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Portugal’s construction sector continued to grow in July, bucking a wider downturn across Europe, according to figures released today by Eurostat.

Quercus has called on the government and Portuguese Environment Agency APA to maintain a “firm stance” in the face of opposition from property developer Coporgest to the revision of access The post Quercus calls for proper backup from authorities in dispu…

The latest cat-craze, ‘XL Bully Cats’.

Vila Vita Parc has expanded its culinary portfolio with the opening of CIRO in Guia this summer with a concept built around Mediterranean cooking over fire, bringing together Portuguese and The post Vila Vita Parc opens CIRO in Guia – with chicken piri-pi…

Portugal’s government appears to be welcoming the news of a deepening of trade relations between the European Union and Canada, in spite of the knee-jerk reaction by Donald Trump, who The post Portugal welcomes deepening of trade relations between Brussels

Luís Neves, Minister of Internal Administration, has stated today that the government is preparing a legislative amendment to penalise the sale of fake drugs, as has been requested by Lisbon The post Luís Neves announces measure to criminalise sale of “fa…

Jorge Jesus has named his first Portugal squad, introducing four new faces as the national team prepares to begin the defence of its UEFA Nations League title.

At a point where citizens are beset from all sides by rising prices, CHEGA leader André Ventura has emerged, in a new opinion poll, as the runaway favourite for prime The post New poll shows CHEGA leader André Ventura runaway favourite for prime minister…

Portugal’s criminal investigation police, the PJ, has arrested five people on suspicion of kidnapping and abduction in Marinha Grande: the victim was a man whom the suspects assaulted, and whose The post Police arrest five for kidnapping in Marinha Grande…

Giant industrial sliding doors greet me as I arrive to meet Dário Silva.

Portugal is preparing to wave goodbye to summer with another burst of hot, sunny weather, as temperatures climb sharply across the mainland this weekend.

The wave of apprehensions of high speed boats commonly used by drug traffickers has continued this week with a second vessel being ‘seized’ late yesterday afternoon, around 13 kms off The post Maritime police seize 2nd suspected drug boat in two days appe…

Olhão will become an open-air showcase for contemporary creativity this weekend as the second edition of Open Ateliers Olhão brings together 68 artists at venues across the city.

The group of parents taking legal action against the Ministry of Education over a lack of places in state schools says many pupils are still at home with no information.

Alcoutim’s Feira da Perdiz (Partridge Fair) returns to Martim Longo on October 10 and 11, with this year’s edition taking place earlier than usual and in a new location.

Last night, at 8pm, the prime minister gave an address to the nation (with no questions from journalists permitted afterwards).

Members and guests of the Algarve Wine Society gathered at Wyndham Residences Restaurant in Alvor on Wednesday, September 16, for a dinner showcasing wines from Herdade da Figueirinha.

The Autumn Garden Fairs started in 2009 and have continued since then with the inevitable break for Covid.

Lisbon will put sustainability centre stage this weekend as Cidade do Zero (Zero City) returns with more than 100 activities aimed at reducing waste, cutting emissions and helping people live The post Zero-waste festival returns to Lisbon this weekend app…

FlixBus is expanding its Algarve network with new direct connections to Lisbon’s Sete Rios bus terminal, with services starting on September 29.

Torreense’s remarkable footballing fairytale has continued at the European level.

Recorded not in a Lisbon boardroom but on a sunlit Algarve terrace, the second episode of Lisbon‑based NSM Lawyers’ “On Boarding Sessions” podcast sets out to answer a simple question: The post Portugal beyond the postcard appeared first on Portugal Resid…

Formula 1 fans now know how much they will have to pay to see the championship return to Portugal, with the first tickets for the 2027 Portuguese Grand Prix priced The post First ticket prices for Portugal F1 revealed appeared first on Portugal Resident.

Mercearia Bio in Lagos has expanded its offering with the launch of its Cozinha da Mercearia Bio (Kitchen) project, a dedicated space for workshops, cooking demonstrations, tastings, product and wine The post A place to share appeared first on Portugal Re…

A genet has been rescued by firefighters after becoming trapped inside a well in Silves.

