Portugal Resident13 JulBuilding trust – It goes both ways!
“We’ve planned on getting Miss Odelouca for months now.” Association for Protection of Animals Algarve (APAA) have been thwarted at every turn. Jenny Clarke, president of APAA, explains: “Logistics, planning, The post Building trust – It goes both ways! appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident13 JulTwo gold medals for Portugal’s canoeing star Fernando Pimenta in Montreal
Portugal’s Fernando Pimenta capped a superb weekend at the Canoe Sprint World Cup in Montreal, Canada, by winning his second gold medal in as many days and helping Portugal finish The post Two gold medals for Portugal’s canoeing star Fernando Pimenta in Montreal appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident13 JulToo good to be true? PSP and Airbnb warn of spike in holiday booking scams
As thousands of people book their summer holidays, Portugal’s Public Security Police (PSP) is warning travellers to be on their guard against online accommodation scams, saying fraudsters are becoming increasingly The post Too good to be true? PSP and Airbnb warn of spike in holiday booking scams appeared first on Port
Portugal Resident13 JulJudge investigating fraud in SNS health service hones in on executive pay increases
Portugal’s health sector anti-fraud commission is investigating salary increases approved at the country’s shared hospital services organisation (SUCH) amid suspicions that senior executives may have authorised pay rises from which The post Judge investigating fraud in SNS health service hones in on executive pay incre
Portugal Resident13 JulGovernment accused of using Middle East crisis to boost fuel tax revenues
Portugal’s Socialist Party (PS) has accused the government of turning the Middle East conflict into “a fiscal opportunity”, claiming it has allowed motorists to shoulder higher fuel taxes while benefiting The post Government accused of using Middle East crisis to boost fuel tax revenues appeared first on Portugal Resid
Portugal Resident13 JulCalling all Ferrari fans to the Algarve
The Ferrari Challenge returns to the Algarve International Circuit in Portimão this weekend (July 18-19), bringing a grid of race-prepared Ferraris and a packed programme of high-speed action. Part of The post Calling all Ferrari fans to the Algarve appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident13 JulFaro Motorcycle Rally revs up this week
Thousands of motorcyclists from across Portugal and beyond will descend on Faro this week as the 44th Faro Motorcycle Rally gets underway from Thursday, July 16, to Sunday, July 19. The post Faro Motorcycle Rally revs up this week appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident13 Jul“It’s impossible to guarantee rigorous marking in national exams by Tuesday”
Portugal’s troubled national secondary school exam marking process has entered a new phase of controversy, with the government insisting it remains on schedule while teachers warn it is “impossible” to The post “It’s impossible to guarantee rigorous marking in national exams by Tuesday” appeared first on Portugal Resid
Portugal Resident13 JulMadeleine McCann investigation: ‘crucial’ new dossier sent to British police
The tortuous and eye-wateringly expensive investigation into the disappearance of British toddler Madeleine McCann has taken a fresh turn, say reports in the media, after Scotland Yard reportedly received what The post Madeleine McCann investigation: ‘crucial’ new dossier sent to British police appeared first on Portug
Portugal Resident13 JulStep back into Roman Algarve at ‘Salir no Tempo’ festival
The village of Salir, in the hills north of Loulé, will be transformed into a bustling Roman settlement from Friday to Sunday (July 17-19) as the Salir no Tempo festival The post Step back into Roman Algarve at ‘Salir no Tempo’ festival appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident13 JulTwo days left for people to stand up against ‘renewable energy acceleration’
It is already a hotly ‘responded to’ exercise in public participation, but time is running out on the opportunity for citizens to say how they feel about the government’s plans The post Two days left for people to stand up against ‘renewable energy acceleration’ appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident13 JulEDP warns of highly sophisticated frauds using personalised consumer data
Power utility EDP has warned of a new, more sophisticated type of fraud that uses personalised consumer data to mimic legitimate company communications and trick people into making unauthorised payments. The post EDP warns of highly sophisticated frauds using personalised consumer data appeared first on Portugal Reside
Portugal Resident13 JulAlgarve to promote itself in New York during World Cup
The Algarve will take centre stage in New York City this week as the region looks to capitalise on the international attention generated by the 2026 FIFA World Cup to The post Algarve to promote itself in New York during World Cup appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident13 JulEducation minister ‘summoned to parliament’ over national exam chaos
This week, politically-speaking, is going to be a hot one – with a State of the Nation speech in which the prime minister will be hard-pressed to paint a rosy The post Education minister ‘summoned to parliament’ over national exam chaos appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident13 JulCadela Carlota marks 18 years of rescue
There are few better reminders of why community support matters than seeing two tiny puppies, rescued from a rubbish bin just a few weeks ago, now growing stronger every day. The post Cadela Carlota marks 18 years of rescue appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident13 JulStray cat adopted by municipal police after losing leg in road accident
A stray cat that lost a hind leg after being hit by a vehicle has found a new home with the Municipal Police of Paços de Ferreira, in the north The post Stray cat adopted by municipal police after losing leg in road accident appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident12 JulAzores begins cattle testing over health fears surrounding heavy metal pollution around Lajes Air Base
The Azores Regional Government is launching an independent scientific investigation into decades of pollution linked to the U.S. Air Force’s use of Lajes Base on Terceira Island. According to an The post Azores begins cattle testing over health fears surrounding heavy metal pollution around Lajes Air Base appeared firs
Portugal Resident12 JulAlgarve strengthens lead as Portugal’s top tourism destination
The Algarve has reinforced its position as Portugal’s leading tourism destination, with industry leaders highlighting a successful shift towards higher-value tourism after accommodation revenues continued to rise despite a slight The post Algarve strengthens lead as Portugal’s top tourism destination appeared first on
Portugal Resident12 JulINEM investigates why local firefighters were not sent to man in cardiac arrest
INEM, the country’s institute of medical emergency has launched an internal investigation after a 48-year-old man died following a cardiac arrest in Caldas das Taipas, over which emergency responders from The post INEM investigates why local firefighters were not sent to man in cardiac arrest appeared first on Portugal
Portugal Resident12 JulProposed rental law reform sparks political row over tenant protections
Portugal’s centre-right government has unveiled plans for a sweeping overhaul of the country’s urban rental laws, arguing that the reforms will restore confidence among landlords and encourage more homes onto The post Proposed rental law reform sparks political row over tenant protections appeared first on Portugal Res
Portugal Resident12 JulThe Portuguese art of saying ‘não sei’
And after encountering innumerable instances of it on a daily basis, I have come to the happy conclusion that this is one nation that is blissfully unburdened by the tyranny The post The Portuguese art of saying ‘não sei’ appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident12 JulA Year in Monchique 3 – At the Restaurant – July 2021
I wonder whether you are someone with an ardent enthusiasm for preparing food at home, or the sort of person who prefers exploring diverse cuisines and discovering new restaurants. If The post A Year in Monchique 3 – At the Restaurant – July 2021 appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident12 JulFree sunset concerts return to Lisbon’s São Jorge Castle
One of Lisbon’s most popular summer music events is returning next month, with free sunset DJ sets and concerts taking place at São Jorge Castle every Saturday in August. The The post Free sunset concerts return to Lisbon’s São Jorge Castle appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident12 JulCooler weather and rain forecast after Portugal’s heatwave
Days after an exceptional heatwave sent temperatures soaring above 40ºC in many parts of Portugal, the weather is set to take a dramatic turn, with cooler conditions and even some The post Cooler weather and rain forecast after Portugal’s heatwave appeared first on Portugal Resident .