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New train station in Portugal for high-speed rail
The Campanhã train station in Porto will be expanded to a 'bridge-station' configuration, with an overpass providing access to the boarding platforms, if the execution project to accommodate high-speed rail is approved.
Europe pours money into ocean research as Trump guts science funding
US withdrawal means Europe is a lifeline for ocean research, although a poorer one.
Portugal places second on Deloitte’s ranking of the 500 fastest-growing companies
In Deloitte's latest 'Technology Fast 500 EMEA' ranking, Portugal shows its highest representation to date, with 18 national companies in the 2025 edition.
Iran denies involvement in Albanian protests
Albania's 'flamingo revolution' against luxury tourism development linked to Donald Trump's son in law has resulted in accusations of disinformation between Tehran and Tirana.
River connections in Lisbon reinforced
The schedules for river connections between Barreiro and Cacilhas (south bank of the Tagus) and Lisbon will be reinforced starting 8 June, a measure that, according to Transtejo Soflusa (TTSL), aims to meet passengers' needs.
150 Ryanair passengers stranded following long queues
Around 150 Ryanair passengers were left behind at Toulouse Airport last week after becoming trapped in lengthy border control queues that prevented them from reaching their gate before boarding closed.
Black & White Night to attract thousands to Carvoeiro
It is almost time for Carvoeiro Black & White Night, one of the Algarve’s biggest summer events, which is set for Saturday, June 20. Inspired by the Celtic tradition of The post Black & White Night to attract thousands to Carvoeiro appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Weather disrupts operations at Madeira Airport
Wind is disrupting operations at Madeira International Airport – Cristiano Ronaldo on 8 June, with four flights diverted and five arrivals cancelled as of 2:20 pm.
Authentic Restaurant celebrates two years of success in Quinta do Lago
There was a genuine sense of pure celebration in the air as Authentic Restaurant, in Quinta do Lago, marked its second anniversary last Saturday (June 6) with a special evening The post Authentic Restaurant celebrates two years of success in Quinta do Lago appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Berlin declares Franco-German fighter jet project dead in blow to Macron
Paris and Berlin are pulling the plug on a key defense program in a decision likely to tarnish French President Emmanuel Macron's legacy.
How investor’s demand is reshapping Alcácer do Sal
From overlooked inland town to emerging coastal alternative, Alcácer is attracting a new wave of strategic property demand.
Poll Suggests Most Britons Oppose Giving Up Brexit Powers for Closer EU Ties
A majority of British voters remain opposed to surrendering UK Brexit law-making powers in exchange for closer access to the European Union’s single market, according to new polling released this week.
Sines green H2 project gets conditional approval
Portuguese Environment Agency APA has issued a conditional favourable opinion on the GreenH2Atlantic hydrogen project in Sines, Setúbal region, stipulating that the water used in production and cooling must be The post Sines green H2 project gets conditional approval appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Summer parties bring the 80s back to Algarve
Rua 80, the Algarve’s long-running radio show dedicated to all things 1980s, is celebrating its 15th anniversary by unleashing a summer-long invasion of nostalgia across the region. The Rua 80 The post Summer parties bring the 80s back to Algarve appeared first on Portugal Resident .
CLCC becomes official IELTS centre in partnership with British Council
CLCC – Centro de Línguas, Cultura e Comunicação has announced its new partnership with the British Council as an IELTS Official Partner Testing Point, and will begin administering IELTS exams The post CLCC becomes official IELTS centre in partnership with British Council appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Duke of Edinburgh visited St. Julian’s School
St. Julian's School welcomes HRH The Duke of Edinburgh, continuing a four-decade royal connection.
Portuguese footwear to present itself as model for European reindustrialisation
The Portuguese footwear industry plans to present itself in Brussels next week as a model to follow in the reindustrialisation of Europe – in a sector where 88% of the The post Portuguese footwear to present itself as model for European reindustrialisation appeared first on Portugal Resident .
New privacy frontier: Europe eyes crackdown on smart glasses
Cameras in spectacles have lawmakers and regulators alarmed of surveillance risks.
Portugal allocates €1.85 billion for housing
The Portuguese government has authorised the Institute of Housing and Urban Rehabilitation (IHRU) to allocate approximately €1.85 billion to create a quota of up to 12,000 affordable housing units.
Artists find a miracle in the Algarve
If you love art, color, design, beautiful stationery, tools for visual creation, and artist materials of all kinds, in all shapes and sizes, you are in luck. In the central The post Artists find a miracle in the Algarve appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Own property in Portugal? Why succession planning matters
For many foreign buyers, purchasing property in Portugal is much more than a financial decision. It may be a life project, a second home, a family investment, a retirement plan or the beginning of a new personal chapter. But there is one question many foreign property owners only consider too late: what happens to their Portuguese property if they pass away?
Closure. takes Global Second Place at Techstars Global Pitch Competition
Closure., a platform designed to help bereaved families navigate the practical and digital affairs of a loved one who has passed away, has been awarded second place at the Techstars Global Pitch Competition, held on 13 May 2026. Closure. competed against winning teams from Startup Weekend Women editions across 38 cities worldwide to claim the runner-up position.
Portugal increasingly hearing ‘patter of tiny feet’
After years of demographic doldrums, Portugal is finally getting to hear the increasingly louder patter of tiny feet. The country recorded 87,130 births in 2025 – 3,071 more than in The post Portugal increasingly hearing ‘patter of tiny feet’ appeared first on Portugal Resident .
European Canoeing Championships to take place in Portugal
The European Championships in sprint canoeing, paracanoeing and masters begin on Thursday, with 597 athletes from 39 countries participating, and will count towards qualification for the Olympic and Paralympic Games.