Since 1989, the weekly Resident newspaper has served the international English speaking community of the region.
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The newspaper is on sale at news stands across the Algarve and is also available by subscription.
28/01/2025
Council warns that non-compliant buildings may be demolished
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Loulé Council is urging citizens to abide by urban regulations following a significant rise in illegal constructions.
28/01/2025
Alcoutim-Sanlúcar bridge promulgated by President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa
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Portuguese President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa has greenlit the construction of the Alcoutim-Sanlúcar de Guadiana bridge.
28/01/2025
Surveys show tourists see Algarve as a tourism destination of excellence
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The Algarve is celebrating glowing survey results which strengthen the region’s reputation as a “tourism destination of excellence”.
28/01/2025
LIGA PORTUGAL BETCLIC: FARENSE 1-2 RIO AVE
LIGA PORTUGAL 2 MEU SUPER: UNIÃO DE LEIRIA 1-0 PORTIMONENSE
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Farense welcomed Rio Ave to the São Luis Stadium last Saturday afternoon but failed to improve upon their bottom three league table position.
28/01/2025
One of the biggest surprises was the discovery of part of a beautiful mosaic
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Archaeology: Excavations at a new Roman site in Faro. One of the biggest surprises was the discovery of part of a beautiful mosaic.
27/01/2025
PSD MP is also under investigation by European Prosecutor over suspicions of receiving ‘kickbacks’ while mayor of Bragança
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PSD MP is also under investigation by European Prosecutor over suspicions of receiving ‘kickbacks’ while mayor of Bragança While the country was collectively chortling over the CHEGA MP outed for allegedly stealing random suitcases from airport carousels – and selling the contents over the in...
26/01/2025
Automobile association sounds alert over increasing age of Portugal’s fleet
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Portuguese import 300 second-hand cars per day; Automobile association sounds alert over increasing age of Portugal’s fleet
26/01/2025
Fishermen launch petition, explaining how desalination process kills marine life
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Algarve fishermen up ante in battle to stop desalination; Fishermen launch petition, explaining how desalination process kills marine life
26/01/2025
Brazilian partner of Algerian believed to have fled country
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Horror in Esposende as Algerian ‘carer’ accused of murdering 85-year-old; Brazilian partner of Algerian believed to have fled country
26/01/2025
Portuguese woman reports r**e early this morning in hostel
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Third r**e claim in Lisbon’s Martim Moniz area; Portuguese woman reports r**e early this morning in hostel
24/01/2025
The Residences Vale do Lobo mark the “first new branded residences at Vale do Lobo in the past two decades”
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Vale do Lobo to invest over €200 million in 227 new homes. “First new branded residences at Vale do Lobo in the past two decades".
24/01/2025
Portimão to welcome tech-focused university campus by 2028
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Portimão is due to welcome a new "technology-focused" campus of the University of the Algarve (UAlg) by 2028.
24/01/2025
January brings with it a sense of renewal, of the opportunity to start afresh and to make resolutions to improve ourselves and our lives. It is a time to reflect on our past and on our future hopes - Isobel Costa
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January brings with it a sense of renewal, of the opportunity to start afresh and to make resolutions to improve ourselves and our lives.
24/01/2025
Rural parish in Loulé to boast long-awaited water and sewage system
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Loulé council has announced a major investment of over €3.7 million to bring water and sewage systems to rural villages in São Sebastião.
24/01/2025
To mark the occasion, an after-work event will take place on January 30
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FX specialist GC Partners marks 20 years in Portugal with new Vilamoura office. An after-work event will take place on January 30
23/01/2025
Blames Portuguese government for “not taking issue seriously”
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Counsellor for Portuguese communities in US blames Portuguese government for lack of guidance over deportations;
23/01/2025
PSD, CHEGA and P*P communists advocate “urgent review of current legislation”
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Left and Right want greater controls imposed on ‘passenger ride hailing platforms’; advocate “urgent review of current legislation”
23/01/2025
Rolling Stones last performed in Portugal in 2014 at Rock in Rio Lisbon
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The Rolling Stones are coming back to Portugal this May as part of their ‘Hackney Diamond’" European tour, according to Blitz Magazine.
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Throwback: 20 years ago... Earthquake rocks region
In December 2004...
While putting the finishing touches to this week’s edition of The Resident, the newsroom saw even more action than usual when the paper’s journalists found themselves literally shaking in their seats. No, it wasn’t the result of an overindulgent weekend of Christmas parties, but the tremors of an earthquake…
https://www.portugalresident.com/earthquake-rocks-region/
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#throwback
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Throwback: 20 years ago... Historic monument faces demolition
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In November 2004...
Around 3,000 people have signed a petition against controversial plans to remove a stretch of the Lisbon aqueduct. The Ministry of Transport and Public Works claims that nearly 300 metres of the 18th century Baroque aqueduct will have to be demolished to improve the flow of traffic onto Lisbon’s orbital motorway, the Circular Regional Interna de Lisboa (CRIL)…
https://www.portugalresident.com/historic-monument-faces-demolition/
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Lisbon council is preparing to propose the historic Baixa Pombalina district as a candidate for inclusion in the UNESCO World Heritage List.
The area was largely destroyed by the devastating earthquake in 1755, which, in Lisbon alone, killed some 90,000 people. The Baixa was rebuilt under the leadership of the then Prime-Minister, the Marquis of Pombal (1699-1782)…
https://www.portugalresident.com/world-heritage-bid-for-down-town/
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In September 2004...
Plans to ban smoking in all closed public areas, including bars and offices, in Portugal could be in place by October after parliament agreed to consider a petition aimed at protecting passive smokers. The move follows a petition presented by the Humanitarian Union of Patients with Cancer (UHDC) in April…
Read here: https://www.portugalresident.com/smoking-ban-moves-closer/
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Throwback 20 years ago:
Thousands of Sir Cliff Richard’s devoted fans are expected to travel to the Fisherman’s Beach in Albufeira next Saturday (August 20) for a free concert to celebrate the city’s 500th anniversary.
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Throwback: 20 years ago... The first ever computer virus spread by mobile telephones has been created. No infections have been reported and the worm is said to be harmless, but it is proof that the spread of viruses on mobiles is possible.
Launched in 1989, the Algarve Resident soon became the newspaper of choice by expatriates in the Algarve. Its unchanging focus on the Algarve has allowed it to concentrate over the years on the community it serves while retaining elements of national and international news, that have relevance on life and living in the region. The Algarve Resident has grown from a black and white weekly A4 news journal into a respected weekly tabloid newspaper, and is acknowledged as being the ‘voice of the Algarve’s expatriate community’, while remaining impartial and reporting fact. It has been published uninterrupted each week since its launch.
Distribution & readership
In difficult times, the Algarve Resident has retained its position in the market as the only paid-for English language newspaper in Portugal. Over 80 per cent of printed copies of the newspaper are sold through the region’s newsagents, 15 per cent are paid-for subscriptions and four per cent are used for promotional or marketing purposes. The Algarve Resident is aimed at all English reading residents, second property owners and those who are looking to move or invest in the region. Readers include young families, business owners, retirees and second home owners of all nationalities.
A trustworthy source of information
The Algarve Resident has long been known as a reliable and trustworthy source of information. Some international news organisations have used or worked with the Algarve Resident over the years including:- Sky News, BBC News, Channel 4, Algecira TV, ITN News, The Daily Mail, The Mail on Sunday, The Sun, The Press Association, The Sunday Magazine, The Daily Telegraph, Mirror, Sunday, GMTV and Americas’ Most Wanted.