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Portugal’s foreign minister has called on the European Union to build a worldwide network of free trade agreements, arguing that closer links between countries would be a more effective response The post Foreign minister urges EU to build global trade net…

Portugal’s PSP police force is investigating what it suspects is a firearms counterfeiting network on national soil, following the seizure of three Glock 19 handguns with the same serial number The post PSP investigating firearms counterfeiting network af…

Wine lovers will be invited to sample some of the best locally produced wines when the Alvor Wine Tasting returns for its fourth edition this weekend (October 3 and 4).

Portugal and Belgium signed an agreement today to build a new munitions factory on Portuguese soil, in which the Portuguese State will hold a minority stake.

Portugal signed a joint declaration of intent in Brussels today to accelerate the roll-out of autonomous vehicles in Europe, “in a safe, coordinated and competitive manner”.

The Vodafone Rally de Portugal will not form part of the 2027 World Rally Championship (WRC) following a last-minute change to next year’s calendar.

Faro Hospital has carried out its 100th robotic surgery, less than a year after introducing the technology.

Tavira’s São Francisco Fair returns from October 2 to 5, bringing four days of music, entertainment, fairground rides and food to the city’s Parque de Feiras e Exposições.

Pedro Duarte, mayor of Porto, has announced changes to the city’s next half-marathon after a number of health problems recorded during this year’s event, in sweltering temperatures.

Lagos is hoping to tempt diners out this autumn with the launch of TRAVESSAS, a new month-long gastronomic initiative bringing together 26 restaurants across the city.

An emergency door was improperly opened at Lisbon’s Humberto Delgado airport this morning, allowing four passengers to pass from the arrivals area to a departures area reserved for those who The post Security breach at Lisbon airport allows four passengers

Two young men, both foreigners, working on the Pestana hotel project in Porto Covo, Sines municipality, were buried alive yesterday in a landslide horror that is now being probed by The post Two young building workers “buried alive” in landslide on Sines…

Loulé is putting animals firmly in the spotlight throughout October with the launch of the Loulé Festival Animal, a new month-long programme focused on animal welfare, responsible adoption and biodiversity.

Pride and a sense of belonging to the profession are essential to protect firefighters and police officers from the emotional exhaustion caused by constant exposure to situations of risk, death The post Professional pride protects firefighters and police…

New cancer medicines take more than two and a half years to reach patients in Portugal after EU approval According to data from an analysis of dozens of studies published The post Cancer patients in Portugal wait over 2.5 years for ‘newly approved’ medica…

The number of offences involving physical assaults and weapons committed in Portuguese schools during the last academic year was the highest in the last five years, while sexual offences and The post Assault, weapons offences in schools last year highest…

Following last Friday’s high-profile truckers’ protest in the north, the government has pledged to extend the diesel subsidy granted to agricultural machinery to industrial machinery.

Something exceptionally important happened on Sunday, in the Sotovento Algarve in an area that has twice been threatened with ‘renewable energy projects’ that would have destroyed exceptional, vital landscapes.

In this episode of the Resident Podcast News Review, host Carl Munson is joined by Natasha Donn and guest Paul Rees (Rural Properties, Central Portugal) to discuss three main stories: The post News Review: Algarve Stadium ‘Tech Hub’, drug trafficking warn…

One example is Paxá Tinto Reserva.

Drivers sounded their horns on Lisbon’s 25 de Abril Bridge this morning as a commuters’ association staged a slow-moving protest against fuel prices and the rising cost of living.

AMARA restaurant, at Four Seasons Fairways in Quinta do Lago, will host a special wine dinner with renowned Portuguese winemaker Paulo Laureano on Saturday, October 3, combining a five-course menu The post Paulo Laureano wines take centre stage at AMARA d…

Maritime Police officers have seized high speed drug boats, tonnes of drugs and detained 37 suspects this year.

Alcoutim Council is to transform a former grain warehouse at the entrance to the town into a new business and coworking centre as part of a €1.27 million investment.

