purchasing petrol. The post Fuel price merry-go-round brings mixed bag for next week appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident28 AugGerman family scarred by Glória disaster takes legal action
A German couple who shielded their three-year-old son with their bodies as Lisbon’s Glória funicular hurtled out of control are taking legal action in Portugal, almost a year after the The post German family scarred by Glória disaster takes legal action appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident28 AugBraga removes shared e-scooters after surge in accidents
Shared e-scooters are disappearing from the streets of Braga, with operator Bolt due to remove all of its vehicles from public spaces by Tuesday. The move follows a decision approved The post Braga removes shared e-scooters after surge in accidents appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident28 AugMaine fiddler Erica Brown headlines at Trafaria Bluegrass Festival
Last week, my wife was lamenting the absence of bluegrass music in our lives. When we lived in the USA, we were nourished by a steady stream of earthy, soulful, The post Maine fiddler Erica Brown headlines at Trafaria Bluegrass Festival appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident28 AugAlgarve leads Portugal in ‘fake accident’ scams as losses soar
The Algarve has recorded more “fake accident” scams than any other district in Portugal so far this year, as the GNR warns that increasingly sophisticated fraudsters are targeting motorists – The post Algarve leads Portugal in ‘fake accident’ scams as losses soar appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident28 AugYoung Parkies: living life to the full
“It all started when I began having difficulty brushing my teeth, my handwriting got smaller and unconsciously I started using my left hand more, although I’m right-handed.” Maria do Carmo The post Young Parkies: living life to the full appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident28 AugThe September 2026 Night Sky
This month brings the Autumnal Equinox, when the Sun crosses the celestial Equator heading south. It happens on the 23rd and, on that date, the whole planet has approximately equal The post The September 2026 Night Sky appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident28 AugA taste of the world
Twenty different ways to dine. All in one place. At Pine Cliffs Resort, the wealth of culinary and gastronomic options is an invitation to taste the world on a plate. The post A taste of the world 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 AugOlder ladies, lots of love: two dogs still waiting for their chance
Older dogs are often overlooked by potential adopters, but Charly and Lira are reminders that some of the best companions are the ones who have already experienced a little of The post Older ladies, lots of love: two dogs still waiting for their chance appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident27 AugPortugal’s largest vegan fair returns to Loulé in September
Portugal’s largest vegan fair returns to the Algarve next month, with organisers expecting thousands of visitors and around 5,000 plant-based meals to be served over three days. The seventh edition The post Portugal’s largest vegan fair returns to Loulé in September appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident27 AugThe Quincentenary of William Tyndale’s New Testament in English
“The powers that be”, “The salt of the earth”, “Eat, drink, and be merry” and “Let there be light”. If you would like to know the origin of these phrases The post The Quincentenary of William Tyndale’s New Testament in English appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident27 AugHe worked with Dolly Parton, Westlife & Gabriel – Interview with Clive Gardiner
In this fascinating Resident podcast episode, world traveller and former music executive Clive Gardiner shares how COVID-era changes led him and his wife Malika to choose Lagos in Portugal’s Algarve The post He worked with Dolly Parton, Westlife & Gabriel – Interview with Clive Gardiner appeared first on Portugal Resid
Portugal Resident27 AugMEO Kalorama begins Friday with Robbie Williams headlining
MEO Kalorama returns to Lisbon on Friday for three days of music, food, art and entertainment, with Robbie Williams, Ms. Lauryn Hill, Deftones and Turnstile among the biggest names heading The post MEO Kalorama begins Friday with Robbie Williams headlining appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident27 AugDefence minister insists he will be suing to protect his ‘good name’
Portugal’s defence minister Nuno Melo has said today that integrity matters in politics; that he regards his “good name, honour and respect” as absolute values, and that he will uphold The post Defence minister insists he will be suing to protect his ‘good name’ appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident27 AugCaramulo event puts spotlight on future of automotive innovation
The future of the automotive industry, from electrification to the transfer of cutting-edge motorsport technology to everyday road cars, will take centre stage at a special event in Caramulo on The post Caramulo event puts spotlight on future of automotive innovation appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident27 AugOne of four Portuguese ‘missing’ in Nepal discovered alive and well
Heartening news from Nepal: one of the four Portuguese nationals registered as missing following the devastating flash flooding close to the border with Tibet has been found, alive and well. The post One of four Portuguese ‘missing’ in Nepal discovered alive and well appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident27 AugGlória crash insurer pays out €2.3 million as final report delayed
Almost a year after Lisbon’s Glória funicular disaster, Fidelidade – the insurer covering the accident – has paid or committed €2.3 million towards compensation and other costs, while the final The post Glória crash insurer pays out €2.3 million as final report delayed appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident27 AugPortuguese motorcyclist, 31, dies in Galicia crash during trip with friends
A 31-year-old Portuguese motorcyclist has died in a road accident in Galicia while travelling with friends towards the Picos de Europa mountain range in northern Spain. Bruno Sousa was killed The post Portuguese motorcyclist, 31, dies in Galicia crash during trip with friends appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident27 AugNumber of Portuguese nationals missing in Nepal/Tibet flash flooding rises to four
Portugal’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has announced that the number of Portuguese nationals unaccounted for after the devastating floods in Nepal and Tibet has risen to four. “The ministry confirms The post Number of Portuguese nationals missing in Nepal/Tibet flash flooding rises to four appeared first on Portugal Re
Portugal Resident27 AugMasked trio steal €48,000 in gold from Lisbon pawn shop
Three masked men stole a bag containing around €48,000 worth of gold items from a pawn shop in Lisbon this Thursday morning before escaping in a car flagged for seizure The post Masked trio steal €48,000 in gold from Lisbon pawn shop appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident27 AugPortugal’s airports return to collecting biometric data from foreign passengers 24/ 7
In the kind of announcement that hides an unpleasant punchline, prime minister Luís Montenegro has announced today that the collection of biometric data from foreign passengers will start being carried The post Portugal’s airports return to collecting biometric data from foreign passengers 24/ 7 appeared first on Portu
Portugal Resident27 AugDrone explodes 300 metres from Portuguese embassy in Kyiv
A drone exploded around 300 metres from the Portuguese embassy in Kyiv, causing a powerful blast and damaging nearby buildings during a new wave of Russian attacks on the Ukrainian The post Drone explodes 300 metres from Portuguese embassy in Kyiv appeared first on Portugal Resident .