Portugal Resident7 AugPresident sends Foreigners Law to Constitutional Court over family separations and child expulsions
President António José Seguro has sent Portugal’s revised Foreigners and Asylum law to the Constitutional Court, citing “well-founded doubts” over provisions that could separate children from their parents and allow The post President sends Foreigners Law to Constitutional Court over family separations and child expuls
Portugal Resident7 AugFamily of deported scholarship student accuses AIMA of inflicting “psychological terror” on their son
The furious family of 19-year-old Kauê Matos — deported this week after living with his parents and younger brother in Portugal for two years — are demanding that authorities reverse The post Family of deported scholarship student accuses AIMA of inflicting “psychological terror” on their son appeared first on Portugal
Portugal Resident6 Aug“Millionaire burglary” at property in Parque das Nações
A home in Parque das Nações, Lisbon, was the target of a high-value burglary yesterday afternoon (Wednesday, August 5). Suspects gained entry using a fake key. Once inside, they managed The post “Millionaire burglary” at property in Parque das Nações appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident6 AugPortugal offers ‘fast track’ for migrants with jobs and housing – economy minister
Economy and Territorial Cohesion Minister Manuel Castro Almeida has said Portugal remains open to immigration, insisting that people who already have a job and a place to live can enter The post Portugal offers ‘fast track’ for migrants with jobs and housing – economy minister appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident5 AugAlgarve Tourism Board returns to where journey began
The Algarve Tourism Board (RTA) has marked three years since its current executive took office by holding a meeting at the Algarve International Circuit in Portimão, where its mandate began The post Algarve Tourism Board returns to where journey began appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident4 AugEuropean prosecutors reviewing PJ contracts awarded during Luís Neves’ tenure – CNN
The European Public Prosecutor’s Office (EPPO) is reportedly conducting a preliminary review of public works contracts awarded by the Polícia Judiciária while current Interior Minister Luís Neves was its national The post European prosecutors reviewing PJ contracts awarded during Luís Neves’ tenure – CNN appeared first
Portugal Resident4 AugPortugal recognises over 150 rare diseases in year in which 1,803 rare disease cards issued
Portugal recognised 155 different rare diseases for the first time in 2025 – the year in which 1,803 Rare Disease Cards were issued, 13.2% more than in 2024, covering a The post Portugal recognises over 150 rare diseases in year in which 1,803 rare disease cards issued appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident4 AugMunicipalities gain power to approve property expropriations
Portugal’s municipalities will now be able to declare property expropriations to be in the public interest without requiring approval from the government, under changes to the Expropriations Code published in The post Municipalities gain power to approve property expropriations appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident4 AugPJ police impound Hong Kong flagged container ship in Sines
Early this morning, PJ judicial police boarded and seized a container ship in the Port of Sines carrying cocaine. The massive “MAERSK NOKWANDA” is currently being searched. The vessel sailing The post PJ police impound Hong Kong flagged container ship in Sines appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident2 AugStudy finds disinformation “central to CHEGA’s digital strategy”
Questions surrounding an apparent break-in at André Ventura’s parliamentary office have taken on added significance following the publication of academic research identifying disinformation as a “structural element” of CHEGA’s digital The post Study finds disinformation “central to CHEGA’s digital strategy” appeared fi
Portugal Resident2 AugParents resort to courts to retrieve son’s missing exam papers – and save overall grade
EduQA, the institute of education, quality and evaluation, has until tomorrow (Monday) to live up to its name and deliver the full exam of a Viseu 12th year student, whose The post Parents resort to courts to retrieve son’s missing exam papers – and save overall grade appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident1 AugGerman children rescued off unsupervised Algarve beach
Two German children were rescued from strong currents at the Cacela Velha inlet on Friday afternoon, July 31, after getting into difficulty while swimming in an unguarded area. The children, The post German children rescued off unsupervised Algarve beach appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident31 JulLoulé to double size of free car park
Loulé Municipal Council has given the green light to the preliminary programme for the expansion of the Cássima car park, increasing its capacity from the current 200 spaces to approximately The post Loulé to double size of free car park appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident30 JulAtlantic Club Comporta opens bookings for luxury private residences
The Atlantic Club Comporta has officially opened and is now accepting reservations, introducing a new luxury residential concept that combines the privacy of a standalone villa with the services of The post Atlantic Club Comporta opens bookings for luxury private residences appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident30 JulLisbon council challenged over Glória compensation delays and contradictory autopsy claim
Lisbon’s Socialist councillors have accused the city administration of “total opacity” over compensation and investigations following the Glória funicular disaster, while questioning an apparently contradictory claim that some autopsies remain The post Lisbon council challenged over Glória compensation delays and contr
Portugal Resident30 JulFire in Valpaços: at least six permanent homes, plus several vacant properties engulfed by flames
According to Civil Protection, five people have been reported injured, including three firefighters, a member of the GNR and a civilian as the fire that broke out in Valpaços on The post Fire in Valpaços: at least six permanent homes, plus several vacant properties engulfed by flames appeared first on Portugal Resident
Portugal Resident29 JulPortugal moves to accelerate evictions, remove automatic suspension during appeals
Portugal’s government plans to make eviction orders immediately enforceable and allow landlords to begin proceedings after two months of unpaid rent rather than three. Under the proposed rental reform that The post Portugal moves to accelerate evictions, remove automatic suspension during appeals appeared first on Port
Portugal Resident29 JulLisbon’s 17th-century Fronteira Palace to open its gardens after dark
One of Lisbon’s most beautiful historic estates is offering visitors the chance to experience its celebrated gardens in a completely different light this August. For two Friday evenings – August The post Lisbon’s 17th-century Fronteira Palace to open its gardens after dark appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident29 JulPlenty of sunshine, too little vitamin D: the Portuguese paradox
In a country where sunshine is part of our identity and everyday lives, you might expect vitamin D insufficiency to be the exception. The reality, however, is very different. A The post Plenty of sunshine, too little vitamin D: the Portuguese paradox appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident28 JulCourt cases leave almost 300 pets trapped in shelters for years
Hundreds of dogs and cats are being kept in Portugal’s municipal animal shelters for years because they have become evidence — or disputed “property” — in court proceedings that appear The post Court cases leave almost 300 pets trapped in shelters for years appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident28 JulRural Portugal’s housing revolution
Like many people who fall in love with Portugal’s interior, I was captivated by the stone cottages, farmhouses and elegant townhouses that had stood empty for decades. Behind the cracked The post Rural Portugal’s housing revolution appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident27 JulGALP profits surge 44% to €812 million
Profits at Portuguese energy company GALP rose by 44% year-on-year to €812 million in the first half of the year, driven by increased oil production in Brazil and higher Brent The post GALP profits surge 44% to €812 million appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident25 JulResidential property valuations hit record €2,228 m² in June – INE
The average bank valuation for housing in Portugal reached a new all-time high of €2,228 per m2 in June, €20 more than in the previous month and 16.6% higher than The post Residential property valuations hit record €2,228 m² in June – INE appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident24 JulFour decades in the Algarve: How Praia da Luz became a writer’s retreat
It was a family holiday organised by my parents and Luz was a quieter place then – still clinging to its fishing village heritage. What struck me most was its The post Four decades in the Algarve: How Praia da Luz became a writer’s retreat appeared first on Portugal Resident .