Binx: the Portuguese street cat that adopted an American family
While in Philadelphia for the Living in Portugal Seminars organised by Open Media, some of The Resident team met an American couple with an unusual story. As we chatted over
Authentic celebrates Michelin recognition
The Algarve’s Authentic restaurant has celebrated its inclusion in the list of the 2026 Michelin Guide Recommended eateries. Located in Almancil, near Quinta do Lago, the restaurant is led by
“Isolated and abandoned” – people still without electricity two months after Storm Kristin
Almost a month since EDP announced that it had “established energy to 100% of clients affected by the storms” that battered the country from the last days of January into
Easter celebrated in style at Viceroy at Ombria Algarve
Families looking for an Easter getaway in the Algarve will find a packed programme of festive-themed food and activities at the Viceroy at Ombria Algarve this April. “This Easter, Viceroy
Portuguese “not losing desire to travel”, stress agencies
Portuguese demand for Easter trips remains stable compared to 2025, with specific signs of growth, higher prices and a cautious climate that, nonetheless, has not stopped the desire to travel.
Public sector strike affects schools and hospitals
With so much focus recently on the ‘energetic crisis’, today’s public sector strike will have taken a lot of people by surprise, and vastly irritate anyone who used fuel to
Wyndham Grand Algarve woos wine lovers
A new wine experience at the Wyndham Grand Algarve has been unveiled at the five-star hotel in Quinta do Lago. The “Grand Wine Experience”, created in partnership with Wines &
Missiles can hit all European countries (except Portugal)
Iran possesses ballistic missiles capable of striking all the countries of Europe, except Portugal. This is the chilling message repeated today from various quarters – and seemingly being used by
Clocks change next Sunday – but possibly for one of last times
Clocks ‘move forwards one hour’ for the spring and summer months next Sunday (March 29) – but this may be one of the last times: Brussels is getting serious about
Christmas lights scam? All four defendants released without restrictions
The fanfare with which Operation Lúmen hit the headlines last week has died down considerably as all four defendants have apparently repeatedly explained to public prosecutors that “this is the










