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The Algarve’s public health service has strengthened its hospital teams with the arrival of 100 new nurses and 36 support staff.

Almost 6,000 litres of fuel were seized in the early hours of this morning after authorities intercepted a recreational vessel, and a van, in Porto Brandão, Almada.

Portugal’s absorption of foreign nationals continues, with almost 1.6 million officially resident in this at the end of 2025.

After months without any significant rain, Portugal’s water reserves currently stand at 75% – which is better than the situation last year, but there is a “greater shortage” in the The post Portugal’s water reserves “better than in 2025” appeared first on…

Portugal is close to full employment, but the economy’s productivity has yet to catch up with the European Union, and remains below levels from 26 years ago, according to a The post Portugal’s productivity slumps to below 2000 levels – study appeared first

Viceroy at Ombria Algarve has received its first Michelin Key, joining the Michelin Guide’s 2026 selection less than two years after opening.

The Portuguese Government has approved the PRO NAT.URBE programme, which strengthens the response to extreme heat through networks of so-called climate shelters (mainly, trees) Five pilot projects are currently underway The post Government programme for g…

The Portuguese prime minister begins a three-day visit to the United States today to attend the United Nations (UN) General Assembly, with the programme kicking off with a visit to The post PM on three-day U.S. trip to ring Wall Street closing bell on Tue…

The countdown is officially on for the Portimão-Lagoa 2027 Mediterranean Beach Games, with just one year remaining until the opening ceremony of the international sporting event.

Portugal’s Chief of Naval Staff (CEMA), Admiral Nobre de Sousa, wants the purchase of a third submarine included in the draft bill for the Military Programming Law along with the The post Navy wants third submarine, replacement helicopters – chief appeared

Albufeira has been ranked among the 20 best places in the world for seasonal work, according to a new study comparing popular destinations across 21 countries.

“It’s been a hectic week in the APAA calendar.”

October is shaping up to be a busy month for Cadela Carlota & Companhia, with World Animal Day, the launch of our 2027 calendar, an art exhibition, a book event The post A busy October for Cadela Carlota appeared first on Portugal Resident.

Algarve supermarket chain Apolónia Supermercados has expanded its own-label wine range with three new single-variety wines, including a red made from the Algarve’s historic Negra Mole grape.

An 83-year-old walker is preparing to tackle a 110km trek across the western Algarve as the Rotary Club of Silves enters the final weeks of training for its latest fundraising The post 83-year-old joins Silves Rotary’s 110km charity trek appeared first on…

Could you spare a little time to help disabled children and adults with cerebral palsy take part in pony-assisted therapy sessions?

Portuguese singer-songwriter Jorge Palma, whose songs became part of the soundtrack of several generations in Portugal, died on Monday night (September 21), aged 76.

A rare new opportunity is emerging on the Algarve coast with the launch of The Uncommon Beach Residences, a contemporary development by Vilamoura World located just steps from the Atlantic The post The Uncommon arrives in Vilamoura appeared first on Portu…

A new €40 million private hospital serving Sintra, Cascais and surrounding areas was officially inaugurated today (September 21), with capacity for more than 100,000 consultations and 4,000 surgeries a year.

A 37-year-old Portuguese man, who emigrated to France 13 years ago, is suspected of leading, with his brother and an accomplice, a network that allegedly stole 42 heavy goods vehicles The post Portuguese emigré accused of stealing 42 trucks in France to s…

With fuel shortages starting to threaten Europe, Portugal’s minister for environment and energy, Maria da Graça Carvalho, has warned today that fuel consumption in Portugal has been rising by “significant The post Starting to worry about fuel: Minister ap…

Formula 1 fever has well and truly arrived in Portugal, with huge demand for tickets as sales opened on Monday for next year’s Portuguese Grand Prix in Portimão.

A charity dinner will be held in Olhão on September 28 to raise money for communities devastated by the catastrophic floods that struck Nepal last month.

A Faro civic movement is calling on the municipality to present a clear plan for the future of the Fábrica da Cerveja brewery building, arguing that the proposed relocation of The post Civic group demands clear plan for future of Faro’s old beer brewery a…

After years in which Portugal’s fishermen have wondered what authorities are trying to do to their sector, the European Commission is proposing changes aimed at reducing bureaucracy, attracting new generations, The post Brussels proposes new rules to ease…

A simple blood test could help doctors identify possible Alzheimer’s disease earlier under a pioneering project launched by Coimbra’s local health authority.

