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Portugal Resident2d ago

Dozens of clients of Banco CTT (the bank run by the Post Office) have been victims of fraud, after thousands of euros were transferred from their accounts, writes Correio da The post Dozens of Banco CTT clients claim their accounts have been plundered appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident3d ago

Venezuela’s acting president, Delcy Rodríguez, has stated, following a meeting with Portugal’s minister of the economy and territorial cohesion, Manuel Castro Almeida, that the two countries wish to promote bilateral The post Lisbon, Caracas focus on bilateral trade, new strategic alliances appeared first on Portugal R

Portugal Resident4d ago

The number of Brazilians who moved to Portugal and decided to return is at a new level – exceeding figures recorded in the last two years, mainly because of economic The post Brazilians who moved to Portugal and decided to return at record level appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident4d ago

The Algarve International Circuit (AIA) has increased its permanent workforce by 33% since the start of 2026, as the Portimão racetrack expands its operations and steps up investment in sustainability. The post Algarve racetrack boosts permanent workforce by 33% appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident6d ago

Before spending millions of euros of public money on major construction projects, the Algarve should repair leaking pipes, reuse wastewater and curb water-hungry agricultural development, environmental campaigners have urged the The post Algarve water policy challenged following desalination embargo appeared first on P

Portugal Resident29 Oct

Residents and businesses in Madeira and Porto Santo are being asked to switch off unnecessary outdoor lighting for three hours on Friday night in a bid to help young shearwaters The post Madeira urged to switch off lights to help young shearwaters reach the sea appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident29 Oct

The Police Professionals’ Trade Union Association (ASPP/PSP) and the Guard Professionals’ Association (APG/GNR) are holding a demonstration in Lisbon today to demand salary increases, career restructuring and improvements in working The post PSP, GNR police demonstrate in Lisbon for salary increases appeared first on P

Portugal Resident28 Oct

Markos Timoleon, a wealthy Greek businessman, hosts his daughter’s 25th birthday party on his private island. Unforeseen events unfold, jeopardizing his power and challenging his life’s foundations. Director: Miguel Ángel The post Cinema: The Birthday Party appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident27 Oct

Local business owners and marketers gathered at UAlg Tec Campus, at the University of the Algarve, on Monday, October 19, for “Give, Don’t Ask”, a free Growth Box event built The post Faro event asks Algarve businesses to give before they ask appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident26 Oct

Portuguese firm Tekever – Portugal’s seventh unicorn company after a funding round pushed its valuation past one billion pounds/ euros/ dollars, and which specialises in drones equipped with artificial intelligence The post Portuguese unicorn Tekever sells drones to U.S. Special Operations appeared first on Portugal Re

Portugal Resident26 Oct

Portuguese energy giant GALP has announced today that it has ended negotiations with Moeve over a potential merger of their refining and fuel marketing businesses after failing to reach an The post Future of Sines refinery appears safe after GALP and Moeve end negotiations over potential merger appeared first on Portug

Portugal Resident23 Oct

After the extraordinary revelations – and the sense of hope – that came from the independent commission set up almost four years ago to investigate child sex abuse within the The post Sex abuse claims made against Catholic priests have all been archived appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident21 Oct

The British-Portuguese Chamber of Commerce (BPCC) is organising a free business event at the Algarve International Circuit in Portimão on Thursday, October 29, focusing on the region’s economic prospects for The post Algarve Accelerate event to explore business growth opportunities in 2027 appeared first on Portugal Re

Portugal Resident21 Oct

The government is meeting today with the social partners as part of the Social Dialogue, at a time when trade union confederations are calling for an upward revision of the The post Minimum wage: government meets social partners as unions push for more appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident20 Oct

A university study claims that the Alqueva reservoir “has transformed agriculture and the economy of the Alentejo”, yet the region continues to experience demographic change, and “a significant proportion of The post Alqueva dam project didn’t solve all problems it was made for – study appeared first on Portugal Reside

Portugal Resident20 Oct

In a world where business, investment and personal affairs increasingly cross borders, finding the right professional support can mean looking beyond a single area of expertise. For Eduardo Serra Jorge The post More than legal expertise – a broader view for today’s clients appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident19 Oct

Faro Council has approved the cancellation of an unused €16.42 million bank loan and is moving ahead with a new financing package worth almost €14 million for five municipal projects. The post Faro drops unused €16.4 million loan, plans new investment package appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident16 Oct

Portugal’s PJ criminal police have seized 556 kilograms of cocaine in the Porto area and arrested one man as part of an investigation into an organised crime group importing drugs The post PJ police seize 556kg of cocaine in Porto appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident16 Oct

Portugal’s Public Prosecutor’s Office has opened an investigation into allegations of mistreatment of children at a school in Lisbon, following a complaint by a former employee. The investigation concerns Externato The post Lisbon school investigated over horrific child abuse allegations appeared first on Portugal Resi

Portugal Resident14 Oct

Portuguese Prime Minister Luís Montenegro has urged an end to the international turmoil behind soaring oil prices, warning that consequences are being felt in Portuguese homes, businesses and shops as The post Price pressures mount across Portugal appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident13 Oct

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has sharply upgraded its growth forecast for Portugal, predicting the economy will expand by 2.1% this year and 1.9% in 2027. The new projections, published The post IMF upgrades Portugal growth forecast to 2.1% appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident12 Oct

The 2025 Portuguese MotoGP generated an estimated €102 million in gross value added for the Portuguese economy, including €56 million in the Algarve, according to a new study commissioned by The post MotoGP Portugal generated €102 million for economy in 2025 – study appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident10 Oct

British far-right activist Tommy Robinson has been linked to two companies registered at Quinta Shopping, near Almancil, according to an investigation published by Portuguese weekly magazine Sábado. Robinson, whose real The post Tommy Robinson linked to two companies registered in Algarve appeared first on Portugal Res

Portugal Resident9 Oct

Thousands of children and teenagers with special educational needs are at risk of losing specialist support, as Inclusion Resource Centres (CRI) are still unaware of the level of funding for The post Thousands of pupils with special needs at risk of losing support appeared first on Portugal Resident .