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Portimão Sardine Festival returns with free concerts and Algarve flavours
Portimão is preparing to celebrate one of the Algarve’s best-known traditions as the Festival da Sardinha returns to the city’s riverside from 4 to 9 August, bringing together live music, gastronomy and family entertainment with free admission throughout the event.
World’s First Commercial Octopus Farm Abandoned After Years of Opposition
Plans to build the world’s first commercial octopus farm have been abandoned following years of criticism from scientists, animal welfare organisations and environmental groups.
United Kingdom plans welfare reforms that could affect britons living abroad
The UK government has announced plans to tighten access to certain welfare benefits as part of a broader effort to reduce public spending and encourage greater participation in the workforce.
Romania slams Russia over weekend drone incursions
Bucharest also recalled its ambassador to Russia for consultations over the incidents.
Loulé to assess schools for air conditioning and energy upgrades
Loulé Municipal Council is investing €200,000 in a comprehensive assessment of its public schools as it prepares to install air conditioning and improve the energy efficiency of school buildings across The post Loulé to assess schools for air conditioning and energy upgrades appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Can Europe’s new AI safety regime tame US rogue agents — and Chinese ambitions?
The first-ever case of an artificial intelligence agent going rogue coincides with the EU's major new powers to regulate AI. But Europe's leverage may be limited by the U.S.-China two-way race for AI supremacy.
Solar eclipse of 12 August in Portugal has a special program in Pampilhosa da Serra
The schist village of Fajão, in the municipality of Pampilhosa da Serra, will host an initiative on 12 August to observe the partial solar eclipse and the Perseid meteor shower.
Why Portugal is quietly becoming Europe’s AI gateway
For years, Portugal’s economic success has largely been associated with tourism, renewable energy and an increasingly attractive lifestyle for international residents. But beneath the surface, another transformation has been gathering The post Why Portugal is quietly becoming Europe’s AI gateway appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Lagoa council launches WhatsApp channel
Residents and visitors in Lagoa can now receive municipal news and alerts directly through WhatsApp. The municipal council has announced the launch of a new communication channel aimed at making The post Lagoa council launches WhatsApp channel appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portuguese author Lídia Jorge honoured with prestigious Austrian Literary Award
Renowned Portuguese novelist Lídia Jorge has been awarded the 2026 Austrian State Prize for European Literature, one of Europe’s most respected literary honours recognising outstanding contributions to contemporary European writing.
Sampson Property Celebrates Eight Years in Business
Sampson Property is proud to be celebrating its eighth anniversary, marking eight years of helping clients buy and sell homes across Carvoeiro, Ferragudo and the surrounding Algarve.
Exam appeals more than double as confidence in Education Ministry collapses
Requests for Portugal’s national secondary-school examinations to be reassessed have more than doubled this year, adding further pressure to an Education Ministry already facing widespread criticism over its troubled new The post Exam appeals more than double as confidence in Education Ministry collapses appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Burnham hugs Zelenskyy close in first test on world stage
Britain's new prime minister said he will visit Ukraine soon after a "warm" meeting with the country's president.
University of Algarve adds nearly 300 student beds with two new residences
The University of Algarve (UAlg) is set to significantly expand its student accommodation capacity ahead of the new academic year with the opening of two new university residences, providing almost The post University of Algarve adds nearly 300 student beds with two new residences appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal hosts a European military experimentation campaign
Portugal will host the European Defence Agency’s operational experimentation campaign, integrated into ARTEX26. For the first time, the Army Chief of Staff (CEME) announced today, describing the exercise as a statement of Portugal’s commitment to military innovation.
Searches underway for paddleboarder missing from Arrifana beach, Aljezur
Searches got underway shortly after midday today for a 28-year-old man who allegedly “got into difficulties while stand-up paddleboarding off Arrifana beach”, near Aljezur. According to a statement by Maritime The post Searches underway for paddleboarder missing from Arrifana beach, Aljezur appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal still has one of the world's most powerful passports
Portugal has slipped one place in the latest ranking of the world's most powerful passports, although it remains among the countries offering the greatest freedom to travel.
Army beefs up force in NATO eastern Europe flank, on security grounds
The Portuguese army has increased the number of personnel deployed to Slovakia under NATO to 156, with the Chief of the General Staff justifying this increase today on security grounds, The post Army beefs up force in NATO eastern Europe flank, on security grounds appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Who Controls Your Crypto Once It Enters an Online Casino?
Portugal’s regulated gambling market is built around identified player accounts and legal-tender payment methods, not native Bitcoin, Ethereum or USDT balances. On an international casino platform, the crypto shown on screen may be controlled entirely by the operator rather than the person who deposited it.
Poland asks US to extradite its ex-justice minister
Donald Tusk’s pro-EU government vows it's pursuing the previous nationalist administration over alleged corruption.
Lisbon Metro with new elevators at Martim Moniz and Intendente stations
The new elevators at the Martim Moniz and Intendente metro stations in Lisbon have become operational, bringing the total accessibility of the network to 47 out of 56 stations.
FATACIL 2026 tickets go on sale
Tickets are now on sale for the 45th edition of FATACIL, the bustling fair that attracts thousands of visitors to the Algarve town of Lagoa every summer. Running from August The post FATACIL 2026 tickets go on sale appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portuguese annual income is on the rise
In 2024, only six Portuguese municipalities saw the median net income per taxpayer exceed €1,000 per month.
Commission eyes changes to big business tax to unlock budget deal
Business lobbies and national governments have criticized a levy on companies with a turnover above €100 million.