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Europe’s new border system works by being switched off when overwhelmed
Travelers are being exempted from facial scans and fingerprint collection whenever lines get too long.
Liberals in new bid to force ‘urgent parliamentary hearing’ involving Luís Neves
IL, or Iniciativa Liberal – the country’s Liberal party, with just nine MPs – has today requested an urgent parliamentary hearing to include the Minister of Internal Administration, Luís Neves, The post Liberals in new bid to force ‘urgent parliamentary hearing’ involving Luís Neves appeared first on Portugal Resident .
EU health plans on ice as capitals dispute budget
The standoff between the European Commission and a group of EU countries stems from disagreement over NGO grants.
Portugal named among the world's top 10 countries for expats
Portugal has once again been recognised as one of the best places in the world for foreigners to live, ranking eighth in the latest Expat Insider 2026 survey by InterNations.
Washington holds up approval for France’s US ambassador pick amid human rights spat
Trump and Macron play up their friendship in front of the cameras, but the simmering diplomatic tensions between the two countries aren't going away.
Malta leads fight against EU bid to tax Big Gambling
The tiny Mediterranean island is clashing against the European Parliament and former football legend to oppose the levy.
Teachers warn “it is practically impossible to have all re-assements of national exams ready by Friday”
Schools and teachers are still racing against the clock to complete the marking of national exams that has been dogged with issues for weeks. MEP, the ‘Missão Escola Pública’ (public The post Teachers warn “it is practically impossible to have all re-assements of national exams ready by Friday” appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal wine production expected to rise by 12% this harvest
Portugal is on track for a stronger wine harvest this year, with production expected to increase by around 12% compared to 2025.
Cinema: I Want Your Sex
But Elliot soon finds himself out of his depth as Erika takes him on a journey more profound than he ever could have imagined, into a world of sex, obsession, The post Cinema: I Want Your Sex appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Hundreds of pilots file group claim against Ryanair
The airline faces legal action, along with three other defendants, in a lawsuit brought by contractor pilots over pay disputes.
100 Portuguese people suffer spinal cord injuries every year due to diving accidents
Around 100 Portuguese people suffer spinal cord injuries associated with diving accidents every year, experts warn, and are launching a national campaign to prevent permanent consequences such as paralysis of the legs, tetraplegia or death.
An entire Spanish village is on the market for less than €1 million
For most people, buying a home is a major milestone. But what if, instead of a single house, you could buy an entire village?
3D drone ‘spectacle’ to mark 60th anniversary of Lisbon’s April 25 bridge
An amazing sight over Lisbon’s iconic 25 de Abril bridge is promised after the clock strikes midnight tonight: around 500 drones will take to the skies to create a journey The post 3D drone ‘spectacle’ to mark 60th anniversary of Lisbon’s April 25 bridge appeared first on Portugal Resident .
25th of April Bridge marks 60 years with drone show
Infraestruturas de Portugal, Lusoponte and Fertagus will promote a 3D drone show over the Tagus River, in the early morning of 6 August, the day that marks the 60th anniversary of the inauguration of the 25th of April Bridge.
Cinema: Ice Cream Man
Ice Cream Man follows an idyllic summer town descending into madness when an ice cream man serves kids sweet delights with horrifying results. Director: Eli Roth; Starring: Eli Roth, Ari The post Cinema: Ice Cream Man appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Government’s airport celebrations premature: border queues persist
Only weeks after Portugal’s government celebrated having halved waiting times at the country’s airports, continuing disruption from the European Union’s new biometric border system is casting doubt on whether the The post Government’s airport celebrations premature: border queues persist appeared first on Portugal Resident .
“Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone” returns to Portuguese cinemas
The first chapter of the “Harry Potter” film saga is returning to Portuguese cinemas from 27 to 30 August, as part of the celebrations marking the film’s 25th anniversary.
UK Military Veterans Find Their Voice Through Laughter as Project Comedy Return to the Fringe
From 6 to 30 August, a group of UK military veterans will take to the stage at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, not with tales of combat, but with punchlines and personal stories, as Project COMEDY makes its highly anticipated debut with two unique comedy shows.
Former European Parliament President Klaus Hänsch has died
The German Social Democrat served as head of the Parliament from 1994 to 1997.
Unemployment rate falls to 5.3% in the second quarter in Portugal
The unemployment rate stood at 5.3% in the second quarter, the lowest figure since 2011 and 0.6 percentage points lower than in the same period of the previous year, as per data released by the National Statistics Institute (INE).
LIVRE sends letter to PM urging Portugal not to co-host World Cup with Morocco
Following the crisis caused by the mass influx of migrants from Morocco into the Spanish exclave of Ceuta, Left-wing party LIVRE has written to the prime minister urging him to The post LIVRE sends letter to PM urging Portugal not to co-host World Cup with Morocco appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Alvor, Ruby & Legacy
“Summer is our silly season, no doubt!” Jenny Clarke, President of the Association for Protection of Animals Algarve (APAA), has just managed to park her van in busy Alvor.
A taste of Portugal
Located inside the Tunes train station, Cozinha da Tia Fatinha is one of those places that immediately feels warm and welcoming.
Portugal is among the European Union countries with the fewest smokers
Portugal is the seventh country in the European Union where the population smokes the least, with less than one in six Portuguese people consuming tobacco daily, although this has increased compared to 2022.