Portugal Resident14 SeptNine arrested near Albufeira’s Falésia Beach in suspected drug trafficking operation
Nine people aged between 17 and 29 have been arrested in Albufeira on suspicion of assisting drug trafficking, following a joint operation by the Maritime Police and GNR near Falésia The post Nine arrested near Albufeira’s Falésia Beach in suspected drug trafficking operation appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident14 SeptFaro Airport under most pressure as full biometric checks begin
Faro Airport is experiencing the greatest pressure in Portugal from the introduction of mandatory biometric border checks, although police say the new system is generally operating without major disruption. Since The post Faro Airport under most pressure as full biometric checks begin appeared first on Portugal Residen
Portugal Resident14 SeptDismantling of education may need parliamentary inquiry, says PS leader
Dismantling of education ‘may need parliamentary inquiry’ PS leader José Luís Carneiro has admitted today that he may request a parliamentary commission of inquiry to understand the problems within the The post Dismantling of education may need parliamentary inquiry, says PS leader appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident14 SeptAD preparing new support for sectors hammered by fuel price rises
Portugal’s AD coalition government is preparing new support measures for freight transport, the fire service, the social sector and taxis, to offset the impact of rising fuel prices, minister for The post AD preparing new support for sectors hammered by fuel price rises appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident14 SeptSafe Communities Portugal renews Civil Protection accreditation
Safe Communities Portugal (SCP) has been re-accredited as a Civil Protection Volunteer Organisation (OVPC) for a further three years, continuing a status it has held since the accreditation system was The post Safe Communities Portugal renews Civil Protection accreditation appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident14 SeptNo pupil will be left out – but he/ she may end up in a school “outside desired area”
“We have many schools that are overcrowded, that have already exceeded the maximum class sizes, have already split shifts, created additional classes, but when we have cases where the principal The post No pupil will be left out – but he/ she may end up in a school “outside desired area” appeared first on Portugal Resi
Portugal Resident14 SeptRotary Club of Silves takes on 110km charity trek
The Rotary Club of Silves is calling for volunteers and community support to raise funds for local children desperately needing help with learning and language difficulties. On October 10, members The post Rotary Club of Silves takes on 110km charity trek appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident14 SeptEnglish-language Catholic Mass in Carvoeiro
An English-language Catholic Mass will be celebrated in Carvoeiro on Sunday, September 20 at 4pm at the Nossa Senhora da Encarnação chapel, overlooking the town from the cliffs. The Mass The post English-language Catholic Mass in Carvoeiro appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident14 SeptCoimbra jazz festival returns for 24th edition
The countdown has begun for one of Portugal’s longest-running jazz festivals: Coimbra’s Jazz ao Centro. Running from October 1 to 10, the festival will feature Portuguese and international musicians at The post Coimbra jazz festival returns for 24th edition appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident14 SeptState ordered to compensate workers dismissed by TAP … 33 years ago
The Portuguese State will have to compensate the workers of the former Air Atlantis (AIA) who were dismissed by TAP in 1993, following liquidation of the airline. The decision has The post State ordered to compensate workers dismissed by TAP … 33 years ago appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident14 SeptVilamoura hotel launches monthly Chef’s Table
A new monthly Chef’s Table experience is launching at the Hyatt Regency Vilamoura Algarve, bringing together Algarve cuisine and wines from a different Portuguese producer at each edition. The first The post Vilamoura hotel launches monthly Chef’s Table appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident14 SeptLightsource bp abandons €242 million Beira solar project
Lightsource bp has abandoned plans for its €242 million Beira solar power plant after concluding that changes required during the environmental assessment process would make the project financially unviable. The The post Lightsource bp abandons €242 million Beira solar project appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident14 SeptErnie Els: “We wanted to create more than a golf course”
One month after Zach Johnson lifted the inaugural Portugal Invitational trophy, the impact of the tournament continues to be felt far beyond the leaderboard. The successful debut of PGA TOUR The post Ernie Els: “We wanted to create more than a golf course” appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident14 SeptUkrainian leader in Portugal dies suddenly, aged 56
Tragic news for so many Ukrainians living in Portugal came over the weekend, with the death of Pavlo Sadokha, the long-time leader of the Union of Ukrainians in Portugal, vice-president The post Ukrainian leader in Portugal dies suddenly, aged 56 appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident14 SeptAlgarve’s flagship rally returns in October
Rallye Casinos do Algarve will return from October 1 to 3, bringing three days of motorsport action to roads across the western Algarve and neighbouring Alentejo. Part of the Portuguese The post Algarve’s flagship rally returns in October appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident14 SeptEarly autumn sun seekers drawn to Portugal’s sunniest region – the Algarve
With the hedonism of summer done and dusted, it’s time to enjoy some early autumn sun in southern Europe. In the Algarve, the shoulder season is the ideal time for The post Early autumn sun seekers drawn to Portugal’s sunniest region – the Algarve appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident14 SeptLIVRE warns government trying to approve defeated labour reform “piecemeal”
With employers already threatening a mutiny over next year’s programmed increase to the national minimum wage – saying the government is falling short on promises of labour reform – left-wing The post LIVRE warns government trying to approve defeated labour reform “piecemeal” appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident14 SeptLoulé invites residents to ditch the car for Park(ing) Day
Loulé is inviting residents to leave their cars at home and see what the town centre could look like with more space given over to people. On Tuesday, September 22, The post Loulé invites residents to ditch the car for Park(ing) Day appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident14 SeptLeiria chocolatier wins in Spain
A smoked chestnut bonbon created at the Delicious Diamonds atelier in Leiria has won the dessert category of the 16th Cociña con Castaña de Galicia competition, decided in a live The post Leiria chocolatier wins in Spain appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident14 SeptFuel price increases “financially strangling” firefighters
At a point where the increasing costs of fuel shows no sign of abating (quite the opposite, in fact) Portugal’s Liga dos Bombeiros (Firefighters League) has today warned of the The post Fuel price increases “financially strangling” firefighters appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident14 SeptA tribute to the artists
Around 50 artists came together recently for the 2º Encontro de Artistas da Beira Baixa, in Lousa, Castelo Branco. Many are accomplished creators who serve communities in ways you may The post A tribute to the artists appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident14 SeptTop judge warns constitutional courts “under attack” from rising tide of populism
At a point where authoritarianism in so-called democratic societies is becoming increasingly obvious, one of Portugal’s top judges has called out what is happening. Maria Benedita Urbano, a judge at The post Top judge warns constitutional courts “under attack” from rising tide of populism appeared first on Portugal Res
Portugal Resident14 SeptBorder towns urge governments to unblock long-awaited Portugal-Spain bridge
The municipalities of Alcoutim and Sanlúcar de Guadiana have appealed directly to the Portuguese and Spanish governments to help unblock plans for a long-awaited international bridge across the Guadiana River. The post Border towns urge governments to unblock long-awaited Portugal-Spain bridge appeared first on Portuga
Portugal Resident14 SeptGNR officer run over by driver disobeying orders to stop in Almada
In yet another disturbing incident of drivers ‘refusing to stop’ for routine police roadside checks, a GNR police officer has been run over in Almada. This time it was a The post GNR officer run over by driver disobeying orders to stop in Almada appeared first on Portugal Resident .