Portugal Resident28 JulSeven Algarve landmarks advance in Portugal’s ‘7 Wonders’ competition
Seven of the Algarve’s best-known landmarks have been selected to represent the region in the national semi-finals of the New 7 Wonders of Portugal competition, following the Algarve regional final The post Seven Algarve landmarks advance in Portugal’s ‘7 Wonders’ competition appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident28 JulAlentejo wine harvest set for strong rebound after poor 2025
Alentejo wine producers are preparing for a sharp recovery in output this year, with an estimated 108 million litres expected from a harvest showing signs of potentially exceptional quality. The The post Alentejo wine harvest set for strong rebound after poor 2025 appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident28 JulCHEGA leader claims papers stolen in raid on parliamentary office
In an update on today’s ‘ransacking’ of the office of CHEGA leader André Ventura, it transpires that documents were stolen – and they related to the parliamentary inquiry the party The post CHEGA leader claims papers stolen in raid on parliamentary office appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident28 JulPortugal sets new record with over 860,000 registered athletes
Portugal reached a new milestone in organised sport in 2025, with the number of registered athletes climbing to a record 860,886, according to the latest figures published by the Portuguese The post Portugal sets new record with over 860,000 registered athletes appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident28 JulGuarda wildfire intensifies as elderly residents shelter in village church
A wildfire in the Guarda district regained intensity this morning, prompting authorities to move elderly residents of Rabaça into the village church as a precaution while more than 300 personnel The post Guarda wildfire intensifies as elderly residents shelter in village church appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident28 JulCHEGA leader’s office in parliamentary building ransacked. PJ investigating
The office of André Ventura, leader of CHEGA, located within the party’s parliamentary group’s premises in the Assembly of the Republic, was the target of what has been described as The post CHEGA leader’s office in parliamentary building ransacked. PJ investigating appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident28 JulFog hampers search for paddleboarder missing off Algarve coast
Dense fog is hampering the search for a 28-year-old man who disappeared on Monday while stand-up paddleboarding off Arrifana beach, in Aljezur, with rescue teams unable to deploy aircraft and The post Fog hampers search for paddleboarder missing off Algarve coast appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident28 JulAlgarve town celebrates Mediterranean way of life in September
When many people hear about the Mediterranean Diet, they often think of olive oil, fresh fish and colourful salads. But in Tavira this September, visitors will discover that it is The post Algarve town celebrates Mediterranean way of life in September appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident28 JulRural Portugal’s housing revolution
Like many people who fall in love with Portugal’s interior, I was captivated by the stone cottages, farmhouses and elegant townhouses that had stood empty for decades. Behind the cracked The post Rural Portugal’s housing revolution appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident28 JulAlmada toddler tragedy: Nursery worker says routine change led to fatal mistake
The nursery employee at the centre of the tragedy that claimed the life of an 18-month-old girl in Almada reportedly told police she forgot the child inside a vehicle after The post Almada toddler tragedy: Nursery worker says routine change led to fatal mistake appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident28 Jul€1 per answer: teachers denounce latest twist in Portugal’s exams debacle
Just when Portugal’s national exams debacle appeared incapable of becoming any more contentious, the government has announced that teachers will receive €1 for each answer they marked — prompting the The post €1 per answer: teachers denounce latest twist in Portugal’s exams debacle appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident28 JulMacron thanks Portugal for wildfire assistance in France
French President Emmanuel Macron has publicly thanked Portugal for its assistance in tackling the wildfires sweeping across France, after the latter deployed firefighting aircraft and personnel under the European Union The post Macron thanks Portugal for wildfire assistance in France appeared first on Portugal Resident
Portugal Resident28 JulPrisoners in Portugal to help clear forests under new criminal policy law
Prisoners in Portugal will be able to take part in clearing scrubland and maintaining forest areas from September 1 under a new Criminal Policy Act that also broadens crime prevention The post Prisoners in Portugal to help clear forests under new criminal policy law appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident28 JulSummer is in full swing at Vale do Lobo
The Algarve’s vibrant summer lifestyle is a favourite with tourists from across the globe – and nowhere embraces the season so wholeheartedly as the region’s original and most iconic resort. The post Summer is in full swing at Vale do Lobo appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident27 JulLoulé to assess schools for air conditioning and energy upgrades
Loulé Municipal Council is investing €200,000 in a comprehensive assessment of its public schools as it prepares to install air conditioning and improve the energy efficiency of school buildings across The post Loulé to assess schools for air conditioning and energy upgrades appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident27 JulWhy Portugal is quietly becoming Europe’s AI gateway
For years, Portugal’s economic success has largely been associated with tourism, renewable energy and an increasingly attractive lifestyle for international residents. But beneath the surface, another transformation has been gathering The post Why Portugal is quietly becoming Europe’s AI gateway appeared first on Portu
Portugal Resident27 JulLagoa council launches WhatsApp channel
Residents and visitors in Lagoa can now receive municipal news and alerts directly through WhatsApp. The municipal council has announced the launch of a new communication channel aimed at making The post Lagoa council launches WhatsApp channel appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident27 JulExam appeals more than double as confidence in Education Ministry collapses
Requests for Portugal’s national secondary-school examinations to be reassessed have more than doubled this year, adding further pressure to an Education Ministry already facing widespread criticism over its troubled new The post Exam appeals more than double as confidence in Education Ministry collapses appeared first
Portugal Resident27 JulUniversity of Algarve adds nearly 300 student beds with two new residences
The University of Algarve (UAlg) is set to significantly expand its student accommodation capacity ahead of the new academic year with the opening of two new university residences, providing almost The post University of Algarve adds nearly 300 student beds with two new residences appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident27 JulSearches underway for paddleboarder missing from Arrifana beach, Aljezur
Searches got underway shortly after midday today for a 28-year-old man who allegedly “got into difficulties while stand-up paddleboarding off Arrifana beach”, near Aljezur. According to a statement by Maritime The post Searches underway for paddleboarder missing from Arrifana beach, Aljezur appeared first on Portugal R
Portugal Resident27 JulArmy beefs up force in NATO eastern Europe flank, on security grounds
The Portuguese army has increased the number of personnel deployed to Slovakia under NATO to 156, with the Chief of the General Staff justifying this increase today on security grounds, The post Army beefs up force in NATO eastern Europe flank, on security grounds appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident27 JulFATACIL 2026 tickets go on sale
Tickets are now on sale for the 45th edition of FATACIL, the bustling fair that attracts thousands of visitors to the Algarve town of Lagoa every summer. Running from August The post FATACIL 2026 tickets go on sale appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident27 JulBuilding fire in Lisbon treated as crime scene
A fire that miraculously only left five people injured at Rua Possidónio da Silva, near Prazeres Cemetery in Lisbon today, is being treated as a crime scene due to doubts The post Building fire in Lisbon treated as crime scene appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident27 JulPortuguese firefighters rescue dog from Spanish wildfire
Portuguese firefighters deployed to help tackle the devastating wildfires in Spain have rescued a dog from the flames in Ávila, in what Spanish authorities described as a rare moment of The post Portuguese firefighters rescue dog from Spanish wildfire appeared first on Portugal Resident .