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Zach Johnson takes the lead as PGA TOUR Champions makes history in Portugal
History was made at The Els Club Vilamoura on Friday (July 31) as the Portugal Invitational hosted the first-ever PGA TOUR Champions round in Europe, with 2023 US Ryder Cup The post Zach Johnson takes the lead as PGA TOUR Champions makes history in Portugal appeared first on Portugal Resident .
What is having a goldfish really like?
It’s surprising how hard they are to keep.
Gianni Infantino abandons FIFA private investment plan after UEFA revolt
FIFA president Gianni Infantino has abandoned plans to open the governing body to private investment following fierce opposition led by UEFA, a decision that also affects the Portuguese Football Federation The post Gianni Infantino abandons FIFA private investment plan after UEFA revolt appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Canada opens first dementia-inclusive public park
Canada’s first dementia-inclusive park is set to open on World Alzheimer’s Day, Sept. 21.
The house has become just the mirror of a larger problem in Portugal
Whenever we talk about housing in Portugal, the discussion almost always ends at the same point: house prices.
Mastering flavour: principles, practices, and the four elements
This could suggest that whipping up a tasty meal that everyone will like is an impossible affair. Yet we enjoy tasty meals daily, whether at a restaurant or at the The post Mastering flavour: principles, practices, and the four elements appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Irish conversation benches expand across country
Specially marked Binsí Comhrá, or Irish Conversation benches, are being installed at Office of Public Works locations across Ireland to encourage people to speak Irish in public spaces.
Mining areas to be redeveloped in Portugal radioactive mining sites in Viseu
The Mining Development Company (EDM) is set to upgrade water and contaminated soil management systems at former radioactive mining sites in Nelas and Mangualde, representing an investment of €4.4 million.
German children rescued off unsupervised Algarve beach
Two German children were rescued from strong currents at the Cacela Velha inlet on Friday afternoon, July 31, after getting into difficulty while swimming in an unguarded area. The children, The post German children rescued off unsupervised Algarve beach appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal steps up Algarve sea patrols amid migration concerns
Portuguese maritime authorities have stepped up daily patrols along the Algarve coast, reinforcing surveillance of the country’s southern maritime border amid heightened concerns over irregular migration in southern Europe. The The post Portugal steps up Algarve sea patrols amid migration concerns appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Honorary Consul to spotlight Algarve’s Irish boom at Dublin event
The number of registered Irish residents in the Algarve has more than tripled since 2012, reflecting the region’s growing appeal as a place in which to live throughout the year, The post Honorary Consul to spotlight Algarve’s Irish boom at Dublin event appeared first on Portugal Resident .
UK startup creates electricity from soil bacteria
A UK startup has developed a battery that generates electricity using naturally occurring soil bacteria.
Labour holds Greater Manchester mayoralty after counting goes to second round
Bev Craig will succeed Andy Burnham, whose departure for Westminster triggered the special election.
We tried Vilamoura's new world-inspired dinner nights
Visitors looking for something a little different this summer can now enjoy a new series of themed dinner evenings in Vilamoura, with a different cuisine taking centre stage on selected nights throughout the week.
Coimbra records Portugal’s fastest-growing rental demand
The demand for rental housing in Portugal continued to accelerate during the second quarter of 2026, with Coimbra emerging as the country’s fastest-growing market for tenant interest, even as average rents edged lower.
The artistic palace in Sintra
Hidden within the mist-shrouded hills of the Sintra Mountains, the Palácio de Monserrate stands as a materialised dream of Romanticism.
Italy and Spain disputing over Ceuta migration in Schengen area
Italy urged the European Union to consider unprecedented action over the Schengen free-travel area following a large-scale migrant crossing into the Spanish enclave of Ceuta, escalating tensions between Rome and Madrid.
Road collisions involving deer and wild boars have increased in Portugal
The number of road collisions involving wild boars, deer, and other ungulates has been rising exponentially on roads managed by Infraestruturas de Portugal (IP), which recorded over 140 incidents in 2025.
Almost all of Ceuta migrants have returned to Morocco, Spain says
"Most of the people that came yesterday are now back in Morocco,” an official said.
Portugal is one of the countries with the most gold per capita in the world
In the global ranking, Portugal ranks fifth among countries with the largest gold reserves per capita.
Show up, wing it, adapt, talk … and shop?
It’s been a good week. Five ‘missions’ were taken on that included formulating and memorising my Portuguese elevator pitch (Olá, chamo-me Carl. Tenho sessenta e um anos. Vivo em São The post Show up, wing it, adapt, talk … and shop? appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Trump administration slams Spain’s Sánchez for migrant ‘invasion’ of Ceuta
Department of State called influx a "direct result" of Madrid's openness to migration.
Ernie Els welcomes golf’s greats to his Algarve masterpiece
Under the Algarve sun, Ernie Els is in his element. The four-time major champion isn’t just teeing off at the Portugal Invitational – he’s the host, the architect, and the The post Ernie Els welcomes golf’s greats to his Algarve masterpiece appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Wild fire in the Algarve being extinguished
The Portugal Pathways film crew was filming near ARVAD Winery in Estômbar, Algarve, at around 5pm today when a nearby fire broke out.