Portugal Resident11 AugMinister defends Algarve waste-to-energy plan amid environmental opposition
Environment and Energy Minister Maria da Graça Carvalho has defended plans for a waste-to-energy plant in the Algarve, arguing that the region’s unusually high levels of waste production make it The post Minister defends Algarve waste-to-energy plan amid environmental opposition appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident10 AugAlgarve running out of time to find waste disposal solution, warn mayors
In the wake of the announcement on Saturday that the government plans a waste incinerator in the Algarve – at a cost of around €300 million – the president of The post Algarve running out of time to find waste disposal solution, warn mayors appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident10 AugPassengers heading to Lisbon “will see total eclipse at 11,000 metres”
Spanish low-cost airline Vueling has announced today that 11 flights coincide with Wednesday’s solar eclipse, and on two routes it will be possible to observe the phenomenon in its entirety. The post Passengers heading to Lisbon “will see total eclipse at 11,000 metres” appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident10 AugTrio mugs couple in Lisbon, steals Patek Philippe watch worth €90,000
A couple was mugged in Lisbon on Sunday afternoon and had a luxury watch valued at around €90,000 stolen. The suspects, who acted violently, subsequently fled in a car with The post Trio mugs couple in Lisbon, steals Patek Philippe watch worth €90,000 appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident10 AugDefence Minister to take legal action against newspaper, CHEGA MPs
The Ministry of National Defence has announced that Minister Nuno Melo is to take legal action against online newspaper 24 Horas, the leader of the right-wing CHEGA party, André Ventura, The post Defence Minister to take legal action against newspaper, CHEGA MPs appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident10 AugLidl campaign raises €150,000 for animal welfare in just one month
A Lidl Portugal fundraising campaign has raised around €150,000 in just over a month to support animal welfare organisations across mainland Portugal, including three charities in the Algarve. The initiative, The post Lidl campaign raises €150,000 for animal welfare in just one month appeared first on Portugal Resident
Portugal Resident10 AugAlentejan coast receives new bus connections
Comporta, Carvalhal, Melides, Alcácer do Sal will all find themselves, from September 1, on Rede Expresso (fast bus) routes between Lisbon and Sines. In a statement, the company explains this The post Alentejan coast receives new bus connections appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident10 AugUnions: ‘‘Algarve is a rich region with impoverished workers’’
Trade unionists and workers took to the streets of Faro on Friday to demand higher wages and better working conditions, warning that the Algarve’s economic success is failing to translate The post Unions: ‘‘Algarve is a rich region with impoverished workers’’ appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident10 AugSoul and Motown come to Carvoeiro and Ferragudo
Australian singer Florelie Escano will join the Algarve Jazz Orchestra for two free summer concerts in Carvoeiro and Ferragudo this August. The “Soul Powerhouse” concerts will take place at the The post Soul and Motown come to Carvoeiro and Ferragudo appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident10 AugA small Algarve village gets a defibrillator
For many decades, I’ve had the desire to learn CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation). For anyone who doesn’t know what CPR is, it is an emergency procedure used when someone’s heart stops The post A small Algarve village gets a defibrillator appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident10 AugOpposition demands answers over Portugal’s €3.9 billion frigate deal
CHEGA and the Socialist Party are demanding greater transparency from the government over Portugal’s €3.9 billion purchase of three Italian-built frigates, with Defence Minister Nuno Melo facing a parliamentary summons The post Opposition demands answers over Portugal’s €3.9 billion frigate deal appeared first on Portu
Portugal Resident10 AugBensafrim agricultural fair comes under attack for animal cruelty
Last weekend’s FETAAL – standing for Fair of Traditions and Arts – in Bensafrim took a break from the past to include a form of bull-baiting event, involving young bulls, The post Bensafrim agricultural fair comes under attack for animal cruelty appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident10 AugUltraluxury cruise ship eyes Portimão for future calls
Ultraluxury cruise ship EXPLORA III made its maiden call in Portimão on Sunday, August 9, as operator Explora Journeys signalled its interest in strengthening its presence in the Algarve. The The post Ultraluxury cruise ship eyes Portimão for future calls appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident10 AugPJ police help dismantle “one of largest human, drugs and weapons trafficking networks in Spain”
Portugal’s PJ Judicial Police have taken part in a major international operation which led to the arrest of 78 people, the seizure of 18 speedboats and the dismantling of “one The post PJ police help dismantle “one of largest human, drugs and weapons trafficking networks in Spain” appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident10 AugRare pygmy hippo born at Portuguese zoo
An endangered pygmy hippopotamus has been born at Zoo Santo Inácio in northern Portugal, marking another boost for European efforts to conserve one of the world’s most threatened mammals. Named The post Rare pygmy hippo born at Portuguese zoo appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident10 AugTwo hooded men involved in shooting at Alfragide bank
Conflicting reports this morning refer to a shooting incident at a branch of the Montepio bank in Alfragide. The only common thread appears to be that a man was shot The post Two hooded men involved in shooting at Alfragide bank appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident10 AugFolkFaro brings world rhythms to Algarve
Music, dance and traditions from around the world will take over Faro and several other Algarve towns when FolkFaro returns from August 16 to 22. Now in its 22nd edition, The post FolkFaro brings world rhythms to Algarve appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident10 AugPortugal’s solar eclipse comes with decidedly earthly complication
As thousands in Portugal look forward to Wednesday evening’s near-total solar eclipse, electricity grid operator REN has been concentrating on a rather less celestial concern: the temporary loss of solar The post Portugal’s solar eclipse comes with decidedly earthly complication appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident10 Aug34,000 fans see Kanye West perform at Algarve Stadium
Around 34,000 fans packed the Algarve Stadium last Friday night for Kanye West’s much-anticipated concert, which went ahead despite calls for its cancellation and controversy surrounding the US rapper’s previous The post 34,000 fans see Kanye West perform at Algarve Stadium appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident10 AugUkrainian association questions Socialist MP’s judgment as he travels through Belarus and Russia during war
The Association of Ukrainians in Portugal has criticised Socialist Party MP José Carlos Barbosa for posting upbeat accounts of a train journey through Russia while the country continues its war The post Ukrainian association questions Socialist MP’s judgment as he travels through Belarus and Russia during war appeared
Portugal Resident10 AugCatholic Mass in English in Carvoeiro
Catholic Mass in English will be celebrated on Sunday, August 16 at 4pm at the Nossa Senhora da Encarnação chapel (Our Lady of the Incarnation), on the cliffs in Carvoeiro. The post Catholic Mass in English in Carvoeiro appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident10 AugMounting excitement as Wednesday’s solar eclipse approaches
Excitement is mounting as Wednesday’s solar eclipse approaches, with hotels and tourist accommodation businesses in Bragança celebrating 100% bookings as enthusiasts flock to the region where visibility will be in The post Mounting excitement as Wednesday’s solar eclipse approaches appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident10 AugRescued primates find new home together at Krazy World
Two rescued primates have been given a second chance at Krazy World in the Algarve after an international animal welfare effort brought them together following periods spent living in isolation. The post Rescued primates find new home together at Krazy World appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident10 AugPortuguese company linked to alleged international scheme supplying Iran
A Portuguese company has been identified in an FBI investigation into an alleged international network created to acquire helicopters and aircraft components for sanctioned Iranian entities. The investigation, detailed in The post Portuguese company linked to alleged international scheme supplying Iran appeared first o