Portugal Resident26 JulEmbargoed Hilton development: some of apartments under demolition order already sold – Expresso
At least nine of the 37 apartments built on the top three floors of the Hilton Cascais Residences in Parede, Cascais, and now under a demolition order have already been The post Embargoed Hilton development: some of apartments under demolition order already sold – Expresso appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident25 JulPortugal sends 128 personnel to help fight fires in Spain
Portugal has sent a Joint Operation Force (or FOCON) to Spain, to help authorities fight the devastating wildfires tearing through areas around Madrid and Ávila. Spain has already declared a The post Portugal sends 128 personnel to help fight fires in Spain appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident25 JulOwner of ‘drugs trailer’ caught up in Interior Minister controversy seeks to have evidence thrown out
Público today is running with an exclusive to say that the lawyer acting for the owner of the drugs trailer caught up in the ongoing controversy surrounding Interior Minister Luís The post Owner of ‘drugs trailer’ caught up in Interior Minister controversy seeks to have evidence thrown out appeared first on Portugal Re
Portugal Resident25 JulBenfica president Rui Costa ‘blacklisted’ by Bank of Portugal over €20 million loan default
Benfica president Rui Costa has reportedly been added to the Bank of Portugal’s Central Credit Register (CRC) – commonly referred to in Portugal as the banking system’s “blacklist” – following The post Benfica president Rui Costa ‘blacklisted’ by Bank of Portugal over €20 million loan default appeared first on Portugal
Portugal Resident25 JulSpeedboat intercepted on high seas, carrying 2.6 tons of cocaine
PJ and Maritime police are celebrating another major seizure of drugs on the high seas, this time involving over two tons of cocaine. The coup took place on the high The post Speedboat intercepted on high seas, carrying 2.6 tons of cocaine appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident25 JulBarack Obama to attend leadership forum in Portugal
Former US president Barack Obama will return to Portugal this October as the headline speaker at the Game Changers Forum, where he is set to discuss leadership, resilience and creating The post Barack Obama to attend leadership forum in Portugal appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident25 JulResidential property valuations hit record €2,228 m² in June – INE
The average bank valuation for housing in Portugal reached a new all-time high of €2,228 per m2 in June, €20 more than in the previous month and 16.6% higher than The post Residential property valuations hit record €2,228 m² in June – INE appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident25 JulMore than 100 firefighters tackle Monchique wildfire
More than 100 firefighters, supported by ground crews and aircraft, have been battling a wildfire that broke out early this morning in a forested area of Monchique, in the Algarve. The post More than 100 firefighters tackle Monchique wildfire appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident25 JulTax planning in Portugal: more than just saving tax
The many benefits of tax planning Nobody can avoid tax altogether, nor should they try. However, many expatriates unintentionally pay more tax than necessary because their financial arrangements were designed The post Tax planning in Portugal: more than just saving tax appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident24 JulPêra’s Arraial do Petisco returns with six nights of food and music
The popular Arraial do Petisco returns to the village of Pêra, in the municipality of Silves, this month, offering six evenings of traditional Algarve cuisine, live music and community spirit. The post Pêra’s Arraial do Petisco returns with six nights of food and music appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident24 JulRare dinosaur discovery could be Portugal’s most complete ever
Palaeontologists excavating cliffs near Torres Vedras believe they have uncovered what could be the most complete dinosaur skeleton ever found in Portugal, in a discovery they describe as exceptionally rare The post Rare dinosaur discovery could be Portugal’s most complete ever appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident24 JulAmy Winehouse tribute to take the stage in Portimão
Portuguese singer Ally Garrido will pay tribute to Amy Winehouse in a special concert at Rucla – Petiscos com Alma in Portimão on Friday, August 15, celebrating the music and The post Amy Winehouse tribute to take the stage in Portimão appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident24 JulOtter returns to Sintra hills after decades-long absence
An otter has been spotted in the grounds of Pena Park, marking the first confirmed record of the species in the heart of the Sintra hills for several decades. The The post Otter returns to Sintra hills after decades-long absence appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident24 JulRide-hailing drivers protest in Albufeira against new restrictions
More than 100 ride-hailing (TVDE) drivers protested outside Albufeira Town Hall today (July 24), demanding the reversal of new restrictions that prevent them from picking up passengers in some of The post Ride-hailing drivers protest in Albufeira against new restrictions appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident24 JulFrance welcomes Portuguese firefighting help as thousands flee Atlantic coast blazes
France has welcomed Portuguese help in fighting devastating wildfires along its Atlantic coast, where thousands of residents and holidaymakers have been ordered to evacuate — some by boat — as The post France welcomes Portuguese firefighting help as thousands flee Atlantic coast blazes appeared first on Portugal Reside
Portugal Resident24 JulPS accuses CHEGA of “trying to weaken PJ police” for ulterior motives
Portugal’s Socialist Party has accused CHEGA of using a parliamentary inquiry to try to weaken the PJ judicial police at a point where the force is investigating armed far-right groups The post PS accuses CHEGA of “trying to weaken PJ police” for ulterior motives appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident24 JulGovernment weighs sale of historic Estoril Circuit
The company that manages Portugal’s historic Estoril Circuit has been identified as a candidate for privatisation under a government-commissioned review of state-owned enterprises. A report on the strategic role of The post Government weighs sale of historic Estoril Circuit appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident24 JulNews Review: Is AIMA legal fix a ruse? EU help 6 months after storms & oceans in ‘safe’ hands
In this week’s The Resident news podcast, Natasha and Carl discuss whether the government’s new plan to distribute AIMA immigration lawsuits to regional courts (instead of overloading Lisbon) is a The post News Review: Is AIMA legal fix a ruse? EU help 6 months after storms & oceans in ‘safe’ hands appeared first on Po
Portugal Resident24 JulAnother week with fuel price hikes on horizon
Petrol and diesel prices will be increasing at the pumps yet again on Monday. This far, it is looking as if diesel will rise by as many as 9 cents The post Another week with fuel price hikes on horizon appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident24 JulWine Talk – A local white wine with elegance and character
So, rather than another meal out, here is a local wine that is worthy of an evening at home with a home-cooked meal. Take the time to enjoy it. Barranco The post Wine Talk – A local white wine with elegance and character appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident24 Jul“Europe’s largest inflatable course” coming to Lisbon this August
A giant inflatable attraction billed as “the largest inflatable course in Europe” is set to open in Lisbon this August, promising family-friendly fun throughout the summer holidays. A Fábrica dos The post “Europe’s largest inflatable course” coming to Lisbon this August appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident24 Jul21-year-old dies after being pulled from sea at Castro Marim beach
A 21-year-old man has died after he was pulled from the sea at an unpatrolled stretch of Praia do Cabeço, in the municipality of Castro Marim, on Thursday afternoon (July The post 21-year-old dies after being pulled from sea at Castro Marim beach appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident24 JulPS threatens inquiry into Portugal’s exam chaos unless minister answers by September
Portugal’s Socialist Party will seek a parliamentary inquiry into the digitalisation of national examinations unless Education Minister Fernando Alexandre provides satisfactory answers about the process by early September. PS parliamentary The post PS threatens inquiry into Portugal’s exam chaos unless minister answers
Portugal Resident24 Jul“Good”: Minister welcomes CHEGA’s inquiry into his years leading PJ
Interior Minister Luís Neves has welcomed CHEGA’s decision to force a parliamentary inquiry into his years leading the Polícia Judiciária, saying it will provide an opportunity for his record at The post “Good”: Minister welcomes CHEGA’s inquiry into his years leading PJ appeared first on Portugal Resident .