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Looking for Nightlife in the Azores? Visit L'Epicure!
L’Epicure Azores is a nightlife and music spot in Ponta Delgada, on São Miguel island, that blends bar culture with live performance.
Portugal records an increase of 931 births in the first half of the year
The number of newborns screened in Portugal in the first half of 2026 stood at 43,181, an increase of 931 babies compared to the same period the previous year, when 42,250 newborns were covered.
Police seizes 197 kilograms of cocaine hidden in ship's hull in Portugal
The Judicial Police (PJ) announced today that, on 25 July, they seized 197 kilograms of cocaine concealed in the hull of a commercial ship that had arrived at a Portuguese port, using a method known as “sea chests.”
Government proposes specialised courts to ease the caseload of lawsuits against AIMA
The Executive approved a legislative proposal, part of the administrative and tax justice reform, aimed at creating courts specialised in immigration and international protection.
The Lisbon airport border was temporarily closed after passengers wrong disembarkment
The border control area at Lisbon Airport was temporarily closed on 28 July after passengers from a flight arriving from Brazil disembarked in the wrong zone, resulting in a mix-up, the PSP confirmed.
Electric air travel could be coming to Portugal under new partnership in Comporta
A new partnership between Portuguese developer VIC Properties and British aerospace company Vertical Aerospace is exploring the future introduction of electric air mobility services in Portugal, with the luxury Pinheirinho Comporta development identified as the first potential location.
Why Portugal's luxury new homes are leading the wellness revolution
For decades, a luxury home in Portugal was judged by three things: the view, the postcode, and the finish. That calculation is changing fast.
Portugal most complete dinosaur fossil discovered in Torres Vedras
A dinosaur fossil discovered on Portugal's west coast could become one of the country's most important palaeontological finds to date, with researchers describing it as the most complete dinosaur skeleton ever uncovered in Portugal.
Fire cuts off A25 in Guarda; firefighters battle to stop flames spreading
The fire that broke out yesterday in the municipality of Guarda is still burning and has forced the closure of the A25 in both directions between Pínzio and the Leomil The post Fire cuts off A25 in Guarda; firefighters battle to stop flames spreading appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Brussels defends nomination of former Slovenian FM as special rep
Tanja Fajon had her appointment blocked and now faces prosecution by the government of Janez Janša.
Man arrested after allegedly starting wildfire with cigarette
A 54-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of deliberately starting a wildfire in Fuzeta, in the Algarve municipality of Olhão, by throwing a lit cigarette butt into dry vegetation. The post Man arrested after allegedly starting wildfire with cigarette appeared first on Portugal Resident .
easyJet launches ticket sales for summer 2027 with flights starting at €30 including to Portugal
Low-cost airline easyJet has launched its customary “Big Seat Release” campaign, making flights available for the summer season through 26 September 2027.
Portugal submits revision of Recovery and Resilience Plan to Brussels
Portugal has submitted a new request to the European Commission to amend its Recovery and Resilience Plan (RRP), marking the seventh revision since the programme was approved and as the deadline for completing projects under the EU-funded initiative draws closer.
French far right reviewing potential tweaks to retirement reform proposal
The National Rally is expected to unveil a formal position on retirement reform in the coming months, according to two party officials.
PJ official takes responsibility for ‘drugs trailer’ decision; chain of evidence claims ‘collapse’
A senior Polícia Judiciária official has taken responsibility for the decision to place a trailer containing seized chemicals during a drugs operation in the temporary custody of a private contractor The post PJ official takes responsibility for ‘drugs trailer’ decision; chain of evidence claims ‘collapse’ appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Castro Marim goes back in time to Medieval Days
For five days every August, the usually quiet town of Castro Marim undergoes an extraordinary transformation. Its streets fill with kings and queens, knights, monks, merchants and jesters as one The post Castro Marim goes back in time to Medieval Days appeared first on Portugal Resident .
British surfer living in Portugal remains missing in Aljezur
The young man who has been missing since 27 July off the coast of Aljezur, in the Algarve, is British surfer Arran Strong, revealed José Maria Pyrrait, who was with him at the time of his disappearance.
Six months after Storm Kristin, recovery remains painfully incomplete
Six months after Storm Kristin tore across Portugal, municipalities in some of the worst-affected areas are still waiting for adequate government support; residents remain caught in insurance disputes and essential The post Six months after Storm Kristin, recovery remains painfully incomplete appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Germany’s Merz says EU budget needs cut of ‘several hundred billion’ euros
Chancellor also argues it is "unacceptable" for European institutions to add 2,500 new jobs.
British Tories beef with France after vessel fires shots near MP
Prominent Tory MP Chris Philp vows to raise incident with the French ambassador — but authorities on both sides of the Channel point to routine training exercise.
More than 150 people detained over suspected forest fires in Portugal this year
More than 150 people have been detained on suspicion of causing forest fires in Portugal since the beginning of the year, as reported by the National Republican Guard (GNR), as the country continues to battle one of its most critical periods for wildfires.
We might be in an AI bubble, global finance watchdog chief says
Asked whether the finance industry has enough safeguards in place to remain stable if an AI bubble unravels, Schindler said: “I do hope so.”
Fire in Penafiel exposes horrific animal cruelty
A wildfire affecting what has been described as a “private animal shelter” has exposed horrific animal neglect. IRA (standing for Animal Rescue and Intervention) found dogs and horses that were The post Fire in Penafiel exposes horrific animal cruelty appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Fire in Guarda in Portugal forces closure of A25 and EN16 highways
The A25 highway and the National Road (EN) 16 are closed in both directions between Guarda and Alto do Leomil, in the municipality of Almeida, due to a fire raging in that area of the Guarda district, Civil Protection said.