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Minister for Internal Administration, Luís Neves, has conceded that drug trafficking is the number one threat to Portugal’s internal security – with the country being used as a gateway for The post Drug trafficking “main threat” to Portugal’s security – m…

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A high-speed boat was detected at the mouth of the Tejo estuary last night by the Maritime Police, who, in an operation under the coordination of PJ Judicial Police, went The post Eleven arrested as high-speed ‘narco launch’ intercepted near Sesimbra appe…

Algarve MP Cristóvão Norte has hailed Formula 1’s confirmed return to Portimão in June 2027, arguing that major international events can provide the region with exposure that goes far beyond The post F1 return is “true promotion” of Algarve – MP appeared…

Portugal offers a stable, welcoming climate for international investors, with a straightforward property purchase process.

Vila Real de Santo António mayor Álvaro Araújo has called for urgent government action on the Algarve’s national EN125 road after a fatal accident renewed concerns over dangerous junctions in The post VRSA mayor demands urgent action on dangerous EN125 ju…

She, the fair, with chestnut hair,Came from a land far awayTo haunt my solitary lair.Was this a dream in answer to my prayer?

McDonald’s Portugal is recruiting more than 150 people for its restaurants across the Algarve, with vacancies available until the end of the year.

Teachers appointed to schools in the Algarve are giving up their posts before the school year even begins because they cannot afford local housing, according to the head of Aljezur’s The post Teachers give up Algarve posts over housing costs appeared first

Portuguese president António José Seguro has called for a new impetus in policies to promote reading – arguing that the country cannot simply accept the problems highlighted by the latest The post President urges new impetus in education to promote reading

The decree-law regulating the provision of agency doctors in the SNS (national health service) has been in force for two months, with one salient detail “still missing”: the amounts these The post Agency doctors threaten “massive walkout” if fees reduced…

Environment Minister Maria da Graça Carvalho has ruled out scrapping Portugal’s Volta bottle and can return scheme, a day after Lisbon Mayor Carlos Moedas called for its immediate cancellation.

As the mission spirals into a deadly manhunt, every detour, delay, and bullet pushes them closer to failure.

The decision today, by the Speaker of Parliament, José Pedro Aguiar Branco, not to accept the terms of the second bid by right-wing CHEGA to force a parliamentary inquiry into The post “Dictatorship, dictatorship, dictatorship” – CHEGA leader reacts to bl…

Five families living in difficult housing conditions in Lagoa have had their homes renovated through a partnership between the local council and non-profit organisation Just a Change.

A new association says it has the answer to the housing crisis – and it doesn’t involve State investment.

Portimão has already begun preparing for the return of Formula 1 in June 2027, with plans being drawn up for extra parking, improved access roads and direct transport between the The post Portimão already preparing for F1 return appeared first on Portugal…

An otter trapped in a metal cage has been rescued and returned to the wild by GNR environmental officers in northern Portugal.

Olhão’s new Loja de Cidadão (Citizen Shop) has opened to the public at Ria Shopping, bringing a wide range of government and municipal services together in one location.

Set against the true events of the Uprising that helped inspire the legend of Robin Hood, he forms an army of the people to face the King’s might in a The post Cinema: The Uprising appeared first on Portugal Resident.

The Coração Silenciado association, which represents victims of sexual abuse in the Catholic Church, is petitioning President of the Republic, António José Seguro, to promote an audit of the tortuous The post Church sexual abuse victims ask President to e…

Several parents gathered this morning outside the Professora Aida Vieira Primary School in protest, after children without an assigned form teacher were informed that they could not enter.

A charity rally for vintage motorcycles in Guia has raised €4,782.50 for Albufeira’s volunteer firefighters.

At a point when public opinion is rounding on the government over the level of taxation it applies to fuel products, Minister of Economy and Territorial Cohesion, Manuel Castro Almeida, The post “Portuguese people are facing difficulties because of fuel c…

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Parliamentary speaker José Pedro Aguiar-Branco has rejected CHEGA’s revised attempt to force a parliamentary inquiry into Minister for Interior Administration Luís Neves’ eight years as national director of the PJ The post CHEGA bid for sweeping inquiry i…

Banco Português de Fomento (BPF, or Portugal’s Development Bank) has approved more than 20,000 transactions since the start of this year, totalling €4.7 billion, the minister for the economy said The post Portugal’s Banco de Fomento approves 20,000 transa…

A gathering of nearly 400 classic moped enthusiasts in Guia has raised nearly €4,800 for the Albufeira Volunteer Firefighters.

