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An August filled with music, sunsets and open-air experiences
From wellness moments and sunset sessions to open-air evenings and music, Kimpton Atlântico Algarve presents a programme designed to make the most of August, in a light, vibrant and laid-back spirit.
Former Porto Bank headquarters transformed into luxury development
The 1960's building in central Porto will include eight apartments and one commercial unit, with completion scheduled for December 2026.
Ukrainian leader thanks President and PM for “solidarity” shown to country by Portugal
They may neither of them been in Kyiv yesterday, but President Seguro and Prime Minister Luís Montenegro sent messages to the Ukrainian capital commemorating the 35th anniversary of Ukraine’s independence The post Ukrainian leader thanks President and PM for “solidarity” shown to country by Portugal appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Trump denies US pushed Canada on French language
A Canada-U.S. deal to stave off American tariffs fell apart last week.
Portugal’s place in the global robot revolution
Portugal cannot match China in the mass production of robots, but its researchers see a major opportunity in the AI, intelligent systems and specialised applications that make robots useful. INESC The post Portugal’s place in the global robot revolution appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Georgina officially adopts Cristiano Ronaldo older children
Following a discreet wedding ceremony, Georgina Rodriguez has reportedly adopted Cristiano Ronaldo's older children.
Former Health Minister in hot water for ‘combining pension with salary’
Former Health Minister António Correia de Campos is combining a monthly pension of €5.524 euros from the Caixa Geral de Aposentações (the institution managing the pensions of public sector employees) The post Former Health Minister in hot water for ‘combining pension with salary’ appeared first on Portugal Resident .
London Calling – August 2026: Phew! What a scorcher!
The Royal Parks are yellow, the tired-looking trees on Wimbledon Common are dropping their leaves early and the ponds and waterways are drying up. There have been wildfires and the The post London Calling – August 2026: Phew! What a scorcher! appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Waymo to launch robotaxis in Munich in 2027
The news marks the self-driving taxi company’s first foray into the European Union.
The Algarve Luxury Market Comes of Age
by Kerstin Buechner, Co-Owner & Director, QP Savills
Worth your weight in gold…
It means a lot when someone says this. Because when you say these words, they mean so much to you! Invariably we say things to ease our own feelings. ‘I The post Worth your weight in gold… appeared first on Portugal Resident .
State-backed hackers targeted EU officials on WhatsApp, document shows
Cyber spies use custom lures to hack "high-ranking officials," EU's internal cyber unit warns.
Minister promises investigation into hit-and-run in Albufeira
The Minister of Home Affairs condemned the hit-and-run in Albufeira (Algarve) that injured 12 people and promised that "the circumstances of the incident will be fully investigated by the competent authorities."
Putin allows government takeover of firms vulnerable to drone attacks
“We are not talking about nationalization,” insisted a top Kremlin official.
Municipality in Portugal promotes Portuguese language course for foreigners
The municipality of Vila Nova de Poiares, in the district of Coimbra, will promote a new Portuguese Language course for foreigners.
Saudi business delegation visits Portugal to strengthen cooperation in health sector
A delegation of businesspeople from Saudi Arabia, led by the Saudi Arabia–Portugal Business Council (Saudi Portuguese Business Council – SPBC), chaired by Alwalid Albaltan, begins today, August 25, its third The post Saudi business delegation visits Portugal to strengthen cooperation in health sector appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Follow the Capital: What Portugal's €1.4 Billion Investment Surge Is Telling Investors
There is an old saying in investing: follow the money.
Security in Lisbon: “Time has come for government to deliver on promises of more police”
“The time has come” for the government to fulfill its promise of more police in Lisbon, mayor Carlos Moedas has said today, following a weekend marked by stabbings, shootings and The post Security in Lisbon: “Time has come for government to deliver on promises of more police” appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Weather warning issued on mainland Portugal
Seven districts in mainland Portugal will be under a yellow warning on 26 August due to the forecast of periods of rain or showers, which may be heavy at times, IPMA reported.
Centralised A&E departments “will be identified by end of November” – health ministry
The Ministry of Health expects to have new regional emergency departments identified by the end of November – acknowledging that orthopedics in Lisbon and Vale do Tejo is one of The post Centralised A&E departments “will be identified by end of November” – health ministry appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Brussels rules out tax on extraordinary profits from oil companies
The European Commission once again ruled out creating a tax at the European Union (EU) level to tax the extraordinary profits of oil companies, following a new request from Portugal and five other countries defending national measures.
Portugal’s crop forecasts hold steady despite heat and drought
Portugal’s summer crop forecasts remain unchanged despite weeks of hot, dry weather that have damaged agricultural production elsewhere in Western and Central Europe, according to the European Commission. The latest The post Portugal’s crop forecasts hold steady despite heat and drought appeared first on Portugal Resident .
New haemodialysis clinic coming to the Algarve
B. Braun has announced the construction of a new haemodialysis clinic in Albufeira, aimed at improving access to kidney care in the central Algarve.
Albufeira’s car rampage “an isolated incident” – mayor
Hours after the Albufeira car rampage that has seen 12 people injured, mayor of Albufeira Rui Cristina has stressed that the horror was “an isolated incident”. Speaking to Lusa news The post Albufeira’s car rampage “an isolated incident” – mayor appeared first on Portugal Resident .