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Woman in childbirth “refused entry to Faro Hospital”
Another ‘helter-skelter’ in childbirth, as a 37-year-old woman, already in labour, was reportedly refused entry into Faro Hospital for bureaucratic reasons: she hadn’t ‘previously contacted the SNS24 hotline’ to inform The post Woman in childbirth “refused entry to Faro Hospital” appeared first on Portugal Resident.
Ericeira Jazz & Vinho Returns This May with Portuguese Wine, Music and Food by the Sea
Ericeira’s seaside jazz and wine festival is returning on May 30, bringing together Portuguese wine producers, live jazz performances and local food for an evening overlooking the Atlantic.
Une nation sur un disque dur : plongée dans l’essor des ambassades numériques
Face aux cyberattaques, aux guerres hybrides et aux conflits militaires, des Etats stockent leurs données en dehors de leurs frontières.
The 9 most extravagant gifts Nicola Sturgeon’s ex-husband bought with stolen SNP funds
The former Scottish National Party chief executive embezzled hundreds of thousands of pounds from the party to fund his lavish lifestyle.
“The system doesn’t work” – CNN chief international journalist at Lisbon Airport
Yet another hard hitting story today about the absolute chaos travellers have been thrown into due to the European Commission’s insistence on implementing the EES (entry/ exit) system – telling The post “The system doesn’t work” – CNN chief international journalist at Lisbon Airport appeared first on Portugal Resident.
Traditional Papas de Milho festival returns to Algarve city
The VIII Mostra de Papas de Milho will return to Silves between 29 and 31 May, celebrating one of the Algarve’s most traditional rural dishes.
Body of missing Erasmus student found by divers in Mondego river
Reports this afternoon refer to the location of the body of a missing Erasmus student in the Mondego river, near Coimbra. The young man, aged 27, had been missing for The post Body of missing Erasmus student found by divers in Mondego river appeared first on Portugal Resident.
Metro Mondego intends to expand to the Aveiro district
Metro Mondego has been mandated to proceed with the necessary studies and projects to expand the Mondego Mobility System (SMM) to the municipalities of Condeixa-a-Nova, Cantanhede and Mealhada, the municipalities revealed.
US to pull jets, destroyers and submarines from NATO as part of European drawdown
The U.S. has not given any clear timeline for the withdrawal, as it seeks to pare back its commitments to the alliance.
Portugal veterinarians refuse to treat people who identify as animals
The Order of Veterinary Doctors (OMV) has issued internal guidelines for professionals in the sector. The guidelines clarify actions when encountering individuals who identify as “therians”—those who identify spiritually or psychologically as animals.
Why Tróia Peninsula is emerging as one of Portugal’s most exclusive coastal investment destinations
Just south of Lisbon, beyond the busy streets of the capital and across the calm waters of the Sado Estuary, lies one of Portugal’s most discreet luxury destinations: the Tróia Peninsula.
Portimão’s iconic fortress garden overlooking Praia da Rocha reopens
Portimão has officially reopened the renovated Jardim da Fortaleza de Santa Catarina (Santa Catarina Fortress Garden), one of Praia da Rocha’s most iconic green spaces, following a full restoration project The post Portimão’s iconic fortress garden overlooking Praia da Rocha reopens appeared first on Portugal Resident.
Portugal among the top European and World nut producers
Portugal has undergone a profound transformation in dried fruit production over the last decade, especially almonds, which account for 75% of exports and have made the country the 2nd-largest producer in Europe and the 5th-largest in the world.
Historic buildings attract buyers in Portugal
From restored palaces in Lisbon to manor houses in rural regions, Portugal’s historic property market continue to attract investment.
Ditch the Shiba Inu Hype and Polkadot Patience: BlockDAG TURBO’s Utility Stack Gives 80x at $0.0005
Shiba Inu trades on community sentiment with limited live utility, and Polkadot continues building parachain infrastructure as a developer platform rather than a consumer product. As of May 26, 2026, buyers searching for the top crypto to buy are filtering for tokens with utility that's mapped out, funded, and tied directly to user activity.
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French poll sees far-right Bardella winning, far-left Mélenchon surging in 2027 election
Poll shows Bardella narrowly beating former Prime Minister Édouard Philippe in a runoff.
Seguro sends condolences to the King of Belgium following an accident in the country
The President of the Republic sent a message of condolence to King Philippe of Belgium and expressed "deep dismay" at the "tragic collision" between a train and a school minibus, which caused four deaths.
Heatwave: Meteorologists warn of “convective wind gusts” with “some destructive power”
Portugal is experiencing a heatwave, with maximum temperatures “above average, by eight to 10 degrees” – and no one can really tell how long it will last. Speaking to CNN The post Heatwave: Meteorologists warn of “convective wind gusts” with “some destructive power” appeared first on Portugal Resident.
Algarve Stadium will host Europa League matches
The club from Torres Vedras will play its Europa League home matches at the Algarve Stadium, the club’s sports director has confirmed.
Zelenskyy’s top negotiator flies to Berlin for talks with Germany, France, UK
Rustem Umerov's meeting with national security advisers comes amid escalating Russian threats to Kyiv and tensions over Ukraine's EU membership bid.
After the flood, Alcacer-do-Sal and its businesses are recovering
Previously this year The Portugal News could report the devastating destruction of the overflowing of the Sado River, as a consequence of enormous rainfalls.
Why Families Are Choosing a World-Class British Education Internationally: 5 Key Reasons
In today’s world, families are looking for more than just strong academic results. They want a school that helps their children develop confidence, curiosity and resilience, and prepares them for life in an increasingly global environment.
Portuguese among the most eager in Europe to travel
The Portuguese tourism sector is set to achieve a strong recovery throughout 2026, driven by a strong urge for escapism among citizens.