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13-year-old missing from Vendas Novas located in India
A bizarre case of 13-year-old disappearing from Vendas Novas in Portugal- and subsequently being found in India, close to the border with Pakistan – hints at an ‘alternative system’ potentially The post 13-year-old missing from Vendas Novas located in India appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Turkish forces harass aircraft carrying European defense ministers to Cyprus
The Cypriot government said it will lodge formal complaints over the interference with aircraft carrying Greek, French and Dutch officials to an EU meeting.
The Paris Breakthrough: Alexander Zverev Sheds Grand Slam Demons at Roland Garros
After years of agonising near-misses and gruelling injuries, Alexander Zverev finally conquered his first Grand Slam on Court Philippe-Chatrier, delivering a masterful performance to claim his maiden major title at Roland Garros.
Water security remains key concern for Algarve despite improved reservoir levels
Recent rainfall has brought welcome relief to the Algarve, helping to replenish reservoirs and significantly improve water reserves after several years of drought. However, regional authorities, environmental organisations and water The post Water security remains key concern for Algarve despite improved reservoir levels appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Women’s wellness event Regenerar makes successful debut
A new wellness initiative focused on female longevity, health and personal development has made its debut in the Algarve, bringing together women for an evening dedicated to wellbeing, learning and The post Women’s wellness event Regenerar makes successful debut appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Iberian Lynx population grew by 95%
The Iberian lynx population grew by 95% in four years, reaching 2,663 individuals, the highest number since the start of Iberian monitoring, with 129 cubs born in Portugal in 2025 alone, the Ministry of the Environment announced.
Portuguese political prisoners still being held by Venezuela
Portugal has requested the intervention of Venezuela’s interim president, Delcy Rodríguez, to secure the release of five Portuguese-Venezuelan political prisoners who remain detained in the South American country’s jails. The The post Portuguese political prisoners still being held by Venezuela appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Housing shortage in Portugal drives the creation of more construction companies
The housing crisis and strong demand for urban rehabilitation in Portugal are acting as a counter-cyclical engine for the construction sector.
Why Portugal’s wild west coast is becoming a wine lover’s paradise
When most people think of Portuguese wine, their minds drift inland to the rolling plains of the Alentejo or north to the terraced vineyards of the Douro. Yet some of The post Why Portugal’s wild west coast is becoming a wine lover’s paradise appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portimão riverfront turned into urban beach
A section of Portimão’s riverfront is being turned into an urban beach once more in the second edition of Ribeirinha Beach. Now in its second edition, the event recreates a The post Portimão riverfront turned into urban beach appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Today’s Portugal Weather Forecast – 08/06/2026
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More strikes on way: “social peace” enjoyed by government ‘at an end’
With yet another week-long public sector strike now underway, SIC Notícias has warned that we can expect ‘more’ down the line as the semblance of social peace, enjoyed by the The post More strikes on way: “social peace” enjoyed by government ‘at an end’ appeared first on Portugal Resident .
AIMA clears 525,000 immigration cases as Portugal tackles residency backlog
Portugal’s immigration authorities have processed more than 525,000 pending immigration cases and carried out 763,000 appointments as part of an extraordinary regularisation operation launched by the government, according to figures The post AIMA clears 525,000 immigration cases as Portugal tackles residency backlog appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Trump tells Iran and Israel to stop ‘shooting’ as ceasefire breaks down
For the first time since April, Iran and Israel engaged in an exchange of airstrikes between Sunday evening and Monday morning.
Moving to Portugal: 2026 Summer Webinar Series
The Portuguese Chamber of Commerce in the UK is pleased to announce the launch of its 2026 Summer Webinar Series, designed for British nationals who are considering moving to, living in, investing in or buying property in Portugal.
The back-channel bid to go soft on Maduro
A web of oil interests, a fallen congressmember, a special envoy and a fleet of social-media influencers tried to pull the Trump administration toward a more accommodating posture on Venezuela. It almost worked.
A political nerd’s guide to Britain’s by-election
By-elections — the British equivalent of a U.S. special election — are held when a member of Parliament resigns, dies or becomes enmeshed in tabloid scandal and are flung out of office by angry voters.
Portugal labour market faces pressure as immigrants are leaving
Economists and business groups are increasingly warning that Portugal’s economy could face mounting labour pressure as immigration patterns begin to change across several sectors.
Budens gears up for Vintage Bicycle Ride
Vintage bicycles will once again take to the roads of Budens on Sunday, June 14 as the parish hosts the 11th edition of its popular Vintage Bicycle Ride. Organised by The post Budens gears up for Vintage Bicycle Ride appeared first on Portugal Resident .
New “what’s happening in Lisbon” app launches today
Soko, a local discovery app that combines artificial intelligence and human input to identify the best websites, events, and experiences, launches today, with Lisbon as its starting market. The project The post New “what’s happening in Lisbon” app launches today appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Lagoa strengthens congress tourism credentials with national medical conference
Lagoa has strengthened its position as a leading destination for conferences and business tourism after hosting the 32nd National Congress of Internal Medicine, Portugal’s largest scientific gathering in the specialty. The post Lagoa strengthens congress tourism credentials with national medical conference appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Temperatures rising: 25 municipalities already at maximum risk for wildfires
Temperatures are steadily rising this week, with 25 municipalities in the Algarve (Faro district) and districts of Portalegre, Santarém, Castelo Branco, and Bragança at maximum risk for wildfires, according to The post Temperatures rising: 25 municipalities already at maximum risk for wildfires appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portuguese mountain range joins UNESCO Biosphere Reserve
The Serra da Estrela mountain range is now part of the World Network of Biosphere Reserves, a distinction awarded by UNESCO to territories that reconcile "nature conservation with sustainable human development."
Woman killed in Albufeira hit-and-run tragedy
A 28-year-old woman died and a 32-year-old man was seriously injured after they were struck by a car while walking on a pavement in Albufeira during the early hours of The post Woman killed in Albufeira hit-and-run tragedy appeared first on Portugal Resident .