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Lithium miner claims new community backing for Barroso project
Savannah Resources says it has strengthened cooperation with organisations managing communal land around its proposed Barroso lithium mine, securing access to additional territory while allowing local communities to participate in The post Lithium miner claims new community backing for Barroso project appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Summer event tourism in Portugal could generate up to €6 billion
Tourism linked to summer events has established itself as a key driver of attraction and economic activity in Portugal.
IFICI vs NHR: How Portugal's new tax regime compares to its predecessor
For years, Portugal's Non-Habitual Resident (NHR) regime was one of Europe's most talked-about tax programmes, drawing entrepreneurs, retirees and internationally mobile families to Portuguese shores.
Portugal Weather Today (13 August): What to Expect with the weather today
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International events generate over €203 million in Madeira
A regional investment of €522,500 helped generate more than €203 million in global media exposure.
Faro Airport Arrivals: No Queues This Morning!
Passengers arriving at Faro Airport in the Algarve have enjoyed a particularly smooth start to the day, with no queues visible in the arrivals lounge this morning.
Portugal will support university students' rent
Scholarship students studying at universities outside their area of residence who cannot find accommodation in university residences will receive rent support.
INEM medical emergency threaten strike action over planned reforms
INEM workers are not letting up over their hierarchy’s reform plans, insisting they spell a reduction in the country’s ambulance cover – and threatening strike action to force a rethink. The post INEM medical emergency threaten strike action over planned reforms appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Bison Bank takes on the Vice-Presidency of the Portuguese Chinese Chamber of Commerce and Industry
Bison Bank is joining the Board of Directors of the Portuguese Chinese Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCILC), with António Henriques, the Bank's CEO, assuming the Vice-Presidency of the Board.
Driving above 180 km/h could become a crime in Portugal
The proposed Highway Code would also introduce new road safety measures and tougher enforcement.
10 years jail for “expediting legalisation” of immigrants
In a conviction that shows how harshly authorities come down on schemes to manipulate immigration regulations, a former employee of the now-defunct Foreigners and Borders Service (SEF) in Leiria has The post 10 years jail for “expediting legalisation” of immigrants appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Is the Saudi Arabian Crown Prince on holiday in the Algarve?
Besides the announcement that Mohammed bin Salman would spend some time in Madeira, the Royal Saudi Arabian aeroplanes are parked at Faro Airport.
Surfer completes 900km Portugal paddle in tribute to Arran Strong
Portuguese surfer José Maria Pyrrait has completed a 900-kilometre stand-up paddle journey along the Portuguese coast, dedicating its final stages to his close friend Arran Strong, who disappeared at sea The post Surfer completes 900km Portugal paddle in tribute to Arran Strong appeared first on Portugal Resident .
IPMA issues maximum fire risk across Portugal
The Algarve and most of the country’s mainland are at maximum or very high risk of fire today.
Scorching summer will cost France €10B to €15B, environment minister estimates
The initial figures are based on an extrapolation of costs compiled by France’s official statistics agency.
Viking-inspired ship to visit Algarve ahead of Atlantic adventure
A 28-metre vessel inspired by Viking ships is heading to the Algarve as part of an expedition designed to prepare its crew for a future crossing of the North Atlantic. The post Viking-inspired ship to visit Algarve ahead of Atlantic adventure appeared first on Portugal Resident .
easyJet introduces digital fuel platform to cut emissions
easyJet is set to launch a new digital system to make aircraft refuelling more efficient, with the airline estimating the technology could cut its carbon emissions by up to 10,000 tonnes of CO2 a year.
Body discovered in search for missing Portuguese in Croatia
More than 24-hours after the storm at sea which pitched four young Portuguese out of their small rowing boat and into the Velebit Channel, in Croatia, a body has been The post Body discovered in search for missing Portuguese in Croatia appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Privacy watchdog warns of ‘serious risks’ over EU police agency surveillance
Changes would allow Europol to hold data on vast numbers of people with no links to criminality, data watchdog says.
Environment minister “barred” at access to Galé-Fontainhas beach, Melides
The current (increasingly perennial) beef over ‘resorts and developments for the monied few’ muscling in on beaches that should be public, has been amplified this week following the visit of The post Environment minister “barred” at access to Galé-Fontainhas beach, Melides appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Still going places at 80
Both of us were teachers in one type of school or another, which meant that we couldn’t just decide to take off two weeks in the middle of October and The post Still going places at 80 appeared first on Portugal Resident .
A special four-part series celebrating 20 years of Exclusive Algarve Villas – When the Algarve changed forever (Part 3)
The pace of change over the last decade has been extraordinary. The Algarve was no longer simply a destination for holidays or retirement. It had become a place where people The post A special four-part series celebrating 20 years of Exclusive Algarve Villas – When the Algarve changed forever (Part 3) appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Eclipse brought “huge economic return” to Bragança, says mayor
If you were serious about watching yesterday’s eclipse in Portugal, the only place to have been was Bragança, where hundreds of thousands congregated and hotels and tourist accommodation had been The post Eclipse brought “huge economic return” to Bragança, says mayor appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portuguese companies may not have to publish salaries in job adverts
Companies in Portugal may not have to include salaries in job adverts under the Government's proposed new rules on pay transparency.