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GNR and Portuguese community support around a hundred elderly people with telecare services
One hundred elderly individuals facing risks, isolation, or social vulnerability across seven municipalities of the Beira Baixa Intermunicipal Community (CIM) are benefiting from the eGuard tele-assistance system.
Portugal recorded Europe’s worst flight delays as passengers lost millions of hours
Air passengers travelling to and from Portugal experienced the worst flight delays in Europe during the first half of the year, based on new research showing that travellers collectively lost more than seven million hours due to disruption across the continent.
SATA ground handling operations projected to post €6.25 million loss in 2025
SATA Air Açores’ ground handling division posted an estimated loss of €6.25 million in 2025, an increase of €1.66 million compared to 2024 and the highest figure since 2021, the Azores Government revealed.
“Protected in Portugal, huntable in Spain”: groups call for joint strategy for Iberian wolves
Conservation organisations are calling on Portugal and Spain to adopt a joint strategy for managing the Iberian wolf, arguing that the species should be treated as a single cross-border population. The post “Protected in Portugal, huntable in Spain”: groups call for joint strategy for Iberian wolves appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Kidnap and extortion suspects freed after arrest warrants cite wrong crime
Three people suspected of kidnapping, extortion, robbery and serious assault have been released after a judge found that their arrest warrants wrongly referred to attempted aggravated murder. Loures Criminal Investigation The post Kidnap and extortion suspects freed after arrest warrants cite wrong crime appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Madeleine McCann case returns to Portuguese television in new crime series
More than 19 years after Madeleine McCann disappeared from Praia da Luz, one of Portugal's most closely followed criminal cases is returning to television.
Portugal moves to accelerate evictions, remove automatic suspension during appeals
Portugal’s government plans to make eviction orders immediately enforceable and allow landlords to begin proceedings after two months of unpaid rent rather than three. Under the proposed rental reform that The post Portugal moves to accelerate evictions, remove automatic suspension during appeals appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal and eight other European countries take action against terrorist content network
Nine European countries, including Portugal, participated in a two-month operation targeting a network distributing terrorist, extremist, and violent content; Portuguese authorities flagged 132 items associated with nihilistic violent extremism.
Cinema: Spider-Man: Brand New Day
Fighting crime full-time as Spider-Man in a world that doesn’t remember him — and the pressure of seeing his old friends move on without him, sparks a change in Peter The post Cinema: Spider-Man: Brand New Day appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal economy shows resilience with strong second-quarter growth
Portugal’s economy is expected to have expanded by 0.4% in the second quarter of 2026, outperforming many European peers despite continued uncertainty in the global economy.
Horse rescued after dramatic four-hour operation in Albufeira
A mare was rescued after becoming trapped in a concrete drainage ditch in Albufeira, following a four-hour operation involving firefighters, police, veterinarians and municipal services. According to animal welfare association The post Horse rescued after dramatic four-hour operation in Albufeira appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Ed Miliband grabs Brexit reset role as he reboots UK Foreign Office
Britain’s new foreign secretary brings the U.K.-EU reset into his department's ambit — and seeks advice from old foes across the political aisle.
Portuguese F-16s end Baltic mission as leaders warn of Russian threat
Portuguese Defence Minister Nuno Melo travels to Estonia on Thursday as Portugal concludes a four-month NATO air-policing mission amid warnings that Russia could test the alliance’s eastern defences. Melo will The post Portuguese F-16s end Baltic mission as leaders warn of Russian threat appeared first on Portugal Resident .
White Night returns to the village of Paderne in the Algarve
The White Night of Paderne returns on 8 August to this village in the municipality of Albufeira, in the Algarve.
Vodafone chooses Lisbon for new global cybersecurity centre
Vodafone has chosen Lisbon for a new strategic cybersecurity centre that will help protect the telecoms group’s operations, networks and customers worldwide. The Global Cyber Centre – Lisbon will initially The post Vodafone chooses Lisbon for new global cybersecurity centre appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Filming begins on first series from Cristiano Ronaldo and Matthew Vaughn’s Studio
UR•Marv Studios, a film production company founded by Cristiano Ronaldo in partnership with British filmmaker Matthew Vaughn, has begun filming its first scripted project in London.
France issues expulsion order against Russian TV star Xenia Fedorova
The former head of RT France is accused of spreading Kremlin propaganda in French media.
Loulé launches guide to attract investment in nature projects
Loulé is seeking to position itself as a national leader in the emerging nature economy with the launch of a new investment guide designed to attract funding for projects that The post Loulé launches guide to attract investment in nature projects appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Merz’s party picks new parliamentary group leader
Thorsten Frei was elected with 91.9 percent of votes cast.
The Tilemakers statue in Lisbon
Standing quietly amidst the grand plaza of the Praça dos Restauradores, the bronze monument dedicated to the Azulejadores (the tilemakers) offers a grounded, human-scale tribute to the artisans who physically shaped Portugal’s aesthetic soul.
Brussels rises against FIFA President Infantino’s plan to bring in private investors
A proposal to privatize FIFA's commercial operations is the latest episode to draw criticism from Brussels officials and lawmakers.
Cinema: Familiar Touch
Ruth (Kathleen Chalfant), a retired cook, prepares breakfast in her sunny and cozy kitchen — a dish she seems to have made many times before, although small and puzzling errors The post Cinema: Familiar Touch appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Centuries-old Algarve estate reborn as a peaceful luxury retreat
Just outside Vila Nova de Cacela, a former family-owned farm has been transformed into a boutique hotel surrounded by orchards and countryside.
Official data confirms ‘Portuguese pay more fuel taxes under AD government’
Portuguese motorists are paying substantially more tax on every litre of fuel than when the AD government took office, according to figures released by DGEG (General Directorate for Energy and The post Official data confirms ‘Portuguese pay more fuel taxes under AD government’ appeared first on Portugal Resident .