Portugal Resident28 AugPorto mayor suggests public funding for journalism as “antidote” for social media lies
Mayor of Porto Pedro Duarte has come up with a plan for protecting people from social media misinformation, and ‘saving democracy’. It involves public funding for journalism. Speaking today at the The post Porto mayor suggests public funding for journalism as “antidote” for social media lies appeared first on Portugal
Portugal Resident28 AugEconomy minister admits “nation must learn to live with less EU funding”
Minister of the economy and territorial cohesion, Manuel Castro Almeida, has warned today that Portugal must learn to live with less European funding and to channel a larger share of The post Economy minister admits “nation must learn to live with less EU funding” appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident28 AugRenewable energy giant gives up on €1.2 billion investment in Castelo Branco
Renewable energy giant abandons €1.2 billion investment in Castelo Branco Castelo Branco has refused to accept the proposed locations for two enormous renewable energy projects representing an investment of €1.2 The post Renewable energy giant gives up on €1.2 billion investment in Castelo Branco appeared first on Port
Portugal Resident28 AugTavira restaurants and cafés bring Mediterranean Diet Fair to the table
The Mediterranean Diet Fair will spill out into Tavira’s cafés, pastry shops and restaurants this year, with dozens of local businesses serving dishes inspired by the region’s food traditions throughout The post Tavira restaurants and cafés bring Mediterranean Diet Fair to the table appeared first on Portugal Resident
Portugal Resident27 AugPJ national director accused of lying in court over allegedly unlawful surveillance
The national director of Portugal’s criminal investigation force, the Polícia Judiciária, has been reported to prosecutors over allegations that he gave false evidence in court and ordered surveillance previously refused The post PJ national director accused of lying in court over allegedly unlawful surveillance appear
Portugal Resident27 AugPortugal buys 75 tactical vehicles for Navy with European funding
Portugal is to purchase 75 tactical vehicles for the Navy’s marines in an investment of €133 million financed by the European SAFE instrument. Deliveries are expected to take place between The post Portugal buys 75 tactical vehicles for Navy with European funding appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident26 AugLight Up Ferragudo launches Christmas Festival campaign
Friends in Business Algarve will officially launch its Ferragudo Christmas Festival campaign with a community and sponsor evening on Tuesday, November 10. Light Up Ferragudo will take place from 5pm The post Light Up Ferragudo launches Christmas Festival campaign appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident26 AugForeign investment in Portugal rebounds to €6.7 billion
Foreign direct investment in Portugal rebounded to €6.7 billion during the first half of 2026, reversing a small net outflow recorded over the same period last year, according to Banco The post Foreign investment in Portugal rebounds to €6.7 billion appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident26 AugInequality: the hidden wealth of Portugal
The 2022 World Inequality Report resulted from four years’ intensive research of data collated by more than 100 economists. Its principal conclusion was that, in the 21st century, inequality in The post Inequality: the hidden wealth of Portugal appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident25 AugFormer Health Minister in hot water for ‘combining pension with salary’
Former Health Minister António Correia de Campos is combining a monthly pension of €5.524 euros from the Caixa Geral de Aposentações (the institution managing the pensions of public sector employees) The post Former Health Minister in hot water for ‘combining pension with salary’ appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident25 AugSaudi business delegation visits Portugal to strengthen cooperation in health sector
A delegation of businesspeople from Saudi Arabia, led by the Saudi Arabia–Portugal Business Council (Saudi Portuguese Business Council – SPBC), chaired by Alwalid Albaltan, begins today, August 25, its third The post Saudi business delegation visits Portugal to strengthen cooperation in health sector appeared first on
Portugal Resident25 AugPolice torture probe: ‘Many more officers believed to be involved’
Prosecutors investigating allegations of torture and sexual violence at Lisbon’s Rato police station believe the number of officers involved is “much higher” than initially expected — and that further suspects The post Police torture probe: ‘Many more officers believed to be involved’ appeared first on Portugal Residen
Portugal Resident24 AugPresident calls for “more attention and investment” for inland and border territories
President of the Republic António José Seguro has called for “more attention and investment” from the State to address the challenges of ageing, depopulation and distance from decision-making centres” in The post President calls for “more attention and investment” for inland and border territories appeared first on Por
Portugal Resident24 AugMother’s anguish forces reopening of investigation into death of Ukrainian student
A mother’s anguish has forced the reopening of an investigation into the death of a 25-year-old Ukrainian student, last seen alive outside a pharmacy in Abrantes at around 8pm on The post Mother’s anguish forces reopening of investigation into death of Ukrainian student appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident24 AugPortuguese football club sold to German group for record €40 million
Portuguese football club Estrela da Amadora has sold 90% of its football company (SAD) to a German investment group for €40 million, in what is being described as the largest The post Portuguese football club sold to German group for record €40 million appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident23 AugPressure mounts on Luís Neves as President calls for swift conclusions
Pressure on Portugal’s minister of interior administration has reached a new level, with President António José Seguro calling for investigations surrounding Luís Neves to be concluded as quickly as possible The post Pressure mounts on Luís Neves as President calls for swift conclusions appeared first on Portugal Resid
Portugal Resident22 AugPortugal urged to invest more in animal sterilisation
Veterinarians and animal welfare organisations are calling for greater public investment in sterilisation as Portugal marks 10 years since legislation was introduced banning the killing of healthy animals simply because The post Portugal urged to invest more in animal sterilisation appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident21 AugMilitary aircraft factory in Beja moves closer, with 300 jobs expected
Plans to build a military aircraft factory in Beja have taken another significant step forward, after the government formally recognised the project as being of national public interest. The proposed The post Military aircraft factory in Beja moves closer, with 300 jobs expected appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident20 AugForeign-owned companies account for almost half of Portugal’s exports
Foreign-owned companies account for almost half of Portugal’s exports despite representing only around 3% of the country’s business sector, according to a new study by Informa D&B. The report, released The post Foreign-owned companies account for almost half of Portugal’s exports appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident19 AugMan filmed riding e-scooter wrong way across Lisbon bridge
Portuguese police are investigating footage showing a man riding an electric scooter against traffic across Lisbon’s 25 de Abril Bridge. The incident was filmed at around 3.36am on Tuesday, August The post Man filmed riding e-scooter wrong way across Lisbon bridge appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident19 AugGovernment prepares crackdown on ‘front shops’ linked to illegal immigration
Portugal’s government is preparing measures to tackle the proliferation of so-called “front shops” suspected of being used for illegal accommodation, irregular immigration and human trafficking. The Ministry of Economy and The post Government prepares crackdown on ‘front shops’ linked to illegal immigration appeared fi
Portugal Resident18 AugAlgarve health investment “cannot stop”, says PSD MP
PSD Algarve leader Cristóvão Norte has welcomed more than €10 million in recent healthcare investment across Faro, Lagos and Portimão, but warned that the region cannot afford to lose momentum. The post Algarve health investment “cannot stop”, says PSD MP appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident18 AugNew street workout park opens in Vila Real de Santo António
A new street workout park has opened at the Vila Real de Santo António municipal sports complex following an investment of €8,745. Located beside the existing skate park, the free-to-use The post New street workout park opens in Vila Real de Santo António appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident13 AugComplaint of antisemitism at University of Coimbra
The office of the Secretary of State for Higher Education has asked the Attorney General (PGR) to order an investigation into suspicions of antisemitism, discrimination and incitement to hatred and The post Complaint of antisemitism at University of Coimbra appeared first on Portugal Resident .