Portugal Resident3 JulDraft law on stripping immigrants of citizenship for serious crimes set to fail
A proposal to allow Portugal to strip naturalised citizens of their nationality for committing serious crimes appears set to fail in parliament after coalition partners and opposition party CHEGA have The post Draft law on stripping immigrants of citizenship for serious crimes set to fail appeared first on Portugal Res
Portugal Resident3 JulCarvoeiro CCTV system awaits government green light
The installation of Carvoeiro’s long-awaited CCTV system has been virtually completed, with the network now awaiting final authorisation from the Ministry of Internal Administration (MAI) before it can begin operating. The post Carvoeiro CCTV system awaits government green light appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident3 JulRed heat warning extended to 12 districts until Sunday
IPMA, Portugal’s national meteorological institute, has increased the number of districts in mainland Portugal under a red heat warning from 10 to 12. The situation is set to continue until The post Red heat warning extended to 12 districts until Sunday appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident3 JulSecond round of national exams delayed following digital marking hiccups
Portugal’s Ministry of Education has postponed the second phase of this year’s secondary school national examinations by four days after admitting that persistent technical problems with its new electronic marking The post Second round of national exams delayed following digital marking hiccups appeared first on Portug
Portugal Resident3 JulAlgarve shines at Portugal’s top tourism awards
The Algarve enjoyed a successful night at the 2026 Publituris Portugal Travel Awards, with tourism businesses across the region picking up some of the industry’s most prestigious accolades. Held at The post Algarve shines at Portugal’s top tourism awards appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident3 JulUS threatens to pull plug on Lajes Air Base contamination clean-up, in spite of reports highlighting health risks
The United States has threatened to suspend environmental remediation work around the Lajes Air Base in the Azores once again, despite confidential Portuguese government reports warning that contamination from decades The post US threatens to pull plug on Lajes Air Base contamination clean-up, in spite of reports highl
Portugal Resident3 JulImmigrants ‘abandon Social Security’ at rate of 455 per day
More than 162,000 foreign workers disappeared from Portugal’s Social Security system last year without returning to active contributor status, fuelling concerns that many have either left the country or slipped The post Immigrants ‘abandon Social Security’ at rate of 455 per day appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident3 JulRonaldo refuses to confirm if World Cup is his “last dance” for Portugal
Cristiano Ronaldo has declined to say whether the 2026 World Cup will be his “last dance” with Portugal, insisting he has yet to make a decision about his international future. The post Ronaldo refuses to confirm if World Cup is his “last dance” for Portugal appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident3 JulBeyond taste buds: texture, sound, and the science of mouthfeel
But let’s leave them for our next conversation. Today, I would like to talk about texture — aka mouthfeel — and the ay it contributes to what we perceive as The post Beyond taste buds: texture, sound, and the science of mouthfeel appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident3 JulMore than 60 children and teens drown in Portugal over five years, prompting new safety campaign
More than 60 children and teenagers have lost their lives to drowning in Portugal over the past five years, prompting the GNR police and the Association for the Promotion of The post More than 60 children and teens drown in Portugal over five years, prompting new safety campaign appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident3 JulGonçalo Ramos sends Portugal into World Cup last 16 with dramatic stoppage-time winner
Portugal booked their place in the last 16 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup in dramatic fashion on Thursday night, with Gonçalo Ramos scoring a 94th-minute winner to complete a The post Gonçalo Ramos sends Portugal into World Cup last 16 with dramatic stoppage-time winner appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident3 JulFire in Vouzela worsens with five active fronts approaching villages; affecting Águeda
The wildfire that broke out in Vouzela (Viseu district) in the very early hours of Thursday morning (suggesting arson) has worsened considerably overnight, due to wind and the high temperatures The post Fire in Vouzela worsens with five active fronts approaching villages; affecting Águeda appeared first on Portugal Res
Portugal Resident3 JulBuying property in Portugal – before or after securing your visa?
For many people planning a move to Portugal, buying a home feels like a natural first step. After all, owning a property seems to provide certainty, and help turn the The post Buying property in Portugal – before or after securing your visa? appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident2 JulMore trees, less asphalt: How Portugal’s cities can beat the heat
As Portugal endures another spell of extreme temperatures, experts are warning that the country’s cities need more trees, parks and permeable surfaces – and less asphalt – if they are The post More trees, less asphalt: How Portugal’s cities can beat the heat appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident2 JulBank of Portugal tightens lending rules as families’ debt risks rise
Portugal’s central bank has tightened its macroprudential lending rules by lowering the recommended debt-service ratio for new loans while extending the maximum mortgage term for younger borrowers. The reason for The post Bank of Portugal tightens lending rules as families’ debt risks rise appeared first on Portugal Re
Portugal Resident2 JulGovernment condemns “atrocious” Russian attack that kills 21 in Kyiv
In line with countries throughout Europe, Portugal’s government has today condemned “the atrocious Russian attacks” of last night that left at least 21 people dead and 85 injured in the The post Government condemns “atrocious” Russian attack that kills 21 in Kyiv appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident2 JulGovernment blames ‘lack of managers’ for completed social housing left vacant for nearly two years
Portugal’s government has acknowledged that additional publicly funded social housing units remain unoccupied – but says the delay is due to the absence of organisations to manage them, rejecting accusations The post Government blames ‘lack of managers’ for completed social housing left vacant for nearly two years appe
Portugal Resident2 JulRoad closures announced for Afro Nation festival in Portimão
Drivers in Portimão are being advised to plan ahead this weekend, as extensive road closures and traffic restrictions will be introduced around Praia da Rocha during the Afro Nation Portugal The post Road closures announced for Afro Nation festival in Portimão appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident2 JulThunderstorm risk looms over Portugal’s World Cup clash with Croatia
Portugal’s World Cup last-32 clash against Croatia in Toronto could be affected by severe weather, with Canadian authorities forecasting thunderstorms and extreme heat around the time of kick-off. Environment Canada The post Thunderstorm risk looms over Portugal’s World Cup clash with Croatia appeared first on Portugal
Portugal Resident2 JulHe’s out! Portuguese rescue team extracts man trapped over week under rubble in Venezuela
He’s out! The Portuguese FOCON (joint operation force) working around the clock in Venezuela, desperate to extract a man trapped under the rubble of a collapsed shopping centre for over The post He’s out! Portuguese rescue team extracts man trapped over week under rubble in Venezuela appeared first on Portugal Resident
Portugal Resident2 JulALDI expands Algarve footprint with new Quarteira store
ALDI Portugal is continuing its expansion in the Algarve with the opening of a new supermarket in Quarteira this Friday (July 3), creating 28 new jobs and bringing its total The post ALDI expands Algarve footprint with new Quarteira store appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident2 JulAward-winning dancers step out to support Algarve cats
An evening of dance will take centre stage in Lagoa next week as award-winning performers join forces with the Carvoeiro Cat Charity Association (CCCA) to raise funds for cats in The post Award-winning dancers step out to support Algarve cats appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident2 JulMinister warns of possible localised power cuts, calls for restraint
With the entire country focused on the ongoing heatwave, the list of do’s and don’ts is growing by the minute. Aside from the prohibitions introduced by the ‘situation of alert’, The post Minister warns of possible localised power cuts, calls for restraint appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident2 JulFaro library and pools open as air-conditioned cooling centres
The Municipal Council of Faro has activated a network of air-conditioned refuges to help residents cope with the current spell of extreme heat, with a particular focus on protecting vulnerable The post Faro library and pools open as air-conditioned cooling centres appeared first on Portugal Resident .