Portugal Resident13 AugEclipse brought “huge economic return” to Bragança, says mayor
If you were serious about watching yesterday’s eclipse in Portugal, the only place to have been was Bragança, where hundreds of thousands congregated and hotels and tourist accommodation had been The post Eclipse brought “huge economic return” to Bragança, says mayor appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident13 AugEnvironmentalists urge councils to create ‘climate refuges’ as extreme heat intensifies
Environmental group Quercus is urging councils across Portugal to take advantage of a new €1 million programme to create “climate refuges” offering protection from periods of extreme heat. The organisation The post Environmentalists urge councils to create ‘climate refuges’ as extreme heat intensifies appeared first on
Portugal Resident13 AugPedro Pascal enjoys a taste of Portugal on holiday
Hollywood star Pedro Pascal is spending part of his summer holiday in Portugal – and appears to be making the most of the country’s food scene. The Chilean-American actor, best The post Pedro Pascal enjoys a taste of Portugal on holiday appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident13 AugPortugal looks to the skies for historic solar eclipse
Portugal looked to the skies on Wednesday evening (August 12, 2026) as thousands of people gathered across the country to witness one of the most eagerly awaited astronomical events in The post Portugal looks to the skies for historic solar eclipse appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident12 AugQuinta do Lago golf tournament to honour Tiago Sousa
Quinta do Lago will host a memorial golf tournament on August 19 to celebrate the life and legacy of young Portuguese golfer Tiago Sousa, who died in a road accident The post Quinta do Lago golf tournament to honour Tiago Sousa appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident12 AugSophia ‘photovoltaic parque’: Quercus challenges APA
Quercus Castelo Branco is questioning Portuguese Environment Agency (APA) about the process of reformulating the massively contested Sophia Solar Photovoltaic Plant. At issue is the APA’s decision to suspend the The post Sophia ‘photovoltaic parque’: Quercus challenges APA appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident12 AugCinema: The End of Oak Street
The Platt family soon discovers that their very survival depends on them sticking together as they navigate their now unrecognizable surroundings. Director: David Robert Mitchell; Starring: Anne Hathaway, Ewan McGregor, The post Cinema: The End of Oak Street appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident12 AugFormer president Marcelo transported to hospital after being taken ill in Algarve
Former President of the Republic Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa has been transported to hospital today in the Algarve, after starting to feel unwell in a restaurant. According to Jornal de The post Former president Marcelo transported to hospital after being taken ill in Algarve appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident12 AugLuís Neves once again refers to “civil war” on Portuguese roads
Portugal’s embattled minister for internal administration, Luís Neves, has given a stark assessment of the road traffic situation in Portugal today, promising new measures by the end of September. Expresso The post Luís Neves once again refers to “civil war” on Portuguese roads appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident12 AugBus accident killing two in Cacém last month down to “human error” .
The accident involving a Carris Metropolitana bus in Agualva-Cacém, in July, in which two people died and 20 others were injured, was due to an error “of a human nature” The post Bus accident killing two in Cacém last month down to “human error” . appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident12 AugCinema: One Night Only
Recently dumped Owen and hopeful romantic Allie might be the only two singles in the city looking for more than just a quick encounter. They both feel a spark when The post Cinema: One Night Only appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident12 AugTourism firms struggle to find qualified workers despite year-round recruitment
Portugal’s tourism companies are increasingly recruiting throughout the year rather than concentrating hiring around the summer season, but finding qualified workers remains a major challenge. Around 80% of tourism businesses The post Tourism firms struggle to find qualified workers despite year-round recruitment appea
Portugal Resident12 AugControversial intensive farming project approved in protected area of Alentejo
An intensive farming project in a protected area of Alcácer do Sal has been approved at the 4th attempt, despite overwhelming public opposition and warnings that groundwater extraction is already The post Controversial intensive farming project approved in protected area of Alentejo appeared first on Portugal Resident
Portugal Resident12 Aug37 cats, ‘four already dead’, removed from squalor in Gaia
37 cats, four of which were dead, have been removed from a home in Vila Nova de Gaia where they were being kept in squalor (the GNR’s description being “serious The post 37 cats, ‘four already dead’, removed from squalor in Gaia appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident12 AugINE confirms inflation slowdown to 3.0% in July
The inflation rate slowed to 3.0% in July, year-on-year, compared with 3.2% in the previous month, according to data released this Wednesday by Statistics Portugal (INE), confirming the flash estimate. The post INE confirms inflation slowdown to 3.0% in July appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident12 AugPortugal to maintain new €3.9 billion frigate fleet as government promises parliamentary scrutiny
All maintenance work on Portugal’s three new Italian-built frigates will be carried out in Portugal, the government has said, as it seeks to answer mounting questions over the €3.9 billion The post Portugal to maintain new €3.9 billion frigate fleet as government promises parliamentary scrutiny appeared first on Portug
Portugal Resident12 AugFour Portuguese nationals missing at sea after storm in Croatia
Four Portuguese nationals were reported missing in Croatia this morning after being caught in severe weather while sailing a small boat in the Velebit Channel. A recent update brought the The post Four Portuguese nationals missing at sea after storm in Croatia appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident12 AugShort-term holiday lets: families book later, Algarve cuts prices
… Lisbon and Porto lose guests “Uncertain and contradictory” signals are marking the peak tourism season in the AL (local accommodation/ alojamento local) market, which is generally seeing a decline The post Short-term holiday lets: families book later, Algarve cuts prices appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident12 AugCHEGA MP listed Harvard degree in parliament – on back of two courses at summer school
Francisco Gomes, the CHEGA MP who publicised the alleged ransacking of party leader André Ventura’s parliamentary office, is once again in the news – but not for the usual reasons The post CHEGA MP listed Harvard degree in parliament – on back of two courses at summer school appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident12 AugLisbon mayor slams release of suspect after tourist shooting
Lisbon Mayor Carlos Moedas has strongly criticised a court decision to release a man suspected of involvement in an altercation in the city centre during which a Swedish tourist was The post Lisbon mayor slams release of suspect after tourist shooting appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident12 AugPortugal adds €4 million for wildfire prevention and green spaces
Portugal is allocating an additional €4 million to land clearance and urban green-space projects as part of a wider reallocation of money from the Environmental Fund, aimed at wildfire prevention, The post Portugal adds €4 million for wildfire prevention and green spaces appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident12 AugPresident calls for “bigger businesses” to stop young Portuguese leaving
President António José Seguro has called for Portuguese companies to “grow in size and offer better-paid, skilled jobs” to prevent young people from being forced to leave the country in The post President calls for “bigger businesses” to stop young Portuguese leaving appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident12 AugSolar eclipse shines spotlight on Portugal’s growing astrotourism sector
Thousands of people are expected to look skywards for today’s solar eclipse, but Portugal’s fascination with the night sky is increasingly becoming a year-round tourism business. Astrotourism is growing across The post Solar eclipse shines spotlight on Portugal’s growing astrotourism sector appeared first on Portugal R
Portugal Resident12 AugLoulé targets 500 stray cats in new sterilisation drive
Loulé Council is launching a major sterilisation programme targeting more than 500 stray cats as it steps up efforts to control growing feline populations across the municipality. The council will The post Loulé targets 500 stray cats in new sterilisation drive appeared first on Portugal Resident .