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Portugal plans major Porto Metro expansion
The Portuguese government has announced plans to study a major expansion of the Porto Metro network, potentially bringing new services to several municipalities south of the city.
Defence minister downplays cyberattack on personal mobile phone
Portugal’s defence minister, Nuno Melo, has downplayed the cyberattack on his mobile phone, saying that “everyone is vulnerable to this sort of intrusion”, including government officials. The minister was speaking The post Defence minister downplays cyberattack on personal mobile phone appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Preparing Global Citizens in Braga
In today's international education landscape, families are increasingly seeking schools that offer more than academic excellence. They are looking for environments where children feel valued, develop strong character and learn how to thrive in a diverse and interconnected world.
Operation Influencer: 30 seized devices remain inaccessible
The Attorney General’s Office (PGR) provided an update today on Operation Influencer – the alleged corruption probe that toppled António Costa’s absolute majority government – in which it says that The post Operation Influencer: 30 seized devices remain inaccessible appeared first on Portugal Resident .
From the Liberty Bell to online slots: where the cherry, the bell and the BAR symbol on slot machines come from
In 1898, in a workshop at 406 Market Street in San Francisco, the mechanic Charles Fey built a machine with three reels, a side lever and five symbols: horseshoes, diamonds, spades, hearts and a cracked Liberty Bell. Lining up three bells paid fifty cents, or ten nickels. None of the images most people now associate with slot machines were on it: no cherry, no lemon, no BAR.
Super Bock Group appoints new CEO
Cláudio Mateus, the group's current Chief Financial Officer, will succeed Rui Lopes Ferreira.
Portimão Hospital emergency director replaced following patient’s death
The director of the Emergency Department at Portimão Hospital has been replaced, just a day after an 87-year-old man died following a lengthy wait for medical attention. However, a hospital The post Portimão Hospital emergency director replaced following patient’s death appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Northern municipalities meet with construction companies to discuss housing crisis
“We have all the conditions needed to create a construction and innovation cluster here that can compete directly for funding from Brussels”, said Álvaro Santos, president of the Northern Regional The post Northern municipalities meet with construction companies to discuss housing crisis appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Russell Brand found guilty of rape and sexual assault
British actor and comedian Russell Brand has been found guilty of one count of rape and three counts of sexual assault, relating to offences allegedly committed between 1999 and 2009.
New Algarve surf festival makes a splash in Sagres
The first Sagres Sessions has been hailed a success. Held between October 30 and November 1, the festival turned Sagres into a meeting point for surfers, local residents and visitors, The post New Algarve surf festival makes a splash in Sagres appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal parties criticise threats to foreigners by Government
Livre and migration workers’ union criticise the warning, raising concerns over immigrants’ constitutional right to demonstrate.
President Seguro, Zelenskyy discuss joint arms production
Portugal’s president, António José Seguro, met in Madrid with his Ukrainian counterpart, Volodymyr Zelenskyy today and discussed the possibility of joint arms production, according to the Ukrainian Presidency. “We discussed The post President Seguro, Zelenskyy discuss joint arms production appeared first on Portugal Resident .
France, US clash over G7 effort on AI safety
White House slams proposal by France for G7 oversight as “unnecessary bureaucracy.”
Supermercados Apolónia prepare exclusive Christmas hampers
Apolónia Supermarkets are offering a selection of 27 Christmas hampers designed to make festive dining tables even more special.
Duran Duran Delights Lisbon Crowd at MEO Arena
On Tuesday 3rd November, I travelled from the Algarve to Lisbon by coach, arriving in plenty of time to see the iconic 1980s band Duran Duran perform at the MEO Arena.
Meloni urges ‘disorganized’ EU to speak with one voice on Ukraine
The Italian prime minister slammed Europe's engagement with Ukraine peace talks as "all over the place."
Algarve to have new road connection in Portimão
Portimão has a new entrance and exit connecting the city to the EN125, following the opening of a road near Nova Vila Retail Park on Tuesday, 3 November.
Mélenchon’s mission for his young fans: Debate boomers on Facebook
The leftist presidential candidate is betting that his young supporters can win over their parents on the old-school social network.
Over 782,000 emigrated from Portugal in five years
New INE estimates reveal significantly higher departures than previously reported, with young adults accounting for almost half of emigrants in 2025.
Portugal among EU countries hardest hit by rising costs
Nearly seven in ten people in Portugal say rising energy prices have significantly reduced their purchasing power over the past year, placing the country seventh among European Union member states for the reported financial impact.
How NATO can turn data into defense advantage
In a world where conflict outcomes are increasingly defined by information advantage, military leaders must treat data as a primary combat asset.
Burnham won’t follow Trump in inviting Putin to G20
Britain has been one of Ukraine's staunchest allies since Russia's full-scale invasion of the country in 2022.
“Mothers for the Encampment” suggest new spot for Lisbon’s Christmas Market
News from the ‘front line’ of Portugal’s housing protest encampments today is that the Porto contingent has voted in favour of a meeting with President Seguro – and is demanding The post “Mothers for the Encampment” suggest new spot for Lisbon’s Christmas Market appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Former Brexit negotiator Barnier: UK should get flexibility on euro and Schengen if it rejoins EU
"The door is open," Barnier said.