Portugal Resident19 OctNikolai Haram Svorte crowned world’s best sommelier in Lisbon
Norwegian sommelier Nikolai Haram Svorte has been crowned the ASI Best Sommelier of the World 2026, following a tense final at Lisbon’s Coliseum (Coliseu dos Recreios). The prestigious competition, organised The post Nikolai Haram Svorte crowned world’s best sommelier in Lisbon appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident19 OctSocialists propose tax breaks to bring empty homes onto housing market
Portugal’s Socialist Party (PS) has proposed a three-year package of tax incentives aimed at bringing empty homes onto the market, including exemptions from capital gains tax on property sales worth The post Socialists propose tax breaks to bring empty homes onto housing market appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident18 OctStrong London turnout reflects continued interest in moving to Portugal
The Portuguese Chamber of Commerce in the UK welcomed a strong turnout of prospective residents, property buyers and investors to its latest Moving to Portugal Show & Seminars in London, The post Strong London turnout reflects continued interest in moving to Portugal appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident18 OctCHEGA leader announces emergency legislative package for housing
With Portugal’s housing crisis now taking centre stage, President of CHEGA, André Ventura, has announced that his party will present an “emergency legislative package” for housing – accepting that it The post CHEGA leader announces emergency legislative package for housing appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident18 OctDid you know…A different kind of Lighthouse
Called Associação Lighthouse Global, the organisation works with children, young people and families facing challenging circumstances, to provide educational support, opportunities to learn new skills, encouragement and, perhaps most importantly, The post Did you know…A different kind of Lighthouse appeared first on Po
Portugal Resident18 OctGNR officers rescue snake trapped in protective netting
GNR officers rescued a snake that became trapped in protective netting in Ponte de Lima, in the northern district of Viana do Castelo. The rescue was carried out by officers The post GNR officers rescue snake trapped in protective netting appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident18 OctThunderstorm moves across Algarve from northeast to west
A thunderstorm is moving across the Algarve this Sunday afternoon (October 18), travelling from the northeast towards the west of the region. The Portuguese Institute of the Sea and Atmosphere The post Thunderstorm moves across Algarve from northeast to west appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident18 OctPortugal shines yet again at tourism ‘Oscars’
Portugal has once again shone at the European World Travel Awards – dubbed by the sector as ‘tourism Oscars’ – picking up no less than 32 trophies. In addition to The post Portugal shines yet again at tourism ‘Oscars’ appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident18 OctEuropean rockets blast off in Portugal
Around 690 students from 13 countries are meeting in Constância for the 7th edition of the European Rocketry Challenge, which has the support of the European Space Agency (ESA) and The post European rockets blast off in Portugal appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident18 OctHousing protesters camp out in Lisbon and Porto as living costs fuel anger
Protesters demanding affordable homes remained camped in central Lisbon and Porto today after yesterday’s demonstrations against rising living costs, with some already planning how to combine their working week with The post Housing protesters camp out in Lisbon and Porto as living costs fuel anger appeared first on Po
Portugal Resident18 OctAre you paying tax in the right country?
Getting it wrong can mean paying unnecessary tax, facing unexpected reporting obligations, or attracting attention from the tax authorities. Some British expatriates assume they remain taxable only in the UK The post Are you paying tax in the right country? appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident17 OctLeiria, I’m sorry
There’s too much to say about Leiria district, a foremost Portuguese administrative division, hugely impacted and still sore after the devastation of Storm Kristin, which sometimes feels forsaken. It’s Leiria The post Leiria, I’m sorry appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident17 OctNew Sagres Sessions festival puts Algarve surf back in spotlight
The western Algarvet town of Sagres is getting a new three-day surf festival this autumn, with the first Sagres Sessions promising everything from competitions and adaptive surfing to live music, The post New Sagres Sessions festival puts Algarve surf back in spotlight appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident17 OctPresident joins calls to fix country’s desperate housing crisis
At a point where “a sea of people” has converged in central Porto to kick off today’s protests against the rising cost of living and the country’s desperate housing crisis, The post President joins calls to fix country’s desperate housing crisis appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident17 OctLoulé demands emergency powers to tackle Algarve housing crisis
Loulé Council has issued a stark warning over the Algarve’s housing crisis, describing the situation as both a “housing emergency” and a “human emergency” and calling for exceptional powers to The post Loulé demands emergency powers to tackle Algarve housing crisis appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident17 OctAlentejo Walking Festival returns with almost 50 routes
Almost 50 organised walks and trails will take place across the Alentejo over the weekend of October 31 and November 1 as part of an initiative designed to establish the The post Alentejo Walking Festival returns with almost 50 routes appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident17 OctBeyond pears, surfing, and 90s discos: why the Oeste Region needs a territorial ESG reality check
It’s the crisp Atlantic breeze rolling over the coast between Peniche and Nazaré, the world-famous surf breaks, the endless orchards of Rocha pears and apples stretching across Caldas da Rainha, The post Beyond pears, surfing, and 90s discos: why the Oeste Region needs a territorial ESG reality check appeared first on
Portugal Resident17 OctThousands expected at protests across Portugal over cost of living
Thousands of people are expected to take to the streets across Portugal today (Saturday, October 17) in a nationwide protest against the rising cost of living, with demonstrations planned in The post Thousands expected at protests across Portugal over cost of living appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident17 OctPortugal PM denounces threats against his home and family at housing protest
Prime Minister Luís Montenegro has condemned what he described as “direct threats” against his home and family after a video emerged showing a protest speaker calling for his address to The post Portugal PM denounces threats against his home and family at housing protest appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident16 OctPortugal’s October heat takes a break this weekend
After a late taste of summer in October, Portugal is heading for a cooler weekend. Temperatures will fall most noticeably in the northern and central interior, while the Algarve should The post Portugal’s October heat takes a break this weekend appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident16 OctHigh-speed boat found abandoned on Vila do Bispo beach
An abandoned high-speed boat has been seized at Praia do Telheiro, in the Algarve municipality of Vila do Bispo. Maritime police were alerted at around 12.15pm on Thursday (October 15) The post High-speed boat found abandoned on Vila do Bispo beach appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident16 OctPortuguese cancer research project wins prestigious European award
A pioneering cancer research project in northern Portugal has won the public vote at the 2026 REGIOSTARS Awards, recognising its work in bringing scientific advances closer to patients and expanding The post Portuguese cancer research project wins prestigious European award appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident16 OctParliament backs tighter SNS rules for non-resident foreigners
Portugal’s Parliament has given its initial approval to proposals tightening the rules governing access to the National Health Service (SNS) for foreigners who do not live in the country, including The post Parliament backs tighter SNS rules for non-resident foreigners appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident16 OctBreast surgery breakthrough in Portimão
Portimão Hospital has performed its first laparoscopic mastectomy combined with immediate breast reconstruction, marking another step in the introduction of minimally invasive breast surgery in the Algarve. The procedure was The post Breast surgery breakthrough in Portimão appeared first on Portugal Resident .