Portugal Resident13 JulNearly 1,000 counterfeit football shirts seized in Algarve
GNR police in the Algarve have seized 1,451 counterfeit clothing items and accessories, including almost 1,000 fake football shirts, during inspections in Faro and Portimão. The operation, carried out on The post Nearly 1,000 counterfeit football shirts seized in Algarve appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident13 JulCalling all Ferrari fans to the Algarve
The Ferrari Challenge returns to the Algarve International Circuit in Portimão this weekend (July 18-19), bringing a grid of race-prepared Ferraris and a packed programme of high-speed action. Part of The post Calling all Ferrari fans to the Algarve appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident7 JulSip Algarve wines at Portimão’s clifftop fortress
Wine lovers will once again have the chance to sample some of the Algarve’s finest nectars as Portimão Wine Tasting returns to the Santa Catarina Fortress from July 17 to The post Sip Algarve wines at Portimão’s clifftop fortress appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident7 Jul17 arrested during Afro Nation policing operation in Portimão
Police arrested 17 people during a large-scale security operation carried out over the three days of the Afro Nation festival in Portimão, where an estimated 40,000 people attended each day. The post 17 arrested during Afro Nation policing operation in Portimão appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident7 JulObituary: John Nelson (August 3, 1950 – June 28, 2026)
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of John Nelson, who died peacefully at his home in Mexilhoeira Grande, Portimão, Algarve, on June 28, 2026, aged 75. The post Obituary: John Nelson (August 3, 1950 – June 28, 2026) appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident7 JulLota Cool Market brings summer vibes to Portimão
Lota Cool Market returns to Portimão from July 15 to 19, bringing five evenings of creativity, food, music and family entertainment to the area beside the city’s former fish auction The post Lota Cool Market brings summer vibes to Portimão appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident3 JulPortimão turns to AI to speed up planning applications
Applying for planning permission in Portimão could soon become quicker and more straightforward, with the municipality introducing an artificial intelligence-powered platform designed to streamline the licensing process. The new system The post Portimão turns to AI to speed up planning applications appeared first on Po
Portugal Resident3 JulBeach parking dispute heats up in Portimão
A dispute over paid parking at Praia dos Três Irmãos has escalated, with Bloco de Esquerda (BE) accusing Portimão Municipal Council of effectively “privatising access to one of the Algarve’s The post Beach parking dispute heats up in Portimão appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident2 JulRoad closures announced for Afro Nation festival in Portimão
Drivers in Portimão are being advised to plan ahead this weekend, as extensive road closures and traffic restrictions will be introduced around Praia da Rocha during the Afro Nation Portugal The post Road closures announced for Afro Nation festival in Portimão appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident2 JulConstruction begins on 28 affordable rental houses in Portimão
Construction has officially begun on a new development of 28 affordable rental homes in Portimão, marking the latest stage of the municipality’s efforts to expand its public housing stock. The The post Construction begins on 28 affordable rental houses in Portimão appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident1 JulEuropean futsal elite returns to Portimão for International Masters tournament
Some of Europe’s biggest futsal clubs will return to the Algarve this summer for the eighth edition of the Record International Masters Futsal, with Portimão once again hosting one of The post European futsal elite returns to Portimão for International Masters tournament appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident30 JunBabysitter arrested for allegedly sexually abusing two children in Portimão
A 19-year-old male babysitter has been arrested in Portimão on suspicion of sexually abusing two young children while living with their family, Portugal’s PJ police have announced. The suspect is The post Babysitter arrested for allegedly sexually abusing two children in Portimão appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident30 JunTwo teenagers arrested for allegedly raping woman and filming attack in Portimão
Two teenagers have been arrested after allegedly raping a 24-year-old woman and filming the attack inside a home in Portimão, according to Portugal’s Judicial Police (PJ). The suspects, aged 18 The post Two teenagers arrested for allegedly raping woman and filming attack in Portimão appeared first on Portugal Resident
Portugal Resident30 JunPSP identifies man who allegedly filmed children at Portimão shopping centre
A middle-aged man has been identified by the PSP police after allegedly filming three children at a shopping centre in Portimão. The incident, which reportedly took place on Sunday, June The post PSP identifies man who allegedly filmed children at Portimão shopping centre appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident27 JunDriver test fraud suspect arrested in Portimão
A 25-year-old man has been arrested in Portimão after allegedly attempting to sit a driving test using another person’s identity in a bid to fraudulently obtain a Portuguese driving licence. The post Driver test fraud suspect arrested in Portimão appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident26 JunCâmara debts
Lagos Câmara’s debts amount to around €22 million and thus is considering following the lead of neighbouring municipality Portimão by introducing a financial recovery plan. Mayor Júlio Barroso said: “Nothing The post Câmara debts appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident26 JunWheelchairs donation
One broken leg has turned into nine new wheelchairs for the orthopaedic unit at the Barlavento Hospital in Portimão. Members of the Vale da Telha residents association, AMOVATE, presented staff The post Wheelchairs donation appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident26 JunBIG JUMP
Until April 8, the Portimão municipal aerodrome will be the scene of parachuting’s Spring Festival. Every day around 150 enthusiasts from all over the world will be performing over 800 The post BIG JUMP appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident25 JunPortimão presents 10-point security plan to government
Portimão Municipal Council has presented a 10-point security plan to the government aimed at strengthening public safety in the municipality and across the Algarve, including calls for more police officers, The post Portimão presents 10-point security plan to government appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident25 JunPortimão hospital reaches milestone of 100 robotic surgeries
Portimão Hospital has completed its 100th robotic surgery, just over a year after becoming the first public hospital in the Algarve to introduce the technology. The hospital’s robotic surgery programme The post Portimão hospital reaches milestone of 100 robotic surgeries appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident22 JunPortimão firefighters receive new €280,000 wildfire response vehicle
Portimão Municipal Council has handed over a new wildfire response vehicle to the city’s volunteer fire brigade, boosting local firefighting capacity ahead of the summer fire season. The new vehicle The post Portimão firefighters receive new €280,000 wildfire response vehicle appeared first on Portugal Resident .