Following rather incongruous messaging from the government concerning fuel consumption (citizens have been advised to ‘drive more slowly’, only take essential journeys) Energy minister Maria da Graça Carvalho has been The post PS insistence leads governme…

Against the background of a reality where a young family has been evicted, because the widowed mother’s name wasn’t on the lease, dozens of people representing the Porta-a-Porta movement have The post Vigil outside parliament against “blank cheque” for ev…

The conventional calculation of Gross Domestic Product (GDP) as being the sum of annual values for the services and goods produced by a nation-state is being challenged by the phenomenal The post False growth in the Portuguese economy – the distortions of…

In what will seem unconscionable able to many people, the Portuguese Parliament yesterday rejected every single one of the 14 proposals aimed at mitigating the rise in the cost of The post Parliament rejects all 14 proposals aimed at mitigating rise in co…

With the truckers’ protest already in full swing in the north, Lusa state news agency reports that the government has agreed to meet with representatives of the earthmoving sector behind The post Government agrees to meet representatives of truckers’ prot…

A young woman firefighter who was injured in the Resende fire that broke out last night has died The 24-year-old, attached to Resende fire station, was seriously injured after a The post Tragedy in Resende: young firefighter injured during combat dies in…

Business leaders from Portugal and northern Europe are gathering in Lagos today, September 25, for a discussion on the future of the Algarve and the wider Portuguese economy.

With more than 35 years of healthcare experience in the Algarve, Family Medical Centre & Antiaging Clinic is developing an integrated network combining experienced medical teams, advanced technology and personalised The post Healthcare in Algarve: local c…

Hundreds of trucks are taking part in a go-slow protest on Portuguese motorways today (September 25) as earthmoving companies demand government action over soaring fuel prices.

A wildfire that broke out in Odemira on Thursday afternoon (September 24) remained active and out of control early this morning, prompting authorities to reinforce the firefighting operation overnight.

Portugal began the defence of their Nations League title with a 1-0 victory over Wales on Thursday night (September 24), giving new national team coach Jorge Jesus a winning start.

Portugal’s Economy Minister has urged families and businesses to cut unnecessary fuel consumption, saying reducing demand is currently “the only way” consumers can help bring prices down.

When I last wrote on this subject in July, it appeared that the government had only until the end of that month to avert the fall of this national asset The post Portugal: Sines oil refinery – the final curtain appeared first on Portugal Resident.

This September, The Algarveans Theatre Group is celebrating a birthday.

Boliqueime’s municipal sports ground is set for a major redevelopment, with Loulé Council approving the launch of a public tender for works aimed at completely modernising the ageing facility.

Unions representing much of the country’s workforce are pushing for an increase in the minimum wage, beyond the €970 already factored in, stressing it is not only “possible”, but “imperative”, The post Increase in minimum wage beyond €970 is “possible” and

However, the global real estate market is undergoing a profound shift.

Jorge Jesus takes charge of Portugal for the first time tonight (September 24), with Cristiano Ronaldo leading the attack and a Nations League title to defend.

With all the foreboding of the government today over ‘entering deficit’ with tax cuts on fuel, the truth is the country is heading for deficit territory anyway.

A €3.5 million technology and innovation hub is set to be created inside the Algarve Stadium, with Faro and Loulé councils hoping the new centre will open with more than The post €3.5 million technology hub planned for Algarve Stadium appeared first on Po…

After many days of unusually hot weather, even for the end of September, the weather is expected to change significantly from Monday.

Workers at the beleaguered Agency for Integration, Migration and Asylum (AIMA) will go on strike on October 6, in a nationwide stoppage called by the Migration Technicians’ Union (STM).

The Moving to Portugal Show in Dublin on Tuesday, September 22 brought Irish residents considering relocation, property and investment in Portugal face to face with specialist Portuguese businesses and professional The post Portugal continues to attract I…

With the government insisting it cannot do more in terms of fuel support without plunging public accounts into the red, as many as 400 truck drivers are gearing up for The post Fuel: find out which three highways will be affected by tomorrow’s truck ‘go s…

Four members of the same family: two brothers, their mother and father, have been detained on suspicion of murder in the Serafina neighborhood of Lisbon.

With an investment of around €587,000, the Army has created a tactical 4G/5G mobile network to ensure communications in situations of disaster (areas without coverage, or with degraded networks, like The post Army invests more than half million euros in t…