Portugal Resident19 JulCreate a fire-resistant garden for Portugal’s hot summers
We support the courageous bombeiros (firefighters) who keep us safe, and observe warnings and restrictions. But what else can we do to help reduce the risk of fire around our The post Create a fire-resistant garden for Portugal’s hot summers appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident19 JulPatients denounce ‘inhumane’ conditions at Portimão Hospital A&E
A Portuguese patients’ advocacy group has accused the emergency department at Portimão Hospital of subjecting patients to “inhumane and undignified” conditions, alleging that ambulance arrivals are routinely left waiting for The post Patients denounce ‘inhumane’ conditions at Portimão Hospital A&E appeared first on Por
Portugal Resident19 JulCould another ECB rate rise cool Portugal’s property market?
Portugal’s property market has so far appeared remarkably resistant to higher interest rates, weaker European growth and repeated warnings about affordability. House prices continue to rise at a pace rarely The post Could another ECB rate rise cool Portugal’s property market? appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident19 JulPortugal’s coastal waters warm above 20C in new marine heatwave
Sea temperatures around Portugal are set to climb above 20ºC across almost the entire mainland coastline this week as the country experiences its third marine heatwave in just two weeks, The post Portugal’s coastal waters warm above 20C in new marine heatwave appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident19 JulFisherman survives 100-metre cliff fall at Zambujeira do Mar
A 57-year-old man survived a fall of around 100 metres while preparing to fish at Praia da Pedra da Bica, near Zambujeira do Mar in the municipality of Odemira, on The post Fisherman survives 100-metre cliff fall at Zambujeira do Mar appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident19 JulPortugal joins southern Europe’s economic resurgence
For much of the past two decades, Europe’s economic divide appeared straightforward. Germany and the wealthier economies of northern Europe were seen as the continent’s engines of growth, while Portugal, The post Portugal joins southern Europe’s economic resurgence appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident19 JulLet’s talk about taste: the science behind every bite
It guides us in distinguishing safe, nourishing foods from those that might be harmful, while steering us towards energy-rich, nutrient-packed options that our bodies crave. Like our other senses, taste The post Let’s talk about taste: the science behind every bite appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident18 JulWhat does a burqa ban reveal?
For many – most I’d say – there will be some sort of reaction, and this ‘story’ has certainly drawn an unusual amount of attention. Its writer Natasha Donn and The post What does a burqa ban reveal? appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident18 JulCountdown begins for Portugal’s biggest medieval festival
Portugal’s largest medieval festival is just around the corner as the Viagem Medieval returns to Santa Maria da Feira, in the north, for its 30th edition from July 29 to The post Countdown begins for Portugal’s biggest medieval festival appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident18 JulAlgarve’s diesel trains to boost rail services in Alentejo and West
The diesel trains that have served the Algarve’s regional railway for years will soon begin a new chapter elsewhere in Portugal, with the government confirming they will be redeployed to The post Algarve’s diesel trains to boost rail services in Alentejo and West appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident18 JulParliament removes ‘obstetric violence’ from pregnancy rights law
Portugal’s Parliament has approved new legislation aimed at strengthening women’s rights during pregnancy, childbirth and the postnatal period, but removed references to “obstetric violence”, replacing the term with broader wording The post Parliament removes ‘obstetric violence’ from pregnancy rights law appeared firs
Portugal Resident18 JulFlea infestation leaves Maia residents at breaking point
Residents of a street in the small town of Águas Santas, Maia, in northern Portugal, say they have been driven to desperation after a flea infestation spread to at least The post Flea infestation leaves Maia residents at breaking point appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident18 JulYoung professionals: Portugal’s biggest export?
In the years since, the government has executed a series of fiscal measures in an attempt to retain its youth. So why, just over halfway through 2026, do we still The post Young professionals: Portugal’s biggest export? appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident18 JulTourism projects across Portugal receive €2.4m funding boost
Ten new tourism projects across mainland Portugal have secured €2.4 million in government funding through the Crescer com o Turismo (Growing with Tourism) programme, as the country continues to invest The post Tourism projects across Portugal receive €2.4m funding boost appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident17 JulBonnie Tyler unanimously honoured by Portuguese Parliament
Portugal’s Parliament has unanimously approved a vote of condolence honouring the life and career of Bonnie Tyler, following the Welsh singer’s death at Faro Hospital last week. The motion, proposed The post Bonnie Tyler unanimously honoured by Portuguese Parliament appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident17 JulPortimão to get new €5.7 million sports pavilion
Construction has begun on a new €5.65 million sports pavilion in Portimão, with the project set to deliver a modern indoor sports venue, upgraded green spaces and improved public amenities The post Portimão to get new €5.7 million sports pavilion appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident17 JulAlbufeira invites public to learn life-saving CPR skills
Residents and visitors will have the chance to learn life-saving CPR skills at a free Basic Life Support (BLS) training event in Albufeira next month. Organised by Albufeira Municipal Council The post Albufeira invites public to learn life-saving CPR skills appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident17 JulGovernment “refuses” to say when results of national exams will be ready for schools to display
The Portuguese government has refused to commit to a specific time for publishing this year’s secondary school national exam results – leaving schools in a state of complete bewilderment. Speaking The post Government “refuses” to say when results of national exams will be ready for schools to display appeared first on
Portugal Resident17 JulPublic prosecutors open investigation into ‘drug-trafficking trailer’ found with minister’s building contractor
The Portuguese Public Prosecution Service (MP) has opened an investigation after a trailer seized during a major drug-trafficking operation was discovered in the possession of a businessman/ civil construction contractor The post Public prosecutors open investigation into ‘drug-trafficking trailer’ found with minister’
Portugal Resident17 JulParliament moves to unlock inherited homes with forced-sale law
Parliament has approved legislation aimed at unlocking thousands of inherited properties that have remained tied up in family disputes, clearing the way for a single heir to force the sale The post Parliament moves to unlock inherited homes with forced-sale law appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident17 JulNews Review: Houses on contaminated land, state of nation & ‘snow’ fall in Portugal?”
In today’s roundup Natasha, Carl & Chris Graeme from Essential Business look at: Plus the usual mix of politics, society, expat life and what it all means for those living The post News Review: Houses on contaminated land, state of nation & ‘snow’ fall in Portugal?” appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident17 JulCan Portugal become one of Europe’s leading start-up destinations?
Portugal has spent much of the past decade promoting itself as an attractive place to launch a business. The combination of safety, comparatively moderate costs, skilled graduates and an appealing The post Can Portugal become one of Europe’s leading start-up destinations? appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident17 JulAlmancil hosts charity sunset dog walk
Dog owners and animal lovers are being invited to take part in a charity sunset dog walk in Almancil, with participants encouraged to donate food and other essential supplies for The post Almancil hosts charity sunset dog walk appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident17 JulWhy Portugal remains popular with Americans despite changes to citizenship law
Changes to Portugal’s citizenship laws may have made the route to a Portuguese passport longer, but there is little evidence that Americans have lost their appetite for the country. Portugal The post Why Portugal remains popular with Americans despite changes to citizenship law appeared first on Portugal Resident .