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A guide to understanding Portugal Political System
As an immigrant or expat, it is important to understand the political system of the country you have decided to live in. Here is a guide to understanding the Portuguese political system.
NVIDIA Stock Slides 5% as MoneySimpler Launches AI Automated Trading Passive Income Solution
Recently, NVDA Stock fell by about 5% at one point, causing AI-related stocks to fluctuate as well and once again drawing market attention to the tech sector’s valuations and short-term trends. Faced with an ever-changing market environment, more and more investors are shifting their focus from short-term price fluctuations to long-term investment planning and are turning to AI Automated trading tools that can enhance investment efficiency and establish a stable source of passive income.
Manteigas imposes nightly water cuts as reservoirs reach critical levels
Nightly water cuts have been introduced in parts of Manteigas (Guarda district) after two reservoirs supplying more than a third of the town’s population reached critical levels. Supplies in the The post Manteigas imposes nightly water cuts as reservoirs reach critical levels appeared first on Portugal Resident .
The Deer Full Moon lights up the skies over Portugal
On 29 July, the skies over Portugal will be graced by one of the most eagerly awaited astronomical phenomena of the summer, the Deer Full Moon.
Embattled minister Luís Neves to address country at 6pm
Interior Minister Luís Neves is to make a televised statement at 6pm today after almost three weeks of escalating allegations concerning his conduct during his eight-year tenure as national director The post Embattled minister Luís Neves to address country at 6pm appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Michelin chefs to headline eclipse dining experience at Viceroy at Ombria Algarve
The Viceroy at Ombria Algarve, in Loulé, will bring together some of Portugal’s leading Michelin-starred chefs for an exclusive culinary event on August 12, timed to coincide with this summer’s The post Michelin chefs to headline eclipse dining experience at Viceroy at Ombria Algarve appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Milreu Roman Ruins to become more accessible with nearly €1 million makeover
Visitors to the Milreu Roman Ruins in Estoi will soon be able to explore one of the Algarve’s most important archaeological sites more easily thanks to a €994,000 redevelopment that The post Milreu Roman Ruins to become more accessible with nearly €1 million makeover appeared first on Portugal Resident .
25 per cent of home loans in Portugal were given with the government 100% guarantee
A quarter of the approximately 40,000 loan agreements signed between January 2025 and June 2026 for home purchases were secured by a government guarantee, according to the Bank of Portugal (BdP).
Dozens of schools and health centres to miss Portugal’s PRR deadline
Dozens of Portuguese schools, health centres, student residences and social-care facilities financed through the PRR, Plan for Recovery and Resilience, will not be completed before the programme’s August 31 deadline. The post Dozens of schools and health centres to miss Portugal’s PRR deadline appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Trips abroad rise 30%, driving Portuguese travel in the first quarter
Travel abroad by residents of Portugal saw strong growth of 30% in the first quarter of 2026 compared to the same period the previous year, nearing the one-million-trip mark (923,800).
PJ seizes 258kg of cocaine in ship-hull and Lisbon airport operations
Portugal’s Polícia Judiciária has seized a combined 258 kilograms of cocaine in two separate operations, including an elaborate trafficking scheme in which drugs were concealed beneath the waterline of a The post PJ seizes 258kg of cocaine in ship-hull and Lisbon airport operations appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal’s wildfire warriors: Lessons from home battle Europe’s monster fires
At an absolutely critical point in Europe’s wildfire season, Portuguese firefighters have become the country’s latest ambassadors. They are not only tackling rural fires with the potential for rapid spread The post Portugal’s wildfire warriors: Lessons from home battle Europe’s monster fires appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Exams chaos: Education ministry pays Deloitte Technology more than €2.65 million
Portugal’s Education Ministry has awarded Deloitte Technology five contracts this year, including an undisclosed agreement to help resolve technical failures that disrupted the digital marking of almost 300,000 national examinations. The post Exams chaos: Education ministry pays Deloitte Technology more than €2.65 million appeared first on Portugal Resident .
BMW to cut 8,000 jobs by the end of 2027
German-based workers in administrative and research and development roles will be offered a severance program.
Russia charges Telegram founder Durov with facilitating terrorism
Moscow claims the platform allows Ukrainian intelligence services to recruit spies and support terrorist activities.
Lisbon’s 17th-century Fronteira Palace to open its gardens after dark
One of Lisbon’s most beautiful historic estates is offering visitors the chance to experience its celebrated gardens in a completely different light this August. For two Friday evenings – August The post Lisbon’s 17th-century Fronteira Palace to open its gardens after dark appeared first on Portugal Resident .
One of the fires in Portugal was extinguished in Guarda
The fire that started in Guarda and reached the neighbouring municipalities of Almeida, Pinhel and Sabugal was brought under control in the early morning of 29 July, a civil protection source told Lusa.
Forest fire in Valpaços in Portugal mobilises more than 400 firefighters
The fire in the municipality of Valpaços, Vila Real, which started on the afternoon of 28 July, remains active and is being fought on the morning of 29 July by 439 firefighters, supported by 140 vehicles, according to official data.
Plenty of sunshine, too little vitamin D: the Portuguese paradox
In a country where sunshine is part of our identity and everyday lives, you might expect vitamin D insufficiency to be the exception. The reality, however, is very different. A The post Plenty of sunshine, too little vitamin D: the Portuguese paradox appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Ready, set… chug! Beer Run returns to the Algarve
Running and beer don’t usually go hand in hand, but that’s exactly the idea behind the Algarve’s Beer Run, which returns for a second edition this summer, this time in The post Ready, set… chug! Beer Run returns to the Algarve appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Deadline for binding bids for TAP Air Portugal ends today
Airlines Air France-KLM and Lufthansa have until Wednesday (today) to submit binding bids in the TAP privatisation process, which is now entering its third and final mandatory stage. The process The post Deadline for binding bids for TAP Air Portugal ends today appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Wildfire in Valpaços continues with three active fronts
Firefighters have been working through the night in the north were the Guarda fire (which broke out on Monday) has finally been brought under control, leaving a ‘new’ fire, that The post Wildfire in Valpaços continues with three active fronts appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Being Trump’s favorite international bureaucrat has a price
FIFA President Gianni Infantino cultivated one of the closest relationships to the White House of any world leader. A Democratic flip of the U.S. House could make him pay for it.
Energy access puts Portugal among Europe’s fastest-growing data centre markets
Portugal is rapidly emerging as one of Europe’s most promising data centre markets as investors increasingly prioritise access to electricity over traditional demand drivers, according to a new report by The post Energy access puts Portugal among Europe’s fastest-growing data centre markets appeared first on Portugal Resident .