Portugal Resident24 JulOnly suspect held over Loulé businessman’s murder found dead in Faro prison
The only suspect in custody over the abduction and murder of Algarve businessman Ricardo Claro has been found dead in his cell at Faro Prison. Rogério, a 39-year-old Brazilian national The post Only suspect held over Loulé businessman’s murder found dead in Faro prison appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident24 JulCHEGA to force parliamentary inquiry into Interior Minister Luís Neves
Right-wing populist party CHEGA will use its parliamentary powers to force an inquiry into Interior Minister Luís Neves when parliament returns in September, party leader André Ventura has announced today. The post CHEGA to force parliamentary inquiry into Interior Minister Luís Neves appeared first on Portugal Residen
Portugal Resident24 JulWorld-famous Ironman triathlon coming to the Algarve
The Ironman brand is expanding its presence in Portugal with the launch of a new international race in the Algarve, bringing one of the world’s best-known triathlon events to Vilamoura The post World-famous Ironman triathlon coming to the Algarve appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident24 JulAlmada nursery says it is cooperating fully with investigation into toddler’s death
The nursery attended by the 18-month-old girl who died after being left inside a transport vehicle in Almada has said it is cooperating fully with authorities investigating the tragedy and The post Almada nursery says it is cooperating fully with investigation into toddler’s death appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident24 JulStudents demand education minister’s resignation, but minister remains upbeat
Students are due to protest outside Portugal’s Education Ministry this evening, demanding the resignation of Education Minister Fernando Alexandre as reports of missing pages, mismatched papers and marking errors continue The post Students demand education minister’s resignation, but minister remains upbeat appeared fi
Portugal Resident24 JulAlmada toddler tragedy prompts calls for stricter child transport safeguards
The death of an 18-month-old girl who was left for hours inside a nursery transport vehicle in Almada has prompted renewed calls for mandatory safety procedures and multiple checks when The post Almada toddler tragedy prompts calls for stricter child transport safeguards appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident24 JulMontenegro delays government reshuffle as pressure mounts on Interior minister
Prime Minister Luís Montenegro reportedly intends to postpone any government reshuffle until after the summer, despite mounting pressure on Interior Minister Luís Neves and the political fallout from Portugal’s national The post Montenegro delays government reshuffle as pressure mounts on Interior minister appeared fir
Portugal Resident24 JulAlcoutim enlists hunters to help prevent wildfires
Alcoutim is turning to an unlikely ally in its fight against rural wildfires: hunters. The eastern Algarve municipality has signed a collaboration agreement with the Algarve Hunting Federation and 25 The post Alcoutim enlists hunters to help prevent wildfires appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident24 JulQuinta da Bacalhôa – an old favourite revisited
Back in the mid to late 1980s, there were very few genuinely good Portuguese wines to be found on supermarket shelves or on the wine lists of mainstream restaurants here The post Quinta da Bacalhôa – an old favourite revisited appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident24 JulThree-year-old dies after falling from second floor apartment in Maia (Porto district)
Following yesterday’s horrific death of a toddler forgotten in a school bus comes news today of another tragedy: a three year old boy dying following a fall from an apartment The post Three-year-old dies after falling from second floor apartment in Maia (Porto district) appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident24 JulAlmost half of Portugal’s state contracts sealed without recourse to public tenders
Portugal’s public sector awarded almost €24.8 billion in contracts last year — around 8% of the country’s GDP — as pressure to deliver projects financed through the PRR (Plan for The post Almost half of Portugal’s state contracts sealed without recourse to public tenders appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident24 JulAlgarve Senior Bikers head west for cooler July ride
The Algarve Senior Bikers headed towards the cooler west coast for their July ride, organised by Phill Anderson and Andrew Chilton. Two groups set off from Silves before climbing into The post Algarve Senior Bikers head west for cooler July ride appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident24 JulBonnie Tyler’s funeral to be streamed live for fans around the world
Fans of Bonnie Tyler from around the world will be able to watch the Welsh singer’s funeral live online, with her family arranging a public livestream of the ceremony to The post Bonnie Tyler’s funeral to be streamed live for fans around the world appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident24 JulPortugal attracts Britons amid UK tax changes
British families considering a move to Portugal are being encouraged to review their pension, inheritance and succession planning early, as changes to UK inheritance tax rules will affect one of The post Portugal attracts Britons amid UK tax changes appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident24 JulFour decades in the Algarve: How Praia da Luz became a writer’s retreat
It was a family holiday organised by my parents and Luz was a quieter place then – still clinging to its fishing village heritage. What struck me most was its The post Four decades in the Algarve: How Praia da Luz became a writer’s retreat appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident24 JulLarge shark spotted off Nazaré
A large shark measuring an estimated three to four metres was spotted off the coast of Nazaré on Thursday morning, with the marine tourism operator who encountered the animal saying The post Large shark spotted off Nazaré appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident24 JulPrince Harry and Meghan Markle enjoy Portugal getaway
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have given followers a glimpse of their latest holiday in Portugal after the Duchess of Sussex shared a series of photographs from the Alentejo coast The post Prince Harry and Meghan Markle enjoy Portugal getaway appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident23 JulToddler dies after being left in nursery minibus in Almada
An 18-month-old girl has died after being left inside a nursery minibus in Almada, south of Lisbon, in what police believe was a tragic oversight. The child was found unconscious The post Toddler dies after being left in nursery minibus in Almada appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident23 JulFibre optic cables – the gathering digital storm
The final beneficial owner of the Nuvem fibre optic cable system is Google LLC, but the segment which runs through the Portuguese EEZ is registered in the name of Sailfish The post Fibre optic cables – the gathering digital storm appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident23 JulAlgarve named cheapest European holiday destination for Brits
The Algarve has once again been named the cheapest European beach destination for British families, topping a new annual survey that compares the cost of everyday holiday spending across the The post Algarve named cheapest European holiday destination for Brits appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident23 JulPortugal receives €65.37 million in EU storm aid as telecom repairs drag on
Portugal is to receive an advance payment of €65.37 million from the European Union Solidarity Fund following the devastating storms that killed at least 19 people and caused more than The post Portugal receives €65.37 million in EU storm aid as telecom repairs drag on appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident23 JulPorto’s Guindais Funicular closed indefinitely over certification process
One of Porto’s best-known tourist attractions has been closed indefinitely at the height of the summer season while its operator completes a certification renewal process with Portugal’s mobility authority. The The post Porto’s Guindais Funicular closed indefinitely over certification process appeared first on Portugal
Portugal Resident23 JulGovernment plans specialist immigration courts as AIMA cases overwhelm system
Portugal’s government is preparing to create specialist immigration and asylum court divisions to distribute lawsuits against immigration agency AIMA across the country, following a European Commission warning over the deteriorating The post Government plans specialist immigration courts as AIMA cases overwhelm system
Portugal Resident23 JulParis Opera productions come to Faro this summer
Two acclaimed productions from the Paris National Opera will be screened in Faro this summer as part of the Summer Opera initiative, bringing world-class opera and ballet to the Algarve The post Paris Opera productions come to Faro this summer appeared first on Portugal Resident .