Portugal Resident6 JulHouston, we had a problem!
When Mike and Neidre Via left Houston, Texas, for Setúbal, Portugal, they carried three suitcases, each with a backpack, and the determination to start over. Their move, guided by Calvin The post Houston, we had a problem! appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident6 JulTrain services return to normal as temperatures start to fall
Portugal’s main passenger train operator, CP, has restored its full service following a drop in temperatures, while maintaining preventive measures on long-distance trains, after the heatwave disrupted rail services. In The post Train services return to normal as temperatures start to fall appeared first on Portugal Re
Portugal Resident6 JulAlgarve to get end-to-end electric trains from July 19
Train travel across the Algarve is set for its biggest improvement in decades, with electric trains due to operate along the entire railway line from July 19, bringing direct services The post Algarve to get end-to-end electric trains from July 19 appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident6 JulRotary Club of Albufeira marks 55 years of community service
The Rotary Club of Albufeira will celebrate its 55th anniversary on Saturday, July 11, marking more than five decades of community service since the club was founded on June 16, The post Rotary Club of Albufeira marks 55 years of community service appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident6 JulLearning to drive with ‘Mum & Dad’ now legally possible
Portugal has moved away from the rigid (and increasingly expensive) rules on teaching people to drive, allowing for parents, grandparents, friends or other approved tutors, to step in and take The post Learning to drive with ‘Mum & Dad’ now legally possible appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident6 JulVilamoura GNR receive new patrol vehicle
The GNR station in Vilamoura has received a new patrol vehicle as part of efforts to strengthen security in one of Portugal’s busiest tourist destinations ahead of the peak summer The post Vilamoura GNR receive new patrol vehicle appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident6 JulHalf country “would consider AI over consulting a doctor” – study
More than half of Portuguese adults would consider using artificial intelligence instead of consulting a doctor, according to a new international health survey that concludes the finding ‘highlights growing confidence The post Half country “would consider AI over consulting a doctor” – study appeared first on Portugal
Portugal Resident6 JulExperience Algarve traditions at Loulé’s summer fair
Visitors looking for an authentic taste of Algarve culture will have plenty to enjoy when the Feira Popular de Loulé (Loulé Popular Fair) returns from Thursday to Sunday (July 9-12), The post Experience Algarve traditions at Loulé’s summer fair appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident6 JulPortuguese vets renew push to slash IVA on pet healthcare
Portugal’s veterinary profession has renewed its campaign to reduce IVA on pet animal healthcare, this time calling for the tax to be cut from 23% to the minimum rate of The post Portuguese vets renew push to slash IVA on pet healthcare appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident6 JulPolice step up motorcycle checks in new road safety campaign
Motorcyclists across Portugal can expect increased police checks this week as authorities launch a nationwide road safety campaign aimed at reducing serious accidents involving two-wheeled vehicles. The campaign, titled Duas The post Police step up motorcycle checks in new road safety campaign appeared first on Portuga
Portugal Resident6 JulPortugal boosts airport border controls from today
More than 360 police officers are being deployed to Portugal’s airports from today (Monday) in a bid to speed up border controls and reduce long queues experienced by passengers since The post Portugal boosts airport border controls from today appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident6 JulPortugal face Spain as Ronaldo begins World Cup farewell
Portugal take on Spain this evening in one of the standout ties of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with a place in the quarter-finals on the line and Cristiano Ronaldo The post Portugal face Spain as Ronaldo begins World Cup farewell appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident5 JulSilves Cork Museum opens doors for first preview in 16 years
One of the Algarve’s most important industrial heritage sites welcomed visitors for the first time in 16 years on Saturday evening, July 4, as the restored Cork Museum at Silves’ The post Silves Cork Museum opens doors for first preview in 16 years appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident5 JulCastelo Branco refuses to roll over for ‘green investment’
The relentless swathe of ‘green energy investments’ taking Portugal by storm is becoming more and more difficult for communities to accept – no matter how ‘absolutely necessary’ the plundering of The post Castelo Branco refuses to roll over for ‘green investment’ appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident5 JulThousands face fresh water shortages in Almada
Thousands of residents in the Greater Lisbon municipality of Almada were left without running water today after a major water main burst disrupted supplies across several neighbourhoods – adding to The post Thousands face fresh water shortages in Almada appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident5 JulPortugal heads to NATO summit confident it is in U.S.A’s ‘good books’
Prime Minister Luís Montenegro will arrive the NATO Summit, opening in Turkey on Tuesday, carrying something no previous Portuguese leader has been able to claim: defence spending above NATO’s long-standing The post Portugal heads to NATO summit confident it is in U.S.A’s ‘good books’ appeared first on Portugal Residen
Portugal Resident5 JulCristiano Ronaldo reaches out to boy who lost family in Venezuela quake
Cristiano Ronaldo has sent a personal message of support to a 12-year-old Venezuelan boy who survived last week’s devastating earthquakes but lost his entire immediate family in the disaster. The The post Cristiano Ronaldo reaches out to boy who lost family in Venezuela quake appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident5 JulViúva Gomes, sweet revenge wine
I decided to snuggle up with my pups, turn on a movie, and open a wine from one of my favorite producers here in Portugal, Viúva Gomes, a vintage wine The post Viúva Gomes, sweet revenge wine appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident5 JulMushroom business puts Portugal at the forefront of a growing wellness trend
Portugal is rapidly gaining recognition for its wines, olive oil and organic agriculture, but a growing number of entrepreneurs believe the country’s next natural success story could be functional mushrooms. The post Mushroom business puts Portugal at the forefront of a growing wellness trend appeared first on Portugal
Portugal Resident5 JulPortugal observes national day of mourning for Venezuela earthquake victims
Portugal is observing a national day of mourning today in honour of the Portuguese citizens and people of Portuguese descent killed in the devastating earthquakes that struck Venezuela on June The post Portugal observes national day of mourning for Venezuela earthquake victims appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident5 Jul1,300 emergency personnel battle two major wildfires
The fire that started on in the early hours of Thursday morning in Vouzela remains the most concerning in the country right now. European firefighting resources activated on Friday by The post 1,300 emergency personnel battle two major wildfires appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident4 JulIllegal migrant workforce set to grow, warns Migration Observatory boss
Portugal is at risk of creating a growing underground workforce as tighter immigration and nationality laws push more foreign workers into irregular employment, according to the head of the country’s The post Illegal migrant workforce set to grow, warns Migration Observatory boss appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident4 JulStay cool in São Brás de Alportel
The municipality of São Brás de Alportel is providing a number of air-conditioned shelters to help residents cope with the current heatwave, with temperatures forecast to exceed 40°C in parts The post Stay cool in São Brás de Alportel appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident4 JulSpain will be Portugal’s toughest World Cup test – Nuno Mendes
Portugal left-back Nuno Mendes believes Spain will be the national team’s toughest opponents of the World Cup so far, but insists the Seleção have the quality to raise their game The post Spain will be Portugal’s toughest World Cup test – Nuno Mendes appeared first on Portugal Resident .