Groundbreaking work that has enabled people with impaired vision or blindness from retinal diseases to regain their sight has earned researchers Botond Roska and José-Alain Sahel the 2026 António Champalimaud The post Champalimaud prize, worth €1 million,…

In yet another ‘weird example of governance’, the minister of Social Security (Labour and Solidarity) inaugurated a new €4.4 million care home in Mafra yesterday, admitting that it can’t start The post Minister inaugurates care home without authorisation…

People struggling to find help for an abandoned animal, a cat colony or a pet in need now have a new place to turn, following the launch of what Animalife The post New website helps find animal support anywhere in Portugal appeared first on Portugal Resid…

PJ judicial police have arrested three men over the shooting of a Swedish tourist in Lisbon’s Baixa district on August 10.

Formula 1 has officially confirmed the dates for its long-awaited return to Portugal, with the Portuguese Grand Prix set to take place at Portimão from June 18 to 20, 2027.

Lisbon Mayor Carlos Moedas has called on the government to immediately scrap Portugal’s Volta bottle and can deposit-return scheme, claiming it has created serious social and urban hygiene problems in The post Lisbon mayor calls for end of Volta recycling…

Ferragudo’s Rua 25 de Abril will turn into one big street party on Friday, September 18, with live music, food, drinks and entertainment running into the early hours.

The largest fire on the mainland today, in Alvito da Beira, was mobilizing 620 personnel at the end of this morning, supported by 207 vehicles and six aircraft.

When Martin Marks talks about what is driving him to take on one of the toughest physical challenges of his life, his enthusiasm is infectious.

Anyone thinking about adding a new four-legged member to the family will have the chance to meet dogs and cats looking for homes at AlgarveShopping on Saturday, September 19.

It’s another less than good day for Portugal’s coalition government, which, on paper at least, has been doing so well.

Faro’s historic Teatro Lethes will open its new season on September 17, launching almost three months of performances ranging from classical music and theatre to dance, cinema and stand-up comedy.

Algarve residents can once again take advantage of discounted tickets to Zoomarine, with the park’s popular Resident Campaign returning for visits between September 17 and 30.

The public consultation period for the proposed Foupana dam in the eastern Algarve has been extended until October 16, giving residents and other interested parties three additional working days to The post Public consultation on Foupana dam extended to O…

Portugal’s prime minister, Luís Montenegro, has given a speech today in which he described the country is a “mature democracy” with a “highly qualified” justice system.

A petition calling for the suspension of Portugal’s Volta bottle and can deposit-return system has surpassed 37,000 signatures, as criticism of the scheme continues several months after its launch.

As the weeks count down to the coalition government’s presentation of its 2027 State Budget, it will be meeting tomorrow for talks with employers and trade union confederations.

Portugal has recorded 66 cases of a relatively new Mpox variant in just six weeks, with the World Health Organisation confirming that the virus is now being transmitted locally rather The post Portugal records 66 Mpox cases in six weeks as virus spreads l…

Portuguese people are far more likely to spend their free time on social media than reading for pleasure, according to a new survey presented by the Portuguese Association of Publishers The post Social media beats reading in Portugal’s free time appeared…

With agreement last night on increasing class sizes (beyond previously prescribed limits) to accommodate the hundreds of pupils waiting to hear which school will receive them, Education Minister Fernando Alexandre The post Increasing number of students per

Renewable energy accounted for 74.4% of the electricity generated in mainland Portugal between January and August this year, according to the latest bulletin from APREN, the Renewable Energy Association.

The Portuguese footwear industry is this year completing “the largest investment cycle ever”, with €100 million invested in sustainability, digitalisation, artificial intelligence and new technologies “bolstering the sector’s confidence” in The post Footw…