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Visits opening to one of Portugal’s largest Bronze Age settlements
Outeiro do Circo, located in the Beja municipality, is one of the largest settlements of the Late Bronze Age in the Iberian Peninsula.
UK defense secretary’s phone number found online after Burnham hit by texting scam
Wes Streeting is one of three Cabinet ministers whose numbers showed up in a POLITICO search.
Yungblud opens five-day Vilar de Mouros festival
British singer Yungblud will headline the opening night of Vilar de Mouros on Tuesday, August 18, as Portugal’s oldest music festival expands to five days for the first time. Festival The post Yungblud opens five-day Vilar de Mouros festival appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Ukraine urges EU sanctions on Rosatom over allegations of nuclear safety violations
Foreign minister pointed to a POLITICO investigation as a reason to act.
Fire breaks out near Lagoa and Carvoeiro
UPDATE: Fire brought under control and now in extinction phase; location updated to Alfanzina A wildfire broke out late this afternoon in the Lagoa area, mobilising firefighters and three aerial The post Fire breaks out near Lagoa and Carvoeiro appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Ronaldo hints at retirement
Cristiano Ronaldo has suggested the 2026/27 season will probably be his last as a professional footballer, as the Portuguese star approaches another extraordinary milestone: 1,000 career goals.
Albufeira Mayor charged over Roma comments
Albufeira mayor Rui Cristina has been charged with discrimination and incitement to hatred and violence following comments he allegedly made about the local Roma community and access to municipal housing.
New €50,000 project aims to open Alentejo’s Bronze Age settlement to visitors
Archaeological work has resumed at Outeiro do Circo, one of the largest known Late Bronze Age settlements in the Iberian Peninsula, under a new €50,000 project aimed at eventually opening The post New €50,000 project aims to open Alentejo’s Bronze Age settlement to visitors appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Cascais is home to the most expensive streets in Portugal
Rua das Faias in Cascais is the most expensive street in Portugal to buy a home.
Swiss baritone Äneas Humm returns to Faro
Swiss baritone Äneas Humm is returning to Faro for a charity concert at the historic Teatro Lethes on September 26. The concert, organised by the Rotary Club Estoi Palace International The post Swiss baritone Äneas Humm returns to Faro appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Civil protection warns of increased wildfire risk across Portugal
Portugal’s civil protection authority has urged the public to take extra precautions as hot, dry and unstable weather increases the risk of wildfires, particularly in northern and central parts of The post Civil protection warns of increased wildfire risk across Portugal appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Flipping the kill switch: I survived 72 hours without US tech
The EU wants to decrease reliance on American technology. Here's what happened when a POLITICO reporter tried to live and work without it.
Carvoeiro Clube Group appointed new operating manager of Hibiscus Gardens
Carvoeiro Clube Group has been appointed as the new operating manager of Hibiscus Gardens, bringing the Carvoeiro resort back under the management of an experienced local operator following several years The post Carvoeiro Clube Group appointed new operating manager of Hibiscus Gardens appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Tourism contributed 36.2 billion euros to Portugal’s economy in 2025
New INE figures show the sector accounted for 11.8 percent of GDP while continuing to support economic growth.
What to do if you looked directly at the solar eclipse
Here are some warning signs to look out for.
Lagos keeps centuries-old “Banho 29” tradition alive
One of the Algarve’s most distinctive summer traditions returns to Lagos and Praia da Luz on August 29, when locals and visitors will once again celebrate the Festa do Banho The post Lagos keeps centuries-old “Banho 29” tradition alive appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Algarve Central Hospital takes another step forward as councils fund access works
The Algarve Central Hospital project has taken another concrete step forward, with Faro and Loulé councils formally committing €1 million towards the roads, parking areas and utility networks needed to The post Algarve Central Hospital takes another step forward as councils fund access works appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal among the best places in EU for summer weather
Portugal may be known for its hot summers, but new climate data suggests its biggest advantage may be avoiding the extreme heat found in many other popular southern European destinations.
Portugal launches nationwide drink-driving crackdown
Portuguese authorities are launching a new nationwide road safety campaign on Tuesday (August 18) targeting drink-driving, with increased police checks planned across the country until August 24. The “Taxa Zero The post Portugal launches nationwide drink-driving crackdown appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal’s high-tech exports hit 2.2 billion euros
Sales of Portuguese high-technology products continued to grow in the first half of 2026, with telecommunications providing the biggest boost.
Russia cancels major Red Square military jamboree amid drone attacks
"The event has been postponed until 2027 due to circumstances beyond the organizers' control," said festival bosses.
"Zero-Tolerance Driving" campaign hits the road in Portugal
The National Road Safety Authority (ANSR), the PSP, and the GNR are launching the “Zero Alcohol Behind the Wheel” campaign on Tuesday to raise awareness about the risks of driving under the influence of alcohol.
Fewer tourists visiting the Algarve this August
The Algarve is seeing a slight drop in the number of tourists this August, with higher prices appearing to be putting some Portuguese holidaymakers off the region.
FATACIL returns to Lagoa for 10 days of music, food and tradition
FATACIL returns to Lagoa this week for 10 days of concerts, food, crafts, agriculture and equestrian events, with more than 20,000 visitors expected each day. The 45th edition of the The post FATACIL returns to Lagoa for 10 days of music, food and tradition appeared first on Portugal Resident .