Portugal Resident29 JunGALP and Red Cross Launch €1 million storm recovery programme
The GALP Foundation and the Portuguese Red Cross have launched a €1 million programme to support communities affected by the winter’s storms and flooding in Portugal, combining emergency relief with The post GALP and Red Cross Launch €1 million storm recovery programme appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident29 JunAlgarve tops Portugal for home burglaries as GNR issues summer warning
The Algarve has recorded more home burglaries than any other district policed by the GNR so far this year, prompting the force to urge residents from all over the country The post Algarve tops Portugal for home burglaries as GNR issues summer warning appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident29 JunVentura issues veiled threat to government ahead of preparations for State Budget
CHEGA leader André Ventura has warned Portugal’s governing coalition that any move towards the Socialist Party (PS) on a controversial nationality bill* could have “consequences” for his party’s position on The post Ventura issues veiled threat to government ahead of preparations for State Budget appeared first on Port
Portugal Resident29 Jun“Nothing to declare” – questions over PM’s failure to register any official gifts since taking office
Portuguese Prime Minister Luís Montenegro has not declared any official gifts since taking office, despite being publicly presented with at least two items that have attracted attention because of their The post “Nothing to declare” – questions over PM’s failure to register any official gifts since taking office appear
Portugal Resident29 JunVolunteers remove over 30 tonnes of waste from Ria Formosa
More than 30 tonnes of waste have been removed from the Ria Formosa during the first clean-up organised under Projeto Chilreta, a new environmental initiative launched by the Nova Meta The post Volunteers remove over 30 tonnes of waste from Ria Formosa appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident29 JunPortugal’s national health service ends 2025 with €1 billion deficit
Portugal’s SNS national health service ended 2025 with more registered patients, a rising number of people without a family doctor and a budget deficit exceeding €1 billion, according to a The post Portugal’s national health service ends 2025 with €1 billion deficit appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident29 JunPortuguese wellness brand Serenity celebrates 10th anniversary
Portuguese luxury wellness brand Serenity – The Art of Well Being is celebrating its 10th anniversary, marking a decade of expansion from its Algarve origins into one of the country’s The post Portuguese wellness brand Serenity celebrates 10th anniversary appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident29 JunGovernment resumes police pay talks with PSP and GNR
Portugal’s government resumes formal negotiations with police representatives today, with a long-promised overhaul of pay and career conditions expected to dominate talks between the Ministry of Internal Administration and unions The post Government resumes police pay talks with PSP and GNR appeared first on Portugal R
Portugal Resident29 JunPortugal receives Russian gas shipment as EU import ban looms
Portugal has received a second shipment of Russian liquefied natural gas (LNG) this year, despite the European Union’s decision to ban all Russian gas imports from January 2027. The cargo The post Portugal receives Russian gas shipment as EU import ban looms appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident29 JunAlgarve councils refuse to pay for central hospital access roads
A dispute has emerged over who should pay for the roads and mobility infrastructure serving the long-awaited Algarve Central Hospital, with the municipalities of Loulé and Faro rejecting suggestions they The post Algarve councils refuse to pay for central hospital access roads appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident29 JunBreathe deep: this week will be another hot one!
Five districts in the interior of the country are under a yellow warning from today due to the forecast of hot, dry weather, which is set to extend across the The post Breathe deep: this week will be another hot one! appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident29 JunOff-Grid and Entertaining in Portugal – Simon’s Rainbow – sad news from the valley
We found Simon as a puppy cowering under a table at a fabulous little dog rescue place called Bark n’ Bitches in Los Angeles in early 2012. It was a The post Off-Grid and Entertaining in Portugal – Simon’s Rainbow – sad news from the valley appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident29 JunCivil Protection emergency telecoms staff begin week-long strike
Emergency telecommunications operators at Portugal’s Civil Protection authority began a week-long strike today, demanding the creation of a dedicated professional career path while insisting that emergency response services will remain The post Civil Protection emergency telecoms staff begin week-long strike appeared f
Portugal Resident28 JunTourism excellence celebrated at Portugal Travel Awards
Winners of the 21st “Portugal Travel Awards by Publituris” were announced last Friday evening at the Hilton Vilamoura Resort & Spa in the Algarve, recognising businesses and destinations across Portugal’s The post Tourism excellence celebrated at Portugal Travel Awards appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident28 JunPortugal settle for second after Colombia draw; Croatia await in last 32
Portugal finished second in Group K at the 2026 FIFA World Cup after a goalless draw with Colombia, with goalkeeper Diogo Costa producing an outstanding display to ensure Roberto Martínez’s The post Portugal settle for second after Colombia draw; Croatia await in last 32 appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident28 JunCHEGA leader André Ventura (and wife) receive death threats
CHEGA leader André Ventura has filed a complaint to PSP police following a “series of persistent (death) threats” – the latest allegedly targeting his wife. Speaking to Observador online, the The post CHEGA leader André Ventura (and wife) receive death threats appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident28 JunA new type of rural home for Central Portugal
That dream is still very much alive. But it is no longer the only answer. Across the region, buyers are changing. Some still want a traditional renovation project, but many The post A new type of rural home for Central Portugal appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident28 JunGovernment cannot hide behind ‘chaos’ of national exams – teachers’ federation
FENPROF, Portugal’s national federation of teachers, has accused the government of trying to wriggle out of responsibility for what it describes as “chaos” in this year’s national secondary school examinations. The post Government cannot hide behind ‘chaos’ of national exams – teachers’ federation appeared first on Por
Portugal Resident28 JunPortuguese fatalities in Venezuela quakes at 51, as ‘golden window’ closes
The number of Portuguese nationals and people of Portuguese descent who have died as a result of the earthquakes in Venezuela has risen to 51, according to a new update The post Portuguese fatalities in Venezuela quakes at 51, as ‘golden window’ closes appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident28 JunFrench national, 66, dies in water at Albufeira’s São Rafael beach
A 66-year-old French national died yesterday after getting into difficulties in the water of Albufeira’s São Rafael beach. Lifeguards responded within minutes, but their efforts at resuscitation proved in vain. The post French national, 66, dies in water at Albufeira’s São Rafael beach appeared first on Portugal Reside
Portugal Resident28 JunSchoolchildren turn Ria Formosa litter into public art in Olhão
The artistic panels were created by pupils from three school groups in the municipality as part of the LIXArte – Transforming Waste into Art project, which combines environmental education with The post Schoolchildren turn Ria Formosa litter into public art in Olhão appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident28 JunNothing to see here
As well as writing this column, I help out with The Resident’s podcast, featuring Natasha Donn and other writers on the news, plus interviews with Portugal-loving movers and shapers. It’s The post Nothing to see here appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident28 JunCould Portugal cope without easyJet? Why a takeover battle matters far beyond aviation
The possibility that one of Europe’s best-known budget airlines could eventually be broken up has raised questions far beyond the aviation industry. According to The Economist, American investment firm Castlelake The post Could Portugal cope without easyJet? Why a takeover battle matters far beyond aviation appeared fi
Portugal Resident27 JunDriver test fraud suspect arrested in Portimão
A 25-year-old man has been arrested in Portimão after allegedly attempting to sit a driving test using another person’s identity in a bid to fraudulently obtain a Portuguese driving licence. The post Driver test fraud suspect arrested in Portimão appeared first on Portugal Resident .