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EU faces growing pressure to plug Ukraine’s Starlink gap
BRUSSELS — The European Union is under pressure to keep Ukrainian troops fully online after Elon Musk’s Starlink was restricted amid volatile U.S. support for Kyiv. “It was a very dangerous and unpleasant surprise,” Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy told reporters after EU leaders met in Brussels, referring to Starlink speed limitations experienced by military troops […]
Full sick pay proposed for cancer patients in Portugal
The Portuguese League Against Cancer (LPCC) is calling for cancer patients to receive 100 percent of their sick pay, with a study estimating that the measure would have a net impact of just 14 million euros on the State Budget.
Property of the Week: Elegant Countryside Living in Monte Canelas
Generous gardens, a private pool and beautifully connected indoor-outdoor spaces define this sophisticated four-bedroom villa near Portimão.
MotoGP brings €56 million to Algarve economy
The Portuguese MotoGP Grand Prix is bringing much more to the Algarve than motorsport fans, with a new study showing that last year's event contributed €56 million to the regional economy.
October in the Algarve Looks Like This
We visited Praia do Vau in Portimão on Friday late afternoon, and although we are already halfway through October, it still felt like summer in the Algarve.
21 things we learned at the EU leaders’ summit
From the budget and migration to a terrible smell in the press room, here’s POLITICO’s rundown of the latest European Council.
Schools in Portugal may close on Monday due to strike
Schools and preschools across Portugal could face closures or disruptions on Monday, 19 October, as non-teaching staff prepare for a nationwide strike.
Portugal’s October heat takes a break this weekend
After a late taste of summer in October, Portugal is heading for a cooler weekend. Temperatures will fall most noticeably in the northern and central interior, while the Algarve should The post Portugal’s October heat takes a break this weekend appeared first on Portugal Resident .
In Europe’s tech capital, Irish labor unions are booming amid AI-driven layoffs
With Ireland's lucrative tech sector hit by waves of layoffs linked to AI, the country's nascent tech union has seen a spike in sign-ups from workers worried about their future.
High-speed boat found abandoned on Vila do Bispo beach
An abandoned high-speed boat has been seized at Praia do Telheiro, in the Algarve municipality of Vila do Bispo. Maritime police were alerted at around 12.15pm on Thursday (October 15) The post High-speed boat found abandoned on Vila do Bispo beach appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Scottish government set to drop opposition to new oil and gas fields
The SNP has had a long-standing “presumption against” new oil fields.
Portuguese cancer research project wins prestigious European award
A pioneering cancer research project in northern Portugal has won the public vote at the 2026 REGIOSTARS Awards, recognising its work in bringing scientific advances closer to patients and expanding The post Portuguese cancer research project wins prestigious European award appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Silicon Valley company expands to Portugal
American technology company Athena Technology Solutions has opened its first European office in Porto, with plans to create 100 jobs over the next five years.
Parliament backs tighter SNS rules for non-resident foreigners
Portugal’s Parliament has given its initial approval to proposals tightening the rules governing access to the National Health Service (SNS) for foreigners who do not live in the country, including The post Parliament backs tighter SNS rules for non-resident foreigners appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Meet Sadie: A Dog Who Just Needs Someone to Believe in Her
At just a year and a half old, Sadie has already lived through more than any dog should.
Parking too close in Portugal could result in fines
We’ve all been there. You return to your car only to discover that another driver has parked so close that getting out of the space has become a challenge.
Portugal remains a major vehicle exporter
Despite a decline in production, Portugal continues to play an important role in the international automotive market, with 97.9 percent of vehicles manufactured destined for export.
Breast surgery breakthrough in Portimão
Portimão Hospital has performed its first laparoscopic mastectomy combined with immediate breast reconstruction, marking another step in the introduction of minimally invasive breast surgery in the Algarve. The procedure was The post Breast surgery breakthrough in Portimão appeared first on Portugal Resident .
News Review: Algarve EN125 deadlock, Lufthansa’s TAP takeover & e-waste failure
In this news review episode, host Carl Munson is joined by Paul Rees of Rural Properties, in Central Portugal, to discuss three top stories from The Resident: the long-running EN125 The post News Review: Algarve EN125 deadlock, Lufthansa’s TAP takeover & e-waste failure appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Lisbon Metro faces two more strikes before end of October
Lisbon Metro passengers face two more strikes before the end of the month, following the 24-hour stoppage that shut down the entire network on Wednesday. Workers have submitted notices for The post Lisbon Metro faces two more strikes before end of October appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Tiger mosquito reaches 40 municipalities in Portugal
The tiger mosquito (Aedes albopictus), a species capable of transmitting viruses such as dengue, Zika, chikungunya and yellow fever, is spreading throughout Portugal, as it has now been found in 40 municipalities.
Walk & Art Fest returns to Barão de São João in November
The village of Barão de São João, in the municipality of Lagos, will once again become a meeting point for nature lovers, artists and families when the Walk & Art The post Walk & Art Fest returns to Barão de São João in November appeared first on Portugal Resident .
PJ police seize 556kg of cocaine in Porto
Portugal’s PJ criminal police have seized 556 kilograms of cocaine in the Porto area and arrested one man as part of an investigation into an organised crime group importing drugs The post PJ police seize 556kg of cocaine in Porto appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Fiat Topolino – Small but perfectly formed
This week I am not writing about a car. This is the Fiat Topolino. Legally, it’s a quadricycle, but I look at it and the word that comes to mind The post Fiat Topolino – Small but perfectly formed appeared first on Portugal Resident .