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Ministers defend government-backed energy company against forced labor claims
Ministers will "go further" on feared links to slave labor, the government promised Tuesday.
How to find and manage builders like a pro
From home improvements to full scale renovations, this expert checklist provides practical guidelines. By Sam Wylie-Harris.
Canada congratulates Portuguese-Canadians during Portuguese Heritage Month
Canadian Minister of Identity, Diversity, and Inclusion and Official Languages, Marc Miller, today marked the beginning of Portuguese Heritage Month, highlighting the contributions of Portuguese-Canadian communities to Canada's economic, social, and cultural development.
El Niño to bring more heat and disasters in coming months, UN warns
Climate pattern will "pour fuel on the fire of a warming world," said Secretary-General António Guterres.
Portuguese lawyer suspected of massive immigration scam remanded in custody
A Portuguese lawyer suspected of having helped to illegally regularise the status of around 4,000 immigrants in Portugal has been remanded in custody today, while his co-defendant, an Indian businessman, is The post Portuguese lawyer suspected of massive immigration scam remanded in custody appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Car sales increase in Portugal
According to newly released data by the Portuguese Automobile Association (ACAP), the national car market grew 6.9 percent in May compared to the same period last year.
British author to launch new book in the Algarve
The book The Hotel by the Sea will be launched in Portuguese on June 2nd in the Algarve, with the author Julie Caplin in attendance.
Ukraine and Moldova on course to start formal EU membership talks in June
Hungarian officials have signaled they intend to drop their opposition to Ukraine's EU membership bid, diplomats told POLITICO.
Serbia will not impose visas on Russians, says president
President Aleksandar Vučić says any move to scrap visa-free travel with Russia would be “immediately revoked.”
Season 5, Episode 1 – Colorectal Cancer: From Screening to Cure
In the first episode of Season 5 of the OncoHPA podcast, we explored the topic “Colorectal Cancer: From Screening to Cure – Where Are We Falling Short?”
Visitors will be able to climb Machu Picchu without leaving Portugal
The heart of the Inca Empire will soon be accessible via a virtual journey from the centre of the Portuguese capital.
Foreign Minister ‘confident’ of Portugal’s return to UN Security Council
Minister of foreign affairs, Paulo Rangel, has expressed confidence regarding Portugal’s chances of returning to the UN Security Council – saying the country’s greatest asset in this regard is its The post Foreign Minister ‘confident’ of Portugal’s return to UN Security Council appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Port of Sines invests €1.35 million in improving port infrastructure
The Port of Sines, in the Setúbal district, will invest approximately €1.35 million in improving its infrastructure to strengthen the safety, operational efficiency, and sustainability of that infrastructure.
Portugal’s blistering summer weather gives way to wind and rain…
The weather in mainland Portugal is set to change from today, with temperatures expected to drop to 6º-7ºC, and strong winds, IPMA meteorologist Maria João Frada has told Lusa news The post Portugal’s blistering summer weather gives way to wind and rain… appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal braces for five-day disruption as public sector strike coincides with holiday
Portugal is preparing for widespread disruption on Wednesday as public sector workers stage a nationwide strike that is expected to impact schools, government offices and a wide range of public The post Portugal braces for five-day disruption as public sector strike coincides with holiday appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Today’s Portugal Weather Forecast – 02/06/2026
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Nova Mediação Imobiliária brought together the sector in the Algarve
On 28 May, the Tivoli Marina Vilamoura hosted the conference "The New Real Estate Mediation", an initiative promoted by APEMIP that brought together more than two hundred real estate professionals for an afternoon of reflection, knowledge sharing and debate on the challenges that will mark the future of the activity.
Minister missing from Mandelson files recalls ‘nightmare’ of stolen phone
Nick Thomas-Symonds said he lost personal photos and exchanges with former U.S. ambassador to Washington Peter Mandelson.
The 2026 World Cup could generate up to €945 million in Portugal
The 2026 World Cup could have an economic impact of €945 million in Portugal, the largest ever for competitions that the country did not host, according to a study by the Portuguese Institute of Marketing Administration (IPAM).
Off-Grid and Entertaining in Portugal – The vines are alive! But will the young grapes survive the summer?
Our 1,000 little grape vines, which were delivered in a box at the local petrol station, were soaked in a bath of water to rehydrate and were planted over the The post Off-Grid and Entertaining in Portugal – The vines are alive! But will the young grapes survive the summer? appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Albufeira businesses question legality of new nightlife rules affecting over 400 venues
More than 400 businesses in Albufeira are being affected by new municipal nightlife restrictions that came into force on Sunday, prompting the town’s commercial association to raise concerns over their The post Albufeira businesses question legality of new nightlife rules affecting over 400 venues appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Hot and humid air mass affects air operations in the Azores
A mass of warm, humid air from the Southwest is causing fog or mist that has significantly disrupted air operations in the Azores, according to the Portuguese Institute of the Sea and the Atmosphere (IPMA).
Weather is changing in Portugal and rain is coming
The weather in mainland Portugal will change from 2 June, with temperatures expected to drop 6/7 degrees Celsius and strong winds, meteorologist Maria João Frada told the Lusa news agency.
EU trade lawmakers back compromise on deal with Trump
Legislation to enact the transatlantic trade accord struck last year now goes to a final plenary vote on June 16.