The historic Hotel Turismo da Guarda is set to reopen as a five-star hotel following the signing of a lease agreement between Turismo de Portugal and The Lince Hotels.

The race, held in temperatures hovering around 30 degrees, forced medical teams to intervene in several situations.

Thousands of motorcyclists are expected to descend on Fátima this Sunday for the 11th annual Bênção dos Capacetes – Blessing of the Helmets pilgrimage, one of the largest gatherings of The post Thousands of motorcyclists head to Fátima for annual helmet b…

Environmental campaigners fear elements of a controversial €1.35 billion scheme for the Tejo river could be revived in stages under the government’s new national water strategy, Água que Une.

More than 6,700 litres of petrol, a van and three mobile phones were seized near Sagres today (September 17) after suspicious activity involving a high-speed boat triggered a major GNR The post GNR seize 6,725 litres of petrol near Sagres beaches appeared…

The GNR has increased enforcement against illegal immigration, human trafficking and labour exploitation, resulting, in August alone, in 232 arrests and 649 notices to leave the country.

Azores’ tourism woes are not getting any better.

Hotels in Lisbon, Porto and the Algarve will waive their usual pet accommodation fees from October 2 to 5 as part of a special initiative marking World Animal Day.

A Lisbon pizzeria has been named among the 50 best in the world, after climbing an impressive 12 places in one year.

Right-wing populist party CHEGA has seemingly recovered from yesterday’s ‘setback’ and decided to move forwards with a new proposal for a parliamentary inquiry into the years Minister for Internal Administration, The post Third time lucky?

Residents and visitors are being invited to walk for a cause in Portimão on Saturday, September 26, when Alzheimer Portugal’s Algarve Regional Office will hold a 5km charity walk to The post Portimão charity walk to raise awareness of Alzheimer’s and deme…

British band Simply Red are returning to Portugal for the first time in almost 19 years, with a concert confirmed for Lisbon next summer.

EasyJet cabin crew in Portugal have voted today in favor of two five-day strikes, between October 2 – 6 and again between December 19 – 23, according to a spokesperson The post EasyJet cabin crew move forward with two 5-day strikes appeared first on Portu…

Former Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares and motorsport veteran Mark Preston will headline a conference exploring how innovations developed in motor racing are making their way into everyday road cars.

With more than 1,000 pupils miraculously finding a place in a school, after so much uncertainty, the reality is that the State education system is ‘not out of the woods, The post New wave of school entrants expected in January and February appeared first…

Cars are a curious thing.

Portugal’s Public Security Police (PSP) detained a 62-year-old Russian national at Lisbon’s Humberto Delgado airport this week after he arrived on a flight from Tel Aviv travelling under a false The post Russian sought by Interpol since 2013 detained at L…

The Mamativa Association is launching Beyond Breast Cancer, an international patient education and support initiative created to support women living with or beyond breast cancer, with a particular focus on The post Beyond Breast Cancer launches in Algarve

Days after the sudden and unexpected death of Ukrainian community leader, Pavlo Sadokha, the Public Prosecutor’s Office has opened an inquiry to determine whether there are any signs of crime, The post “Complete and profound” autopsy performed on Ukrainian

Lagos has become the finishing point of what is considered the longest possible train journey within the European Union using regular passenger services.

Prime Minister Luís Montenegro traded the political arena for the golf course on Wednesday (September 16), teeing up at the Portugal Open and using the occasion to talk up the The post PM tees off at Portugal Open appeared first on Portugal Resident.

Portugal’s fishing, maritime tourism, shipbuilding and offshore energy sectors are being targeted by ABANCA as the bank expands its operations in the country’s Blue Economy.

Prime minister Luís Montenegro opened an economic conference in Lisbon today with ‘uplifting news’ of the national economy, in spite of what he called the “stupid path” of continuing war The post “Stupid path”: Montenegro criticises war in Middle East app…

After one decade, Olhão’s centuries-old São Miguel autumn fair is making a comeback, returning to Largo da Feira from September 25 to 29.

The Algarve could gain a major new business area as part of government efforts to attract large-scale investment and diversify regional economies.