Portugal Resident5d agoLagos marks end of EU’s longest train journey
Lagos has become the finishing point of what is considered the longest possible train journey within the European Union using regular passenger services. British-German railway campaigner and EU policy specialist The post Lagos marks end of EU’s longest train journey appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident5d agoPM tees off at Portugal Open
Prime Minister Luís Montenegro traded the political arena for the golf course on Wednesday (September 16), teeing up at the Portugal Open and using the occasion to talk up the The post PM tees off at Portugal Open appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident5d agoABANCA targets Portugal’s Blue Economy with specialist banking service
Portugal’s fishing, maritime tourism, shipbuilding and offshore energy sectors are being targeted by ABANCA as the bank expands its operations in the country’s Blue Economy. The bank has launched ABANCA The post ABANCA targets Portugal’s Blue Economy with specialist banking service appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident5d ago“Stupid path”: Montenegro criticises war in Middle East
Prime minister Luís Montenegro opened an economic conference in Lisbon today with ‘uplifting news’ of the national economy, in spite of what he called the “stupid path” of continuing war The post “Stupid path”: Montenegro criticises war in Middle East appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident5d agoOlhão revives São Miguel autumn fair after 10-year absence
After one decade, Olhão’s centuries-old São Miguel autumn fair is making a comeback, returning to Largo da Feira from September 25 to 29. The five-day event will bring together food, The post Olhão revives São Miguel autumn fair after 10-year absence appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident5d agoAlgarve promised major new business area
The Algarve could gain a major new business area as part of government efforts to attract large-scale investment and diversify regional economies. Economy and Territorial Cohesion Minister Manuel Castro Almeida The post Algarve promised major new business area appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident5d agoDrug trafficking “main threat” to Portugal’s security – minister
Minister for Internal Administration, Luís Neves, has conceded that drug trafficking is the number one threat to Portugal’s internal security – with the country being used as a gateway for The post Drug trafficking “main threat” to Portugal’s security – minister appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident5d agoPortugal Roots Trip – making a new country your country
If you ask me, “Are you Portuguese?”, I might hesitate for a moment, and then smile and say, “Yes I am, by choice…but not by birth.” I was actually born The post Portugal Roots Trip – making a new country your country appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident5d agoEleven arrested as high-speed ‘narco launch’ intercepted near Sesimbra
A high-speed boat was detected at the mouth of the Tejo estuary last night by the Maritime Police, who, in an operation under the coordination of PJ Judicial Police, went The post Eleven arrested as high-speed ‘narco launch’ intercepted near Sesimbra appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident5d agoF1 return is “true promotion” of Algarve – MP
Algarve MP Cristóvão Norte has hailed Formula 1’s confirmed return to Portimão in June 2027, arguing that major international events can provide the region with exposure that goes far beyond The post F1 return is “true promotion” of Algarve – MP appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident5d agoTop tips for investing in property in Portugal
Portugal offers a stable, welcoming climate for international investors, with a straightforward property purchase process. With a thriving economy that has been outpacing the euro area average since 2022, according The post Top tips for investing in property in Portugal appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident5d agoVRSA mayor demands urgent action on dangerous EN125 junctions
Vila Real de Santo António mayor Álvaro Araújo has called for urgent government action on the Algarve’s national EN125 road after a fatal accident renewed concerns over dangerous junctions in The post VRSA mayor demands urgent action on dangerous EN125 junctions appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident5d ago“The Stranger” – poem
She, the fair, with chestnut hair,Came from a land far awayTo haunt my solitary lair.Was this a dream in answer to my prayer?Nay, more a nightmare I dare sayFor her The post “The Stranger” – poem appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident5d agoMcDonald’s recruiting for more than 150 Algarve jobs
McDonald’s Portugal is recruiting more than 150 people for its restaurants across the Algarve, with vacancies available until the end of the year. The recruitment drive covers restaurants in Lagos, The post McDonald’s recruiting for more than 150 Algarve jobs appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident6d agoTeachers give up Algarve posts over housing costs
Teachers appointed to schools in the Algarve are giving up their posts before the school year even begins because they cannot afford local housing, according to the head of Aljezur’s The post Teachers give up Algarve posts over housing costs appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident6d agoPresident urges new impetus in education to promote reading
Portuguese president António José Seguro has called for a new impetus in policies to promote reading – arguing that the country cannot simply accept the problems highlighted by the latest The post President urges new impetus in education to promote reading appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident6d agoAgency doctors threaten “massive walkout” if fees reduced
The decree-law regulating the provision of agency doctors in the SNS (national health service) has been in force for two months, with one salient detail “still missing”: the amounts these The post Agency doctors threaten “massive walkout” if fees reduced appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident6d agoMinister rules out scrapping Volta after Moedas criticism
Environment Minister Maria da Graça Carvalho has ruled out scrapping Portugal’s Volta bottle and can return scheme, a day after Lisbon Mayor Carlos Moedas called for its immediate cancellation. Moedas The post Minister rules out scrapping Volta after Moedas criticism appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident6d agoCinema: Runner
As the mission spirals into a deadly manhunt, every detour, delay, and bullet pushes them closer to failure. With betrayal closing in from every side, they must survive the chase The post Cinema: Runner appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident6d ago“Dictatorship, dictatorship, dictatorship” – CHEGA leader reacts to blanking of ‘potestative inquiry’
The decision today, by the Speaker of Parliament, José Pedro Aguiar Branco, not to accept the terms of the second bid by right-wing CHEGA to force a parliamentary inquiry into The post “Dictatorship, dictatorship, dictatorship” – CHEGA leader reacts to blanking of ‘potestative inquiry’ appeared first on Portugal Reside
Portugal Resident6d agoFive vulnerable families in Lagoa get home makeovers
Five families living in difficult housing conditions in Lagoa have had their homes renovated through a partnership between the local council and non-profit organisation Just a Change. The work benefited The post Five vulnerable families in Lagoa get home makeovers appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident6d agoNew association says it has answer to housing crisis
A new association says it has the answer to the housing crisis – and it doesn’t involve State investment. The plan provides for the construction of new homes by private entities The post New association says it has answer to housing crisis appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident6d agoPortimão already preparing for F1 return
Portimão has already begun preparing for the return of Formula 1 in June 2027, with plans being drawn up for extra parking, improved access roads and direct transport between the The post Portimão already preparing for F1 return appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident6d agoOtter rescued from trap in northern Portugal
An otter trapped in a metal cage has been rescued and returned to the wild by GNR environmental officers in northern Portugal. The animal, a Eurasian otter (Lutra lutra), was The post Otter rescued from trap in northern Portugal appeared first on Portugal Resident .