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Jeffrey Epstein’s death was supposed to bury the truth. It did the opposite.
Seven years later, the scandal is more consequential than ever.
Germany’s modern miracle: Churches are losing believers but gaining money
Rising salaries have outweighed the cost of hundreds of thousands leaving the church.
European Commission approves non-binding guidelines for supplementary retirement savings
The European Commission has adopted a set of guidelines aimed at encouraging workers across the EU to build up supplementary retirement savings.
The Final Day of the Bons Sons Portuguese Music Festival 2026
On 9 August, the final day of Bons Sons brought another full day of music and activities to Cem Soldos, near Tomar.
EU opens channel with Meta, TikTok to tackle Ceuta migrant crisis
Thousands of migrants crossing into a Spanish enclave in Morocco were reportedly spurred by misinformation.
Fruit Heroes for children promotes healthy eating at schools in the Algarve
A Portuguese school programme designed to encourage children to consume more fruit has received international scientific recognition after researchers from the University of Lisbon found that its approach can help establish and maintain healthier eating habits.
Olhão opens doors for the 38th Festival do Marisco
The Algarve's biggest gastronomic event is back in Olhão, with the arrival of the 38th Festival do Marisco, which begins on 10 August.
Hollywood star leaves €200 tip at restaurant in Portugal
Pedro Pascal was on vacation in Portugal and dined with a group of 12 family members and friends.
Algarve running out of time to find waste disposal solution, warn mayors
In the wake of the announcement on Saturday that the government plans a waste incinerator in the Algarve – at a cost of around €300 million – the president of The post Algarve running out of time to find waste disposal solution, warn mayors appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Burger King offers ice cream to moustache holders in Portugal
Regardless of gender or age, whether the moustache is real or not, anyone with one will receive a free ice cream.
Greece’s aging power grid blamed for catastrophic wildfires
Loose power lines in fire-prone forests have disproportionately set the country ablaze.
Passengers heading to Lisbon “will see total eclipse at 11,000 metres”
Spanish low-cost airline Vueling has announced today that 11 flights coincide with Wednesday’s solar eclipse, and on two routes it will be possible to observe the phenomenon in its entirety. The post Passengers heading to Lisbon “will see total eclipse at 11,000 metres” appeared first on Portugal Resident .
New obesity treatment arrives in Portugal
The new Wegovy brand tablets that may arrive on the national market will have dosages of 1.5 mg, 4 mg, 9 mg and 25 mg. A pre-filled single-dose pen of 7.2 mg will also enter the national market.
Trio mugs couple in Lisbon, steals Patek Philippe watch worth €90,000
A couple was mugged in Lisbon on Sunday afternoon and had a luxury watch valued at around €90,000 stolen. The suspects, who acted violently, subsequently fled in a car with The post Trio mugs couple in Lisbon, steals Patek Philippe watch worth €90,000 appeared first on Portugal Resident .
UK approves its second weight-loss pill while EU access lags
A decision on whether Britain's National Health Service will cover the drug is expected in November.
Europe’s scorching summer is erasing its economic growth, says report
Dutch growth is set to be almost entirely wiped out, and France could be pushed into a contraction.
Defence Minister to take legal action against newspaper, CHEGA MPs
The Ministry of National Defence has announced that Minister Nuno Melo is to take legal action against online newspaper 24 Horas, the leader of the right-wing CHEGA party, André Ventura, The post Defence Minister to take legal action against newspaper, CHEGA MPs appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Primark announces new stores in Portugal
In September, Primark will open two new stores in Portugal.
The Ultimate South African Experience
On Saturday, 5 September, we will be hosting The Ultimate South African Experience.
New proposal to set maximum age for driving in Portugal
A public petition addressed to the Assembly of the Republic, created on April 1, proposes setting the age of 75 as the maximum age for driving.
Europe is running out of Patriot missiles as Ukraine braces for Russia’s winter attacks
New production will come too late, U.S. supplies are strained and leading donors say they have few interceptors to spare.
Lidl campaign raises €150,000 for animal welfare in just one month
A Lidl Portugal fundraising campaign has raised around €150,000 in just over a month to support animal welfare organisations across mainland Portugal, including three charities in the Algarve. The initiative, The post Lidl campaign raises €150,000 for animal welfare in just one month appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Alentejan coast receives new bus connections
Comporta, Carvalhal, Melides, Alcácer do Sal will all find themselves, from September 1, on Rede Expresso (fast bus) routes between Lisbon and Sines. In a statement, the company explains this The post Alentejan coast receives new bus connections appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Unions: ‘‘Algarve is a rich region with impoverished workers’’
Trade unionists and workers took to the streets of Faro on Friday to demand higher wages and better working conditions, warning that the Algarve’s economic success is failing to translate The post Unions: ‘‘Algarve is a rich region with impoverished workers’’ appeared first on Portugal Resident .