The Algarvensis UNESCO Global Geopark has received its official certificate, marking the latest milestone in the international recognition of a vast territory spanning Albufeira, Loulé and Silves.

Portuguese construction group Mota-Engil ranks 55th among the 100 largest construction companies in the world, according to the latest edition of the Global Powers of Construction study, prepared by Deloitte The post Mota-Engil joins list of world’s best…

A group of ‘have-a-go neighbours’ saved a 76-year-old woman yesterday from a vicious hammer attack at the door of an apartment building in Amora, Seixal.

Monte Rei Golf & Country Club’s North Course has reopened following a major six-month renovation, marking the latest stage in a wider investment programme at the eastern Algarve resort.

Prime minister Luís Montenegro has said the government and President of the Republic share the same vision for education — although António José Seguro’s own remarks placed noticeably greater emphasis The post PM claims shared education vision as president

Two British women, aged 26 and 27 – and both on paddleboards – were ‘taken by strong winds’ blowing off Praia da Ribeira do Cavalo, in Sesimbra, on Saturday, and The post British paddleboarders rescued after wind blows them well offshore near Sesimbra app…

Another gangland style incident in Lisbon has left a 30-year-old man dead in a neighbourhood notorious for drug-taking and trafficking in plain sight.

At a time when Portugal is facing an energy crisis and fuel prices have reached an all-time high, Maria da Graça Carvalho highlights the role of hydroelectric power in protecting The post Environment Minister describes “cautious use of renewable hydropowe…

Two PSP officers were injured in Portimão in the early hours of this Monday (September 21) after being struck by a car driven by a man who had just been The post Drink-driver on the run after striking police officers in Portimão appeared first on Portugal…

Loulé is marking World Tourism Day, celebrated internationally on September 27, with a wider programme of activities running from September 25 to October 6, celebrating the municipality’s traditional crafts, creativity The post Loulé opens creative worksh…

Portimão’s InDireita Street Fest returns for its eighth edition on October 3 and 4, expanding beyond its traditional home in Rua Direita as part of a special edition aimed at The post Portimão street festival expands into city centre appeared first on Por…

Goldman Sachs is to face the liquidators of Banco Espírito Santo in a Lisbon court over more than €90 million in fees and interest linked to a financing deal completed The post Goldman Sachs in court over €90 million received weeks before BES banking coll…

One of the things I love most about being around animals is that they are completely unfiltered.

On yet another scorching day, meteorologists have been explaining what is behind the unusually hot weather for this time of year.

Whether you are new to Portugal, or have lived here for decades, the annual afpop expo in Portimão on October 3 and 4 is a must visit event for you.

Christian Brueckner, the main suspect in the disappearance of Madeleine McCann, has admitted publicly for the first time that he was “around 150 metres from the apartment” where the British The post Brueckner says he was “selling drugs” near Maddie apartm…

A group of cyclists will take on a 170km journey across the Algarve on Sunday, October 25, raising funds for the Portuguese League Against Cancer (Liga Portuguesa Contra o Cancro).

Recently, Jane Alameti, a long-standing friend of the family, came to stay with my sister.

PS Socialists will be starting the week with a continued attack on the country’s minister of education.

Doctors from the Local Health Unit (ULS) of Barcelos are to start ‘prescribing’ walks, pilates, swimming and animals to treat depression, as part of a project that will follow 25 The post Doctors in Barcelos ‘prescribe’ walks, swimming and animals to treat

One of Portugal’s oldest fairs will return to Tomar in October, marking 400 years since a tradition that dates back to 1626 first began.

Portugal’s finance minister has warned that proposals to cut VAT on fuel and remove the tax from essential food products would push the country into deficit in 2027.

In this Resident podcast news review, Carl Munson and The Resident journalist Natasha Donn discuss Portugal’s teacher placement system, with some teachers sent to the Algarve considering quitting because they The post News Review: Teachers priced out, hou…

Algarve citrus growers are preparing to close the 2025/26 season with lower returns than they had hoped for, as soaring fuel costs and a surge in imports from outside the The post Fuel costs and imports squeeze Algarve citrus growers appeared first on Por…