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Portugal is still under weather warning and high fire risk in the Algarve
Fourteen districts in mainland Portugal are under a yellow warning on 28 May due to hot weather; eight of these districts will remain under a yellow warning until 30 May, according to the Portuguese Institute of the Sea and the Atmosphere (IPMA).
Not so quiet on the Western Front
In June 1939, the calm waters of Horta harbour were overshadowed by two Boeing 314 flying boats (the Yankee and Dixie Clippers of PanAm) when the Azores Island was initiated The post Not so quiet on the Western Front appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Why are Portugal’s elite luxury homes worth millions?
Portugal has been established as one of Europe’s premier luxury property destinations, attracting wealthy international buyers, high-profile investors and global celebrities in search of exclusivity, privacy and lifestyle.
Portugal does not need more noise - It needs more Sines
There is a curious trait in Portuguese society that is repeated over and over again. Everything is discussed, everything is commented on, and everything is criticised. But rarely is it talked about what really matters.
Pentagon puts building blocks in place for Cuba invasion
The Navy’s presence in the Caribbean has not reduced despite the Iran war.
The ban threat facing Europe’s far right
Europe’s far right is yet again under the microscope as a European Parliament watchdog moves to ban the Alternative for Germany’s EU party. On the show, Zoya Sheftalovich and Sarah Wheaton discuss how the far-right Europe of Sovereign Nations party — home to Germany’s AfD — risks losing EU funding and even its status as […]
US launches airstrikes in Iran but says ceasefire still holds
The U.S. said it struck a military site in southern Iran that posed a threat.
Blair screed uncorks fresh angst over what Labour wants to be, with or without Starmer
Potential leadership contenders raced to critique the former PM's diagnosis of what’s gone wrong with the party.
Nigel Farage is facing his own threat from the right in Makerfield
Former ally Rupert Lowe could deprive the Reform UK leader of a crucial by-election win — and his Elon Musk-endorsed campaign is significantly outpacing rivals online.
Scandal after scandal lands Spain’s Sánchez on the ropes
It's becoming increasingly difficult for coalition allies to stick with the prime minister as the scale of alleged Socialist party corruption swells.
How a company turned visas to Europe into big business
VFS Global enjoys a near monopoly on outsourced visa processing, including for travel to most European countries.
Norway joins France’s nuclear deterrence club
Several European countries, including Germany, Poland and Sweden, have already started talks with Paris.
Trump threatens Oman in latest play to open the Strait of Hormuz
“Oman will behave just like everybody else or we’ll have to blow them up,” he told reporters at the White House.
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Lisbon Ranked Europe’s Least Affordable City for Renting
Lisbon has been identified as the least affordable city in Europe for renters, with the average cost of a one-bedroom apartment in the city centre now consuming almost an entire monthly salary.
Regulated migration visas in Portugal increase by 30% per month
The Minister of the Presidency stated today that the regulated migration protocol has seen growing uptake among companies, with a monthly increase of 20 to 30 per cent in applications and a total of nearly 6,000 visas granted.
Portugal has the best beach in Europe for 2026
A beach on Portugal’s wild southwest coast has just been named the best beach in Europe for 2026 by travel platform European Best Destinations.
Von der Leyen to meet Hungarian PM Magyar on Friday
Confirmation follows days of silence from Brussels after Hungary’s foreign minister announced the meeting last week.
AIMA announces four days of strike action, due to degradation of work conditions
AIMA, the struggling agency for integration, migrations and asylum, has announced four days of strike action next week which will it actually give workers a nine-day break. Announcing the strike The post AIMA announces four days of strike action, due to degradation of work conditions appeared first on Portugal Resident .
China accuses Dutch warship of ‘provocative acts’ in South China Sea
The conflict comes as Dutch naval deployments in the Indo-Pacific become increasingly visible.
The European Union introduces mandatory salary transparency
Starting on 7 June, the European Union will introduce what has been described as one of the most profound changes in how companies communicate remuneration and salary policies.
Bank valuation of housing in Portugal hits new record
The median value of bank valuations for housing reached a new historical high of €2,174 per square metre in April, €23 more than in March and 16.5% above the same month of 2025, according to the INE (National Institute of Statistics).
Brussels watchdog moves to ban Alternative for Germany’s EU party
The far-right Europe of Sovereign Nations could lose its funding and its right to be a political party.
American journalist describes “chaos” at Lisbon Airport due to EES
American journalist Clarissa Ward reports on social media that she missed her flight while waiting in line to have her biometric data collected.