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Exports of fruits, vegetables, and flowers fall 3.5%
Portuguese exports of fruit, vegetables, ornamental plants, and flowers fell by 3.5% in value and 5.9% in volume year-on-year through June, hampered by storms early in the year, the industry association Portugal Fresh announced today.
What’s on the SBC Summit Conference Agenda in 2026?
The gaming industry rarely looks the same from two different angles.
Spain and Morocco reinforce border amid fears of fresh Ceuta migrant surge
Authorities in Madrid and Rabat are taking no chances, working together to prevent a repeat of last month’s mass crossings into the exclave.
Carvoeiro Clube Group Appointed as New Operating Manager of Hibiscus Gardens
Carvoeiro Clube Group has been appointed as the new operating manager of Hibiscus Gardens, bringing the resort in Carvoeiro back under the management of an experienced local operator following several years in which the development was largely inactive and its properties were no longer being operated as a tourist resort.
Detached houses represent 7.3% of new construction in Portugal
The number of detached houses in the Portuguese residential market is decreasing, especially in new construction.
Why QP Savills Let the Music Do the Talking
QP Savills is launching something a little different this Summer - a campaign that trades the usual property language for something with a bit more soul.
2026: falling forward
The number one issue, remaining obstinately at the centre of political conversations and people’s concerns, must be the cost of living. With housing costs coming at the top of the The post 2026: falling forward appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Coimbra brewery Praxis wins world title and nine medals at UK beer awards
Coimbra-based brewery Praxis has won a world title and nine medals at the 2026 World Beer Awards in the UK, making it the most decorated Portuguese brewery at this year’s The post Coimbra brewery Praxis wins world title and nine medals at UK beer awards appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Mercan Group builds on three decades of international success
The international company continues to expand its investment, hospitality and recruitment operations across Europe, the Americas, Asia and the Middle East.
Learning from the masters in old building techniques
For the Portuguese eco constructor Bruno Gomes, working with earth became a lifelong passion and a way of rebuilding his life.
INEM workers call two-day strike over ambulance shake-up
Workers at Portugal’s National Institute of Medical Emergency (INEM) have called a two-day strike for September 14 and 28 in protest at a planned reorganisation of the country’s emergency response The post INEM workers call two-day strike over ambulance shake-up appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portimão FoodTruck returns with four nights of street food and live music
Portimão’s riverside will welcome the return of Portimão FoodTruck from August 20 to 23, bringing four evenings of street food, live music and family entertainment. Now in its second edition, The post Portimão FoodTruck returns with four nights of street food and live music appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Farage’s victory over Binface won’t silence his critics
The Reform UK leader wanted to send a "people versus the establishment" message in Clacton. But he'll face continued scrutiny of his finances — and questions over his judgement.
Sines is no longer an energy promise
For years we have heard about the potential of Sines to become a major European green energy hub.
U.S. LLC Income in Portugal: New Tax Ruling Brings Long Awaited Clarity
Major update following Portuguese Tax Authority ruling in July 2026
Summer starts here
Summer is all about busy days, relaxed meals and practical food solutions that don’t skip on flavour. With that in mind, Lagos Intermarché has expanded its range of freshly prepared The post Summer starts here appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Farage wins Clacton by-election
Reform UK leader sails home in special contest he triggered amid scrutiny of his finances.
Week Ender archives: Can Europe quit American Big Tech?
This week and next, the Brussels Playbook Week Ender podcast is away for the summer holiday. So, we thought we’d re-up this popular installment on Europe’s quest to become independent from U.S. tech. In this episode first released in June, Sarah Wheaton is joined by “The Tech Coup” author and former Member of the European Parliament Marietje […]
EU leaders are on holiday. The crises affecting the bloc aren’t.
The optics of a vacation can turn catastrophic when disaster strikes.
The job Zelenskyy can’t fill: Ukraine’s envoy to Trump’s Washington
The dismissal of Kyiv’s previous envoy to the U.S. triggered a government reshuffle that has roiled the country’s politics.
US lawmakers visit Vatican to discuss AI — and meet the pope
The visit comes as the Catholic Church, including Pope Leo XIV, has increasingly focused on the rapidly developing technology.
Fifteen year old suspected of killing his mother in Oeiras
A 15-year-old boy is in police custody tonight, suspected of having killed his own mother. According to reports, the boy strangled his mother with a choke hold, or ‘mata-leão’ as The post Fifteen year old suspected of killing his mother in Oeiras appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Magyar casts doubt on Hungary-Russia nuclear power deal
Viktor Orbán once hailed the project as the “deal of the century.”
Eight Algarve municipalities to receive support following severe weather
Eight municipalities in the Algarve are included in a new package of Government support to help repair damage caused by the severe weather that hit Portugal earlier this year.