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Portugal Resident9 Jul

News came this morning that legendary singer, Bonnie Tyler, 75, died in Faro hospital last night, where she had been since life-saving surgery for a ruptured appendix over two months The post Bonnie Tyler dies, after long illness, in Faro Hospital appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident9 Jul

The Almancil Summer and Communities Festival returns from July 31 to August 2, bringing three evenings of free live music, gastronomy, artisan markets and family-friendly entertainment to the Jardim das The post Almancil Summer Festival returns with three nights of free entertainment appeared first on Portugal Resident

Portugal Resident9 Jul

Buying residential property in Portugal as a buy-to-let investment became less profitable in the second quarter of 2026, with gross rental yields falling to 6.2%, according to new figures released The post Rental property returns start falling throughout Portugal; Lisbon leads decline appeared first on Portugal Residen

Portugal Resident9 Jul

UAE Team Emirates, currently ranked as the world’s top professional cycling team, has confirmed it will compete in this year’s Volta a Portugal, marking the return of a top-tier international The post World’s top cycling team to race at Volta a Portugal appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident9 Jul

Thousands of residents marched through the streets of Almada last night after the municipality imposed overnight water shutdowns in response to a worsening supply crisis that has left large parts The post Crowds take to streets in Almada over repeated cuts to water supplies appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident9 Jul

Snails may not be on everyone’s menu, but in Portugal they are a much-loved summer tradition – and nowhere is that passion more evident than at the International Snail Festival The post Would you eat snails? Castro Marim celebrates Portugal’s surprising summer delicacy appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident8 Jul

As part of its 35th anniversary celebrations, Zoomarine Algarve has found an innovative way to give its old staff uniforms a second life – transforming them into comfortable beds and The post Zoomarine turns old uniforms into beds for rescue animals appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident8 Jul

Comment: Environment minister Maria da Graça Carvalho has shown today that it is not only the education minister who cannot dig himself out of a hole. Ms Carvalho has been The post Government continues to dig hole for itself (in sand) over controversy surrounding beach umbrellas appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident8 Jul

The European Commission has opened infringement proceedings against Portugal, saying the country’s labour legislation is not fully aligned with European Union rules designed to guarantee transparent and predictable working conditions The post EU opens infringement proceedings against Portugal for failing to protect wor

Portugal Resident8 Jul

When they invite their enigmatic upstairs neighbours for a dinner party, the night spirals into unexpected places. Have they reignited the spark or lit the match that burns it all The post Cinema: The Invite appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident8 Jul

More than 34,000 homes across the Algarve are set to benefit from a major expansion of high-speed fibre broadband, with the rollout focusing on the Barrocal – the central inland The post 34,000 Algarve homes to get high-speed fibre optic broadband appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident8 Jul

One of the world’s best-known immersive dining experiences is coming to the Algarve this month, as Le Petit Chef launches at Cascade Wellness Resort by Domes in Lagos from July The post Le Petit Chef brings immersive dining show to Lagos resort appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident8 Jul

Prime Minister Luís Montenegro announced today that Portugal aims to reach 3.1% of Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in defence and security-related expenditure, such as infrastructure, by the end of the The post Defence (and security-related) spending should reach 3.1% GDP by year end – PM appeared first on Portugal Reside

Portugal Resident8 Jul

Golfers are being invited to tee off for a good cause later this month as the Algarve Regional Multiple Sclerosis Association (AREMDA) holds its annual charity golf tournament in Vilamoura. The post Charity golf tournament to support people living with multiple sclerosis appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident8 Jul

The World Health Organization (WHO) has warned that Europe could face its “deadliest weeks” of the summer as a new heatwave develops over the Atlantic, threatening large parts of the The post WHO warns Europe faces ‘deadliest weeks’ as new heatwave builds appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident8 Jul

Six people have been arrested after a months-long investigation into an alleged organised crime group accused of carrying out violent robberies against elderly and vulnerable people in the Algarve. The The post Six arrested over alleged violent theft ring targeting elderly people in Algarve appeared first on Portugal R

Portugal Resident8 Jul

The female driver of the Carris Metropolitana bus involved in Tuesday’s fatal crash at Agualva-Cacém transport terminal near Lisbon may have accidentally pressed the accelerator instead of the brake after The post Deadly bus crash: driver accidentally pressed down on accelerator appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident8 Jul

One of Portugal’s most celebrated cultural figures is taking centre stage in a lavish new musical, as acclaimed theatre director Filipe La Féria brings the remarkable story of Carmen Miranda The post Carmen Miranda’s extraordinary life comes alive in Lisbon musical appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident8 Jul

Wine lovers will once again be able to enjoy free wine tastings at some of Portugal’s most popular seaside destinations this summer as the Vinhos do Tejo (Tejo Wines) roadshow The post Free Tejo wine tastings return to Portugal’s beaches this summer appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident8 Jul

For the first time, Moana voyages beyond the reef of her island of Motunui with the infamous demigod Maui on an unforgettable journey to restore prosperity to her people. Director: The post Cinema: Moana appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident8 Jul

Portugal’s Judicial Police (PJ) have arrested five people suspected of running a criminal network that allegedly fraudulently regularised the immigration status of thousands of foreign nationals over several years, in The post Police dismantle yet another network suspected of fraudulently legalising thousands of immigr

Portugal Resident8 Jul

Portuguese President António José Seguro has increased pressure on the government today to resolve the ongoing disruption to the country’s national secondary school examinations – warning that public confidence in The post President presses government to end national exam chaos appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident8 Jul

A 29-year-old sports coach arrested in Vila Real de Santo António on suspicion of sexually abusing a 12-year-old child has been released pending trial after being ordered to report regularly The post Coach accused of sexually abusing child in Algarve released pending trial appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident8 Jul

Jetting from Portugal’s unhappy defeat in the World Cup to Ankara, Turkey, the prime minister is attending the NATO summit – which has been widely billed as ‘one of the The post PM at NATO summit: ‘convinced Denmark’s integrity not at risk from Trump’ appeared first on Portugal Resident .