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INE confirms inflation slowdown to 3.0% in July
The inflation rate slowed to 3.0% in July, year-on-year, compared with 3.2% in the previous month, according to data released this Wednesday by Statistics Portugal (INE), confirming the flash estimate. The post INE confirms inflation slowdown to 3.0% in July appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Stray cats to be sterilised in the Algarve
The Municipality of Loulé is preparing a major programme to tackle the growing number of stray cats across the region, with around 500 animals already identified for sterilisation under a new Capture, Neuter and Return (CNR) initiative.
What Is Romanchanted? A New Account, Profile Search, and What Early Impressions Reveal
What do you actually get when you sign up for a platform called Romanchanted? This Romanchanted review sets out to answer that question in plain terms, without the overstatement that tends to surround new platform launches. Romanchanted is an online communication space where people may seek meaningful connections and the possibility of something more romantic.
Ukraine’s new ballistic missile puts Putin within reach
Kyiv is developing its own domestic ballistics as Russia's missile threat grows.
Portugal to maintain new €3.9 billion frigate fleet as government promises parliamentary scrutiny
All maintenance work on Portugal’s three new Italian-built frigates will be carried out in Portugal, the government has said, as it seeks to answer mounting questions over the €3.9 billion The post Portugal to maintain new €3.9 billion frigate fleet as government promises parliamentary scrutiny appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal in top 10 of fastest-growing data centre markets globally
Since 2024, Portugal has seen a 23 percent growth in installed data centre capacity, placing the country in the top 10 of the fastest-growing data centre markets worldwide.
Four Portuguese nationals missing at sea after storm in Croatia
Four Portuguese nationals were reported missing in Croatia this morning after being caught in severe weather while sailing a small boat in the Velebit Channel. A recent update has brought The post Four Portuguese nationals missing at sea after storm in Croatia appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Competition for high-speed trains in Portugal suppliers
A French and a Spanish company, Alstom and Talgo, respectively, have bid to supply the future high-speed trains.
Short-term holiday lets: families book later, Algarve cuts prices
… Lisbon and Porto lose guests “Uncertain and contradictory” signals are marking the peak tourism season in the AL (local accommodation/ alojamento local) market, which is generally seeing a decline The post Short-term holiday lets: families book later, Algarve cuts prices appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Why the White House can live with Israel rejecting its peace plan
The Trump administration is giving Netanyahu leeway to message the latest Gaza peace for his domestic audience, so long as Israel continues to ease its attacks.
Mar Me Quer festival returns to Portimão for three days of music
The Mar Me Quer festival returns to Portimão from 12 to 14 August, bringing three evenings of live music to the city's riverside.
Ukraine hammers key Russian port in overnight drone attack
The Ukrainian president said Kyiv's forces were attacking a Black Sea naval base, while Russian officials pointed to civilian casualties and destroyed residential buildings.
CHEGA MP listed Harvard degree in parliament – on back of two courses at summer school
Francisco Gomes, the CHEGA MP who publicised the alleged ransacking of party leader André Ventura’s parliamentary office, is once again in the news – but not for the usual reasons The post CHEGA MP listed Harvard degree in parliament – on back of two courses at summer school appeared first on Portugal Resident .
The neighbourhoods defining Lisbon’s luxury new homes scene
Lisbon's skyline hasn't changed dramatically in the past decade, but its address book certainly has.
Lisbon mayor slams release of suspect after tourist shooting
Lisbon Mayor Carlos Moedas has strongly criticised a court decision to release a man suspected of involvement in an altercation in the city centre during which a Swedish tourist was The post Lisbon mayor slams release of suspect after tourist shooting appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Burnham chairs crisis meeting as UK swelters in extreme heat
The prime minister will discuss how to "safeguard the environment" after record-breaking weather conditions.
Portuguese museums and monuments with free admission for young people
Young people aged 12 to 29 will receive free admission to national museums and monuments managed by Museus e Monumentos de Portugal (MMP) this Wednesday to mark International Youth Day, the state-owned company announced.
Portugal adds €4 million for wildfire prevention and green spaces
Portugal is allocating an additional €4 million to land clearance and urban green-space projects as part of a wider reallocation of money from the Environmental Fund, aimed at wildfire prevention, The post Portugal adds €4 million for wildfire prevention and green spaces appeared first on Portugal Resident .
President calls for “bigger businesses” to stop young Portuguese leaving
President António José Seguro has called for Portuguese companies to “grow in size and offer better-paid, skilled jobs” to prevent young people from being forced to leave the country in The post President calls for “bigger businesses” to stop young Portuguese leaving appeared first on Portugal Resident .
The Portuguese Government Announces New Mobility and Transport Fund Worth €14.8 Million
On 3 August, the Portuguese Government announced new support programmes for urban logistics, school mobility and taxi decarbonisation.
Solar eclipse shines spotlight on Portugal’s growing astrotourism sector
Thousands of people are expected to look skywards for today’s solar eclipse, but Portugal’s fascination with the night sky is increasingly becoming a year-round tourism business. Astrotourism is growing across The post Solar eclipse shines spotlight on Portugal’s growing astrotourism sector appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal has a talent for creating technology. It now needs capital to grow it!
There are investments that are worth more for the signal they transmit than for the amount announced.
Loulé targets 500 stray cats in new sterilisation drive
Loulé Council is launching a major sterilisation programme targeting more than 500 stray cats as it steps up efforts to control growing feline populations across the municipality. The council will The post Loulé targets 500 stray cats in new sterilisation drive appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portuguese pharmacies receive last-minute eclipse glasses
Pharmacies across Portugal are receiving fresh supplies of protective glasses today, August 12, as demand surges ahead of this evening’s solar eclipse. However, anyone hoping to secure a last-minute pair The post Portuguese pharmacies receive last-minute eclipse glasses appeared first on Portugal Resident .