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Portugal Resident22 Jul

Almada’s water crisis reported earlier this month continues to take a financial toll on the region’s tourism industry, with accommodation providers reporting a surge in cancellations despite ‘normal water service The post Almada’s lack of water “provokes wave of cancellations in tourism” appeared first on Portugal Resi

Portugal Resident22 Jul

Portugal’s government has ruled out state funding for a new generation of Alzheimer drugs capable of slowing progression of the disease, despite fresh appeals from the country’s leading dementia charity The post No funding for breakthrough Alzheimer drugs, despite patient appeal appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident22 Jul

A man in his 70s who had been reported missing after leaving a care home has been found dead in a stream near Olhão. The body was discovered on Tuesday The post Missing care home resident found dead in Olhão stream appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident22 Jul

Spanish renewable chemicals company Catalyxx is to invest €120 million in its first commercial-scale renewable chemicals plant, choosing Sines for the project as Portugal continues to attract major international industrial The post Spanish firm to invest €120 million in renewable chemicals plant at Sines appeared first

Portugal Resident22 Jul

Three Brazilians preparing to leave Portugal in possession of thousands of euros in cash and various expensive items are now in police custody, suspected of having travelled here specifically to The post Three Brazilians in custody after Porto businessman found beaten to death in own home appeared first on Portugal Res

Portugal Resident22 Jul

Portugal has been warned to learn from what Europe’s largest football supporters’ organisation describes as the failures of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, amid a blistering attack on FIFA president The post European football fans warn Portugal over 2030 World Cup as FIFA faces fresh criticism appeared first on Portugal Resid

Portugal Resident22 Jul

Ambulances across the Algarve are being kept waiting for hours outside hospital emergency departments, leaving fewer vehicles available to respond to 112 calls and putting patients at risk, the Algarve The post Ambulance delays at Algarve hospitals are “putting lives at risk” – firefighters and municipalities appeared

Portugal Resident22 Jul

With calls for transparency in the shambolic roll-out of this year’s digital marking of around 300,000 secondary school exams, tabloid Correio da Manhã reveals that on top of the already The post Government still ‘hiding’ full amount of emergency spending on exams fiasco appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident22 Jul

One of Portugal’s most influential musicians, Luís Represas, has died aged 69 after battling a long illness. His death was confirmed this Wednesday morning (July 22) by his management agency, The post Portuguese music icon Luís Represas dies aged 69 appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident21 Jul

An 11-year-old boy allegedly stabbed his father while trying to protect his mother during a domestic violence incident in Lisbon this morning, police have confirmed. The incident occurred at around The post Boy, 11, stabs father “trying to protect mother” in Lisbon appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident21 Jul

Portuguese defence technology company Tekever has launched a new family of autonomous heavy-lift drones capable of carrying up to 200 kilograms over distances of 500 kilometres, marking the company’s expansion The post Portugal’s Tekever unveils autonomous drone capable of carrying 200kg over 500km appeared first on Po

Portugal Resident21 Jul

The Algarve town of Guia will be showcasing why it is nationally famous for its unique take on charcoal-grilled piri-piri chicken when it hosts its 37th Festa do Frango da The post Guia celebrates its unique take on piri-piri chicken appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident21 Jul

Portugal’s president António José Seguro has taken the most diplomatic stand over the exams marking shambles that has hogged headlines over recent weeks. Without referring to a ‘crisis’, ‘shambles’, ‘fiasco’ The post President steps tentatively into exams marking shambles appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident21 Jul

Portugal’s Tax and Customs Authority (AT) ended 2025 with a record €10.445 billion in tax debts officially classified as uncollectable, extending a decade-long upward trend and highlighting the scale of The post Portugal’s uncollectable tax debt hits record €10.4 billion appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident21 Jul

A majority of Portuguese voters want the State Budget for 2027 approved to avoid another political crisis, according to a new opinion poll published as uncertainty continues over whether the The post Most Portuguese want 2027 State Budget approved to avoid fresh political crisis – poll appeared first on Portugal Reside

Portugal Resident21 Jul

Tickets are now on sale for the eighth edition of the Record International Masters Futsal, which will bring four of Europe’s top futsal clubs to Portimão Arena on August 29 The post Tickets go on sale for international futsal tournament in Portimão appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident21 Jul

Portugal’s AD government has officially inaugurated the Xévora Irrigation Scheme (Aproveitamento Hidroagrícola do Xévora – AHX), a €25 million strategic infrastructure project designed to strengthen agriculture, attract investment and support The post Portugal inaugurates €25 million Xévora irrigation project to boost

Portugal Resident21 Jul

Portugal has strengthened its position as a strategic hub for transatlantic digital connectivity after Google’s Nuvem submarine cable was officially landed in Sines, marking another major investment in the country’s The post Google’s Nuvem cable strengthens Portugal’s role as transatlantic digital gateway appeared firs

Portugal Resident21 Jul

Two political parties have welcomed the start of electric train services on the Algarve railway but argue that the milestone should mark the beginning – not the end – of The post Parties welcome rail electrification but say Algarve needs more investment appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident21 Jul

Around 17,000 people attended the 44th Faro International Motorcycle Rally, with organisers declaring this year’s four-day event a success and confirming it will return from July 15 to 18, 2027. The post Faro bike rally attracts 17,000 visitors appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident21 Jul

Faro-born DJ and producer Danni Gato has made his debut at Tomorrowland in Belgium, becoming the first Cape Verdean artist to perform at one of the world’s largest electronic music The post Algarve DJ makes Tomorrowland debut appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident21 Jul

Evidence gathered in an initial inquiry into how a trailer seized by PJ Judicial Police ended up in the hands of a contractor (who is a friend of interior minister The post Luís Neves trailer affair escalates into criminal inquiry appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident21 Jul

A travelling exhibition celebrating 40 years of Portugal’s national news agency, Lusa, will tour three Algarve locations this summer, showcasing some of the most memorable photographs captured by the agency’s The post Lusa marks 40 years with travelling Algarve photo exhibition appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident21 Jul

Portugal’s Public Prosecutor’s Office has announced it will appeal the acquittal of former Banco Espírito Santo (BES) chairman Ricardo Salgado and several other defendants in a high-profile corruption case linked The post Prosecutors appeal Ricardo Salgado acquittal in BES Brazil corruption case appeared first on Portu