Portugal Resident3 OctGerman woman dies after 20-metre cliff fall in Sagres
A 64-year-old German woman died on Saturday afternoon (October 3) after reportedly falling around 20 metres from a cliff in Sagres, Vila do Bispo. According to Portugal’s National Maritime Authority The post German woman dies after 20-metre cliff fall in Sagres appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident3 OctUndocumented migrants raise concerns in Aljezur
Undocumented migrants are causing major concerns in the rural backwater of Vale da Telha, Aljezur. The men all appear to be part of the group ‘detained’ last week in GNR The post Undocumented migrants raise concerns in Aljezur appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident3 OctThe naughty forty
This was 40 years ago, at the Fort William Club in Calcutta, a city not yet renamed Kolkata. We jointly seemed barely old enough to vote when we promised to The post The naughty forty appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident3 OctFuels may “put sustainability of emergency air transport at risk”
Gulf Med, the company responsible for emergency medical air transport warns that the increase in fuel prices may put its operation at risk. It is asking to be included in The post Fuels may “put sustainability of emergency air transport at risk” appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident3 OctFirefighter attending stroke victim ‘caught on camera’ stealing gold chain
A firefighter has been suspended from duty following images, caught on a home surveillance system, which show him pocketing a gold chain from a bedside table as he attends a The post Firefighter attending stroke victim ‘caught on camera’ stealing gold chain 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 Resident3 OctExplore Lisbon’s underground water tunnels for €6
One of Lisbon’s best-kept underground secrets will open to visitors later this month, offering a rare opportunity to explore part of the historic network that once carried water beneath the The post Explore Lisbon’s underground water tunnels for €6 appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident3 OctThe joy of the ordinary
The pleasures of life in the Algarve are not necessarily the ones promoted in holiday brochures and on travel websites. A coffee taken outside on an otherwise unremarkable midweek morning. The post The joy of the ordinary appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident2 OctPorto mayor calls for ‘tougher approach’ to drug trafficking
Porto mayor Pedro Duarte has called for a “tougher approach” from police and judicial authorities against drug trafficking, arguing that the problem is taking a heavy toll on drug users, The post Porto mayor calls for ‘tougher approach’ to drug trafficking appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident2 OctPortugal’s new one-stop website aims to make pet adoption easier
Anyone who has tried to adopt a rescue animal in Portugal will probably recognise the problem: the dog or cat you are looking for may be out there, but finding The post Portugal’s new one-stop website aims to make pet adoption easier appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident2 OctHealth service contracts referred to prosecutors as fraud commission finds ‘critical weaknesses’
Portugal’s health service anti-fraud commission has referred public procurement cases to prosecutors and the Court of Auditors – while warning of “critical weaknesses” in the safeguards meant to prevent fraud The post Health service contracts referred to prosecutors as fraud commission finds ‘critical weaknesses’ appea
Portugal Resident2 OctFootball leaks whistleblower dubs end of witness protection “State terrorism”
Football leaks whistleblower (some still consider him a ‘hacker’) Rui Pinto has been informed that he is being taken out of the witness protection programme that he has been in The post Football leaks whistleblower dubs end of witness protection “State terrorism” appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident2 OctVidigueira revives UNESCO bid for ancient amphora wine tradition
Vidigueira is preparing a fresh push to have the traditional production of vinho de talha – wine made in large clay amphorae – recognised by UNESCO as Intangible Cultural Heritage The post Vidigueira revives UNESCO bid for ancient amphora wine tradition appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident2 OctFormer PM accuses Public Prosecutor’s Office of ‘attack against the rule of law’
Former Socialist prime minister, and now president of the European Council, António Costa has accused the Public Prosecutor’s Office of committing an attack against the rule of law, after having The post Former PM accuses Public Prosecutor’s Office of ‘attack against the rule of law’ appeared first on Portugal Resident
Portugal Resident2 OctMuse return to Portugal in 2027
Muse are returning to Portugal in January 2027, with the British rock band confirmed for a concert at Lisbon’s MEO Arena on January 10. The show forms part of a The post Muse return to Portugal in 2027 appeared first on Portugal Resident .
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 OctAlbufeira charity workout to support more than 1,100 people in need
A charity workout in Albufeira will raise food and hygiene products for more than 1,100 people who receive monthly support from the local Santa Casa da Misericórdia institution. The first The post Albufeira charity workout to support more than 1,100 people in need appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident2 OctComporta Beach Resort makes its international debut
Comporta Beach Resort, a major new five-star development combining a Park Hyatt hotel with luxury beachfront residences, has been officially launched to the international market. Currently under construction on the The post Comporta Beach Resort makes its international debut appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident2 OctShould bullfights be Intangible Cultural Heritage? Public consultation opens
The Cultural Heritage institute has opened a public consultation process for the inclusion of “bullfights in Portugal” in the National Inventory of Intangible Cultural Heritage, according to an announcement published The post Should bullfights be Intangible Cultural Heritage? Public consultation opens appeared first on
Portugal Resident2 OctFar-right accuses Socialists of sabotaging debate on State Budget
The leader of the country’s far-right party, CHEGA – which is currently Portugal’s second political power – has accused PS Socialists (in third place) of rendering the proposed 2027 State The post Far-right accuses Socialists of sabotaging debate on State Budget appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident2 OctHigh turn out for public sector strike that gives workers time off till Tuesday
The leader of the National Union of Local Government Workers (STAL) has said today that participation figures for the strike by general civil servants “are good”, particularly in the districts The post High turn out for public sector strike that gives workers time off till Tuesday appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident2 OctSpecial agents required: Rotary Club of Lagos on a mission to end polio
The Rotary Club of Lagos is on a mission and is looking for special agents with a sense of humour as well as duty. If you fancy dusting off the The post Special agents required: Rotary Club of Lagos on a mission to end polio appeared first on Portugal Resident .
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 .