Portugal Resident3 AugLouis Armstrong documentary to mark jazz legend’s 125th birthday in Lisbon
An Emmy Award-winning documentary revealing the hidden family life of jazz legend Louis Armstrong will be screened in Lisbon on Tuesday (August 4) to mark what would have been the The post Louis Armstrong documentary to mark jazz legend’s 125th birthday in Lisbon appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident3 AugMaritime Police release footage of 2.1-tonne cocaine seizure off Alentejo coast
Maritime Police have released images of yet another successful drugs’ seizure – this time 2.1 tonnes of cocaine off the Alentejo coast, south of the Tróia Peninsula. As in a The post Maritime Police release footage of 2.1-tonne cocaine seizure off Alentejo coast appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident3 AugHow a tiny Soup Kitchen sparked a big night out for charity
On a tiny side street, Portimão’s Soup Kitchen serves hot food and warm smiles three times a week, feeding around 220 people on Sundays alone. “Any of us could be The post How a tiny Soup Kitchen sparked a big night out for charity appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident3 AugMissing two-year-old found alive in scrubland near family home
A two-year-old boy reported missing from his home in Vila Franca de Xira was found alive in scrubland on Sunday evening, bringing a swift and merciful end to a search The post Missing two-year-old found alive in scrubland near family home appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident3 AugAlgarve hospital forced to pay killer nurse €30,000 for unfair dismissal
An Algarve hospital has been ordered to pay €30,000 compensation for unfair dismissal to a former nurse now serving 23 years in prison for the murder of 21-year-old IT technician The post Algarve hospital forced to pay killer nurse €30,000 for unfair dismissal appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident3 AugTourism contributed 11.8% to Portugal’s GDP in 2025 – INE
INE statistics institute reports that tourism contributed €36.2 billion to the economy in 2025, corresponding to 11.8% of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP), and 0.3 percentage points to the real The post Tourism contributed 11.8% to Portugal’s GDP in 2025 – INE appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident3 AugMichelin-starred chefs to headline exclusive dining series at Old Course Vilamoura
The Old Course Vilamoura is set to bring together three Michelin-recognised chefs this month for a series of exclusive dining experiences celebrating Portuguese cuisine and regional produce. Running on August The post Michelin-starred chefs to headline exclusive dining series at Old Course Vilamoura appeared first on P
Portugal Resident3 AugJessie J delivers heartfelt acoustic performance at 23rd Pine Cliffs Summer Gala
British pop star Jessie J combined powerful vocals with heartfelt honesty during an intimate acoustic concert at Pine Cliffs Resort in Albufeira on Friday, July 31, delighting a capacity audience The post Jessie J delivers heartfelt acoustic performance at 23rd Pine Cliffs Summer Gala appeared first on Portugal Residen
Portugal Resident3 AugDolphins’ breath could provide early warning of disease
A single breath from a dolphin could reveal whether it is carrying potentially dangerous pathogens — giving scientists a new way to monitor the health of wild populations without capturing The post Dolphins’ breath could provide early warning of disease appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident3 AugDecision-making AI platform for fighting wildfires in testing stage
The SIION platform, described by its creator, João Santos, as “a supermodel for firefighting”, due to its ability to aid decision-making and anticipation using Artificial Intelligence, is already in the The post Decision-making AI platform for fighting wildfires in testing stage appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident3 AugBeto is back! Carvoeiro’s beloved musician celebrates remarkable recovery
Carvoeiro’s unmistakable Beto Kalulu is preparing to celebrate his recovery from a serious fall with a major comeback concert in Lagoa this September. The veteran singer and percussionist, whose trademark The post Beto is back! Carvoeiro’s beloved musician celebrates remarkable recovery appeared first on Portugal Resid
Portugal Resident3 AugBeautiful goodbyes to surfing star Arran Strong
Hundreds of surfers entered the ocean at Arrifana and Ribeira d’Ilhas over the weekend to say goodbye to Arran Strong, the 27-year-old British professional surfer who disappeared off Portugal’s southwest The post Beautiful goodbyes to surfing star Arran Strong appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident3 AugPortugal declines to sign Italy-led letter over Ceuta migration crisis
