Portugal Resident21 AugUnion representing Portugal’s ‘mini-SEF’ marks challenging first year
Portugal’s new police unit responsible for border control and immigration enforcement is marking its first anniversary after a “very challenging year” dominated by airport queues, a new European border system The post Union representing Portugal’s ‘mini-SEF’ marks challenging first year appeared first on Portugal Resid
Portugal Resident21 AugPortugal’s famous Nazaré beach closed to swimmers over water quality concerns
Nazaré beach has been temporarily closed to swimmers after water quality tests detected unusually high levels of microbiological contamination, the local council announced this Friday. Nazaré is one of Portugal’s The post Portugal’s famous Nazaré beach closed to swimmers over water quality concerns appeared first on Po
Portugal Resident21 AugNutella and Bobi are looking for their forever homes
Sometimes two dogs simply deserve to be noticed. Nutella came to Cadela Carlota, in Lagos, a few months ago after being found wandering the streets. Sadly, she had no microchip and The post Nutella and Bobi are looking for their forever homes appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident21 AugFrench catamaran “completely destroyed” off Viana do Castelo
A French catamaran has been “completely destroyed” after running aground off Viana do Castelo shortly after midnight on Friday. The sailing vessel was carrying two crew members, both of whom The post French catamaran “completely destroyed” off Viana do Castelo appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident21 AugFormer Serbian footballer arrested in Portugal with over €70 million worth of cocaine
A former Serbian footballer has been arrested in Portugal after being caught driving a van carrying more than 1.5 tonnes of cocaine and two loaded military-grade weapons. Uros Milosevic, 31, The post Former Serbian footballer arrested in Portugal with over €70 million worth of cocaine appeared first on Portugal Residen
Portugal Resident21 AugWhy gardening is good for you
Physical activity Gardening is a low-intensity activity that takes us through the full range of motion: digging, bending and carrying. Movement is good for the body and mind — but The post Why gardening is good for you appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident21 AugPortugal begins Mediterranean Games with 167 athletes
Portugal is taking 167 athletes to the Mediterranean Games in Taranto, Italy, with the national team looking to build on its strong showing four years ago and defend five individual The post Portugal begins Mediterranean Games with 167 athletes appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident21 AugFive missing after major fire at Portuguese restaurant in Switzerland
Five people are missing and eight have been injured after a major fire destroyed a building housing a Portuguese restaurant and apartments in Switzerland in the early hours of this The post Five missing after major fire at Portuguese restaurant in Switzerland appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident21 AugAdega welcomes LOKI chef for celebration of Algarve cuisine
Chef Alexandre Cabral will welcome João Marreiros, the chef behind LOKI restaurant in Portimão, for another evening dedicated to “Portuguese Territories”, this time putting the spotlight on the Algarve. Known The post Adega welcomes LOKI chef for celebration of Algarve cuisine appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident21 AugAlerta Charity Shop in Silves flaunts beauty makeover
The Alerta Charity Shop in Silves just took a two-week summer holiday. Did director Debby Burton and her volunteers relax on the beach sipping piña coladas? Think again! They were The post Alerta Charity Shop in Silves flaunts beauty makeover appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident21 AugGoing the extra mile
This June, 1 on 1 Car Rental and Transfer Services proudly celebrated its third anniversary, marking another year of delivering on its promise of service, value, and reliability that consistently The post Going the extra mile appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident20 AugPortugal condemns Russian strikes which killed 16 in Kyiv
Portugal has strongly condemned a major Russian attack on Kyiv that killed at least 16 people and injured dozens more. “Portugal strongly condemns the Russian attacks against Kyiv in the The post Portugal condemns Russian strikes which killed 16 in Kyiv appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident20 AugTorre de Moncorvo wildfire burns over 3,000 hectares across two municipalities
More than 3,000 hectares of land have been burned by the wildfire that started in Torre de Moncorvo and later spread into neighbouring Carrazeda de Ansiães, according to provisional estimates. The post Torre de Moncorvo wildfire burns over 3,000 hectares across two municipalities appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident20 AugPortugal schools introduce new mobile phone rules as secondary pupils start later
Portugal’s new school year will bring tighter restrictions on mobile phones and a later-than-usual start for secondary pupils, alongside changes affecting the classroom and school calendar. Most pupils will return The post Portugal schools introduce new mobile phone rules as secondary pupils start later appeared first
Portugal Resident20 Aug‘Atypical’ August weather to bring rain and strong winds to Portugal
An unusual Atlantic depression could bring persistent rain, strong winds and rough seas to mainland Portugal from this weekend, offering a further respite from the intense August heat. Portugal’s national The post ‘Atypical’ August weather to bring rain and strong winds to Portugal appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident20 AugLambrini Girls spark controversy with anti-Chega message at Vilar de Mouros
British punk rock duo Lambrini Girls have sparked controversy at the Vilar de Mouros festival after displaying a large “F*** Chega” message on stage and reportedly encouraging the crowd to The post Lambrini Girls spark controversy with anti-Chega message at Vilar de Mouros appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident20 AugMeet Tiago Macena, Portugal’s first-ever Master of Wine
Portugal has its first-ever Master of Wine after Portuguese winemaker Tiago Macena earned one of the wine industry’s most prestigious qualifications. Macena was among seven new Masters of Wine announced The post Meet Tiago Macena, Portugal’s first-ever Master of Wine appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident20 AugPortugal’s competition watchdog calls for more rail operators
Portugal’s competition watchdog has called for the country’s railway network to be opened further to competition, arguing that allowing new operators to challenge CP could ultimately mean cheaper tickets and The post Portugal’s competition watchdog calls for more rail operators appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident20 AugCascais hotel to lay off 175 workers ahead of two-year closure
The five-star Hotel Cascais Miragem is planning to lay off around 175 employees ahead of a closure lasting at least two years for extensive renovation work. The Cascais hotel has The post Cascais hotel to lay off 175 workers ahead of two-year closure appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident20 AugForeign-owned companies account for almost half of Portugal’s exports
Foreign-owned companies account for almost half of Portugal’s exports despite representing only around 3% of the country’s business sector, according to a new study by Informa D&B. The report, released The post Foreign-owned companies account for almost half of Portugal’s exports appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident20 AugPigeon-killing virus spreads to six Azores islands
A highly contagious virus that has been killing pigeons and doves in the Azores has spread further across the archipelago and is now confirmed on six of its nine islands. The post Pigeon-killing virus spreads to six Azores islands appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident20 AugPortuguese Magic: In Modern Times – 1500 to Present – Part 4
In parts one, two and three of this series, I have sought to show how the territory now known as Portugal was successively invaded by ethnicities such as Lusitanian, Celt, The post Portuguese Magic: In Modern Times – 1500 to Present – Part 4 appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident20 Aug6,750 litres of fuel seized in suspected Aljezur drug-smuggling operation
Around 6,750 litres of petrol believed to have been intended for high-speed boats involved in international drug trafficking have been seized in the Algarve municipality of Aljezur. The operation was The post 6,750 litres of fuel seized in suspected Aljezur drug-smuggling operation appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident20 AugPortugal’s president approves ‘burqa law’ banning face coverings in public
President António José Seguro has approved legislation banning clothing that conceals the face in public spaces, giving the go-ahead to the controversial measure widely known as Portugal’s “burqa law”. Although The post Portugal’s president approves ‘burqa law’ banning face coverings in public appeared first on Portuga