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Percentage of NEET youth falls to 11% in the EU
The percentage of young people aged 15 to 29 who, in 2025, were neither working, studying, nor attending any training, known as the "NEET" (Not in Education, Employment, or Training) generation, has fallen to 11% in the European Union (EU), Eurostat announced.
The US will keep embassy in Kyiv open despite Russian threats
The Kremlin has warned foreign diplomats to leave the Ukrainian capital or risk getting bombed.
Russia signs military partnership with the Taliban
The exact details of the deal, which signal a deepening of ties between Moscow and Kabul, remain unclear.
Spaniards are choosing Portugal
Lisbon has emerged as a leading international destination for Spanish tourists, ranking among the top ten most sought-after European cities for the 2026 summer season.
NATO prepares a Baltic fortress to head off Putin
Gotland is preparing for a Russian attack while traditional security ties with the U.S. fray.
Loulé to host global awareness walk highlighting child abuse crisis
Loulé is set to host a public awareness walk on Sunday, June 14 as part of a global campaign aimed at raising awareness about child abuse and encouraging discussion, prevention The post Loulé to host global awareness walk highlighting child abuse crisis appeared first on Portugal Resident .
European Commission fines Temu €200 million
The European Commission today fined Temu €200 million for failing to detect illegal products, including high-risk baby toys, jewellery, and chargers, on its platform.
President urges end to ‘culture of disorganisation’, ‘blame game’
Portugal’s president, Antonio Jose Seguro, has said that the country needs mindset changes to promote trust, method and planning, and end the “culture of disorganisation” – characterised by “too much The post President urges end to ‘culture of disorganisation’, ‘blame game’ appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Bank of Portugal warns of “abrupt and unexpected reduction in house prices”
Portugal’s central bank has issued its latest ‘financial stability report’, in which it outlines perceived emerging risks, and evaluates their consequences. High up on the list is the acknowledgment that The post Bank of Portugal warns of “abrupt and unexpected reduction in house prices” appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Two injured after turbulence on TAP flight to Portugal
According to Correio da Manhã, two passengers arriving from Brussels suffered injuries after turbulence on the flight.
Ukraine parliament ratifies landmark €90B EU aid package
The first loan disbursements are expected in June, according to European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen.
Portugal at very high risk of UV radiation exposure
All districts of mainland Portugal and the Madeira archipelago are at very high risk of exposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation, according to the Portuguese Institute of the Sea and the Atmosphere (IPMA).
‘Land clearing deadline’ extended to June 30 ‘for whole country’
Agriculture minister José Manuel Fernandes has confirmed that the deadline for land clearing (to reduce the risks of wildfires) has been extended to June 30 for the whole country. In The post ‘Land clearing deadline’ extended to June 30 ‘for whole country’ appeared first on Portugal Resident .
EU fines China’s Temu €200M over illegal products
Fine is largest so far under the bloc's platforms regulation, the Digital Services Act.
TAP CEO warns that European border control is challenging for operations
TAP CEO Luís Rodrigues warned that the entry into force of the new Entry/Exit System at European borders constitutes one of the most complex tests of the airline's operational efficiency at Portuguese airports.
Expanding Algarve landfills will not solve waste crisis – Almargem
Environmental association Almargem has argued that expanding landfill capacity in the Algarve is not a sustainable solution to the region’s growing waste problem and risks breaching both Portuguese and European The post Expanding Algarve landfills will not solve waste crisis – Almargem appeared first on Portugal Resident .
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PJ launches megaoperation into suspicions of corruption within PS Socialist Party
With alarm bells over ‘the old boy net at work in Portuguese politics’ already tolling noisily this week, PJ police have now launched a ‘mega-operation’ into an alleged ‘network’ operating The post PJ launches megaoperation into suspicions of corruption within PS Socialist Party appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Algarve Oncology Meetings 2026
The Algarve Oncology Meetings 2026, held on 22 and 23 May at the Hotel Eva Senses in Faro, concluded with an extremely positive outcome, reinforcing their position as one of the region’s leading scientific forums for debate and knowledge sharing.
Foreigners accounted for 28% of home purchases in Portugal
Foreigners accounted for 28% of home purchases in Portugal last year, according to data from the Bank of Portugal (BdP) released on 27 May in the Financial Stability Report.
How to save your favourite plants for future generations
There’s plenty gardeners can do to stop plants dying out.
Trump cheers on Armenia’s prime minister ahead of election
Armenia is pivoting toward the West as frustration grows with longtime ally Russia.
New police officers in Portugal will be stationed at airports
More than half of the 570 new PSP police officers who finish their agent training course on 28 May will be stationed at Portuguese airports, totalling 360, with the remainder going to the Lisbon Metropolitan Command.
Gusto by Heinz Beck unveils new summer menu
One of the Algarve’s most exclusive restaurants is preparing for a night of fine dining, luxury Italian wines and Michelin-star flair as world-famous chef Heinz Beck returns to Gusto for The post Gusto by Heinz Beck unveils new summer menu appeared first on Portugal Resident .