Portugal Resident7 JulNational exams platform goes offline again – ‘the chaos’ persists
Teachers marking Portugal’s secondary school national exams have been warned that the electronic platform used to correct papers will be temporarily unavailable again on Wednesday – raising fresh concerns over The post National exams platform goes offline again – ‘the chaos’ persists appeared first on Portugal Resident
Portugal Resident7 JulPortugal ranked among world’s top medical tourism destinations
Portugal has been ranked among the world’s 25 leading medical tourism destinations, reflecting the country’s growing international reputation for high-quality healthcare and specialist treatment. The ranking, Top 50 Medical Tourism The post Portugal ranked among world’s top medical tourism destinations appeared first o
Portugal Resident7 JulJorge Jesus emerges as favourite to be named new Portugal coach
Former Al Nassr manager Jorge Jesus has emerged as the leading candidate to become Portugal’s next head coach following Roberto Martínez’s departure. According to Maisfutebol, the Portuguese Football Federation (FPF) The post Jorge Jesus emerges as favourite to be named new Portugal coach appeared first on Portugal Res
Portugal Resident7 JulOperation Marquês trial handed to judge with less than four years experience
Former Portuguese prime minister José Sócrates will stand trial in a secondary branch of the long-running Operation Marquês corruption case before a three-judge panel led by a judge with fewer The post Operation Marquês trial handed to judge with less than four years experience appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident7 Jul€12m adventure park planned for Castanheira de Pera, Central Portugal
Castanheira de Pera (Leiria district) has unveiled plans for a €12 million nature and adventure theme park designed to transform the municipality into a leading destination for outdoor tourism in The post €12m adventure park planned for Castanheira de Pera, Central Portugal appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident7 JulSip Algarve wines at Portimão’s clifftop fortress
Wine lovers will once again have the chance to sample some of the Algarve’s finest nectars as Portimão Wine Tasting returns to the Santa Catarina Fortress from July 17 to The post Sip Algarve wines at Portimão’s clifftop fortress appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident7 JulAgeas CoolJazz returns to Cascais with biggest-ever line-up
The Ageas CoolJazz festival returns to Cascais from July 8 to 31 with its biggest edition to date, featuring eight nights of headline concerts, a new festival area and a The post Ageas CoolJazz returns to Cascais with biggest-ever line-up appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident7 JulSeismic experts urge PM, President to act ahead of “inevitable catastrophe”
Seven of Portugal’s leading earthquake engineering and Earth sciences experts have issued an urgent appeal to President António José Seguro and Prime Minister Luís Montenegro, warning that a major earthquake The post Seismic experts urge PM, President to act ahead of “inevitable catastrophe” appeared first on Portugal
Portugal Resident7 JulSurfing hotspot Nazaré to introduce tourist tax from September
Visitors staying overnight in Nazaré will have to pay a new tourist tax from September 1, as the municipality seeks to offset the increasing pressure tourism places on public infrastructure The post Surfing hotspot Nazaré to introduce tourist tax from September appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident7 JulPortuguese rescue mission returns from Venezuela’s ground zero
Portugal’s urban search and rescue mission is preparing to return home after completing its deployment in Venezuela’s earthquake-ravaged La Guaira state, with mission commander Hugo Santos saying the team wished The post Portuguese rescue mission returns from Venezuela’s ground zero appeared first on Portugal Resident
Portugal Resident7 Jul25-year-old dies in Albufeira crash as driver leaves scene
A 25-year-old man died in the early hours of Monday after the car he was travelling in crashed on the EM526 road in Branqueira area of Albufeira. According to the The post 25-year-old dies in Albufeira crash as driver leaves scene appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident7 Jul“Unacceptable!” Foreigner, described as Irish, attacks police and staff at Lisbon Airport
A visibly angry young man, described as Irish, has spent the night in PSP holding cells at Lisbon airport after violently attacking a member of staff and two police officers. The post “Unacceptable!” Foreigner, described as Irish, attacks police and staff at Lisbon Airport appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident7 JulHistoric merger creates Algarve’s largest tourism association
