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Trump’s Arctic saber-rattling boosts Iceland’s pro-EU campaign
Icelanders vote on Saturday in a referendum on resuming membership talks with the EU.
Charity dinner at Arvad Winery raises €3,600 for Portimão Soup Kitchen
Last Saturday, the team at Portimão Soup Kitchen pulled off what many would have thought impossible: with no background in catering or hospitality, they staged an elegant fine‑dining experience at The post Charity dinner at Arvad Winery raises €3,600 for Portimão Soup Kitchen appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Burqa Law in Portugal to come into effect in September
The law that aims to prohibit the concealment of faces in Portugal, popularly known as the burqa law, will come into effect on 23 September.
Portugal bans cash payments above €3,000
In Portugal, cash payments of €3,000 or more are now prohibited, as a new European Union ceiling will come into force next year.
Saudi Arabia to invest €6B in massive French theme park site
The complex will include a manga-themed attraction, as POLITICO reported earlier this month.
How a 17th-century Irish law is shielding Big Tech from class actions in Europe
Ireland has limits on outside funding for court challenges, stopping Europeans from seeking compensation from Big Tech for harms.
Portugal invests €3.9 billion in new frigates from Italy
The investment is Portugal’s largest military purchase since the country became a democracy.
Bessent unveils new effort to cripple Iran’s economy
The move marks the Trump administration’s latest attempt to force an end to an increasingly unpopular war that has stretched into its sixth month.
Driving after 70 in Portugal: What are the rules?
Category B drivers can continue driving beyond the age of 70, provided they meet the medical fitness and licence renewal requirements.
ECB plans new euro banknotes while guaranteeing cash is here to stay
The European Central Bank (ECB) is preparing a major redesign of euro banknotes, insisting that cash will remain a permanent part of the European payments system.
Golf Legends head to Comporta
Some of golf’s best-known former champions are heading to Comporta this autumn for the first Portugal Legends Championship, bringing a new international tournament to the Alentejo coast.
Burnham ups the ante in fight against Russia — and leaves Merz in the shade
The new British prime minister was the only E3 leader in Kyiv on Monday as he announced a new Anglo-French partnership.
Tourist robbed at gunpoint in Quinta do Lago
A tourist was robbed at gun-point in Quinta do Lago (Almancil) this afternoon by two men, riding a ‘food delivery’ motorcycle. The man offered no resistance, explains CMTV, and was The post Tourist robbed at gunpoint in Quinta do Lago appeared first on Portugal Resident .
British band insults Chega during a festival in Portugal
The performance by the British punk-rock group the Lambrini Girls at the opening of the CA Vilar de Mouros festival in the municipality of Caminha was characterised by a political protest which caused considerable controversy.
Sporting, Benfica and European futsal stars return to Portimão
Some of Europe’s biggest futsal teams will arrive in the Algarve this week, as the Record International Masters Futsal returns to Portimão with Sporting, Benfica and two leading Spanish sides. The post Sporting, Benfica and European futsal stars return to Portimão appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal's oldest person dies in the Algarve
Maria da Conceição, who was recognised as the oldest person in Portugal, has died at the age of 113.
Spain’s Sánchez calls national security meeting 26 days into Ceuta migration crisis
Critics had demanded the body be convened for weeks.
New ‘scandal’ knocking on government’s door: is this ‘AD’s ‘Alexandra Reis’ moment?
Portugal’s AD government is facing a new ‘scandal’, according to multiple reports today – this time affecting Secretary of State for Public Administration Marisa Garrido, who was Human Resources Director The post New ‘scandal’ knocking on government’s door: is this ‘AD’s ‘Alexandra Reis’ moment? appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Australia suspends Work & Holiday Visas for Portuguese citizens
Portugal is among the 23 countries with the Australian Work & Holiday visa program paused.
Free waterfront concerts return to Lagos for Noites no Cais
Lagos will welcome back Noites no Cais from September 4 to 6, with three evenings of free live music and art taking place beside the city’s historic walls. Held at The post Free waterfront concerts return to Lagos for Noites no Cais appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Ukraine faces €23B defense funding hole as Western cash lags
The gap emerged after Ukraine brought forward spending as Hungary delayed the EU’s €90B loan earlier this year.
Rush for room rentals in Portugal
Housing shortages and high costs continue to drive demand for rental rooms in Portugal, an option that has expanded beyond students to include young professionals and relocated workers.
Mamamaratona returns to Quarteira with new location for 2026
The Algarve’s Mamamaratona breast cancer awareness run will return to Quarteira on October 18, with a new location for 2026. This year’s event will be based at Jardim Filipe Jonas, The post Mamamaratona returns to Quarteira with new location for 2026 appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Carvoeiro Enjoys a Warm August Day After a Cloudy Morning
Carvoeiro started the day under cloudy skies, with some light rain in the morning, before conditions are expected to improve as the day progresses.