Portugal Resident10 JulHollywood’s golden era reimagined
Focused on a time when Hollywood was all about glamour and allure, visitors are also reminded how that image survives within the popular culture of today. Works of art created The post Hollywood’s golden era reimagined appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident10 JulLoulé beaches to receive an extra 600,000 cubic metres of sand
The Portuguese Environment Agency (APA) will begin adding an extra 600,000 cubic metres of sand to the beaches of Forte Novo and Trafal from Monday, July 13, expanding a previous The post Loulé beaches to receive an extra 600,000 cubic metres of sand appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident10 JulQueen tribute and disco night headline Vale do Lobo summer
Vale do Lobo has unveiled its summer programme, with two major outdoor productions set to headline a packed season of live entertainment on the resort’s golf course. On Saturday, July The post Queen tribute and disco night headline Vale do Lobo summer appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident10 JulDigital exam shambles: report reveals marking platform “already set for replacement”
Portugal’s trouble-beset rollout of digital marking for this year’s national secondary school exams is being carried out using software the government has already decided to replace, according to a report The post Digital exam shambles: report reveals marking platform “already set for replacement” appeared first on Por
Portugal Resident10 JulAlliance Française celebrates 80 years in Algarve
The Alliance Française do Algarve is celebrating its 80th anniversary with a free cultural event in Olhão on Monday, July 13, combining French National Day celebrations with eight decades of The post Alliance Française celebrates 80 years in Algarve appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident10 JulFamily appeals for help to find missing Romanian man in Portugal
The family of a 34-year-old Romanian film and television professional who disappeared in Portugal more than a month ago is appealing for the public’s help in finding him. Nicolae Andrei The post Family appeals for help to find missing Romanian man in Portugal appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident10 JulTrue extent of Almada’s water crisis revealed, as crisis likely to persist for weeks
Thousands of residents in Almada have endured dry taps, low water pressure and unexpected supply cuts, particularly over the last week – but the municipality’s water shortage runs far deeper The post True extent of Almada’s water crisis revealed, as crisis likely to persist for weeks appeared first on Portugal Resident
Portugal Resident10 JulWine, oysters and sunsets at Vicentino Wines
Vicentino Wines is celebrating the summer season with a series of wine, food and live music events at its winery on the Alentejo coastline, inviting visitors to experience the region The post Wine, oysters and sunsets at Vicentino Wines appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident10 JulThree more jailed over Algarve robbery ring targeting elderly people
Three more suspects accused of belonging to an organised gang that targeted elderly and vulnerable people in the Algarve have been remanded in custody. The two men, aged 27 and The post Three more jailed over Algarve robbery ring targeting elderly people appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident10 JulPM hands over revolver (plus pack of 6 bullets) following bizarre NATO gift pack
In keeping with the lunacy of the times, this week’s NATO summit saw all world leaders presented with a personalised hand gun, and a pack of six bullets. Portugal’s Luís The post PM hands over revolver (plus pack of 6 bullets) following bizarre NATO gift pack appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident10 JulMarvila Studios: Martinhal brings hybrid hospitality to East Lisbon
Martinhal has announced Marvila Studios, an innovative hybrid hospitality concept located within the Edu Hub Lisbon campus, in the fast-emerging Marvila district of East Lisbon. Designed as a flexible accommodation The post Marvila Studios: Martinhal brings hybrid hospitality to East Lisbon appeared first on Portugal R
Portugal Resident10 JulPortugal’s firefighting Canadair aircraft unable to operate in extreme heat
Canadair CL-215 water bombers – previously described as the ‘big guns’ needed in large wildfires – are not, ultimately, the answer for a country at the mercy of increasing heatwaves. The post Portugal’s firefighting Canadair aircraft unable to operate in extreme heat appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident10 JulNew motorhome park opens near Algarve’s Burgau beach
Motorhome travellers visiting the western Algarve have a new place to stay following the opening of a 54-space serviced motorhome area just 750 metres from Praia do Burgau, near Lagos. The post New motorhome park opens near Algarve’s Burgau beach appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident10 JulThe problem with AI’s ‘workslop’
This is a rather appropriate term which has been coined in the lexicon of cyber-speak to describe the vast output of information by Artificial Intelligence which proves to be hollow The post The problem with AI’s ‘workslop’ appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident10 JulFuel price rise will be painful: diesel expected to jump 7 cents/ litre
Drivers, haulage companies and businesses generally in Portugal are expected to face a sharp increase in fuel prices next week, with diesel forecast to rise by seven cents per litre The post Fuel price rise will be painful: diesel expected to jump 7 cents/ litre appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident10 JulTourism ambitions and the future of Castelo do Bode
On June 22, a broadcast by “Investigação SIC” focussed attention on the complaints made by mainly foreign investors who had been persuaded by artful publicity to part with substantial values The post Tourism ambitions and the future of Castelo do Bode appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident10 JulAlbufeira lifts construction ban for most of the summer
Building work be allowed in Albufeira during July and September after the municipality approved a temporary lifting of its long-standing summer construction restrictions. Until now, the municipality’s urban planning regulations The post Albufeira lifts construction ban for most of the summer appeared first on Portugal
Portugal Resident10 JulFree beach fitness classes return to Praia da Rocha for the summer
Visitors and residents will once again be able to enjoy a wide range of free fitness classes and beach sports at Praia da Rocha this summer. Held at the Área The post Free beach fitness classes return to Praia da Rocha for the summer appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident10 JulWine Talk – Algarve tradition with a modern spin
The pale style of Negra Mole wines comes from the mix of white, pink and black grapes that grow within each ripe cluster on the vine. Negra Mole is native The post Wine Talk – Algarve tradition with a modern spin appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident10 JulPortugal’s Volta deposit return scheme collects 55.5 million containers
Portugal’s new Volta deposit return scheme has collected 55.5 million beverage containers in its first three months, highlighting strong consumer participation while exposing unexpected challenges in Lisbon, where local authorities The post Portugal’s Volta deposit return scheme collects 55.5 million containers appeare
Portugal Resident10 JulRethinking dentistry
Modern dentistry has changed. We are witnessing the shift from an emergency-driven dental practice to a holistic approach to dentistry. In Lagoa, Vitra Clinic defends that a healthy smile is The post Rethinking dentistry appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident9 JulLagoa resurfaces 25km of roads after upgrading ageing water network
Lagoa has resurfaced around 25 kilometres of roads across the municipality over the past 18 months as part of one of its largest road improvement programmes in recent years. The The post Lagoa resurfaces 25km of roads after upgrading ageing water network appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident9 JulAlbufeira pays tribute to “friend” Bonnie Tyler after singer’s death
Albufeira has paid tribute to Bonnie Tyler, describing the late singer as “a friend of Albufeira” whose decades-long connection to the Algarve left a lasting mark on the municipality. In The post Albufeira pays tribute to “friend” Bonnie Tyler after singer’s death appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident9 JulVeterinary project makes nationwide appeal for cat, dog blood donors
A Portuguese veterinary medicine project has launched a nationwide appeal today for animal blood donations – an initiative aimed at “reversing the critical shortage of veterinary blood affecting thousands of The post Veterinary project makes nationwide appeal for cat, dog blood donors appeared first on Portugal Residen