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Algarve Caring Hands - Elevating home care in the Algarve
In the heart of the Algarve, Algarve Caring Hands has become one of the region’s most trusted and compassionate home care providers.
Musk says French Greens’ presidential candidate should be ‘shut down’
The owner of X previously threw his support behind far-right leader Marine Le Pen to win the presidency.
New Transavia route between Portugal and Belgium
The low-cost airline Transavia will begin a new connection between Porto and Brussels on 14 December, with three weekly flights on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays, the carrier announced.
Murder investigation opens after couple found dead at home in Sintra
Breaking news this morning is that a young couple has been found dead at their home in Armés, in the borough of Sintra, and that PJ police have opened a The post Murder investigation opens after couple found dead at home in Sintra appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Scientists prepare to study Sun’s corona during next week’s rare eclipse
Scientists are preparing to make the most of next Wednesday’s rare total solar eclipse, using the brief event to study the Sun’s elusive outer atmosphere and gather data that could The post Scientists prepare to study Sun’s corona during next week’s rare eclipse appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Luís Neves’ situation “has reached the limit of what is acceptable”, says PS Socialists
On a day when yet more allegations bob to the surface, PS Socialists have said the situation regarding Minister for Internal Administration Luís Neves “has reached the limit of what The post Luís Neves’ situation “has reached the limit of what is acceptable”, says PS Socialists appeared first on Portugal Resident .
29-year-old dies after cardiac arrest at Albufeira beach
A 29-year-old man died on Thursday (August 6) after suffering a cardiac arrest near Belharucas Beach in Albufeira. The victim, a Cape Verdean national, was found unconscious at a restaurant The post 29-year-old dies after cardiac arrest at Albufeira beach appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Cristiano Ronaldo to marry this weekend?
There have been rumours and speculation that Cristiano Ronaldo and Georgina Rodríguez may marry this weekend, in Madeira, at Funchal Cathedral.
July 2026 in retrospect: What we learned from the wildfires
This is important as science indicates that heatwaves are becoming more frequent, with wildfires burning for longer periods and with greater intensity.We must therefore be prepared. Evacuation and running away The post July 2026 in retrospect: What we learned from the wildfires appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal plans two new Tagus crossings within a decade
Portugal’s government says Lisbon will gain two new crossings over the River Tagus within the next decade, with plans advancing for both a third bridge linking the capital to the The post Portugal plans two new Tagus crossings within a decade appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal can become one of the great technological centers of Europe.
For many years, Portugal has sought to attract international investment mainly through tourism, real estate, industry and services.
Summer, the Quinta do Lago way
Summer has always had its own rhythm at Quinta do Lago. It is found in long evenings outdoors, spontaneous gatherings, familiar faces and traditions that return year after year, creating The post Summer, the Quinta do Lago way appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Week Ender: Verhofstadt on “Trumpism”, plus summer must-reads
It’s August in Brussels, which means it’s vacation time. Whether you’re heading off to the beach or holding down the fort in town, this episode is brimming with book recommendations from our newsroom and from you, our listeners. Whatever your genre preference, from true crime thrillers to deep political dives, we’ve got your summer holiday covered. […]
France will test crisis response with 2027 blackout drill
Wildfires and extreme heat have thrust emergency preparedness into the political spotlight.
Germany’s hot topic this summer: A chancellor swap
Germany was once seen as Europe's anchor of stability. Now Friedrich Merz's own party is discussing whether the chancellor should go after little more than a year in office.
31 days of solitude: Welcome to Brussels in August
Should the EU work through August, just in case there's a major crisis?
Trump announces tariffs on key component for solar panels and semiconductors
The move comes as the administration has bolstered its attempts to cut off Chinese choke points in the supply chain.
easyJet moves closer to Sun after Apollo deal
easyJet agreed on the takeover deal with Apollo after Castlelake pulled out of the bidding process.
UK Labour membership plummeted under Keir Starmer
Labour had 264,754 members in 2025, its accounts show, down from more than half a million last decade.
Wine Destination Portugal returns to Alentejo
Wine Destination Portugal will return to the Alentejo this autumn, bringing Portuguese producers and international buyers together in Beja from 16 to 20 November.
New Portugal competition for climate refuges
Turismo de Portugal has developed the Climate Refuge Network Program “Stay Cool” to support various initiatives at the municipal or parish level to adapt tourism destinations to climate changes.
EU can’t depend on neighbors for border control, migration chief says
Magnus Brunner was speaking a week after a surge of tens of thousands of migrants from Morocco into the Spanish exclave of Ceuta.
US stresses Ceuta is Spanish territory but slams Sánchez for not defending it
Washington blasts Madrid for its "shameful refusal" to protect its North African exclave from a "migrant invasion."
New digital healthcare platform to be launched in Portugal
The digital healthcare platform UrgentDoc.eu is in phase two of its three-phase expansion into Portugal.