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Quarteira’s iconic beach swing
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Calls to strengthen air accessibility in the Azores
The Ponta Delgada Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCIPD) reiterated its concern about the results of tourism activity in the Azores and called for urgent measures to strengthen the destination's attractiveness and recover "lost air capacity".
TAP reveals the reason behind rising ticket prices
TAP Air Portugal cites rising fuel costs as the reason for possible changes to ticket prices in the coming months.
Italy accused of breaching migrants’ rights over release of Libyan militia chief
Two migrants are suing the country in the European Court of Human Rights over its failure to enforce an international arrest warrant.
Germany pushes back on US attack over streaming law
Berlin insists its streamer-investment plan is “very moderate by European standards.”
Immigrants are leaving Portugal because of AIMA
The immigration landscape in Portugal is experiencing a structural reversal, with a growing number of long-term resident foreign citizens choosing to leave the country.
Berlin gives the OK for tougher trade action on China
Berlin is “open to discussing” stronger trade defense measures,” German government official tells POLITICO.
Poland’s president snubs Zelenskyy over historical slight
Karol Nawrocki wants to take the Order of the White Eagle away from the Ukrainian president.
Voting for the New 7 Wonders of Portugal 2026 contest is now open
Voting for the New 7 Wonders of Portugal competition, whose theme is historical and contemporary built heritage, began on 29 May, the same day the 147 finalists were announced, a source from the event's organisation said.
Socialist MPs ask: “Where are the Algarve’s electric trains?”
Socialist Party (PS) MPs are demanding explanations from the government over the continued use of diesel trains on the Algarve railway line, despite the completion of electrification works and certification The post Socialist MPs ask: “Where are the Algarve’s electric trains?” appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portuguese Cristiano Ronaldo coach is leaving Al Nassr
Portuguese coach Jorge Jesus will leave Al Nassr after winning the Saudi Arabian football championship title, the club of his compatriots Cristiano Ronaldo and João Félix confirmed.
Hungary’s Magyar has ‘unlocked’ €16B in EU cash. Getting it is another story.
Budapest still needs to complete a long list of complex reforms before it's wired the cash, Commission officials say.
Government brings in ‘single social benefit’ from August
The PSU (single social benefit) is being brought in by August this year, largely because not bringing it in could see Portugal lose €500 million from the European PRR (Plan The post Government brings in ‘single social benefit’ from August appeared first on Portugal Resident .
TAP sells Cateringpor to Gate Gourmet
The Competition Authority (AdC) has given the green light to the purchase of Cateringpor by the Swiss group Gate Gourmet, as part of the process of selling TAP's stake in this catering company, the regulator announced.
Algarve records best-ever April for tourist overnight stays
The Algarve recorded its best April ever for tourist overnight stays. According to figures released by the Portuguese Statistics Institute (INE), tourist accommodation units in Portugal’s southernmost region registered 1.86 The post Algarve records best-ever April for tourist overnight stays appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Romania asks for NATO support after Russian drone crash
Romania is summoning the Russian ambassador and closing a consulate in response, Foreign Minister Oana Toiu told POLITICO.
Celebrate Summer in Style
On Saturday, 13 June, Celebrate Summer in Style by joining Silves Rotary Club at Teatro Mascarenhas Gregório, Rua Cândido dos Reis, Silves.
Portugal authorities warn that border control delays do not qualify for flight compensation
The National Civil Aviation Authority (ANAC) explains that passengers who miss flights due to extended waiting times at border controls are not eligible for compensation under European Regulation 261/2004.
Budapest Pride allowed to take place in 2026
The decision signals a shift in LGBTQ+ policy in the country since Prime Minister Péter Magyar took office.
Wildfires: “No operative to go unpunished” if they complain to press
Limbering up for what may well be a complicated wildfire season, the government seems to have devised a way to side-step the kind of criticism that came its way during The post Wildfires: “No operative to go unpunished” if they complain to press appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal to train Mozambicans in tourism
The Professional and Artistic School of Beira Interior (EPABI), in Covilhã, has already received 70 Mozambican students and will welcome another 150 over the next three years, in line with Mozambique's commitment to tourism, according to an agreement signed in Maputo.
Giorgia Meloni’s Italy wants to rename electricity
Rome wants to change the name of the electric potential unit of measurement to "volta."
News review: “You can’t have that baby here!”, talking rubbish & AIMA’s big break
In today’s roundup, Carl, Natasha and special guest Paul Rees of Rural Properties look at: Plus the usual mix of politics, society, expat life and what it all means for The post News review: “You can’t have that baby here!”, talking rubbish & AIMA’s big break appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal notifies temporary suspensions of EES
The European Commission confirms that Portugal will resort to suspending the registration of biometric data when necessary to avoid queues at airports. The notification has already been made to Brussels.