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Moldovan wanted for human trafficking arrested in Alentejo
A 31-year-old Moldovan has been arrested by the Portuguese Public Security Police (PSP) in Reguengos de Monsaraz ‘pursuant to an international arrest warrant issued by Moldova for human trafficking’. In The post Moldovan wanted for human trafficking arrested in Alentejo appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal offers ‘fast track’ for migrants with jobs and housing – economy minister
Economy and Territorial Cohesion Minister Manuel Castro Almeida has said Portugal remains open to immigration, insisting that people who already have a job and a place to live can enter The post Portugal offers ‘fast track’ for migrants with jobs and housing – economy minister appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Espinho Planetarium to hold an event at Praia da Baía during the solar eclipse in Portugal
Astronomers and other professionals from the Espinho Planetarium will be holding a free event on 12 August at Praia da Baía to help the public observe and understand the solar eclipse, which is expected to obscure 98% of the sun at that location.
Police identify 12 victims of Spaniard clocked taking photos of women and children on Aljezur beach
At least 12 people have been identified as ‘victims’ of the Spaniard found taking photographs of women and naked children on Monte Clérigo beach last weekend. As of yesterday, Wednesday, The post Police identify 12 victims of Spaniard clocked taking photos of women and children on Aljezur beach appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Property of the Week: Exclusive beachfront villa with panoramic sea views and views of the Arrábida mountains
Hidden within the privacy of the Tróia Resort, protected by 24-hour security and facing one of Europe’s most untouched beaches, this is one of those rare homes that quietly redefines beachfront living.
Julius Johansen claims opening yellow jersey at Volta a Portugal
Danish cyclist Julius Johansen (UAE Team Emirates) claimed the first yellow jersey of the 87th Volta a Portugal after winning Wednesday’s opening prologue in Lisbon. Johansen completed the 6.5-kilometre individual The post Julius Johansen claims opening yellow jersey at Volta a Portugal appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Government prepares 30-year national plan to boost Portugal resilience against major earthquakes
The Portuguese government is moving forward with a national strategy for seismic risk prevention and reduction, designed with a thirty-year timeframe.
Hormuz deal with Oman in final stage, says Iran
The countries are finalizing an agreed route for shipping in case the strait reopens.
Attention turns to Western Algarve for luxury new homes
There is an ongoing steady shift in where wealthy buyers want to build their luxury new homes in the Algarve.
CHEGA leaders amplify false restaurant claim to 1.7 million views
A false account of Portuguese customers being expelled from a Costa da Caparica restaurant for speaking Portuguese has been amplified by senior CHEGA figures, attracting more than 1.7 million views The post CHEGA leaders amplify false restaurant claim to 1.7 million views appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Campsite on Terceira Island in the Azores evacuated due to storm
The bad weather recorded in the Azores since the night of 5 August caused several floods in São Jorge and São Miguel and forced the relocation of 67 people at the Praia da Vitória campsite on Terceira Island.
MPs reject CCTV cameras designed to protect them in parliamentary buildings
Portugal’s political parties with seats in parliament have rejected the increased use of video surveillance for parliamentary buildings proposed by GNR and PSP police. In spite of the brouhaha caused The post MPs reject CCTV cameras designed to protect them in parliamentary buildings appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Bringing your pet to Portugal – everything new residents need to know
For many people relocating to Portugal, a beloved dog or cat is just as much a part of the family as everyone else. The good news is that Portugal is The post Bringing your pet to Portugal – everything new residents need to know appeared first on Portugal Resident .
German interior minister suggests state actor behind drone attack
"There are many indications pointing in that direction," said Dobrindt.
Cliff jumper seriously injured at popular Algar Seco beauty spot
A 21-year-old man was seriously injured after getting into difficulty in the sea off Algar Seco (Carvoeiro), one of the Algarve’s best-known cliff-jumping locations, after allegedly jumping into the water The post Cliff jumper seriously injured at popular Algar Seco beauty spot appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Former PM joins list of French presidential candidates reportedly targeted by Russian interference
Three presidential hopefuls have reported Kremlin disinformation efforts against them over the past two weeks.
Dozens of people evacuated from campsite as Azores’ islands battered by storms
Seriously bad weather affecting the Azores since yesterday evening has caused several floods on São Jorge and São Miguel islands, and forced the relocation of 67 people who were staying The post Dozens of people evacuated from campsite as Azores’ islands battered by storms appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Foreign rapist caught ‘red handed’ in Albufeira
The screams of a young woman being sexually assaulted in Albufeira during the early hours alerted plain-clothes police drafted in for the summer – which led to the arrest of The post Foreign rapist caught ‘red handed’ in Albufeira appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Motoring – A new kind of Mazda
Note to self: drive more Mazdas. Every time I drive a Mazda, I always get mad at myself for not driving more of them more of the time. They have The post Motoring – A new kind of Mazda appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Maintenance of the 25th of April Bridge costs an average of around €1.6 million per year
The maintenance and inspection of the 25th of April Bridge, which celebrates its 60th anniversary on 6 August, costs Infraestruturas de Portugal (IP) an average of around €1.6 million per year, ensuring the “highest safety standards”.
Algarve under yellow warning due to high temperatures
The Faro district remains under a yellow warning between 6 and 7 August due to persistently high maximum temperatures, the Portuguese Institute of the Sea and the Atmosphere (IPMA) reported.
Metro Moscavide in Lisbon
Moscavide station itself has a fairly simple, modern design, characteristic of more recent metro stations.
Ye returns to Portugal for Algarve concert despite ongoing controversies
More than 15 years after his last performance in Portugal, US rapper Ye, formerly known as Kanye West, returns to the country on Friday, August 7 for what is expected The post Ye returns to Portugal for Algarve concert despite ongoing controversies appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Investment no longer buys only factories - Buys knowledge
Whenever a new foreign investment in Portugal is announced, attention is almost always focused on the same indicators: the amount invested and the number of jobs created. These are important metrics, but they are no longer enough to assess the true economic impact of these projects.