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Portugal Resident30 Jul

Portugal is among the European nations threatening to boycott future FIFA competitions – including the 2030 World Cup, which it is due to co-host – unless football’s governing body abandons The post Portugal among countries threatening World Cup boycott over FIFA’s private investment plans appeared first on Portugal Re

Portugal Resident30 Jul

The Portuguese government is extending its ban on smartphone use in schools to include pupils up to the ninth year of education, citing evidence that the restrictions improve behaviour and The post Portugal extends school smartphone ban to pupils up to ninth grade appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident30 Jul

A Charity Benefit Dinner held at Restaurante Querença (Loulé) was a tremendous success, raising an impressive €9,425 for Madrugada, the Algarve charity dedicated to supporting people living with life-threatening illnesses The post Charity benefit dinner raises €9,425 for Madrugada appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident30 Jul

PJ Judicial Police have installed 125 CCTV cameras in woodland areas in the municipality of Vila Real, designed to support the prevention and investigation of forest fires, the local council The post PJ judicial police install 125 CCTV cameras in forest areas in Vila Real appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident30 Jul

Portugal’s European club campaign reaches its first decisive night of the new season this evening (July 30), with Benfica and Braga both playing at home – at exactly the same The post Decisive night for Benfica and Braga’s European hopes appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident30 Jul

Portugal’s economy returned to meaningful growth in the second quarter of 2026, expanding by 0.8% after virtually stagnating at the start of the year. The preliminary estimate from the National The post Portuguese economy rebounds with 0.8% second-quarter growth appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident30 Jul

LICK Algarve will bring the curtain down on more than three decades of nightlife this summer with a farewell programme of five electronic music events featuring some of the world’s The post LICK Algarve to close with final season of electronic music appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident30 Jul

The Enóphilo Food Fest will make its Algarve debut on August 22, transforming Loulé Municipal Market into a showcase of the region’s wines and gastronomy. Following its launch in Lisbon, The post Enóphilo Food Fest brings Algarve wines and cuisine together in Loulé appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident30 Jul

Tearful and exhausted residents are being evacuated from villages in Valpaços and Mirandela as the now vast wildfire, driven by strengthening winds, continues to advance across northern Portugal. This is The post Anguish as Valpaços wildfire storms out of control appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident30 Jul

The Atlantic Club Comporta has officially opened and is now accepting reservations, introducing a new luxury residential concept that combines the privacy of a standalone villa with the services of The post Atlantic Club Comporta opens bookings for luxury private residences appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident30 Jul

Government ministers have today approved the introduction of a Temporary Solidarity Levy on the Oil Sector, which will apply to companies in the crude oil and refining sectors. The levy, The post Government creates fuel company windfall tax appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident30 Jul

By 2012, there were signs that confidence was beginning to return. Portugal was working hard to attract international investment and, in doing so, introduced two initiatives that would have a The post A special four-part series celebrating 20 years of Exclusive Algarve Villas – New opportunities, new horizons (Part 2)

Portugal Resident30 Jul

Portuguese football legend Luís Figo has described the arrival of Portugal Invitational as “a privilege” for the country after taking part in the opening round of the tournament’s Pro-Am at The post Luís Figo hails Portugal Invitational as milestone for Portuguese golf appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident30 Jul

Lisbon’s Socialist councillors have accused the city administration of “total opacity” over compensation and investigations following the Glória funicular disaster, while questioning an apparently contradictory claim that some autopsies remain The post Lisbon council challenged over Glória compensation delays and contr

Portugal Resident30 Jul

IKEA has opened a new store in Coimbra, becoming the first in Portugal to introduce the Swedish furniture giant’s new compact retail concept, described as “Small but Mighty”. The new The post IKEA opens new store in Coimbra – its sixth in Portugal appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident30 Jul

The Intervenção e Resgate Animal (IRA) has deployed emergency teams to assist animals injured in the devastating wildfire that swept through Gorgoço, Valpaços, where several homes have been destroyed and The post IRA rushes to rescue animals injured in Valpaços wildfire appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident30 Jul

A 35-year-old woman gave birth at home in Almada before an ambulance could be dispatched, despite being classified as a priority-two emergency involving bleeding and severe pain. The call for The post Baby born at home after Almada emergency call waits 30 minutes for ambulance appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident30 Jul

The world’s most prestigious photojournalism exhibition is returning to Portimão next month, bringing 42 award-winning images that capture some of the defining moments of 2025. Running from August 10 to The post World Press Photo returns to Portimão with 2025’s defining images appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident30 Jul

Almost 467,000 calls to Portugal’s SNS24 health line took more than 30 minutes to answer last year as government policy increasingly directed patients away from hospital emergency departments. The number The post Nearly 467,000 SNS24 callers waited more than half an hour in 2025 appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident30 Jul

The Somersby Out Jazz festival returns to the Parque Urbano do Jamor throughout August, bringing a month of free outdoor concerts and DJ sets to Oeiras as part of its The post Somersby Out Jazz brings August soundtrack to Jamor in Oeiras appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident30 Jul

Right-wing populist party CHEGA has asked parliament to summon Interior Minister Luís Neves and the justice minister for an urgent hearing after Neves rejected calls to resign and mounted a The post CHEGA renews pressure on Luís Neves appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident30 Jul

Members of Portugal’s surf community will gather in Ericeira this Saturday to honour British surfer Arran Strong, the 27-year-old who disappeared off the coast of Aljezur earlier this week. The The post Portugal’s surf community to honour missing surfer Arran Strong appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident30 Jul

Portugal’s tougher nationality law could cost the economy as much as €15.9 billion over the next decade by discouraging foreign residents, investors and skilled workers, according to a study commissioned The post Tougher nationality law could cost Portugal €15.9 billion, study claims appeared first on Portugal Resident

Portugal Resident30 Jul

Paderne is preparing to host another edition of its popular Aldeia Encantada – Noite Branca de Paderne (Enchanted Village – White Night), with thousands of visitors expected to descend on The post Paderne prepares for White Night festival appeared first on Portugal Resident .