Portugal has declined to join 22 EU countries in signing an open letter criticising Spain’s handling of the Ceuta migration crisis, as Prime Minister Luís Montenegro called for a coordinated The post Portugal declines to sign Italy-led letter over Ceuta migration crisis appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident3 AugBlack economy: undeclared workers, false green receipts triple in four years
After so many laws have tried to rein in the ‘black economy’ and ensure everyone pays the correct and necessary taxes, undeclared work and fake self-employment invoices (green receipts)* are The post Black economy: undeclared workers, false green receipts triple in four years appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident3 AugFirst privately managed Family Health Centre opens in Torres Vedras
Almost two years after the government announced the creation of the first privately managed Family Health Centres (USF), the first one opens today in São Pedro da Cadeira, in the The post First privately managed Family Health Centre opens in Torres Vedras appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident3 AugPat, the expat, Still alive at 80
Recently he’s taken more than one serious fall, one on the old Roman Bridge. We walked a short distance from his house to a restaurant for dinner and on the The post Pat, the expat, Still alive at 80 appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident2 AugAutumn Mediterranean Garden Fair returns to Lagoa
Gardeners, growers and nature enthusiasts are being invited to celebrate the start of the planting season at the Autumn Mediterranean Garden Fair, which returns to Lagoa’s FATACIL Showground on October The post Autumn Mediterranean Garden Fair returns to Lagoa appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident2 AugPinetrees anniversary raises €1,000 for children’s charity
Pinetrees Riding Centre, in Almancil, marked its 41st anniversary with a day of equestrian competition, family entertainment and fundraising, raising €1,000 for ACCA’s Back to School project, which supports underprivileged The post Pinetrees anniversary raises €1,000 for children’s charity appeared first on Portugal Re
Portugal Resident2 AugMatteo Balzer crowned World Kids Golf champion in dramatic Algarve finish
A spectacular 11-metre eagle putt on the final hole handed Portuguese-Italian golfer Matteo Balzer victory at the 15th World Kids Golf by Amendoeira Golf Resort, held at the Nick Faldo-designed The post Matteo Balzer crowned World Kids Golf champion in dramatic Algarve finish appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident2 Aug“Who would have thought?” Zach Johnson completes full-circle Algarve triumph
Twenty-one years ago, Zach Johnson and Stewart Cink left Vilamoura having endured a frustrating week together representing the United States at the 2005 World Cup. They finished well down the The post “Who would have thought?” Zach Johnson completes full-circle Algarve triumph appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident2 AugSingaporeChangi Airport: the stopover you’ll want to extend
It may sound strange to recommend visiting an airport, but Changi is unlike any other. It’s a destination in its own right, and after spending time there, it’s easy to The post SingaporeChangi Airport: the stopover you’ll want to extend appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident2 AugStudy finds disinformation “central to CHEGA’s digital strategy”
Questions surrounding an apparent break-in at André Ventura’s parliamentary office have taken on added significance following the publication of academic research identifying disinformation as a “structural element” of CHEGA’s digital The post Study finds disinformation “central to CHEGA’s digital strategy” appeared fi
Portugal Resident2 Aug€600 million hangs in balance as PS raises fresh concerns over single social benefit
€600 million hangs in balance as PS raises fresh concerns over PSU The path towards Portugal’s new PSU single social benefit has become uncertain once again, with the Socialist Party The post €600 million hangs in balance as PS raises fresh concerns over single social benefit appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident2 AugParents resort to courts to retrieve son’s missing exam papers – and save overall grade
EduQA, the institute of education, quality and evaluation, has until tomorrow (Monday) to live up to its name and deliver the full exam of a Viseu 12th year student, whose The post Parents resort to courts to retrieve son’s missing exam papers – and save overall grade appeared first on Portugal Resident .