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Tekever seeks major funding
The Portuguese drone maker Tekever is seeking to raise 500 million euros from investors in a deal that would value the company at 5.5 billion euros.
TAP ranks among Europe’s cheapest airlines
A study by AirAdvisor has identified Norwegian regional carrier Widerøe as the most expensive airline in Europe, while TAP Air Portugal ranks among the continent’s more affordable operators.
Government announces 28,000 houses delivered
The Portuguese government has announced it will have by August completed the delivery of over 28,000 houses to families, surpassing the goals outlined in the Recovery and Resilience Plan.
Algarve health investment “cannot stop”, says PSD MP
PSD Algarve leader Cristóvão Norte has welcomed more than €10 million in recent healthcare investment across Faro, Lagos and Portimão, but warned that the region cannot afford to lose momentum. The post Algarve health investment “cannot stop”, says PSD MP appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal considers automatic workplace pensions to boost retirement income
Workers in Portugal could be automatically enrolled in workplace pension plans under proposals aimed at strengthening retirement incomes and addressing growing pressure on the country’s public pension system. The government-appointed The post Portugal considers automatic workplace pensions to boost retirement income appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Europe eases airport liquid rules
The days of squeezing shampoo, sunscreen and toiletries into 100ml bottles may finally be numbered, with passengers at a growing number of European airports now able to take liquid containers of up to two litres through security.
How to stay cool in the home with renewable technology
Sustainability expert on solar panels, heat pumps and home batteries to make your home more comfortable.
New law aims to stop competition cases from expiring
A new law came into effect today to prevent ongoing competition cases from being dismissed because the legal time limit to prosecute them has expired.
Porto mayor calls for stronger security in city centre
Porto Mayor Pedro Duarte has vowed to keep pressure on the government for more police officers following violence in the city centre that left six tourists and a police officer The post Porto mayor calls for stronger security in city centre appeared first on Portugal Resident .
New street workout park opens in Vila Real de Santo António
A new street workout park has opened at the Vila Real de Santo António municipal sports complex following an investment of €8,745. Located beside the existing skate park, the free-to-use The post New street workout park opens in Vila Real de Santo António appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Partial lunar eclipse to be visible across Portugal
Less than a week after the solar eclipse captured attention across Portugal, another astronomical event is on the way, this time involving the Moon.
Portugal’s burned area down 75% on last year
The area burned by wildfires in Portugal so far this year is around 75% lower than during the same period in 2025, Prime Minister Luís Montenegro said this Tuesday (August The post Portugal’s burned area down 75% on last year appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Lisbon residents complain to European Commission over major development’s environmental exemption
A residents’ group has filed a complaint with the European Commission over plans for one of Lisbon’s increasingly rare undeveloped sites. The nearly five-hectare plot at Rua de Artilharia 1, The post Lisbon residents complain to European Commission over major development’s environmental exemption appeared first on Portugal Resident .
NOS launches Algarve campaign using local dialect
NOS has launched a new advertising campaign aimed specifically at the Algarve, drawing on the region’s vocabulary and expressions to highlight the availability of its latest-generation fibre network across the entire region.
Trump’s Syria envoy calls Israeli air strikes on base ‘unnecessary escalation’
The top U.S. envoy to Syria on Tuesday accused Israel of striking an airbase in the country, less than a day after White House envoy Jared Kushner met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for high-profile talks on disarmament in Gaza. “We are deeply concerned that the confirmed Israeli airstrikes on Abu al-Duhur Airbase constitute an unnecessary escalation that […]
Princess Eugenie reveals ‘Portuguese’ name of daughter born in Lisbon
Princess Eugenie and her husband Jack Brooksbank have revealed the name of their third child, born in Lisbon earlier this month, saying it reflects the family’s connections to both Portugal The post Princess Eugenie reveals ‘Portuguese’ name of daughter born in Lisbon appeared first on Portugal Resident .
System errors caused incorrect SNS waiting time figures
Incorrect data briefly showed patients facing waits of up to 17 hours in Portimão, according to the regional health authority.
What defines a modern online casino experience in Portugal?
If you explore online casinos in Portugal today, you will quickly notice how much the experience has matured over the past decade. The country introduced a regulated licensing system in 2015, so every approved operator must meet standards established by the Serviço de Regulação e Inspeção de Jogos (SRIJ).
Portugal Air Summit cancelled for 2026 as organisers plan revamp
The Portugal Air Summit will not take place in Ponte de Sor this year after organisers decided to pause the event and rethink its future format. Ponte de Sor Council The post Portugal Air Summit cancelled for 2026 as organisers plan revamp appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Raízes Folk Festival 2026
Raízes Folk Fest returned in 2026 for its fourth edition, bringing music, dance and traditional culture to seven municipalities in central Portugal. From 9 to 16 August, the festival connected communities through folk music and dancing.
Restoration work underway on vandalised Alvor fisherman sculpture
Conservation work is underway on Alvor’s landmark Ao Pescador sculpture after graffiti was discovered on the artwork. The intervention is being carried out in stages by the conservation and restoration The post Restoration work underway on vandalised Alvor fisherman sculpture appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal University among the world top
The University of Coimbra (UC) has returned to the world’s top 500 universities in the 2026 Academic Ranking of World Universities, better known as the Shanghai Ranking.
German lawmakers call for EU sanctions on Israel’s Ben-Gvir over Gaza killing remarks
From Merz’s conservatives to Alternative for Germany and the Left, condemnation cut across the Bundestag's political spectrum.
Here today. What about tomorrow?
For some, planning ahead is automatic. For others, it is a decision put off until tomorrow. Neither is right nor wrong. But is it responsible? A question that ARA (Animal The post Here today. What about tomorrow? appeared first on Portugal Resident .