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Transavia launches route between Portugal and Belgium
The low-cost airline Transavia, part of the Air France-KLM group, announced that it will launch a route between Ponta Delgada, in the Azores, and Brussels, Belgium, in the summer of 2027.
10 road deaths, over 1,000 injured between August 18-24
Ten people died on the roads in Portugal and more than 1,000 were injured – 60 of them seriously – between August 18–24 , authorities reported today in a joint The post 10 road deaths, over 1,000 injured between August 18-24 appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Gun violence rattles Brussels as mayor points to ‘bullet holes in the ground’
Belgian Interior Minister claims that shootings were a targeted response from drug criminals to intensified police raids.
Minister condemns Albufeira hit-and-run that left 12 injured
Portugal’s Minister of Internal Administration has condemned the hit-and-run incident in Albufeira’s Oura nightlife district that left 12 people injured, as new information revealed that the ten civilians struck were The post Minister condemns Albufeira hit-and-run that left 12 injured appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Director of Portuguese Erasmus+ agency honoured by Ukraine
Luís Alves, director of the National Agency for Erasmus+ Youth/Sport and the European Solidarity Corps, has received an award presented by Ukraine’s president Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Kyiv for his “significant The post Director of Portuguese Erasmus+ agency honoured by Ukraine appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal plans luxury hotel train inspired by Orient Express
Portugal is set to get a new luxury hotel on rails, with plans to transform old CP carriages into accommodation offering overnight journeys, regional food and experiences around the country.
Portugal Weather Today (25 August): Today's Forecast and What to Expect
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Police torture probe: ‘Many more officers believed to be involved’
Prosecutors investigating allegations of torture and sexual violence at Lisbon’s Rato police station believe the number of officers involved is “much higher” than initially expected — and that further suspects The post Police torture probe: ‘Many more officers believed to be involved’ appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Germany ‘under threat,’ Merz says after another explosive drone found near airport
We have "come under increased scrutiny from hybrid attackers," chancellor warns.
Portugal’s oldest woman dies aged 113 in São Brás de Alportel
Maria da Conceição, recognised as Portugal’s oldest woman, has died in the Algarve municipality of São Brás de Alportel at the age of 113 years and eight months. She died The post Portugal’s oldest woman dies aged 113 in São Brás de Alportel appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Santa Catarina de Fonte do Bispo bike ride
We meet at 08.45 ready for a start at 09.00 am
Sea temperature reaches absolute record
The average surface water temperature of the world's oceans reached 21.1ºC on 22 August, an absolute record for a single day, due to global warming and the El Niño climate phenomenon, the European Copernicus Observatory announced.
Custody for seven men linked to five tonne hashish seizure near Guadiana river
The seven men arrested on Saturday as part of a joint police operation that led to the seizure of more than five tonnes of hashish near the Guadiana river (bordering The post Custody for seven men linked to five tonne hashish seizure near Guadiana river appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Carvoeiro combines beach party with traditional festivities
Carvoeiro will combine electronic music, live entertainment and religious tradition during two days of festivities on August 29 and 30. The celebrations in honour of Nossa Senhora da Encarnação (Our The post Carvoeiro combines beach party with traditional festivities appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Update: 12 injured after drunk driver ploughs into pedestrians and police in Albufeira
Twelve people, including two GNR officers, were injured after a drunk driver allegedly drove towards pedestrians and police in Albufeira’s Oura nightlife district in the early hours of Tuesday. The The post Update: 12 injured after drunk driver ploughs into pedestrians and police in Albufeira appeared first on Portugal Resident .
A hit-and-run in Albufeira left 12 injured
Twelve people were injured, one seriously, in a hit-and-run in the early hours of 25 August in Oura, Albufeira, in an area with bars. The driver was arrested, a GNR source told Lusa.
The extreme heat of 2026 in Europe will be the "new normal" of the future
Climatologists warn that the extreme heat experienced this summer across various European countries will become the norm in the coming decades—a consequence of global warming that has already altered Europeans’ habits and made them more attuned to climate change.
The Sweet Refuge of Bairro Alto Hotel’s Bakery in Lisbon
Anchoring the bustling corner where Rua do Alecrim meets Praça Luís de Camões, the pastry shop of the Bairro Alto Hotel introduces a refined, unhurried counterpoint to the frantic energy of downtown Lisbon.
Ferragudo murals given new lease of life
A series of murals that have formed part of Ferragudo’s streetscape for the past decade are being restored by the artist who originally created them. Meire Gomes has returned to The post Ferragudo murals given new lease of life appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Four women injured after driver enters closed Albufeira bar street
Four women were injured, one seriously, after being struck by a car in Albufeira’s Oura nightlife district early this morning (Tuesday). The incident occurred in the well-known bar area, with The post Four women injured after driver enters closed Albufeira bar street appeared first on Portugal Resident .
World's oldest person celebrates 117th birthday
The world's oldest living person has celebrated her 117th birthday, becoming the first British person ever verified to reach the age.
Trump’s trade chief invited to Ireland for EU talks
The October meeting is set to occur as the U.S. ramps up pressure on the bloc’s regulatory framework.
Costa tours the capitals — while Merz rallies the penny-pinchers
António Costa is kicking off a tour of EU capitals to find out what leaders want from the bloc’s next seven-year budget — and what they might accept in return for a deal. His first stop is Bratislava, with Slovakia among the countries pushing to protect cohesion and agricultural funding. Later this week, German Chancellor […]
Greece seeks to cash in on Odyssey ‘hype’
Tourist authorities want to harness the revival of interest in Homer's epic poem created by Christopher Nolan's blockbuster movie.