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New MRI improves childhood lung detection
Scientists at the University of Sheffield have developed a radiation-free MRI lung scan that could help detect respiratory diseases in children earlier.
Portugal is industrialising again. But this time it is different
For many years, the word "industry" evoked large factories, assembly lines, mass production and competitiveness based mainly on the cost of labour.
US ambassador to Belgium defends controversial academic who scrutinized late Cambridge professor
Nathan Cofnas was suspended from Ghent University in Belgium pending an investigation following the death of Jason Arday.
Summer evening in Tavira
We came to Tavira to visit a crafts fair by the Gilão River and, since we were already there, decided to spend some time walking through the pretty streets of the town.
Soltour expands Balearic Islands flights for summer 2026
The tour operator has increased its direct connections from Portugal to Mallorca, Menorca and Ibiza as demand for Mediterranean holidays continues to grow.
Tourist spending in Portugal rises 4.2% in first half of 2026
June revenue exceeded last year’s level as the country’s tourism sector maintained steady growth.
Portugal patients take part in personalised melanoma vaccine trial
Three patients being treated at the Portuguese Institute of Oncology (IPO) in Lisbon are among those taking part in an international clinical trial testing a personalised vaccine for melanoma, one of the most aggressive forms of skin cancer.
Portugal Active Space Technologies prepares to enter Middle Eastern market
Portuguese space technology company Active Space Technologies is preparing to enter Middle Eastern markets after securing its largest satellite components contract to date, worth up to €3 million.
Opera Festival returns to Portugal
A “Meeting of Titans” at the Praça da Criatividade (Creativity Square) marks the start of this year’s Óbidos Opera Festival.
Immigrants travel hundreds of kilometres for two-minute AIMA appointments
Immigrants in Portugal are travelling hundreds of kilometres and spending significant sums of money to attend appointments with the Agency for Integration, Migration and Asylum (AIMA), with some consultations reportedly lasting just a few minutes.
Algarve village’s €50,000 water project becomes refuge from extreme heat
A €50,000 project to restore a natural spring in a small Algarve village has become an unlikely model for helping rural communities cope with increasingly intense summer heat. Fonte da The post Algarve village’s €50,000 water project becomes refuge from extreme heat appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Nazaré beach reopens to swimmers
The swimming ban at Nazaré beach has been lifted after fresh water tests showed no cause for concern, just hours after the popular seaside resort was temporarily closed to bathers The post Nazaré beach reopens to swimmers appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Algarve municipalities charge tourists to stay overnight
Tourists staying in some of the Algarve's most popular destinations are paying an additional charge on top of the cost of their accommodation.
Around 100 nurses at Amadora-Sintra hospital ‘disclaim responsibility’ over A&E conditions
Around 100 nurses at Amadora-Sintra Hospital have disclaimed responsibility for problems arising in the emergency department, warning that overcrowding and staff shortages are making it increasingly difficult to provide safe The post Around 100 nurses at Amadora-Sintra hospital ‘disclaim responsibility’ over A&E conditions appeared first on Portugal Resident .
More than 80 areas of Portugal face very high fire risk
More than 80 municipalities across mainland Portugal are facing a very high risk of rural fires this Friday, 21 August, with several areas remaining under increased pressure due to weather conditions.
The “decoastalisation” of Portuguese tourism
However, recent data and new developments point toward a clear shift in this trend. To understand why this matters, one only has to look at the sheer scale of the The post The “decoastalisation” of Portuguese tourism appeared first on Portugal Resident .
‘Shameful’: Israel faces international backlash after closing probe into Gaza aid strike
"The victims of this incident and their families deserve justice and accountability, and we will continue to seek answers on their behalf,” the governments said.
US backs Portugal's renewable energy development
Portugal has identified more than 800 areas across around 170 municipalities where solar and wind energy projects could be developed more quickly, under plans approved by the Government to speed up investment in renewable power.
Law banning the use of the burqa has been enacted in Portugal
The President of the Republic has passed laws which prohibit the use of face-covering garments in public areas, a measure generally known as the “burqa ban” and one which is largely regarded as being aimed at Muslim women who wear full-face veils.
Porto Book Fair welcomes 800 visitors in first 15 minutes
The Porto Book Fair (Feira do Livro do Porto) got off to a flying start today (August 21), welcoming around 800 visitors in just the first 15 minutes after opening The post Porto Book Fair welcomes 800 visitors in first 15 minutes appeared first on Portugal Resident .
News Review: Lambrini Girls upset CHEGA, no need for rail competition & cheaper energy spin
In The Resident News Review of August 21, 2026, host Carl Munson and guest Paul Rees discuss… First, the English punk duo Lambrini Girls displayed a provocative anti-CHEGA slogan at The post News Review: Lambrini Girls upset CHEGA, no need for rail competition & cheaper energy spin appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Police union seeks urgent meeting with PM over crime rise, staff shortages
Portugal’s largest police union has asked for an urgent meeting with Prime Minister Luís Montenegro, warning that rising crime, staff shortages and growing frustration within the PSP are putting increasing The post Police union seeks urgent meeting with PM over crime rise, staff shortages appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Dead fish appear again in Algarve stream as oxygen levels fall
Dead fish have once again appeared in the Ribeira de Alcantarilha, near Armação de Pêra, with extremely low oxygen levels identified as the likely cause.
Two soldiers killed while helping lorry driver on A1
Two Portuguese Army soldiers died on Friday after being struck by a vehicle while helping a lorry driver on the A1 motorway near Cantanhede. The servicemen were assisting the driver The post Two soldiers killed while helping lorry driver on A1 appeared first on Portugal Resident .