Portugal Resident4 AugOne dead, three seriously injured, in bus crash in Tomar
One person has died and three others are described as seriously injured after a bus careered headlong into a ditch beside Tomar Hospital early this afternoon. The incident, first reported The post One dead, three seriously injured, in bus crash in Tomar appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident4 AugEuropean prosecutors reviewing PJ contracts awarded during Luís Neves’ tenure – CNN
The European Public Prosecutor’s Office (EPPO) is reportedly conducting a preliminary review of public works contracts awarded by the Polícia Judiciária while current Interior Minister Luís Neves was its national The post European prosecutors reviewing PJ contracts awarded during Luís Neves’ tenure – CNN appeared first
Portugal Resident4 AugPortugal recognises over 150 rare diseases in year in which 1,803 rare disease cards issued
Portugal recognised 155 different rare diseases for the first time in 2025 – the year in which 1,803 Rare Disease Cards were issued, 13.2% more than in 2024, covering a The post Portugal recognises over 150 rare diseases in year in which 1,803 rare disease cards issued appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident4 AugMunicipalities gain power to approve property expropriations
Portugal’s municipalities will now be able to declare property expropriations to be in the public interest without requiring approval from the government, under changes to the Expropriations Code published in The post Municipalities gain power to approve property expropriations appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident4 Aug‘Volta’ bottles and cans become mandatory from August 10
Single-use plastic bottles and drink cans without the ‘Volta’ deposit logo can no longer be sold in Portugal from August 10, marking the end of a four-month transition period for The post ‘Volta’ bottles and cans become mandatory from August 10 appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident4 AugAlgarve workers to rally over wages and living costs
Workers from across the Algarve are being urged to join a regional protest in Faro on Thursday, August 7, as trade union federation USAL/CGTP-IN steps up its campaign for higher The post Algarve workers to rally over wages and living costs appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident4 AugPortuguese triathlete in serious condition after being hit by driver under influence of drugs
Portuguese triathlete Tiago Rodrigues is due to undergo surgery today after being left in a serious condition following a collision with a driver under the influence of drugs while training The post Portuguese triathlete in serious condition after being hit by driver under influence of drugs appeared first on Portugal
Portugal Resident4 AugEU home affairs ministers agree to strengthen Schengen borders
A statement has just been issued at the end of the EU Council meeting called to discuss the implications of the Ceuta migration crisis – and it shows, ultimately, that The post EU home affairs ministers agree to strengthen Schengen borders appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident4 AugPresident enacts law to help discharged people who remain in hospital
Portugal’s President, António José Seguro, has signed into law the ‘Voltar a Casa’ (return home) programme, which aims to assist people who have been medically-discharged but remain in hospital because The post President enacts law to help discharged people who remain in hospital appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident4 AugPlanning for your pet’s future with Legacy Pet Plan
Another brainstorming session on the ‘Legacy Pet Plan’ has brought together the Association for Protection of Animals Algarve (APAA) and Animal Rescue Algarve (ARA). “Twenty-five have signed-up (to the plan) The post Planning for your pet’s future with Legacy Pet Plan appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident4 AugPortugal’s river basins in good health – contrary to situation across many European countries
With dire reports on falling river levels coming in from all over Europe, Portugal has, this far, been spared the anxiety. All river basins in the mainland, with the exception The post Portugal’s river basins in good health – contrary to situation across many European countries appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident4 AugLIVRE wants “whoever responsible” for alleged parliamentary break-in ‘banned from any association with parliament’
In what could be seen as an inspired move, the LIVRE party is arguing for those responsible for the alleged invasion of the office of CHEGA leader André Ventura last The post LIVRE wants “whoever responsible” for alleged parliamentary break-in ‘banned from any association with parliament’ appeared first on Portugal Res
Portugal Resident4 AugSeventeen die on Portuguese beaches between May and July
Seventeen deaths, 868 rescues and 1,606 first-aid interventions on Portuguese beaches is the balance sheet of the National Maritime Authority (AMN) for the three months of the 2026 bathing season, The post Seventeen die on Portuguese beaches between May and July appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident4 AugPJ police impound Hong Kong flagged container ship in Sines
Early this morning, PJ judicial police boarded and seized a container ship in the Port of Sines carrying cocaine. The massive “MAERSK NOKWANDA” is currently being searched. The vessel sailing The post PJ police impound Hong Kong flagged container ship in Sines appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident4 AugOff-Grid and Entertaining in Portugal – Summertime madness: a month of projects, people and an overconfident puppy
And there’s nothing like hosting a wedding for the first time – with 100 guests – to focus the mind. “Sure,” I waved, “we’ll build a deck there, and throw The post Off-Grid and Entertaining in Portugal – Summertime madness: a month of projects, people and an overconfident puppy appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident4 AugRussia sends captured ‘Made in Portugal’ drone for military analysis
Russian military researchers are to dismantle and study a Portuguese-made reconnaissance drone after it was intercepted largely intact near the Ukrainian border. The Tekever AR3 was brought down over Russia’s The post Russia sends captured ‘Made in Portugal’ drone for military analysis appeared first on Portugal Reside
Portugal Resident4 AugEmergency plans must now include animal rescues
Animals will officially become part of Portugal’s civil protection system from Saturday (August 8), following the publication of new legislation that requires municipalities to plan for the rescue, evacuation and The post Emergency plans must now include animal rescues appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident4 AugPortimão’s Sardine Festival opens with heritage, music and six days of celebration
Portimão’s landmark Sardine Festival opens today (August 4), celebrating its 30th edition with a programme that blends local heritage, gastronomy and live music along the city’s riverside. Festivities begin at The post Portimão’s Sardine Festival opens with heritage, music and six days of celebration appeared first on
Portugal Resident4 AugPortugal’s University rugby team wins the European “Sevens” Championship
The Académica de Coimbra, representing the University of Coimbra, has written a golden chapter in the history of Portuguese university sport at the European Universities Games, held in Salerno Italy The post Portugal’s University rugby team wins the European “Sevens” Championship appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident4 AugThe most common mistakes that will delay your international relocation
An international move is often described as the start of an exciting new chapter. Yet, behind the excitement lies a process that is far more complex than simply packing belongings The post The most common mistakes that will delay your international relocation appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident3 AugChinese developer advances another hybrid energy project in Alentejo
Chinese renewable energy developer Chint Solar is pressing ahead with another hybrid project in the Alentejo, adding a solar plant, wind farm and battery storage complex near Montemor-o-Novo to a The post Chinese developer advances another hybrid energy project in Alentejo appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident3 AugErrors in exam grading prompt teachers to file complaint with Ombudsman
Just as education minister Fernando Alexandre faces further grilling by a parliamentary standing committee, teachers movement MetaProf has filed a formal complaint against his ministry with the Ombudsman Luísa Neto, The post Errors in exam grading prompt teachers to file complaint with Ombudsman appeared first on Portu
Portugal Resident3 AugMan accused of secretly photographing women and children at Algarve beach
A man has been identified by the Maritime Police after allegedly taking photographs of women and minors without their consent at Monte Clérigo beach in Aljezur. The incident occurred on The post Man accused of secretly photographing women and children at Algarve beach appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident3 AugPortuguese economy defies turmoil as 2% growth comes within reach
Portugal’s economy has emerged from a turbulent first half of the year in considerably better shape than expected, making annual growth of around 2% increasingly likely — and raising the The post Portuguese economy defies turmoil as 2% growth comes within reach appeared first on Portugal Resident .