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Europeans spend an average of €104 per night on travel
A study by Radical Storage reveals that Europeans spend an average of €104 per night on travel.
Interior Ministry steps up policing in tourist areas after visitor is shot
Police presence in Lisbon’s busiest tourist areas is to be strengthened, the Ministry of Internal Administration (MAI) has announced, less than 24-hours since a Swedish tourist was shot on Rua The post Interior Ministry steps up policing in tourist areas after visitor is shot appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Construction of Porto-Lisbon high-speed railway can finally begin
The first section of the Porto-Lisbon high speed railway line has received the ‘environmental compliance report for construction (RECAPE) covering the route between Campanhã station in Porto and Oiã, in The post Construction of Porto-Lisbon high-speed railway can finally begin appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Thanks to everyone who came along for the bike ride in Moncarapacho yesterday morning.
We had a good number of riders all taking advantage of the earlier start and the cooler weather.
Portugal named among the best places to retire abroad in 2026
Portugal has once again been recognised as one of the best places in the world to retire, making Forbes' 2026 list of recommended destinations for those considering spending their retirement abroad.
Floating sound bath returns to Vilamoura
A floating sound bath experience will return to Vilamoura on August 18, inviting participants to unwind in an outdoor swimming pool as the sun sets over the Algarve. Hilton Vilamoura The post Floating sound bath returns to Vilamoura appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Algarve luxury property prices exceed €10,000 per square metre
Luxury property prices in parts of the Algarve are now exceeding €10,000 per square metre, reaching levels that would have been difficult to imagine just a few years ago.
PSP arrest suspect in shooting of tourist in Lisbon’s Baixa district
PSP police have arrested the man suspected of having shot a Swedish tourist in Lisbon’s Baixa district early yesterday evening. The man was known to police, and had been flagged The post PSP arrest suspect in shooting of tourist in Lisbon’s Baixa district appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Weather Today (11 August): What to Expect
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Weekend weather forecast
Portugal set for another warm weekend
Solar Eclipse to affect energy production in Portugal
The solar eclipse that will take place on 12 August will affect solar energy production by 45%, as mentioned by REN – Redes Energéticas Nacionais.
Faro authorities remove seven dogs from poor conditions
Seven dogs have been removed following a joint inspection by municipal veterinary services and the GNR in the Medronhal area of Faro. The operation was carried out this morning by The post Faro authorities remove seven dogs from poor conditions appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Sardine Festival sends 55% of waste for recycling and recovery
More than half of the waste collected during this year’s Portimão Sardine Festival was sent for recycling or recovery, marking a significant improvement on last year. Portimão municipal water and The post Sardine Festival sends 55% of waste for recycling and recovery appeared first on Portugal Resident .
The N2 in a Ferrari 355 GTS
Portugal’s N2 is often described as “Portugal’s Route 66.”
Guimarães puts Portugal’s green ambitions in spotlight
Guimarães has been named European Green Capital 2026, placing one of Portugal’s most historic cities at the centre of Europe’s ongoing debate about sustainability, urban wellbeing and quality of life. The post Guimarães puts Portugal’s green ambitions in spotlight appeared first on Portugal Resident .
São Brás brings art to the streets for “Calçadas” event
The historic centre of São Brás de Alportel will come alive with music, dance, storytelling and street entertainment on Friday, August 14, as “Calçadas – A Arte Sai à Rua” The post São Brás brings art to the streets for “Calçadas” event appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portuguese association urges doctors to prescribe new generics for diabetes
The Generic Medicines Users’ Association called on doctors today to prescribe new generic medicines containing the active substance dapagliflozin, which are 50% cheaper for patients, for type 2 diabetes.
“All Portuguese beaches are public” says government – but not so in Melides…
Environmental NGO Quercus has responded to a recent television exposé on controls and physical barriers, “gates and fences, and even private security guards” in areas of Melides, preventing the free The post “All Portuguese beaches are public” says government – but not so in Melides… appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Mercadona prepares wave of new store openings across Portugal
Mercadona is preparing to open a string of new supermarkets across Portugal over the coming months as the Spanish retailer continues its rapid national expansion. The next opening is scheduled The post Mercadona prepares wave of new store openings across Portugal appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal faces teacher shortage as nearly 3,000 retire and thousands delay pensions
During the 2025/26 school year, around 3,300 teachers and nursery educators retired, while more than 2,000 others chose to remain in work after reaching retirement age.
Primark to open first stores in Setúbal and Castelo Branco
Primark will open its first stores in Castelo Branco and Setúbal in September as the Irish fashion retailer pushes ahead with a major expansion of its Portuguese network. The first The post Primark to open first stores in Setúbal and Castelo Branco appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Your pet’s future – Please plan now!
Perhaps the future, ours and of our pet(s), is something we take lightly.
The Port of Portimão breaks all-time passenger record
The record was set during the Norwegian Dawn’s stopover on 8 August, beating the previous record of 46,263 passengers, which was registered in 2011.
Latvia discovers secret migrant tunnel at Belarus frontier
Border guards send back 15 migrants who entered via underground passage.