Galp holds public meeting in Alcoutim to explain wind–solar hybrid projects
Portuguese energy corporation Galp held a public meeting last week in Alcoutim to explain its plans for new wind energy projects linked to existing solar farms in the region, and
House prices in Portugal register “record increase in 2025”
Government measures to curb the rapidly escalating price of residential property in Portugal have failed dismally as 2025 registers the ‘highest percentage increases ever’. The news follows yet another round
Venezuela minister to look into situation of detained Portuguese
Secretary-general of Portugal’s Socialist Party José Luís Carneiro said on Sunday before leaving Venezuela following a four-day visit, that the country’s foreign minister, Yván Gil, is willing to look into
Over 140,000 join waiting list for Kanye West show in Algarve
More than 140,000 people have already joined the online waiting list for tickets to Kanye West’s concert at the Estádio do Algarve, scheduled for August 7. The overwhelming demand means
“Largest and most lethal” U.S. drones expected to land at Lajes airbase “within hours”
With this morning opening with the usual confusion over the direction of the conflict in the Middle East, reports in Portugal are that “several MQ-9 Reapers” – the largest and
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.