The Algarve’s two largest tourism business associations are joining forces in a historic merger that will create a single organisation representing around 1,300 companies across the region’s tourism sector. AHETA The post Historic merger creates Algarve’s largest tourism association appeared first on Portugal Resident
Portugal Resident7 JulPortugal v Spain World Cup clash sets global internet traffic record
Portugal’s World Cup defeat to Spain wasn’t just one of the most-watched sporting events of the year – it also helped set a new global internet traffic record. Internet exchange The post Portugal v Spain World Cup clash sets global internet traffic record appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident7 Jul26 arrested as GNR seizes 40kg of hashish in major drugs crackdown
A major anti-drug operation in northern Portugal has led to the arrest of 26 suspected members of an organised criminal network and the seizure of around 40 kilograms of hashish, The post 26 arrested as GNR seizes 40kg of hashish in major drugs crackdown appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident7 Jul17 arrested during Afro Nation policing operation in Portimão
Police arrested 17 people during a large-scale security operation carried out over the three days of the Afro Nation festival in Portimão, where an estimated 40,000 people attended each day. The post 17 arrested during Afro Nation policing operation in Portimão appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident7 JulTrouble-beset exam platform ‘mystery’ deepens: minister dodges salient questions
Portugal’s Education Minister has again declined to identify the company or public body responsible for the digital platform used to mark this year’s national secondary school exams, as technical failures The post Trouble-beset exam platform ‘mystery’ deepens: minister dodges salient questions appeared first on Portuga
Portugal Resident7 JulFormer PM urges country to ‘strengthen sense of national community’
Former Prime Minister, ex-European Commission President, Jose Manuel Barroso was one of the guest speakers at the PSD/CDS-PP party conference in Cascais yesterday, and his message was that Portugal needs The post Former PM urges country to ‘strengthen sense of national community’ appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident7 JulRoberto Martínez steps down as Portugal coach after World Cup exit
Roberto Martínez has confirmed he is stepping down as Portugal head coach following the national team’s 1-0 World Cup defeat to Spain, saying he always viewed lifting the trophy as The post Roberto Martínez steps down as Portugal coach after World Cup exit appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident7 JulObituary: John Nelson (August 3, 1950 – June 28, 2026)
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of John Nelson, who died peacefully at his home in Mexilhoeira Grande, Portimão, Algarve, on June 28, 2026, aged 75. The post Obituary: John Nelson (August 3, 1950 – June 28, 2026) appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident7 JulLota Cool Market brings summer vibes to Portimão
Lota Cool Market returns to Portimão from July 15 to 19, bringing five evenings of creativity, food, music and family entertainment to the area beside the city’s former fish auction The post Lota Cool Market brings summer vibes to Portimão appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident7 JulTour operators warn Algarve’s iconic Seven Hanging Valleys Trail is reaching breaking point
Tour operators and independent guides are calling for urgent action to protect the Seven Hanging Valleys Trail, warning that overcrowding, a lack of management and growing environmental damage are putting The post Tour operators warn Algarve’s iconic Seven Hanging Valleys Trail is reaching breaking point appeared first
Portugal Resident7 JulLifestyle, community, climate, connection
Portugal is still high on the visitors’ list; holidays, extended stays and for that ‘final somewhere to hang the hat’. Topping the tick-list: cost of living, lifestyle, climate… Or? A The post Lifestyle, community, climate, connection appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident7 JulGovernment gives $100,000 to FIFA, Shakira fund for Venezuela’s children
Prime minister, Luís Montenegro, has announced a contribution of around €87,000 to support children in Venezuela in the aftermath of the earthquake disaster. In a post over social media platform The post Government gives $100,000 to FIFA, Shakira fund for Venezuela’s children appeared first on Portugal Resident .