Portugal Resident7 AugPresident approves welfare reform protecting up to €620 million in PRR funding
President António José Seguro has approved the government’s new Single Social Benefit, allowing Portugal to safeguard up to €620 million in European recovery funding — warning that no existing recipient The post President approves welfare reform protecting up to €620 million in PRR funding appeared first on Portugal Re
Portugal Resident7 AugAzores tourism woes: low-cost airlines must return — PS
The Azores government must make the return of low-cost airlines an urgent priority as tourism continues to decline following Ryanair’s withdrawal from the archipelago, the regional Socialist Party has said. The post Azores tourism woes: low-cost airlines must return — PS appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident7 AugRTP paid out €12 million in allowances now deemed “improper” to 20% of workforce
Portugal’s public broadcaster RTP paid more than €12 million in special salary allowances to around 20% of its workforce over seven years, according to a Finance Inspectorate audit that has The post RTP paid out €12 million in allowances now deemed “improper” to 20% of workforce appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident7 AugDriving in Portugal: A Practical Guide for New Residents and Second-Home Owners
Whether you’re discovering hidden beaches along the Algarve, visiting historic villages inland or simply driving to your favourite café on a Sunday morning, having your own car makes everyday life The post Driving in Portugal: A Practical Guide for New Residents and Second-Home Owners appeared first on Portugal Residen
Portugal Resident7 AugIsraeli ambassador asks for Kanye concert in Algarve to be cancelled
Israel’s ambassador to Portugal has called for the cancellation of singer Kanye West’s concert this evening at the Algarve Stadium – describing it as “a disgrace” to take part in The post Israeli ambassador asks for Kanye concert in Algarve to be cancelled appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident7 AugGreenpeace urges rethink on Algarve coastal development
Greenpeace Portugal has called for a moratorium on new tourism developments in parts of the Algarve most exposed to coastal erosion and flooding, warning that decades of intensive construction combined The post Greenpeace urges rethink on Algarve coastal development appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident7 AugCarvoeiro water upgrade finally completed after €2m investment
Lagoa Council has completed a €2 million overhaul of the water supply network between Carvoeiro Beach and Algarve Clube Atlântico, bringing an end to months of roadworks and recurring water The post Carvoeiro water upgrade finally completed after €2m investment appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident7 AugNew Review: CHEGA stir social media hate, MPs reject surveillance, Cocaine jail death
In this August 7, 2026, News Review Podcast, Carl Munson and The Resident journalist Natasha Donn review a week dominated by cocaine-trafficking stories, including bales washing up on the Alentejo The post New Review: CHEGA stir social media hate, MPs reject surveillance, Cocaine jail death appeared first on Portugal R
Portugal Resident7 AugThree seriously injured after inhaling toxic fumes in Vieira de Leiria
Three people have suffered serious injuries after inhaling toxic fumes released by a chemical reaction during the transfer of sodium hypochlorite at Mariparque (waterpark), in Vieira de Leiria (Marinha Grande). The post Three seriously injured after inhaling toxic fumes in Vieira de Leiria appeared first on Portugal Re
Portugal Resident7 AugThree hotel deals push investment in hospitality sector beyond €500 million
Three major hotel acquisitions pushed investment in Portugal’s hospitality sector to €508 million during the first half of 2026 — already exceeding the total recorded throughout last year. The headline The post Three hotel deals push investment in hospitality sector beyond €500 million appeared first on Portugal Reside
Portugal Resident7 AugAppeal goes out for missing cyclist Pedro Paiva, 63
Searches for missing cyclist Pedro Paiva, 63, have led nowhere – and it is now over two weeks since he was last heard from. Figueira da Foz municipal council has The post Appeal goes out for missing cyclist Pedro Paiva, 63 appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident7 AugGaia shoe factory closes after receiving PRR funding, workers unpaid
A footwear factory in Vila Nova de Gaia has closed permanently after receiving public funding through Portugal’s Recovery and Resilience Plan (PRR), leaving dozens of workers uncertain whether they will The post Gaia shoe factory closes after receiving PRR funding, workers unpaid appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident7 AugPortugal: Fuel prices set for sharp drop next week
Drivers in Portugal are expected to see a significant drop in fuel prices from next Monday, with industry forecasts pointing to reductions of around 12 cents per litre for diesel The post Portugal: Fuel prices set for sharp drop next week appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident7 AugPresident condemns State’s “unacceptable” failure to provide elderly care
President António José Seguro has accused the Portuguese State of abdicating its responsibility to provide adequate elderly care, leaving thousands of families struggling to find dignified and affordable accommodation for The post President condemns State’s “unacceptable” failure to provide elderly care appeared first
Portugal Resident7 AugPM “breaks promise” over holidays – tabloid headlines
The ‘joy’ of being a politician in this country is being splashed over the nation’s media channels by the day, with the pursuit of every possible slip-up by interior minister The post PM “breaks promise” over holidays – tabloid headlines appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident7 AugFamily of deported scholarship student accuses AIMA of inflicting “psychological terror” on their son
The furious family of 19-year-old Kauê Matos — deported this week after living with his parents and younger brother in Portugal for two years — are demanding that authorities reverse The post Family of deported scholarship student accuses AIMA of inflicting “psychological terror” on their son appeared first on Portugal
Portugal Resident7 AugDJ Tiago Cruz to headline beachfront house music night in Algarve
One of Portugal’s best-known electronic music DJs, Tiago Cruz, will perform at Praia Dourada Beach Club in Armação de Pêra on August 22 as part of the venue’s Praia Dourada The post DJ Tiago Cruz to headline beachfront house music night in Algarve appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident7 AugMurder investigation opens after couple found dead at home in Sintra
Breaking news this morning is that a young couple has been found dead at their home in Armés, in the borough of Sintra, and that PJ police have opened a The post Murder investigation opens after couple found dead at home in Sintra appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident7 AugScientists prepare to study Sun’s corona during next week’s rare eclipse
Scientists are preparing to make the most of next Wednesday’s rare total solar eclipse, using the brief event to study the Sun’s elusive outer atmosphere and gather data that could The post Scientists prepare to study Sun’s corona during next week’s rare eclipse appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident7 AugLuís Neves’ situation “has reached the limit of what is acceptable”, says PS Socialists
On a day when yet more allegations bob to the surface, PS Socialists have said the situation regarding Minister for Internal Administration Luís Neves “has reached the limit of what The post Luís Neves’ situation “has reached the limit of what is acceptable”, says PS Socialists appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident7 Aug29-year-old dies after cardiac arrest at Albufeira beach
A 29-year-old man died on Thursday (August 6) after suffering a cardiac arrest near Belharucas Beach in Albufeira. The victim, a Cape Verdean national, was found unconscious at a restaurant The post 29-year-old dies after cardiac arrest at Albufeira beach appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident7 AugJuly 2026 in retrospect: What we learned from the wildfires
This is important as science indicates that heatwaves are becoming more frequent, with wildfires burning for longer periods and with greater intensity.We must therefore be prepared. Evacuation and running away The post July 2026 in retrospect: What we learned from the wildfires appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident7 AugPortugal plans two new Tagus crossings within a decade
Portugal’s government says Lisbon will gain two new crossings over the River Tagus within the next decade, with plans advancing for both a third bridge linking the capital to the The post Portugal plans two new Tagus crossings within a decade appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident7 AugSummer, the Quinta do Lago way
Summer has always had its own rhythm at Quinta do Lago. It is found in long evenings outdoors, spontaneous gatherings, familiar faces and traditions that return year after year, creating The post Summer, the Quinta do Lago way appeared first on Portugal Resident .