Portugal Resident19 AugGovernment prepares crackdown on ‘front shops’ linked to illegal immigration
Portugal’s government is preparing measures to tackle the proliferation of so-called “front shops” suspected of being used for illegal accommodation, irregular immigration and human trafficking. The Ministry of Economy and The post Government prepares crackdown on ‘front shops’ linked to illegal immigration appeared fi
Portugal Resident18 AugWhat it really costs to live in Portugal
Get the location right and it’s excellent value. Get it wrong and you’ll wonder what all the fuss was about. Here’s a rough guide to both halves of the sum: The post What it really costs to live in Portugal appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident18 AugAlgarve health investment “cannot stop”, says PSD MP
PSD Algarve leader Cristóvão Norte has welcomed more than €10 million in recent healthcare investment across Faro, Lagos and Portimão, but warned that the region cannot afford to lose momentum. The post Algarve health investment “cannot stop”, says PSD MP appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident18 AugPortugal considers automatic workplace pensions to boost retirement income
Workers in Portugal could be automatically enrolled in workplace pension plans under proposals aimed at strengthening retirement incomes and addressing growing pressure on the country’s public pension system. The government-appointed The post Portugal considers automatic workplace pensions to boost retirement income ap
Portugal Resident18 AugPorto mayor calls for stronger security in city centre
Porto Mayor Pedro Duarte has vowed to keep pressure on the government for more police officers following violence in the city centre that left six tourists and a police officer The post Porto mayor calls for stronger security in city centre appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident18 AugNew street workout park opens in Vila Real de Santo António
A new street workout park has opened at the Vila Real de Santo António municipal sports complex following an investment of €8,745. Located beside the existing skate park, the free-to-use The post New street workout park opens in Vila Real de Santo António appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident18 AugPortugal’s burned area down 75% on last year
The area burned by wildfires in Portugal so far this year is around 75% lower than during the same period in 2025, Prime Minister Luís Montenegro said this Tuesday (August The post Portugal’s burned area down 75% on last year appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident18 AugLisbon residents complain to European Commission over major development’s environmental exemption
A residents’ group has filed a complaint with the European Commission over plans for one of Lisbon’s increasingly rare undeveloped sites. The nearly five-hectare plot at Rua de Artilharia 1, The post Lisbon residents complain to European Commission over major development’s environmental exemption appeared first on Port
Portugal Resident18 AugPrincess Eugenie reveals ‘Portuguese’ name of daughter born in Lisbon
Princess Eugenie and her husband Jack Brooksbank have revealed the name of their third child, born in Lisbon earlier this month, saying it reflects the family’s connections to both Portugal The post Princess Eugenie reveals ‘Portuguese’ name of daughter born in Lisbon appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident18 AugPortugal Air Summit cancelled for 2026 as organisers plan revamp
The Portugal Air Summit will not take place in Ponte de Sor this year after organisers decided to pause the event and rethink its future format. Ponte de Sor Council The post Portugal Air Summit cancelled for 2026 as organisers plan revamp appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident18 AugRestoration work underway on vandalised Alvor fisherman sculpture
Conservation work is underway on Alvor’s landmark Ao Pescador sculpture after graffiti was discovered on the artwork. The intervention is being carried out in stages by the conservation and restoration The post Restoration work underway on vandalised Alvor fisherman sculpture appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident18 AugHere today. What about tomorrow?
For some, planning ahead is automatic. For others, it is a decision put off until tomorrow. Neither is right nor wrong. But is it responsible? A question that ARA (Animal The post Here today. What about tomorrow? appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident18 AugOver 400 firefighters battle Torre de Moncorvo wildfire
More than 400 firefighters are battling a wildfire with three active fronts in the Bragança district, as difficult terrain and worsening weather complicate operations. The fire broke out in Torre The post Over 400 firefighters battle Torre de Moncorvo wildfire appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident18 AugMorgado do Quintão celebrates 10 years of winemaking with vineyard party
Algarve wine estate Morgado do Quintão, located between Lagoa and Silves, will celebrate 10 years since the release of its first wines with a full-day Open House event in its The post Morgado do Quintão celebrates 10 years of winemaking with vineyard party appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident18 AugState’s return to REN could help lower electricity bills, says PM
Prime Minister Luís Montenegro has said the Portuguese State’s return as a shareholder in national energy grid operator REN could help reduce electricity costs, although he stressed that the acquisition The post State’s return to REN could help lower electricity bills, says PM appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident18 AugArgentine pianist Noelia Sinkunas brings intimate concert to Portimão
Award-winning Argentine pianist and composer Noelia Sinkunas will perform in Portimão on August 22 as part of the Melchior Sessions series of intimate concerts. The concert takes place at 5.30pm The post Argentine pianist Noelia Sinkunas brings intimate concert to Portimão appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident18 AugFerragudo celebrates 506 years with three-day festival
Ferragudo will celebrate the 506th anniversary of its foundation with three days of live music, food stalls and entertainment in the centre of the Algarve village. The festivities run from The post Ferragudo celebrates 506 years with three-day festival appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident18 AugYoung artists take centre stage in Estremoz
Estremoz provided a fitting setting for the opening of the 2026 Sovereign Portuguese Student Art Prize, bringing together some of Portugal’s most promising young artists in an afternoon celebrating creativity, The post Young artists take centre stage in Estremoz appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident18 AugFree street magic festival returns to Lisbon with 175 shows
Lisbon is once again becoming an open-air stage for illusionists and magicians as the Lisboa Mágica street magic festival returns this Tuesday, August 18. The 14th edition of the festival The post Free street magic festival returns to Lisbon with 175 shows appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident18 AugSerralves lights up Porto summer nights
Porto’s Serralves Foundation is offering visitors a combination of art, illuminated gardens and discounted evening admission this summer, with its popular Serralves em Luz returning for a fourth edition. This The post Serralves lights up Porto summer nights appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident18 AugOlhão Seafood Festival attracts around 50,000 visitors
Around 50,000 people attended the 38th Olhão Seafood Festival, which ended on Saturday, August 15, after six days of food and live music beside the Ria Formosa. The attendance figure The post Olhão Seafood Festival attracts around 50,000 visitors appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident18 AugTrain sculpture unveiled near Loulé station
A new train sculpture has been unveiled beside the Loulé/Praia de Quarteira train station in tribute to the railway’s long-standing presence in the municipality. Created by local design and graphics The post Train sculpture unveiled near Loulé station appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident18 AugZoomarine turtle recovery aids marine science
The remarkable recovery of a 300kg leatherback turtle rescued off the Algarve coast has become the subject of a scientific study that could help improve the rehabilitation of one of The post Zoomarine turtle recovery aids marine science appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident18 AugPortugal ranks eighth in global expat survey
Portugal has been ranked eighth out of 31 destinations in the 2026 Expat Insider survey, with foreign residents praising its affordability, safety and quality of life. The country performed particularly The post Portugal ranks eighth in global expat survey appeared first on Portugal Resident .