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President sends Foreigners Law to Constitutional Court over family separations and child expulsions
President António José Seguro has sent Portugal’s revised Foreigners and Asylum law to the Constitutional Court, citing “well-founded doubts” over provisions that could separate children from their parents and allow The post President sends Foreigners Law to Constitutional Court over family separations and child expulsions appeared first on Portugal Resident .
120 stings of Portuguese Man-o' war recorded in a single day
A massive influx of Portuguese man-o'-wars along the coast of the Basque Country, Spain, led to the temporary closure of several popular beaches and required medical attention for over 120 people stung in a single day.
Prime Minister goes on holiday in the Algarve
Luís Montenegro has been seen spending time in the Algarve despite previously stating that he did not intend to take a summer holiday this year, opting instead to remain focused on government business.
Germany’s gas gamble puts Europe’s winter at risk
Consumers face higher energy costs and possible shortages if EU governments don't fill up gas reserves fast.
Fourteen firefighting aircraft battle wildfire in Guarda district
By 5pm today, a wildfire that broke out at 1.40pm in Vila Ruiva, in the northern borough of Fornos de Algodres, was being tackled by 14 firefighting aircraft and over The post Fourteen firefighting aircraft battle wildfire in Guarda district appeared first on Portugal Resident .
25 de Abril Bridge celebrates 60 years of connecting Lisbon and Almada
The 25 de Abril Bridge celebrated its 60th anniversary on 6 August, marking six decades since it first connected Lisbon with Almada and changed the way people travelled across the Tagus.
President approves welfare reform protecting up to €620 million in PRR funding
President António José Seguro has approved the government’s new Single Social Benefit, allowing Portugal to safeguard up to €620 million in European recovery funding — warning that no existing recipient The post President approves welfare reform protecting up to €620 million in PRR funding appeared first on Portugal Resident .
5 surprising ways air con can affect the body
Air conditioning offers lots of benefits, but there are some notable drawbacks.
Italy says it won’t take orders from Spain on border checks
Meloni's government says it will continue its temporary suspension of Schengen until at least Aug. 15.
Business creation in Portugal falls 4.2%
The pace of new business creation in the Portuguese market slowed during the first seven months of the year, with approximately 32,300 companies incorporated by July, a 4.2% decrease compared to the same period last year.
Azores tourism woes: low-cost airlines must return — PS
The Azores government must make the return of low-cost airlines an urgent priority as tourism continues to decline following Ryanair’s withdrawal from the archipelago, the regional Socialist Party has said. The post Azores tourism woes: low-cost airlines must return — PS appeared first on Portugal Resident .
RTP paid out €12 million in allowances now deemed “improper” to 20% of workforce
Portugal’s public broadcaster RTP paid more than €12 million in special salary allowances to around 20% of its workforce over seven years, according to a Finance Inspectorate audit that has The post RTP paid out €12 million in allowances now deemed “improper” to 20% of workforce appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Algarve city to build 204 homes
The Portimão City Council has awarded the contract to build 204 housing units in the Coca Maravilhas neighbourhood, budgeted at €27.7 million and considered the "largest public housing project" developed in the municipality, the local authority announced.
Trust in me – All will be well
Jenny Clarke, President of the Association for Protection of Animals Algarve (APAA) and her team have been trying to ‘snatch’ Miss Odelouca from the side of a busy country road.
The biggest risk for companies no longer comes from the economy!
For decades, business management was guided by major economic indicators such as inflation, interest rates, GDP growth, consumption or unemployment, which determined a large part of investment decisions. Companies were preparing to face more or less favorable economic cycles and adjusted their strategy according to this reality. Today, this paradigm has changed.
Driving in Portugal: A Practical Guide for New Residents and Second-Home Owners
Whether you’re discovering hidden beaches along the Algarve, visiting historic villages inland or simply driving to your favourite café on a Sunday morning, having your own car makes everyday life The post Driving in Portugal: A Practical Guide for New Residents and Second-Home Owners appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Israeli ambassador asks for Kanye concert in Algarve to be cancelled
Israel’s ambassador to Portugal has called for the cancellation of singer Kanye West’s concert this evening at the Algarve Stadium – describing it as “a disgrace” to take part in The post Israeli ambassador asks for Kanye concert in Algarve to be cancelled appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Greenpeace urges rethink on Algarve coastal development
Greenpeace Portugal has called for a moratorium on new tourism developments in parts of the Algarve most exposed to coastal erosion and flooding, warning that decades of intensive construction combined The post Greenpeace urges rethink on Algarve coastal development appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Urgent works on Portuguese beaches are completed
The most urgent investments to repair the damage caused by the storms of January and February of this year on Portuguese beaches have been completed, while other less priority projects will continue until 2028, said the Minister of the Environment.
Carvoeiro water upgrade finally completed after €2m investment
Lagoa Council has completed a €2 million overhaul of the water supply network between Carvoeiro Beach and Algarve Clube Atlântico, bringing an end to months of roadworks and recurring water The post Carvoeiro water upgrade finally completed after €2m investment appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Benfica the Heartsbreaker: The Eagles head to Edinburgh with a foot already in the next stage
Benfica produced their most convincing performance of the season so far on Thursday night, thrashing Scottish side Hearts 6-1 at the Estádio da Luz to all but secure their place in the next stage of the Europa League qualifying campaign.
New Review: CHEGA stir social media hate, MPs reject surveillance, Cocaine jail death
In this August 7, 2026, News Review Podcast, Carl Munson and The Resident journalist Natasha Donn review a week dominated by cocaine-trafficking stories, including bales washing up on the Alentejo The post New Review: CHEGA stir social media hate, MPs reject surveillance, Cocaine jail death appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Day One of the Bons Sons Portuguese Music Festival
Bons Sons is a Portuguese music festival that takes place in the small village of Cem Soldos, near Tomar, and is famous for turning the entire village into a celebration.
EU adds 5 people to Russia sanctions list after latest deadly attacks on Ukraine
Russia this week carried out one of its deadliest barrages on Kyiv, killing 17.