Portugal Resident23 AugPortugal to host “Best Sommelier of the World” contest in Lisbon
Portugal will be hosting the “Best Sommelier of the World” event in Lisbon in October, “with the aim of promoting itself as a country of quality wines and not quantity”. The post Portugal to host “Best Sommelier of the World” contest in Lisbon appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident23 AugWhat could the new UK leadership mean for tax?
Currently there is more speculation than certainty. That said, the views they have expressed over the years could offer some clues about the direction of travel. A difficult economic inheritance The post What could the new UK leadership mean for tax? appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident22 AugCancer vaccine breakthrough raises new hope as Portugal advances research
A potentially historic advance in cancer treatment has raised hopes that personalised vaccines could become a powerful new weapon against cancer – while scientists in Portugal are pursuing research in The post Cancer vaccine breakthrough raises new hope as Portugal advances research appeared first on Portugal Resident
Portugal Resident22 AugGovernment stands up to China at REN
Minister of the Presidency, António Leitão Amaro, has explained that the State’s re-entry into REN’s capital will allow the government to be more present in the activity of the company The post Government stands up to China at REN appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident22 AugMaritime Police seize yet another narco launch, this time adrift off Oeiras
Another partial success for Portuguese authorities this morning, when yet another ‘narco launch’ was seized, equipped with 100 jerrycans of fuel, this time off the coast, near Santa Amaro de The post Maritime Police seize yet another narco launch, this time adrift off Oeiras appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident22 AugGovernment increases ISP discount but cannot curb latest fuel price increase
Anyone with space in their fuel tank should fill up by tomorrow evening, or they will find the price for doing so next week has increased again. In the words The post Government increases ISP discount but cannot curb latest fuel price increase appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident22 AugUnder-resourced AIMA system undermines immigrants’ right to a defence
Portugal’s Bar Association (Ordem dos Advogados) has warned that staff shortages, inadequate digital systems and inconsistent procedures at AIMA, the country’s migration agency, are obstructing lawyers and jeopardising immigrants’ right The post Under-resourced AIMA system undermines immigrants’ right to a defence appe
Portugal Resident22 AugWildfires 2026: burnt area reduces four-fold up to August 15
The area burned in Portugal this year is about four times smaller than that recorded in the same period of 2025 – but experts warn that assessment of this year’s The post Wildfires 2026: burnt area reduces four-fold up to August 15 appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident22 AugPortugal plans €20 million luxury hotel train inspired by Orient Express
Portugal could soon have its own luxury hotel on rails, with almost €20 million being invested in a new train offering overnight accommodation, fine dining and immersive journeys through some The post Portugal plans €20 million luxury hotel train inspired by Orient Express appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident22 AugSunlight and mental health
Sunlight is natural, free, and essential for both physical and mental health, so why do so many of us feel tired, have trouble sleeping, struggle to focus, and spend more The post Sunlight and mental health appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident22 AugPortugal urged to invest more in animal sterilisation
Veterinarians and animal welfare organisations are calling for greater public investment in sterilisation as Portugal marks 10 years since legislation was introduced banning the killing of healthy animals simply because The post Portugal urged to invest more in animal sterilisation appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident21 AugAlgarve village’s €50,000 water project becomes refuge from extreme heat
A €50,000 project to restore a natural spring in a small Algarve village has become an unlikely model for helping rural communities cope with increasingly intense summer heat. Fonte da The post Algarve village’s €50,000 water project becomes refuge from extreme heat appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident21 AugNazaré beach reopens to swimmers
The swimming ban at Nazaré beach has been lifted after fresh water tests showed no cause for concern, just hours after the popular seaside resort was temporarily closed to bathers The post Nazaré beach reopens to swimmers appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident21 AugAround 100 nurses at Amadora-Sintra hospital ‘disclaim responsibility’ over A&E conditions
Around 100 nurses at Amadora-Sintra Hospital have disclaimed responsibility for problems arising in the emergency department, warning that overcrowding and staff shortages are making it increasingly difficult to provide safe The post Around 100 nurses at Amadora-Sintra hospital ‘disclaim responsibility’ over A&E condit
Portugal Resident21 AugThe “decoastalisation” of Portuguese tourism
However, recent data and new developments point toward a clear shift in this trend. To understand why this matters, one only has to look at the sheer scale of the The post The “decoastalisation” of Portuguese tourism appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident21 AugPorto Book Fair welcomes 800 visitors in first 15 minutes
The Porto Book Fair (Feira do Livro do Porto) got off to a flying start today (August 21), welcoming around 800 visitors in just the first 15 minutes after opening The post Porto Book Fair welcomes 800 visitors in first 15 minutes appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident21 AugNews Review: Lambrini Girls upset CHEGA, no need for rail competition & cheaper energy spin
In The Resident News Review of August 21, 2026, host Carl Munson and guest Paul Rees discuss… First, the English punk duo Lambrini Girls displayed a provocative anti-CHEGA slogan at The post News Review: Lambrini Girls upset CHEGA, no need for rail competition & cheaper energy spin appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident21 AugPolice union seeks urgent meeting with PM over crime rise, staff shortages
Portugal’s largest police union has asked for an urgent meeting with Prime Minister Luís Montenegro, warning that rising crime, staff shortages and growing frustration within the PSP are putting increasing The post Police union seeks urgent meeting with PM over crime rise, staff shortages appeared first on Portugal Res
Portugal Resident21 AugTwo soldiers killed while helping lorry driver on A1
Two Portuguese Army soldiers died on Friday after being struck by a vehicle while helping a lorry driver on the A1 motorway near Cantanhede. The servicemen were assisting the driver The post Two soldiers killed while helping lorry driver on A1 appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident21 AugMilitary aircraft factory in Beja moves closer, with 300 jobs expected
Plans to build a military aircraft factory in Beja have taken another significant step forward, after the government formally recognised the project as being of national public interest. The proposed The post Military aircraft factory in Beja moves closer, with 300 jobs expected appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident21 AugPortugal exports more than 66 tonnes of medicinal cannabis in six months
Portugal exported more than 66 tonnes of cannabis for medicinal purposes during the first half of 2026, equivalent to more than 80% of the amount exported throughout the whole of The post Portugal exports more than 66 tonnes of medicinal cannabis in six months appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident21 AugFunchal “better than ever” as city celebrates 581st anniversary
Funchal is celebrating its 581st anniversary, with Madeira’s regional government using the occasion to highlight the dramatic transformation of the island capital over the past five decades. Speaking at this The post Funchal “better than ever” as city celebrates 581st anniversary appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident21 AugTwo Portuguese among injured in Switzerland restaurant fire
Two Portuguese nationals are among the eight people injured in the major fire that destroyed a building housing a Portuguese restaurant in Switzerland, Portugal’s Foreign Ministry has confirmed. One of The post Two Portuguese among injured in Switzerland restaurant fire appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident21 AugPolice attacked by crowd after drug arrests in Azores
Police officers were surrounded and attacked by a crowd following a major drug operation in Rabo de Peixe, on the Azorean island of São Miguel, on Thursday. According to CNN The post Police attacked by crowd after drug arrests in Azores appeared first on Portugal Resident .