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Summer season brings even more challenges
Summer is traditionally one of the busiest times of year for animal rescue, with large numbers of unwanted litters arriving at shelters across the Algarve. At Cadela Carlota (Lagos), our The post Summer season brings even more challenges appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Silves Medieval Fair brings history back to life
We visited the Silves Medieval Fair on Sunday, the third day of this year's event, and once again it didn't disappoint. The fair is still running for another week, so there's plenty of time to experience it if you haven't been yet.
In the real estate of the future, a megawatt can be worth as much as a square metre
For decades, we have evaluated real estate through relatively predictable criteria: location, area, access, construction quality, occupancy and yield. All will continue to be important. But I believe that a new variable is beginning to gain weight in the decisions of investors, developers and companies: the availability of energy.
Millions of euros in government support for farmers ‘disappears within minutes’
Livestock farmers are querying the result of two recent ‘campaigns’, offering millions in funding, with a maximum of €30,000 available to each contender. Both were heavily publicised by IFAP (the The post Millions of euros in government support for farmers ‘disappears within minutes’ appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Novobanco profit falls 15.6 percent in first half
Higher taxes and costs linked to the BPCE sale weighed on earnings despite continued loan growth.
The solar eclipse in Portugal and its spiritual significance
As the country prepares to witness the total solar eclipse visible across the whole country on 12 August, many are doing some research to refresh their memory of the concept of an eclipse that they once learnt at school.
The Presidents of the Estado Novo
The election mandate for a President was seven years, and the first President of the Estado Novo, General Óscar Carmona, served for 24 years and 146 days continuously. Always as The post The Presidents of the Estado Novo appeared first on Portugal Resident .
The luck of the Irish? Portugal's curious love affair with the “Irish Pub”
There are few greater certainties in life than Ryanair passengers applauding a successful landing.
One of Europe's best cafés: The Folks
The first stop in our series exploring Portugal's cafés featured in Europe's 100 Best Coffee Shops 2026 ranking is The Folks, which secured 34th place.
EDP abandons €169 million Alqueva floating solar project
EDP has abandoned plans for a vast floating solar and wind development at Alqueva after environmental objections forced costly changes to a project already struggling to remain commercially viable. The The post EDP abandons €169 million Alqueva floating solar project appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Odemira municipality “awaits opinions” of various state agencies on Luís Neves’ contested ‘monte’
With almost every day bringing another ‘news item’ on the alleged incompatibilities stalking Minister for Interior Administration, Luís Neves, Correio da Manhã today brings two slightly different takes on the The post Odemira municipality “awaits opinions” of various state agencies on Luís Neves’ contested ‘monte’ appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Israel rejects Trump’s peace plan for Gaza
The rejection is a blow to peace negotiations the U.S. administration has been brokering since September.
Portugal municipality to bet on musical education
Starting next school year, the Samora Correia School Group in Benavente will begin offering specialised music education—a program that has already attracted over 50 students.
Day Three of the Bons Sons Portuguese Music Festival
On 8 August, Bons Sons brought music, culture and community to Cem Soldos, a small village near Tomar, Portugal.
Algarve waste incinerator plan branded “aberration”
Government plans for a waste incinerator in the Algarve have prompted an angry response from environmental group ZERO, which has described the proposed plant as an “aberration” and “the worst The post Algarve waste incinerator plan branded “aberration” appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Cities for Tuberculosis: Portugal’s Reminders of the White Plague
Drive into the hills above Guarda or Caramulo, and you will find buildings built to fight a disease that once killed one in every three hundred Portuguese.
Fatal accident on A33 reveals BMW stuffed with drugs
A road accident in the early hours of yesterday morning on the A33, near Seixal, revealed a BMW stuffed with drugs, alongside four young men (two of whom died of The post Fatal accident on A33 reveals BMW stuffed with drugs appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Floating Soundbath - when water becomes an ocean of sound
You may have heard about Tibetan monks or yogis using metal singing bowls for meditation practice and overall well-being.
Russia and Ukraine exchange overnight strikes, WHO confirms warehouse destroyed
WHO building held humanitarian supplies for frontline health facilities.
What is school holiday burnout and how can you avoid it?
With school summer holidays approach, juggling work and childcare can lead to burnout. So what is it and how do we avoid?
Coimbra metrobus to operate without finishing new feature
The dedicated “metrobus” lane connecting the Coimbra University Hospitals and the Pediatric Hospital, which was not originally included in the project scope, will not be ready in time for the line’s launch in the first quarter of 2027, Metro Mondego revealed.
Rebuilding Animal Lives in the Algarve
Founded by Briton Sid Richardson, Animal Rescue Algarve (ARA) rescues, rehabilitates, and promotes responsible adoption of dogs and cats from a model shelter in Loulé.
Cristiano Ronaldo’s Success Formula: The Portuguese Values That Can Inspire Anyone
When people think of Cristiano Ronaldo, they usually think of goals, trophies, world records and one of the most recognisable celebrations in sport. But while his football achievements are extraordinary, the principles behind his success are surprisingly ordinary—at least in Portugal.
Portugal in Focus: Breaking News, Travel Buzz & The Top Stories Making Headlines
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