Portugal Resident2 JulPortugal’s last circus elephant becomes Alentejo sanctuary’s first resident
Portugal’s last circus elephant has become the first resident at the Pangea sanctuary in Alentejo, marking the opening of what is considered “Europe’s first large-scale sanctuary”. In a statement released The post Portugal’s last circus elephant becomes Alentejo sanctuary’s first resident appeared first on Portugal Res
Portugal Resident2 JulProsecutors seek conviction of businessman Mário Ferreira in €1 million tax fraud case
Portuguese prosecutors have asked a court to convict businessman Mário Ferreira on charges of aggravated tax fraud, arguing that the 2015 sale of the Atlântida passenger vessel to a Maltese The post Prosecutors seek conviction of businessman Mário Ferreira in €1 million tax fraud case appeared first on Portugal Residen
Portugal Resident2 JulWildfires: 89-year-old woman arrested on suspicion of negligent arson
A woman aged 89 appeared before Estarreja Judicial Court yesterday, following her arrest the day before ‘on suspicion of negligent arson’. According to GNR police, the elderly citizen had been The post Wildfires: 89-year-old woman arrested on suspicion of negligent arson appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident2 JulWine and stargazing evening comes to Noudar Castle
One of Portugal’s darkest skies will provide the backdrop for an evening of wine, gastronomy and astronomy when Sob as Estrelas de Noudar (Under the Stars of Noudar) takes place The post Wine and stargazing evening comes to Noudar Castle appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident2 JulMinister rules out structural Social Security reform ‘during current legislature’
Minister of Labour (and the wealthiest member of government, in her own right) Maria do Rosário Palma Ramalho recalled that the government’s programme does not provide for “the structural reform The post Minister rules out structural Social Security reform ‘during current legislature’ appeared first on Portugal Residen
Portugal Resident2 JulGNR seize 1,100 litres of medronho in Silves
The GNR have seized 1,100 litres of aguardente de medronho (Arbutus brandy) in Silves as part of an operation targeting the illegal production and sale of the traditional Algarve spirit. The post GNR seize 1,100 litres of medronho in Silves appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident2 Jul“Absolutely terrible days ahead”: Portugal enters ‘situation of alert’
Portugal will enter a ‘situation of alert’ from midnight tonight due to the exceptional heat forecast for the next few days. In a press conference this morning, interior minister Luís The post “Absolutely terrible days ahead”: Portugal enters ‘situation of alert’ appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident2 JulConstruction begins on 28 affordable rental houses in Portimão
Construction has officially begun on a new development of 28 affordable rental homes in Portimão, marking the latest stage of the municipality’s efforts to expand its public housing stock. The The post Construction begins on 28 affordable rental houses in Portimão appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident2 JulTavira wine festival returns with 40 producers
Tavira will once again become a showcase for Portuguese wine as Os Dias do Vinho returns for its seventh edition from July 10 to 13. Held in the Jardim do The post Tavira wine festival returns with 40 producers appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident2 JulThree doctors arrested, 182 pensions withdrawn, as authorities hone in on ‘disability’ fraud
Three doctors have been arrested, and 182 people receiving ‘early retirement pensions due to disability’ have been told they should go back to work, after an investigation propelled by a The post Three doctors arrested, 182 pensions withdrawn, as authorities hone in on ‘disability’ fraud appeared first on Portugal Resi
Portugal Resident2 JulClassic cars to take over Algarve roads
Over 100 classic cars will tour the Algarve as the Algarve Classic Cars rally returns for its 33rd edition, bringing collectors and motoring enthusiasts from Portugal and abroad to one The post Classic cars to take over Algarve roads appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident2 JulPortugal returns to train manufacturing with biggest rail investment in decades
Portugal is set to manufacture passenger trains again for the first time in around 25 years after construction officially began on a new Alstom factory in Matosinhos, marking what the The post Portugal returns to train manufacturing with biggest rail investment in decades appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident2 JulPortugal’s largest bat colony discovered at Alqueva
Portugal’s largest known colony of vulnerable greater mouse-eared bats (Myotis myotis) has been discovered in the Alqueva region, where more than 10,000 animals have been found in a former water The post Portugal’s largest bat colony discovered at Alqueva appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident2 JulNew Minho-Galicia electricity interconnection launched today
Portugal and Spain are inaugurating a new electricity grid interconnection today, representing an investment of €70 million on the Portuguese side, aimed at strengthening electricity exchanges between the two countries The post New Minho-Galicia electricity interconnection launched today appeared first on Portugal Resi
Portugal Resident2 JulWarm air, cold water: know the risks
In the first five months of this year, 57 people drowned in Portugal, according to provisional data released by the Drowning Observatory of the Portuguese Federation of Lifeguards (FEPONS). This The post Warm air, cold water: know the risks appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident2 JulFree festival brings AC/DC, Iron Maiden and Ramones tributes to Faro
Rock fans can look forward to three days of classic hits when the Faro Tribute Fest returns to the Algarve at the end of July, bringing tribute acts celebrating some The post Free festival brings AC/DC, Iron Maiden and Ramones tributes to Faro appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident2 JulGovernment weighs legal options over Galp-Moeve deal
Portugal’s government is examining what legal powers it may have to intervene in the planned Galp-Moeve deal, as it seeks guarantees that the Sines refinery remains in Portugal and prioritises The post Government weighs legal options over Galp-Moeve deal appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident2 Jul3.2-magnitude offshore earthquake recorded off Faro
An earthquake measuring 3.2 on the Richter scale was recorded off the Algarve coast this Thursday morning (July 2), according to the Portuguese Institute for the Sea and the Atmosphere The post 3.2-magnitude offshore earthquake recorded off Faro appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident2 JulSeguro hails ‘very positive’ ties with France after Macron talks
Portugal’s President, António José Seguro, has described relations with France as being at a “very positive” stage following talks with French President Emmanuel Macron in Paris, highlighting stronger economic cooperation The post Seguro hails ‘very positive’ ties with France after Macron talks appeared first on Portug
Portugal Resident2 Jul“No fake news here”: PS leader visits properties government is ‘holding back for political gain’
Having claimed earlier in the week that the government is holding back completed homes for political gain, PS leader José Luís Carneiro travelled to the Alentejo region to expose the The post “No fake news here”: PS leader visits properties government is ‘holding back for political gain’ appeared first on Portugal Resi
Portugal Resident2 JulGalp project could create 100,000 jobs in Matosinhos
Galp‘s proposed Innovation District on the site of its former Matosinhos oil refinery could generate more than 100,000 jobs and contribute around €65 billion to Portugal’s economy over the next The post Galp project could create 100,000 jobs in Matosinhos appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident1 JulYoung man missing in Douro river found dead
A 19-year-old who went missing in the Douro river today was found dead little more than an hour later, deputy commander of the Douro Port Authority, Pedro Cervaens, has told The post Young man missing in Douro river found dead appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident1 JulLisbon records highs of 58.3°C on asphalt pavement in sun
A pilot campaign to measure the temperature of urban surfaces in Lisbon, coordinated by a residents’ association, recorded maximum temperatures of 58.3 degrees Celsius (°C) on asphalt pavement in the The post Lisbon records highs of 58.3°C on asphalt pavement in sun appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident1 JulSummer labour shortages deepen pressure on Portugal’s tourism sector
As Portugal enters the busiest months of the tourism season, employers across the hospitality sector are warning that long-standing labour shortages are becoming more acute, with industry leaders expressing concern The post Summer labour shortages deepen pressure on Portugal’s tourism sector appeared first on Portugal