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
Portugal Resident10 AugThe shifting value of ground – Why Southern European real estate needs independent ESG auditing
In my article last month, I questioned whether our local municipalities are able to measure the effectiveness of climate adaptation or are simply “navigating in the mayo”. I concluded that: The post The shifting value of ground – Why Southern European real estate needs independent ESG auditing appeared first on Portuga
Portugal Resident10 AugThree remanded in custody over Albufeira phone robberies
Three men aged between 19 and 21 have been remanded in custody after being arrested in connection with a series of mobile phone robberies in Albufeira. The suspects were caught The post Three remanded in custody over Albufeira phone robberies appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident10 AugA precious life is in your hands…
Every day we take risks with our own lives. One more drink? Stay in the sun longer? Extra cream cake? But these are choices we make for ourselves. We promise The post A precious life is in your hands… appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident10 AugPink Ladies Day returns in support of Algarve Oncology Association
The ninth annual Pink Ladies Day charity golf event will take place on Thursday, September 3, at Pestana Silves Golf Course, once again raising funds for the Algarve Oncology Association The post Pink Ladies Day returns in support of Algarve Oncology Association appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident10 AugPortimão launches €27.7m public housing project
Portimão Council has launched the largest public housing project ever undertaken in the municipality, with 204 new homes to be built at Bairro Coca Maravilhas in a €27.7 million investment. The post Portimão launches €27.7m public housing project appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident10 Aug3.5-magnitude earthquake felt across Alentejo
An earthquake measuring 3.5 on the Richter scale was felt across parts of the Alentejo in the early hours of Monday morning, according to the Portuguese Institute for Sea and The post 3.5-magnitude earthquake felt across Alentejo appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident10 AugPresident says Portugal has failed to deliver on wildfire promises
President António José Seguro has criticised the failure to implement measures proposed after Portugal’s devastating wildfires, warning that too many recommendations and promises have remained unfulfilled since the deadly fires The post President says Portugal has failed to deliver on wildfire promises appeared first o
Portugal Resident9 AugSummer season brings even more challenges
Summer is traditionally one of the busiest times of year for animal rescue, with large numbers of unwanted litters arriving at shelters across the Algarve. At Cadela Carlota (Lagos), our The post Summer season brings even more challenges appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident9 AugMillions of euros in government support for farmers ‘disappears within minutes’
Livestock farmers are querying the result of two recent ‘campaigns’, offering millions in funding, with a maximum of €30,000 available to each contender. Both were heavily publicised by IFAP (the The post Millions of euros in government support for farmers ‘disappears within minutes’ appeared first on Portugal Resident
Portugal Resident9 AugThe Presidents of the Estado Novo
The election mandate for a President was seven years, and the first President of the Estado Novo, General Óscar Carmona, served for 24 years and 146 days continuously. Always as The post The Presidents of the Estado Novo appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident9 AugEDP abandons €169 million Alqueva floating solar project
EDP has abandoned plans for a vast floating solar and wind development at Alqueva after environmental objections forced costly changes to a project already struggling to remain commercially viable. The The post EDP abandons €169 million Alqueva floating solar project appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident9 AugOdemira municipality “awaits opinions” of various state agencies on Luís Neves’ contested ‘monte’
With almost every day bringing another ‘news item’ on the alleged incompatibilities stalking Minister for Interior Administration, Luís Neves, Correio da Manhã today brings two slightly different takes on the The post Odemira municipality “awaits opinions” of various state agencies on Luís Neves’ contested ‘monte’ appe
Portugal Resident9 AugAlgarve waste incinerator plan branded “aberration”
Government plans for a waste incinerator in the Algarve have prompted an angry response from environmental group ZERO, which has described the proposed plant as an “aberration” and “the worst The post Algarve waste incinerator plan branded “aberration” appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident9 AugFatal accident on A33 reveals BMW stuffed with drugs
A road accident in the early hours of yesterday morning on the A33, near Seixal, revealed a BMW stuffed with drugs, alongside four young men (two of whom died of The post Fatal accident on A33 reveals BMW stuffed with drugs appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident9 AugMoving to Portugal and living here tax efficiently
Taking the right steps will help you make the most of tax-efficient opportunities while avoiding costly mistakes. Tax residence You are usually considered Portuguese tax resident after 183 days in The post Moving to Portugal and living here tax efficiently appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident8 AugThe ultimate Portuguese summer sipper!
Order a Portonic instead of an Aperol Spritz and celebrate the cultural tradition and brilliance of Portugal’s wine culture. It is Portugal’s ultimate summer beverage! Do we owe this refreshing The post The ultimate Portuguese summer sipper! appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident8 AugAnother 420 kilos of cocaine “jettisoned into sea” as traffickers flee police pursuit
With authorities already celebrating the seizure of over 28 tonnes of cocaine this year, yesterday saw them recover another 420-plus kilos, thrown into the sea from a speedboat that was The post Another 420 kilos of cocaine “jettisoned into sea” as traffickers flee police pursuit appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident8 AugCHEGA reacts badly to President’s decision to defer Foreigners Law to Constitutional Court
Right-wing populist party CHEGA has reacted badly to the decision by President António José Seguro to defer the Foreigners and Asylum Law to Constitutional Court judges before deciding whether or The post CHEGA reacts badly to President’s decision to defer Foreigners Law to Constitutional Court appeared first on Portug
Portugal Resident8 AugPilot, 28, dies after plane crashes during landing at Portimão aerodrome
A 28-year-old pilot died this morning as he attempted to land at Portimão aerodrome in an incident involving the advertising banner his single-seater plane had been flying. The exact details The post Pilot, 28, dies after plane crashes during landing at Portimão aerodrome appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident8 AugBreak the ‘speak Portuguese’ spell!
And before I begin kicking those self- and socially-limiting crutches away from the linguistically absent, please know I include myself in this finger-pointing. And as ever, when anyone points a The post Break the ‘speak Portuguese’ spell! appeared first on Portugal Resident .
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 AugFourteen firefighting aircraft battle wildfire in Guarda district
By 5pm today, a wildfire that broke out at 1.40pm in Vila Ruiva, in the northern borough of Fornos de Algodres, was being tackled by 14 firefighting aircraft and over The post Fourteen firefighting aircraft battle wildfire in Guarda district appeared first on Portugal Resident .