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Portugal Resident16 Jul

Madeira’s PJ judicial police have had the unusual experience this week of two murders to investigate in the space of two days. The only positive aspect is that both have The post PJ police in Madeira investigate two murders ‘among neighbours’ in space of two days appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident16 Jul

Just weeks after The Resident reported on the possibility of investment firm Castlelake launching an opportunistic takeover bid for easyJet, the story has taken a significant turn. Rather than Castlelake proceeding with The post easyJet takeover battle could be good news for Portugal appeared first on Portugal Resident

Portugal Resident16 Jul

Portugal is not an “economic miracle” (no matter what the international press might like to say) and must revive stalled structural reforms if it wants faster growth and to stem The post Portugal is no ‘economic miracle’, central bank governor warns appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident16 Jul

Portugal’s government has signalled for the first time that it could impose temporary caps on fuel retail margins if an investigation finds serious distortions in the market. Environment and Energy The post Fuel price cap being considered ‘for first time’, as regulator probes pump pricing appeared first on Portugal Res

Portugal Resident15 Jul

A 69-year-old man has been remanded in custody on suspicion of fatally abusing a three-month-old baby, with investigators alleging the infant’s injuries are consistent with shaken baby syndrome, Portugal’s PJ The post Man accused of fatally shaking three-month-old baby in Serpa remanded in custody appeared first on Por

Portugal Resident15 Jul

Portugal has become an increasingly popular destination for international families, attracting expatriates, digital nomads, entrepreneurs and investors from around the world. Alongside its lifestyle and climate, the country offers a The post The complete guide to international schools in Portugal appeared first on Port

Portugal Resident14 Jul

The Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation has launched a new funding programme aimed at accelerating Portugal’s community-led energy transition, offering up to €30,000 each to help establish 10 new renewable energy communities The post Gulbenkian launches €300,000 fund to create 10 new renewable energy communities in Portugal

Portugal Resident13 Jul

Portugal’s health sector anti-fraud commission is investigating salary increases approved at the country’s shared hospital services organisation (SUCH) amid suspicions that senior executives may have authorised pay rises from which The post Judge investigating fraud in SNS health service hones in on executive pay incre

Portugal Resident13 Jul

The tortuous and eye-wateringly expensive investigation into the disappearance of British toddler Madeleine McCann has taken a fresh turn, say reports in the media, after Scotland Yard reportedly received what The post Madeleine McCann investigation: ‘crucial’ new dossier sent to British police appeared first on Portug

Portugal Resident12 Jul

The Azores Regional Government is launching an independent scientific investigation into decades of pollution linked to the U.S. Air Force’s use of Lajes Base on Terceira Island. According to an The post Azores begins cattle testing over health fears surrounding heavy metal pollution around Lajes Air Base appeared firs

Portugal Resident12 Jul

INEM, the country’s institute of medical emergency has launched an internal investigation after a 48-year-old man died following a cardiac arrest in Caldas das Taipas, over which emergency responders from The post INEM investigates why local firefighters were not sent to man in cardiac arrest appeared first on Portugal

Portugal Resident11 Jul

The Portuguese government plans to create six large business and industrial parks across the country in a bid to attract multinational companies that might otherwise invest elsewhere, Economy and Territorial The post Portugal plans six major business parks to attract multinationals appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident11 Jul

Health authorities are continuing to investigate a mysterious outbreak in Caldas da Rainha after the number of people reporting symptoms consistent with food poisoning or gastroenteritis rose to 122, while The post Mystery illness outbreak in Caldas da Rainha grows to 122 cases appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident10 Jul

Portugal’s minister of finance has said today that the future digital euro – which is now being discussed within the European Union (EU) – will enable the currency to assert The post New digital euro will hold its own against U.S. dollar, says finance minister appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident10 Jul

A trade union representing tax authority workers is calling for urgent action after warning that several tax offices across the Algarve are operating without functioning air conditioning, leaving staff working The post Broken air conditioning leaves Algarve tax offices sweltering – union appeared first on Portugal Resi

Portugal Resident10 Jul

Portugal will join the second phase of the European Tech Champions Initiative (ETCI 2.0), a major investment vehicle designed to help Europe’s fastest-growing technology companies remain in the continent rather The post Portugal joins €15 billion European tech fund to keep unicorns from moving to U.S. appeared first on

Portugal Resident10 Jul

Drivers, haulage companies and businesses generally in Portugal are expected to face a sharp increase in fuel prices next week, with diesel forecast to rise by seven cents per litre The post Fuel price rise will be painful: diesel expected to jump 7 cents/ litre appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident9 Jul

With various sources today already suggesting fuel prices at the pumps will be rising again next week, the government has admitted ‘concern’ over the economic impact of the latest resurgence The post Prices at pumps set to rise due to renewed Middle East hostilities appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident9 Jul

Qantara Capital is moving ahead with a €468 million logistics park in Grândola, five years after first announcing plans for the business, logistics and industrial hub. The Grândola Logistics Park The post Swiss developer Qantara invests €468 million in Grândola logistics park appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident8 Jul

Six people have been arrested after a months-long investigation into an alleged organised crime group accused of carrying out violent robberies against elderly and vulnerable people in the Algarve. The The post Six arrested over alleged violent theft ring targeting elderly people in Algarve appeared first on Portugal R

Portugal Resident5 Jul

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 Jul

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 Resident3 Jul

Eyeconic celebrated its second anniversary in Vilamoura on July 1, welcoming clients, friends and business partners to mark two successful years of providing professional eye care and stylish eyewear to The post Eyeconic celebrates two years of clear vision in Vilamoura appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident3 Jul

ACM – Alchemy & Critical Metals to build antimony refinery State-owned ACM – Alchemy & Critical Metals intends to build an antimony refinery in the Sines Industrial and Logistics Zone The post New refinery in Sines to create 150 direct jobs appeared first on Portugal Resident .