Portugal Resident11 SeptPortuguese economist tipped for top job at IMF ‘ditched’ over criticism of Trump’s tariffs
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) abandoned, at the last minute, the choice of Portuguese economist Ricardo Reis to lead the research department and take on the role of chief economic The post Portuguese economist tipped for top job at IMF ‘ditched’ over criticism of Trump’s tariffs appeared first on Portugal Resid
Portugal Resident11 SeptPortugal: More than a place to live
Portugal has become an increasingly attractive destination for Americans looking to invest, relocate, retire or establish a meaningful connection with Europe. The reasons are easy to understand: quality of life, The post Portugal: More than a place to live appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident10 SeptOne dead, another seriously injured, in stabbings in Olhão
PJ Judicial Police are investigating the stabbing death of a man inside a home in the municipality of Olhão today, a police source has confirmed. According to Jornal de Notícias, The post One dead, another seriously injured, in stabbings in Olhão appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident9 SeptTrial begins for Olhão police officers accused of beating immigrant to death
Two PSP officers from Olhão have gone on trial accused of kidnapping and killing a Moroccan man in 2024, with both GNR investigators and a medical expert telling Faro Court The post Trial begins for Olhão police officers accused of beating immigrant to death appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident9 SeptPortugal’s Golden Visa attracts €46.8 million for cultural projects
Applications from UK residents for international residence and citizenship programmes are increasing, while Portugal’s Golden Visa programme is now directing substantial funding into the country’s arts and heritage projects. Leading investment migration The post Portugal’s Golden Visa attracts €46.8 million for cultura
Portugal Resident8 SeptSilves planning review maps 1,600 businesses across municipality
Silves Council has identified around 1,600 businesses and other economic activities operating in the municipality’s main parish centres as part of the ongoing review of its Municipal Master Plan (PDM). The post Silves planning review maps 1,600 businesses across municipality appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident8 SeptHomeless charity calls for return to 90s drug policies
The Comunidade Vida e Paz, a charity helping the homeless, advocates for greater investment in support for people with drug addiction and believes it is necessary to restore “what was The post Homeless charity calls for return to 90s drug policies appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident7 SeptBrazil meat trade ban “should not impact market or raise prices”
The European Union’s (EU) suspension of imports of Brazilian animal products is not expected to cause any disruption to the Portuguese market or lead to increases in consumer prices. In The post Brazil meat trade ban “should not impact market or raise prices” appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident7 SeptFinancial Times places five Portuguese business schools among best in the world in Management
The Financial Times Masters in Management 2026 ranking places five national business schools among the best programmes in the world. Leading the way with the most impressive result is the The post Financial Times places five Portuguese business schools among best in the world in Management appeared first on Portugal Re
Portugal Resident6 SeptSocialists accuse government of raking in more than a billion euros due to increased fuel expenses
PS parliamentary leader, Eurico Brilhante Dias, has accused the government of living at the expense of taxpayers – pointing to more than one billion euros in revenue resulting from the The post Socialists accuse government of raking in more than a billion euros due to increased fuel expenses appeared first on Portugal
Portugal Resident4 SeptGovernment to invest €1.6 billion in trying to solve “one of country’s biggest problems”
The Council of Ministers has approved the Terra+ Strategy today, to solve “one of the country’s biggest problems” as Portugal runs out of space to put its waste. It is, The post Government to invest €1.6 billion in trying to solve “one of country’s biggest problems” appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident4 SeptYoung French man discovered alive after 11 days ‘missing in Lisbon’
With one 23-year-old still inexplicably missing in Lisbon – with police and his family deeply invested in trying to find him – the good news today is that another, 23-year-old The post Young French man discovered alive after 11 days ‘missing in Lisbon’ appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident4 SeptBusinessman who ran over Rolex gang thief convicted of defrauding celebrity doctor of €1.2 million
In a strange twist of circumstance, it has turned out that the businessman involved in the fatal running over of one of the members of the so-called Rolex gang that The post Businessman who ran over Rolex gang thief convicted of defrauding celebrity doctor of €1.2 million appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident4 SeptPortugal breaks employment record, but youth unemployment surges to among Europe’s highest
While the country is approaching what economists consider almost full employment, unemployment among young people continues to rise and is now among the highest in the European Union. In July, The post Portugal breaks employment record, but youth unemployment surges to among Europe’s highest appeared first on Portugal
Portugal Resident3 SeptUnions, colleagues lay flowers for funicular brakeman André Marques
Trade unionists and colleagues of brake operator André Marques – one of the 16 victims of the Glória funicular derailment a year ago – laid a wreath for him today The post Unions, colleagues lay flowers for funicular brakeman André Marques appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident3 SeptÉvora finally gets its long-awaited eastern bypass
Évora’s long-awaited eastern bypass has opened following a €54.9 million investment, offering a faster route around the city and potentially removing up to 40% of the traffic from its streets. The post Évora finally gets its long-awaited eastern bypass appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident2 SeptSpanish investment firm buys Forum Algarve for €130 million
Forum Algarve shopping centre in Faro has reportedly been sold for around €130 million to Spanish asset manager Alfana Investment Management, marking the group’s first investment outside Spain. The deal The post Spanish investment firm buys Forum Algarve for €130 million appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident1 SeptFrench mother desperate for news of 23-year-old son, last seen 10 days ago in Lisbon
A 23-year-old French man, who has lived and worked in Lisbon for 1 year, disappeared from the Portuguese capital 10 days ago. Authorities are investigating. His mother has arrived in The post French mother desperate for news of 23-year-old son, last seen 10 days ago in Lisbon appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident1 SeptSocialists insist on subcommittee to look into defence spending
Portugal’s PS Socialist Party insisted today on the creation of a subcommittee to monitor military investment under the European SAFE loans, pressed CHEGA to approve it, and held the government The post Socialists insist on subcommittee to look into defence spending appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident1 SeptPublic sector unions call strike for October 2
Three civil service trade union organisations affiliated to the left wing CGTP confederation have called a strike involving all civil service grades for October 2, to demand better pay for The post Public sector unions call strike for October 2 appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident1 SeptPortuguese drone producer Tekever buys British Flowcopter to boost capabilities
Portuguese company Tekever – which last year achieved “unicorn” status, after being valued at more than a billion euros – has announced the acquisition of Scottish company Flowcopter, which is The post Portuguese drone producer Tekever buys British Flowcopter to boost capabilities appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident1 SeptProsecutors launch investigation into secondary school exam marking
Portugal’s public prosecutor’s office has launched an investigation following a complaint lodged by teachers’ federation (FENPROF) concerning the electronic marking process for national secondary school examinations. In a response sent The post Prosecutors launch investigation into secondary school exam marking appeare
Portugal Resident31 AugOrder of Nurses calls for urgent intervention to stop waste of new professionals
The Portuguese Order of Nurses (OE) has called for urgent intervention to allow hospitals to hire nurses coming into the job market – because otherwise the country will simply waste The post Order of Nurses calls for urgent intervention to stop waste of new professionals appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident28 AugPortuguese consumers turn gloomier as businesses regain confidence
Consumer confidence in Portugal fell in August after improving for three consecutive months, as households became more concerned about their finances and the wider economy. The decline contrasts with a The post Portuguese consumers turn gloomier as businesses regain confidence appeared first on Portugal Resident .