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“We need to boost the value of tourism” – Economy Minister
Economy minister, Castro Almeida, said today that Portugal needs to increase the value of tourism, and that tourists should pay more for the days they spend in this country. Manuel The post “We need to boost the value of tourism” – Economy Minister appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Former PJ director steps into controversy surrounding Interior Minister
On the morning that parliamentary speaker José Pedro Aguiar-Branco is meeting party leaders to decide whether or not to grant CHEGA’s request for an urgent parliamentary hearing of Interior Minister, The post Former PJ director steps into controversy surrounding Interior Minister appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Art, History and Wine: A Day Out in Estremoz
On 8 August, the 2026 Sovereign Portuguese Student Art Prize opens in Estremoz, offering visitors the perfect opportunity to combine art, history, food and wine in one of the Alentejo's most beautiful historic towns.
Americancars Algarve Returns to Faro for 13th Annual Gathering
The Algarve will once again celebrate American automotive culture this weekend as Americancars Algarve returns to Faro for its 13th edition, bringing together more than 150 American vehicles for three days of classic cars, live music and family entertainment.
Tide turns finally in Valpaços wildfire
Good news at last in the north of the country where a massive wildfire had been raging for the best part of three days. Starting in Valpaços, the fire that The post Tide turns finally in Valpaços wildfire appeared first on Portugal Resident .
France ups Spanish border checks as Schengen unity wobbles over Ceuta crisis
France moved to reinforce checks along its border with Spain after a surge of migrant arrivals in Ceuta, fueling fresh political pressure on Europe’s passport-free travel zone.
Commission launches major hiring push for AI Office
The EU's executive is seeking contract agents for two units within the two-year-old AI Office just as its power is expanding.
A women's collective teaches earth building in the Alentejo
The Women's Natural Building Collective has its roots in the Alentejo and is run by a core group of experienced natural builders: Lola Byron, Adi Urbach and Melodie Correia.
Algarve and Alentejo host ‘star parties’ to experience Portugal’s solar eclipse
With Portugal set to experience a rare solar eclipse on August 12, the Algarve’s three Ciência Viva (Living Science) centres are inviting the public to watch the phenomenon safely through The post Algarve and Alentejo host ‘star parties’ to experience Portugal’s solar eclipse appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Bondalti completes €76m decarbonisation project backed by PRR
Prime Minister Luís Montenegro has hailed Bondalti‘s €76 million REPower Chemicals project as a model for Portugal’s industrial future, saying it demonstrates how public and private investment can work together The post Bondalti completes €76m decarbonisation project backed by PRR appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal establishes National Vine and Wine Day, to be celebrated on 31 July
The Government has established the National Day of the Vine and Wine, to be celebrated annually on 31 July, recognising wine as a cornerstone of the Portuguese table with social, economic, cultural, religious, environmental, and landscape dimensions.
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The August 2026 Night Sky
Firstly, Jupiter and Mercury are very low down in the east just before sunrise. Mars and Saturn are easy to see, with Mars high in the southeast after midnight, in The post The August 2026 Night Sky appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Over 50 municipalities on maximum wildfire alert
More than 50 municipalities across inland Portugal and the Algarve are facing the highest level of wildfire danger this Friday, according to the Portuguese Institute for the Sea and the The post Over 50 municipalities on maximum wildfire alert appeared first on Portugal Resident .
TAP bids exceed expectations, says PM
Prime Minister Luís Montenegro says the binding bids submitted for the partial privatisation of TAP Air Portugal have exceeded the government’s expectations, describing the level of interest from Europe’s largest The post TAP bids exceed expectations, says PM appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Weekend Weather (31 July): What to Expect Across Portugal this Weekend
What does the weekend weather forecast look like?
Could Formula 1 return to Portugal this year? Portimão says it’s ready
Portugal’s Algarve region could be in line for a surprise return to the Formula 1 calendar later this year if ongoing instability in the Middle East forces the cancellation of The post Could Formula 1 return to Portugal this year? Portimão says it’s ready appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Older Than the Last Eclipse: Taylor's Unveils VVOP White Port
As Portugal prepares for its first total solar eclipse in 114 years, Taylor's releases a Port whose oldest wines were already resting in cask the last time the Moon darkened the Portuguese skies.
Portugal no longer competes for costs - It competes for ecosystems
For decades, a country's ability to attract international investment depended mainly on production costs. Competitive wages, tax incentives, and access to markets were enough to convince many companies to set up factories or operation centers.
Sánchez sends armed forces to Ceuta amid migration chaos
The PM will visit the Spanish autonomous city on Friday to "restore normality as soon as possible."
The Dream That Never Stops Chasing Us
On lace, longing and the dress that carried a story into the world.
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Inequality: The Hidden Wealth of Portugal
The 2022 World Inequality Report resulted from four years intensive research of data collated by more than one hundred economists. Its principle conclusion was that, in the 21st century, inequality in relation to both income and wealth had increased to alarming and extreme levels. Famously, this was summarised as: “10% of global populace own 76% of wealth while 50% stay uncontented with only 2%” and “the top 1% owns 38%”.
Algarve Hosts Its Second Neurocritical Care Conference
On 19 June 2026, more than 80 healthcare professionals gathered at the University of Algarve Medical Simulation Centre in Faro for the 2nd Algarve Neurocritical Care Conference, an event bringing together doctors, nurses, technicians and therapists from across Portugal and beyond to share knowledge on one of medicine's most demanding frontiers.