Portugal Resident26 JunPortuguese rethink spending as living costs rise
Higher mortgage repayments and rising living costs are prompting many Portuguese households to cut back on spending. Among the first expenses likely to be cut are restaurant meals, new clothes The post Portuguese rethink spending as living costs rise appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident26 JunWinter’s storms precipitate two-year shortage of pine wood
The impact of Storm Kristin on the pine industry in Portugal is set to continue for a further two years, with the timber shortage seriously affecting the sector, which has The post Winter’s storms precipitate two-year shortage of pine wood appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident26 JunPrivate hospitals in Portugal hit record €2.8 billion in revenue
More people in Portugal are choosing private healthcare than ever before, helping the country’s private hospital sector generate a record €2.79 billion in revenue last year. According to a new The post Private hospitals in Portugal hit record €2.8 billion in revenue appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident26 JunWine talk – Red wine from a Vinho Verde classic: Soalheiro’s Oppaco
With so many choices, it can be dizzying. But each pass through the bottle section presents an opportunity to try something new, tempting as it may be to stick with The post Wine talk – Red wine from a Vinho Verde classic: Soalheiro’s Oppaco appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident26 JunPortuguese Arraial, Queen tribute and disco night headline Vale do Lobo summer
Vale do Lobo has unveiled its summer programme, offering a diverse calendar of experiences for all generations, combining live music, sporting activities, children’s entertainment and some of Portugal’s most cherished The post Portuguese Arraial, Queen tribute and disco night headline Vale do Lobo summer appeared first
Portugal Resident26 JunINEM investigates death of 20-year-old after VMER (emergency response vehicle) ‘declared inoperable’
INEM, Portugal’s National Institute for Medical Emergencies has launched an investigation into the death of a 20-year-old woman after a VMER specialist emergency response vehicle failed to reach her because The post INEM investigates death of 20-year-old after VMER (emergency response vehicle) ‘declared inoperable’ app
Portugal Resident26 JunLajes Air Base: lead in skeletons reinforces suspicions of contamination
A new scientific study has uncovered significantly elevated levels of lead and other heavy metals in the skeletons of former residents living near Lajes Air Base in the Azores – The post Lajes Air Base: lead in skeletons reinforces suspicions of contamination appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident26 JunLisbon bartender crowned Portugal’s best
A 23-year-old bartender from Lisbon has been crowned Portugal’s best after winning the World Class Portugal 2026 competition, securing his place at the global finals in Scotland later this year. The post Lisbon bartender crowned Portugal’s best appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident26 JunPortugal’s little bustard on brink of extinction after 90% population collapse
One of Portugal‘s most iconic terrestrial birds has suffered a dramatic population collapse, with numbers falling by 90% in just two decades, according to the latest national census. The fourth The post Portugal’s little bustard on brink of extinction after 90% population collapse appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident26 JunSupreme court demands new psychiatric assessment of Afghan killer
Portugal’s Supreme Court of Justice has ordered a new forensic assessment – with the trial to be reopened – to determine the criminal responsibility of the Afghan father-of-three convicted of The post Supreme court demands new psychiatric assessment of Afghan killer appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident26 JunPortugal home valuations hit record high
The median value of bank property valuations in Portugal reached a new record high of €2,208 per square metre in May, underlining the continued strength of the country’s housing market The post Portugal home valuations hit record high appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident26 JunLagos Food Fest returns with 30 food trucks
One of the Algarve’s biggest celebrations of street food is returning to Lagos next week, with four days of international cuisine, live music and family entertainment. The 11th edition of The post Lagos Food Fest returns with 30 food trucks appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident26 JunVale do Lobo: The perfect place for a ‘playcation’ this summer
‘Playcations’ – where families opt for active experiences, hobbies and play as part of their holidays – are one of the hottest trends this season and at the Algarve’s prestigious The post Vale do Lobo: The perfect place for a ‘playcation’ this summer appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident26 JunImmigrant who challenged CHEGA leader on campaign trail was “first target” of neo-Nazi militia
A Bangladeshi immigrant who publicly challenged CHEGA leader André Ventura during Portugal’s 2024 European election campaign was allegedly selected as the first assassination target of the neo-Nazi Movimento Armilar Lusitano The post Immigrant who challenged CHEGA leader on campaign trail was “first target” of neo-Nazi
Portugal Resident26 JunVale do Lobo launches its first traditional Portuguese ‘Arraial’
Vale do Lobo will bring a taste of Portugal’s popular summer festivities to the resort on Saturday, July 11, with the first edition of the Vale do Lobo Arraial, combining The post Vale do Lobo launches its first traditional Portuguese ‘Arraial’ appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident26 JunPharmaceutical training course cancelled – because participants can’t get visas
The annual training programme organised by the Lusophone Academy of Pharmaceutical Sciences, which was due to bring together 43 citizens from Guinea-Bissau and Angola in Coimbra in July, has been The post Pharmaceutical training course cancelled – because participants can’t get visas appeared first on Portugal Resident
Portugal Resident26 JunAlgarve’s Gerson Baldé sets world’s best outdoor long jump of 2026
World indoor long jump champion Gerson Baldé continued his outstanding 2026 season on Saturday by recording the longest outdoor jump in the world this year. The 26-year-old, who was born The post Algarve’s Gerson Baldé sets world’s best outdoor long jump of 2026 appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident26 JunShambolic ‘Operation Marquês’ drives sweeping reform of Portugal’s criminal justice system
Portugal’s long-running Operation Marquês corruption case is continuing to reshape the country’s criminal justice system, with the high-profile prosecution of former Socialist prime minister José Sócrates serving as a catalyst The post Shambolic ‘Operation Marquês’ drives sweeping reform of Portugal’s criminal justice
Portugal Resident26 JunEyeconic: Premium eye care with a personal touch
Eyeconic is a leading optical retailer in Portugal, recognized for its commitment to quality, innovation, and excellence in customer service. With stores located in Vilamoura Marina and Setúbal, Eyeconic offers The post Eyeconic: Premium eye care with a personal touch appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident26 JunPortugal emerges as key cocaine trafficking route into Europe, UN warns
Portugal has become an increasingly important gateway for cocaine trafficking into Europe, with organised crime groups using semi-submersible vessels capable of carrying up to 10 tonnes of drugs across the The post Portugal emerges as key cocaine trafficking route into Europe, UN warns appeared first on Portugal Reside
Portugal Resident26 JunHealth service hotline staff claim pay is docked for going to lavatory
Workers answering calls for Portugal’s SNS24 health hotline have accused telecoms company Altice of deducting pay for time spent eating, drinking water or using the toilet – describing a working The post Health service hotline staff claim pay is docked for going to lavatory appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident26 JunÁguas de Portugal chemical contracts under suspicions of fraud and public health risks
Portuguese prosecutors have opened a criminal investigation into suspected fraud, document forgery and potential risks to public health linked to chemical supply contracts awarded by state-owned water utility Águas de The post Águas de Portugal chemical contracts under suspicions of fraud and public health risks appear
Portugal Resident26 JunAlgarve risks losing €60 million in EU funding as Metrobus project stalls
After being announced with pomp and circumstance in 2023, the Algarve’s Metrobus project is in serious jeopardy, with local officials warning that €60 million in EU funding could be lost The post Algarve risks losing €60 million in EU funding as Metrobus project stalls appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident26 JunSuggestions for free
The truth is, I was born in a vast and magnificent nation that I have explored roughly the way one explores a buffet – enthusiastically circling the same familiar dishes The post Suggestions for free appeared first on Portugal Resident .