Portugal Resident26 AugPSP officer dives into river to save man after suicide attempt
A PSP officer jumped into the River Leça in northern Portugal to save a 26-year-old man following an apparent suicide attempt in Leça da Palmeira on Sunday. The dramatic rescue The post PSP officer dives into river to save man after suicide attempt appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident26 AugPortugal’s national choir directory launches English version
Portugal’s national online directory of choirs has launched an English-language version in a move designed to make the country’s choral community more accessible to foreign residents and international musicians. COROS.PT, The post Portugal’s national choir directory launches English version appeared first on Portugal R
Portugal Resident26 AugPSP agent handed suspended sentence for killing unarmed civilian returns to work
In another bizarre twist in the already bizarre story of a young PSP officer condemned for ‘an excess of self defence’ which left an unarmed civilian shot dead in the The post PSP agent handed suspended sentence for killing unarmed civilian returns to work appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident26 AugAmigos de Música launches new Algarve concert season
Algarve classical music association Amigos de Música will launch its 2026/27 concert season in September with two performances by Berlin-based musicians Adele Bitter and Holger Groschopp. Cellist Bitter and pianist The post Amigos de Música launches new Algarve concert season appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident26 AugParamedics threaten criminal complaint against INEM president
With two days of strike action already tabled for next month, paramedics warn that they are ready to lodge a criminal complaint against INEM president Luís Cabral for comments he has The post Paramedics threaten criminal complaint against INEM president appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident26 AugPortugal Burger Cup brings nine-nation burger battle to Alvor
Burger lovers in the western Algarve will have a new event to sink their teeth into when the Portugal Burger Cup – Summer Edition arrives in Alvor on Thursday, August The post Portugal Burger Cup brings nine-nation burger battle to Alvor 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 Resident26 AugNew ride-hailing law could leave drivers immediately in breach – association
Portugal’s newly published ride-hailing law contains contradictory implementation dates that could leave thousands of operators and drivers in breach of rules they have no means of following, the sector’s main The post New ride-hailing law could leave drivers immediately in breach – association appeared first on Portug
Portugal Resident26 AugCHEGA point blank refuses to withdraw gender identity bill, despite UN appeal
Leader of right-wing CHEGA, André Ventura, insists today that the party will not withdraw its draft bill on gender identity, in spite of the rather unusual ‘appeal’ sent by the The post CHEGA point blank refuses to withdraw gender identity bill, despite UN appeal appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident26 AugCinema: Spa Weekend
But when their trainwreck friend, Mel, turns up, the relaxation quickly descends into chaos with hilarious consequences. Director: Jon Lucas, Scott Moore; Starring: Leslie Mann, Isla Fisher, Michelle Buteau, Anna The post Cinema: Spa Weekend appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident26 AugTourism boss highlights pressure to resurrect Montijo as overspill airport for Lisbon
Closing another busy summer season, President of the Portuguese Tourism Confederation, Francisco Calheiros, has shown that the undercurrent of pressure to resurrect the plan to transform Montijo air base into The post Tourism boss highlights pressure to resurrect Montijo as overspill airport for Lisbon appeared first o
Portugal Resident26 AugDrowning deaths in Portugal hit 10-year high
Drowning deaths in Portugal have reached their highest level in a decade, with 92 people losing their lives in the first seven months of 2026. Provisional figures from the Portuguese The post Drowning deaths in Portugal hit 10-year high appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident26 AugCHEGA wants urgent audit of Social Security to identify “millionaire, immoral pensions”
Leaping onto the bandwagon that rolled across the front pages yesterday, right-wing party CHEGA wants to know how many people combine high pensions with salaries and positions appointed by the The post CHEGA wants urgent audit of Social Security to identify “millionaire, immoral pensions” appeared first on Portugal Res
Portugal Resident26 AugQuinta das Lágrimas marks 700 years with first Harvest Party
Historic Quinta das Lágrimas in Coimbra will celebrate its 700th anniversary with the launch of its first Harvest Party, bringing together regional wines, fire-cooked food and music in the estate’s The post Quinta das Lágrimas marks 700 years with first Harvest Party appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident26 AugUN asks government, CHEGA to withdraw bills on gender identity
The United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights has called for the withdrawal of the bills tabled by the centre-right and right-wing parties PSD, Chega and the CDS on gender The post UN asks government, CHEGA to withdraw bills on gender identity appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident26 AugIrish teen hit during Albufeira car rampage recalls “scary” experience
An 18-year-old Irish tourist says her first visit to Portugal will now leave her with a “bad memory” of her experience in the country after she was struck by a The post Irish teen hit during Albufeira car rampage recalls “scary” experience appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident26 AugJudge forced to free 13 suspected of drug trafficking, because Algarve lacks prosecutors
The sterling work of law enforcement in combating drug trafficking in the Algarve has come up against a new challenge: judicial holidays. As a result of these holidays, vast areas The post Judge forced to free 13 suspected of drug trafficking, because Algarve lacks prosecutors appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident26 AugRolex heist in Lisbon leaves one dead
Yet another Rolex heist by armed men on motorcycles came horribly unstuck yesterday after the victim gave chase to his attackers, ending with an accident in which one of them The post Rolex heist in Lisbon leaves one dead appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident26 AugNew stretch of beach boardwalk unveiled in Castro Marim
A new stretch of coastal boardwalk has opened between Altura and Praia Verde in Castro Marim, creating a continuous pedestrian link through one of the eastern Algarve’s most attractive stretches The post New stretch of beach boardwalk unveiled in Castro Marim appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident25 AugAlgarve hoteliers call for crackdown on ‘booze tourism’ after Albufeira car rampage
The Algarve should move away from the “booze tourism” associated with stag parties, excessive drinking and some nightlife areas, the head of the region’s hotel association has said following today’s The post Algarve hoteliers call for crackdown on ‘booze tourism’ after Albufeira car rampage appeared first on Portugal R
Portugal Resident25 Aug“We can’t be governed by demagogues, or saccharine-sweet policies”
At a point where PSD social democrats appear to be going overboard singing their own praises, foreign minister Paulo Rangel has given a speech in which he stressed that the The post “We can’t be governed by demagogues, or saccharine-sweet policies” appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident25 AugPolice shoot young man suspected of domestic violence against father
A 26-year-old man, suspected of domestic violence against his father, has been shot by PSP police, trying to escape questioning. According to reports, the police visited the family home today, The post Police shoot young man suspected of domestic violence against father appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident25 AugUkrainian leader thanks President and PM for “solidarity” shown to country by Portugal
They may neither of them been in Kyiv yesterday, but President Seguro and Prime Minister Luís Montenegro sent messages to the Ukrainian capital commemorating the 35th anniversary of Ukraine’s independence The post Ukrainian leader thanks President and PM for “solidarity” shown to country by Portugal appeared first on P
Portugal Resident25 AugPortugal’s place in the global robot revolution
Portugal cannot match China in the mass production of robots, but its researchers see a major opportunity in the AI, intelligent systems and specialised applications that make robots useful. INESC The post Portugal’s place in the global robot revolution appeared first on Portugal Resident .