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EU ministers close ranks behind Spain after Ceuta migration crisis
Madrid emerged vindicated as governments shifted from assigning blame to preventing a repeat.
Municipalities gain power to approve property expropriations
Portugal’s municipalities will now be able to declare property expropriations to be in the public interest without requiring approval from the government, under changes to the Expropriations Code published in The post Municipalities gain power to approve property expropriations appeared first on Portugal Resident .
International Orchid Exhibition returns to Lisbon for its 10th edition
The Lisbon International Orchid Exhibition and Sale returns to the Casal Vistoso Municipal Sports Complex in Areeiro from 27 November to 29.
‘Volta’ bottles and cans become mandatory from August 10
Single-use plastic bottles and drink cans without the ‘Volta’ deposit logo can no longer be sold in Portugal from August 10, marking the end of a four-month transition period for The post ‘Volta’ bottles and cans become mandatory from August 10 appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Ukraine becomes fault line in Italy’s next election
Military aid to Kyiv is dividing both the Italian left and right ahead of next year's election.
European Union Ministers agree on strengthening borders and return mechanisms
European Union (EU) interior ministers agreed on 4 August that it is necessary to strengthen borders and “return mechanisms” for migrants, following a video conference meeting dedicated to the crisis at the Ceuta border.
Algarve workers to rally over wages and living costs
Workers from across the Algarve are being urged to join a regional protest in Faro on Thursday, August 7, as trade union federation USAL/CGTP-IN steps up its campaign for higher The post Algarve workers to rally over wages and living costs appeared first on Portugal Resident .
The Farage and Lowe drama that’s consuming the British right
The Reform UK and Restore Britain leaders have flirted with a rapprochement — but it's complicated.
Southwest Wind Farm project in Portugal is open for public consultation
The wind farm located in the district of Setúbal is open for public consultation until 18 August.
Portuguese triathlete in serious condition after being hit by driver under influence of drugs
Portuguese triathlete Tiago Rodrigues is due to undergo surgery today after being left in a serious condition following a collision with a driver under the influence of drugs while training The post Portuguese triathlete in serious condition after being hit by driver under influence of drugs appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal classified 155 new rare diseases in 2025
Portugal classified 155 different rare diseases for the first time in 2025, the year in which 1,803 Rare Disease Cards were issued – 13.2 per cent more than in 2024 – covering a total of 594 conditions, according to the DGS.
EU home affairs ministers agree to strengthen Schengen borders
A statement has just been issued at the end of the EU Council meeting called to discuss the implications of the Ceuta migration crisis – and it shows, ultimately, that The post EU home affairs ministers agree to strengthen Schengen borders appeared first on Portugal Resident .
President enacts law to help discharged people who remain in hospital
Portugal’s President, António José Seguro, has signed into law the ‘Voltar a Casa’ (return home) programme, which aims to assist people who have been medically-discharged but remain in hospital because The post President enacts law to help discharged people who remain in hospital appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Spain prepares for total solar eclipse with special traffic measures
Spain is introducing special traffic measures ahead of the total solar eclipse on 12 August, as hundreds of thousands of people are expected to travel to the country's northern regions to witness one of Europe's biggest astronomical events.
Portugal Weather Today (4 August): Today's Forecast and What to Expect
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Planning for your pet’s future with Legacy Pet Plan
Another brainstorming session on the ‘Legacy Pet Plan’ has brought together the Association for Protection of Animals Algarve (APAA) and Animal Rescue Algarve (ARA). “Twenty-five have signed-up (to the plan) The post Planning for your pet’s future with Legacy Pet Plan appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal’s river basins in good health – contrary to situation across many European countries
With dire reports on falling river levels coming in from all over Europe, Portugal has, this far, been spared the anxiety. All river basins in the mainland, with the exception The post Portugal’s river basins in good health – contrary to situation across many European countries appeared first on Portugal Resident .
River basins in Portugal with above-normal water levels in July
All basins in mainland Portugal, with the exception of the Lima and Mondego basins in the north, had above-normal water levels at the end of July, reveals the National Water Resources Information System (SNIRH).
Likely French presidential candidate says he was targeted by Russian smear campaign
Raphaël Glucksmann said French authorities attributed a disinformation campaign against him to Russia's military intelligence agency, the GRU.
LIVRE wants “whoever responsible” for alleged parliamentary break-in ‘banned from any association with parliament’
In what could be seen as an inspired move, the LIVRE party is arguing for those responsible for the alleged invasion of the office of CHEGA leader André Ventura last The post LIVRE wants “whoever responsible” for alleged parliamentary break-in ‘banned from any association with parliament’ appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Zach Johnson wins fourth Champions title of the 2026 season in the Algarve
The inaugural Portugal Invitational tournament took place on 2 August at the Els Club in Vilamoura, bringing PGA TOUR Champions to Portugal for the first time.
Seventeen die on Portuguese beaches between May and July
Seventeen deaths, 868 rescues and 1,606 first-aid interventions on Portuguese beaches is the balance sheet of the National Maritime Authority (AMN) for the three months of the 2026 bathing season, The post Seventeen die on Portuguese beaches between May and July appeared first on Portugal Resident .
American band Megadeth announces show in Lisbon in Portugal
The American band Megadeth will perform on 13 April 2027 at Campo Pequeno in Lisbon, closing a European tour, promoter Prime Artists revealed.
PJ police impound Hong Kong flagged container ship in Sines
Early this morning, PJ judicial police boarded and seized a container ship in the Port of Sines carrying cocaine. The massive “MAERSK NOKWANDA” is currently being searched. The vessel sailing The post PJ police impound Hong Kong flagged container ship in Sines appeared first on Portugal Resident .