Portugal Resident4d agoPortugal’s second-tier Torreense stun Lillestrøm with historic Europa League debut win
Torreense’s remarkable footballing fairytale has continued at the European level. The Portuguese second-division side marked their first-ever match in European competition with a stunning 2-1 away victory over Lillestrøm in The post Portugal’s second-tier Torreense stun Lillestrøm with historic Europa League debut win
Portugal Resident4d agoPortugal beyond the postcard
Recorded not in a Lisbon boardroom but on a sunlit Algarve terrace, the second episode of Lisbon‑based NSM Lawyers’ “On Boarding Sessions” podcast sets out to answer a simple question: The post Portugal beyond the postcard appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident4d agoFirst ticket prices for Portugal F1 revealed
Formula 1 fans now know how much they will have to pay to see the championship return to Portugal, with the first tickets for the 2027 Portuguese Grand Prix priced The post First ticket prices for Portugal F1 revealed appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident4d agoA place to share
Mercearia Bio in Lagos has expanded its offering with the launch of its Cozinha da Mercearia Bio (Kitchen) project, a dedicated space for workshops, cooking demonstrations, tastings, product and wine The post A place to share appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident5d agoGenet rescued after falling into well in Silves
A genet has been rescued by firefighters after becoming trapped inside a well in Silves. Silves volunteer firefighters were alerted by a member of the public at around 2pm on The post Genet rescued after falling into well in Silves appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident5d agoHistoric Guarda hotel to reopen as five-star property
The historic Hotel Turismo da Guarda is set to reopen as a five-star hotel following the signing of a lease agreement between Turismo de Portugal and The Lince Hotels. The The post Historic Guarda hotel to reopen as five-star property appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident5d agoControversy over the Porto half-marathon: 10 participants end up in hospital
The race, held in temperatures hovering around 30 degrees, forced medical teams to intervene in several situations. Organisers speak of “heat strokes” and say that many participants may not have The post Controversy over the Porto half-marathon: 10 participants end up in hospital appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident5d agoThousands of motorcyclists head to Fátima for annual helmet blessing
Thousands of motorcyclists are expected to descend on Fátima this Sunday for the 11th annual Bênção dos Capacetes – Blessing of the Helmets pilgrimage, one of the largest gatherings of The post Thousands of motorcyclists head to Fátima for annual helmet blessing appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident5d agoEnvironmentalists fear controversial €1.35 billion Tejo scheme could return ‘piece-by-piece’
Environmental campaigners fear elements of a controversial €1.35 billion scheme for the Tejo river could be revived in stages under the government’s new national water strategy, Água que Une. The The post Environmentalists fear controversial €1.35 billion Tejo scheme could return ‘piece-by-piece’ appeared first on Port
Portugal Resident5d agoGNR seize 6,725 litres of petrol near Sagres beaches
More than 6,700 litres of petrol, a van and three mobile phones were seized near Sagres today (September 17) after suspicious activity involving a high-speed boat triggered a major GNR The post GNR seize 6,725 litres of petrol near Sagres beaches appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident5d agoGNR intensifies enforcement against illegal immigration, labour exploitation
The GNR has increased enforcement against illegal immigration, human trafficking and labour exploitation, resulting, in August alone, in 232 arrests and 649 notices to leave the country. The actions aim The post GNR intensifies enforcement against illegal immigration, labour exploitation appeared first on Portugal Resi
Portugal Resident5d agoLack of competition sends TAP fares for Azores soaring
Azores’ tourism woes are not getting any better. Since low-cost airline Ryanair slammed the door due to ANA’s ‘exorbitant airport taxes’, fares to the archipelago have gone from around €200 The post Lack of competition sends TAP fares for Azores soaring appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident5d agoHighgate Portugal hotels waive pet fees for World Animal Day
Hotels in Lisbon, Porto and the Algarve will waive their usual pet accommodation fees from October 2 to 5 as part of a special initiative marking World Animal Day. Highgate The post Highgate Portugal hotels waive pet fees for World Animal Day appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident5d agoLisbon pizzeria climbs into world’s top 50
A Lisbon pizzeria has been named among the 50 best in the world, after climbing an impressive 12 places in one year. Forno d’Oro, led by chef Tanka Sapkota, was The post Lisbon pizzeria climbs into world’s top 50 appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident5d agoThird time lucky? CHEGA moves forwards with new proposal for parliamentary inquiry
Right-wing populist party CHEGA has seemingly recovered from yesterday’s ‘setback’ and decided to move forwards with a new proposal for a parliamentary inquiry into the years Minister for Internal Administration, The post Third time lucky? CHEGA moves forwards with new proposal for parliamentary inquiry appeared first
Portugal Resident5d agoPortimão charity walk to raise awareness of Alzheimer’s and dementia
Residents and visitors are being invited to walk for a cause in Portimão on Saturday, September 26, when Alzheimer Portugal’s Algarve Regional Office will hold a 5km charity walk to The post Portimão charity walk to raise awareness of Alzheimer’s and dementia appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident5d agoSimply Red return to Portugal after almost 19 years
British band Simply Red are returning to Portugal for the first time in almost 19 years, with a concert confirmed for Lisbon next summer. The group, led by unmistakable frontman The post Simply Red return to Portugal after almost 19 years appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident5d agoEasyJet cabin crew move forward with two 5-day strikes
EasyJet cabin crew in Portugal have voted today in favor of two five-day strikes, between October 2 – 6 and again between December 19 – 23, according to a spokesperson The post EasyJet cabin crew move forward with two 5-day strikes appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident5d agoFrom racetrack to road: Caramulo explores future of motoring
Former Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares and motorsport veteran Mark Preston will headline a conference exploring how innovations developed in motor racing are making their way into everyday road cars. The The post From racetrack to road: Caramulo explores future of motoring appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident5d agoNew wave of school entrants expected in January and February
With more than 1,000 pupils miraculously finding a place in a school, after so much uncertainty, the reality is that the State education system is ‘not out of the woods, The post New wave of school entrants expected in January and February appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident5d agoDriving – The thrill lies within
Cars are a curious thing. They are the most complex machine we are allowed to operate in our daily lives and the man-made object that has, historically, stirred more passion The post Driving – The thrill lies within appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident5d agoRussian sought by Interpol since 2013 detained at Lisbon airport
Portugal’s Public Security Police (PSP) detained a 62-year-old Russian national at Lisbon’s Humberto Delgado airport this week after he arrived on a flight from Tel Aviv travelling under a false The post Russian sought by Interpol since 2013 detained at Lisbon airport appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident5d agoBeyond Breast Cancer launches in Algarve
The Mamativa Association is launching Beyond Breast Cancer, an international patient education and support initiative created to support women living with or beyond breast cancer, with a particular focus on The post Beyond Breast Cancer launches in Algarve appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident5d ago“Complete and profound” autopsy performed on Ukrainian leader who died suddenly in Algarve hotel on Saturday
Days after the sudden and unexpected death of Ukrainian community leader, Pavlo Sadokha, the Public Prosecutor’s Office has opened an inquiry to determine whether there are any signs of crime, The post “Complete and profound” autopsy performed on Ukrainian leader who died suddenly in Algarve hotel on Saturday appeared