Portugal Resident12 AugPortuguese pharmacies receive last-minute eclipse glasses
Pharmacies across Portugal are receiving fresh supplies of protective glasses today, August 12, as demand surges ahead of this evening’s solar eclipse. However, anyone hoping to secure a last-minute pair The post Portuguese pharmacies receive last-minute eclipse glasses appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident11 AugTeachers in uproar as education minister seeks to ‘investigate schools’ over exam chaos
News that education minister Fernando Alexandre has decided to investigate schools that allegedly submitted examination papers for marking after their formal collection by the security forces has sent teachers into The post Teachers in uproar as education minister seeks to ‘investigate schools’ over exam chaos appeared
Portugal Resident11 AugCristiano Ronaldo marries Georgina Rodríguez in Cascais
It had been rumoured for days, but now it has finally happened. Portugal’s football legend Cristiano Ronaldo and his long-time love Georgina Rodríguez have tied the knot. Their ‘I do’ The post Cristiano Ronaldo marries Georgina Rodríguez in Cascais appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident11 AugInterior Ministry steps up policing in tourist areas after visitor is shot
Police presence in Lisbon’s busiest tourist areas is to be strengthened, the Ministry of Internal Administration (MAI) has announced, less than 24-hours since a Swedish tourist was shot on Rua The post Interior Ministry steps up policing in tourist areas after visitor is shot appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident11 AugConstruction of Porto-Lisbon high-speed railway can finally begin
The first section of the Porto-Lisbon high speed railway line has received the ‘environmental compliance report for construction (RECAPE) covering the route between Campanhã station in Porto and Oiã, in The post Construction of Porto-Lisbon high-speed railway can finally begin appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident11 AugFloating sound bath returns to Vilamoura
A floating sound bath experience will return to Vilamoura on August 18, inviting participants to unwind in an outdoor swimming pool as the sun sets over the Algarve. Hilton Vilamoura The post Floating sound bath returns to Vilamoura appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident11 AugPSP arrest suspect in shooting of tourist in Lisbon’s Baixa district
PSP police have arrested the man suspected of having shot a Swedish tourist in Lisbon’s Baixa district early yesterday evening. The man was known to police, and had been flagged The post PSP arrest suspect in shooting of tourist in Lisbon’s Baixa district appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident11 AugFaro authorities remove seven dogs from poor conditions
Seven dogs have been removed following a joint inspection by municipal veterinary services and the GNR in the Medronhal area of Faro. The operation was carried out this morning by The post Faro authorities remove seven dogs from poor conditions appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident11 AugSardine Festival sends 55% of waste for recycling and recovery
More than half of the waste collected during this year’s Portimão Sardine Festival was sent for recycling or recovery, marking a significant improvement on last year. Portimão municipal water and The post Sardine Festival sends 55% of waste for recycling and recovery appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident11 AugGuimarães puts Portugal’s green ambitions in spotlight
Guimarães has been named European Green Capital 2026, placing one of Portugal’s most historic cities at the centre of Europe’s ongoing debate about sustainability, urban wellbeing and quality of life. The post Guimarães puts Portugal’s green ambitions in spotlight appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident11 AugSão Brás brings art to the streets for “Calçadas” event
The historic centre of São Brás de Alportel will come alive with music, dance, storytelling and street entertainment on Friday, August 14, as “Calçadas – A Arte Sai à Rua” The post São Brás brings art to the streets for “Calçadas” event appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident11 Aug“All Portuguese beaches are public” says government – but not so in Melides…
Environmental NGO Quercus has responded to a recent television exposé on controls and physical barriers, “gates and fences, and even private security guards” in areas of Melides, preventing the free The post “All Portuguese beaches are public” says government – but not so in Melides… appeared first on Portugal Resident
Portugal Resident11 AugMercadona prepares wave of new store openings across Portugal
Mercadona is preparing to open a string of new supermarkets across Portugal over the coming months as the Spanish retailer continues its rapid national expansion. The next opening is scheduled The post Mercadona prepares wave of new store openings across Portugal appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident11 AugPrimark to open first stores in Setúbal and Castelo Branco
Primark will open its first stores in Castelo Branco and Setúbal in September as the Irish fashion retailer pushes ahead with a major expansion of its Portuguese network. The first The post Primark to open first stores in Setúbal and Castelo Branco appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident11 AugPortuguese businesses see signs of improvement ahead
Portuguese businesses are showing signs of greater confidence about the second half of 2026, with more than half expecting their domestic turnover to increase, according to a new survey by The post Portuguese businesses see signs of improvement ahead appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident11 AugPortuguese study suggests “link between psychopathic traits and bacteria in gut and mouth”
A study by the Institute for Research and Innovation in Health (i3S) at the University of Porto suggests the existence of a link between psychopathic traits and bacteria in the The post Portuguese study suggests “link between psychopathic traits and bacteria in gut and mouth” appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident11 AugPortuguese Air Force turns to homegrown Tekever drones for maritime surveillance
The Portuguese Air Force is to begin operating Portuguese-made Tekever drones for maritime surveillance and defence, with the first AR5 systems due to be delivered in September. The agreement with The post Portuguese Air Force turns to homegrown Tekever drones for maritime surveillance appeared first on Portugal Reside
Portugal Resident11 AugIMI rates increases of up to 920% reach Constitutional Court
Portugal’s Constitutional Court is to rule on property tax increases of up to 920% imposed on unused building plots in areas facing acute housing pressure. The issue has reached the The post IMI rates increases of up to 920% reach Constitutional Court appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident11 AugAircraft tragedy in Portimão: Investigation flags materials outside the “manufacturers’ specifications”
Disturbing news regarding the investigation into the aircraft tragedy at Portimão aerodrome has been reported by Lusa news agency. Its report, late yesterday, explains that “at this time, an investigation The post Aircraft tragedy in Portimão: Investigation flags materials outside the “manufacturers’ specifications” ap
Portugal Resident11 AugHeatwave, wildfire awareness plan aims to reach 100,000
An education and awareness programme aims to train more than 100,000 people in Portugal’s Lisbon and Braga areas by 2029 to respond to heatwaves and fires, organisers have announced. The The post Heatwave, wildfire awareness plan aims to reach 100,000 appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident11 AugResidential property prices see yet another significant jump
A study by global real estate promoter Knight Frank reveals that house prices in Portugal rose by 16.5% in the first quarter, year-on-year, recording the 4th-highest nominal annual increase among The post Residential property prices see yet another significant jump appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident11 AugSwiss tourist shot in chest resisting mugging in Lisbon’s Baixa district
A Swiss woman, aged 41, was shot in the chest yesterday resisting a mugging in Lisbon’s Baixa district. According to Correio da Manhã tabloid, she was approached by two men The post Swiss tourist shot in chest resisting mugging in Lisbon’s Baixa district appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident11 AugFuel prices “didn’t fall quite as much as expected”: Socialists accuse government of profiteering
Portugal’s Socialist Party (PS) has accused the Portuguese Government of “continuing to make money by charging more tax per litre of fuel” – criticising the decision to increase the ISP The post Fuel prices “didn’t fall quite as much as expected”: Socialists accuse government of profiteering appeared first on Portugal
Portugal Resident11 AugWhere legends return: Padel Grand Champions 2026
Some padel tournaments are defined by the points won on court. Others are remembered for the stories they create and the spectacle they deliver. The Padel Grand Champions, which concluded The post Where legends return: Padel Grand Champions 2026 appeared first on Portugal Resident .