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The Portugal News18h ago

Duncan Moss Podcast (Part 3) - Piano & Social Media

Long before Duncan Moss was recording albums and sharing his music with listeners around the world, he was a young pianist who has made a distinct choice about what he has always chosen to compose. 

Portugal Resident18h ago

Winter opening hours: Time spent with our animals makes all the difference

While walking the dogs is an important part of visiting the shelter, there are many other ways to spend time with them. Some dogs enjoy a walk, while others benefit The post Winter opening hours: Time spent with our animals makes all the difference appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Algarve Daily News18h ago

Portimão housing protesters invite Algarvians to pitch tents in town hall square this weekend

Housing rights campaigners are set to pitch camp in Portimão’s Praça do Município on Saturday, 7 November, from 6pm. The event will be host to cultural activities, a community kitchen, and a people’s assembly. It builds on the movement’s first assembly, held on 1 November.

Algarve Daily News18h ago

87-year-old man dies in Portimão Hospital following 12 hours in waiting room: health watchdog to investigate

Portugal’s health inspectorate, the Inspeção-Geral das Atividades em Saúde (IGAS), is set to open an inquiry into the death of an elderly man who died in the early hours of Wednesday, 4 November, while waiting to be seen in the A&E department at Portimão Hospital.

Algarve Daily News18h ago

Faro weighs future of Fábrica da Cerveja community hub, as musicians’ association prepares to leave the building vacant

Faro Council is to study the best future for the Fábrica da Cerveja, the old beer brewery in the city’s historic centre, with it now becoming clear that the Associação Recreativa e Cultural de Músicos (ARCM), the only remaining permanent tenant group of the building, will indeed have to leave. The council is undecided

Portugal Resident18h ago

Art takes over Alcoutim by the Guadiana

The eastern riverside town of Alcoutim is about to become a stage for an eclectic array of artistic works. On November 13 and 14, TANG – Tráfico de Arte no The post Art takes over Alcoutim by the Guadiana appeared first on Portugal Resident .

The Portugal News18h ago

Portugal plans major Porto Metro expansion

The Portuguese government has announced plans to study a major expansion of the Porto Metro network, potentially bringing new services to several municipalities south of the city.

Portugal Resident18h ago

Defence minister downplays cyberattack on personal mobile phone

Portugal’s defence minister, Nuno Melo, has downplayed the cyberattack on his mobile phone, saying that “everyone is vulnerable to this sort of intrusion”, including government officials. The minister was speaking The post Defence minister downplays cyberattack on personal mobile phone appeared first on Portugal Reside

The Portugal News19h ago

Preparing Global Citizens in Braga

In today's international education landscape, families are increasingly seeking schools that offer more than academic excellence. They are looking for environments where children feel valued, develop strong character and learn how to thrive in a diverse and interconnected world.

Portugal Resident19h ago

Operation Influencer: 30 seized devices remain inaccessible

The Attorney General’s Office (PGR) provided an update today on Operation Influencer – the alleged corruption probe that toppled António Costa’s absolute majority government – in which it says that The post Operation Influencer: 30 seized devices remain inaccessible appeared first on Portugal Resident .

The Portugal News19h ago

From the Liberty Bell to online slots: where the cherry, the bell and the BAR symbol on slot machines come from

In 1898, in a workshop at 406 Market Street in San Francisco, the mechanic Charles Fey built a machine with three reels, a side lever and five symbols: horseshoes, diamonds, spades, hearts and a cracked Liberty Bell. Lining up three bells paid fifty cents, or ten nickels. None of the images most people now associate wi

The Portugal News19h ago

Super Bock Group appoints new CEO

Cláudio Mateus, the group's current Chief Financial Officer, will succeed Rui Lopes Ferreira.

Portugal Resident19h ago

Portimão Hospital emergency director replaced following patient’s death

The director of the Emergency Department at Portimão Hospital has been replaced, just a day after an 87-year-old man died following a lengthy wait for medical attention. However, a hospital The post Portimão Hospital emergency director replaced following patient’s death appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident19h ago

Northern municipalities meet with construction companies to discuss housing crisis

“We have all the conditions needed to create a construction and innovation cluster here that can compete directly for funding from Brussels”, said Álvaro Santos, president of the Northern Regional The post Northern municipalities meet with construction companies to discuss housing crisis appeared first on Portugal Resi

The Portugal News19h ago

Russell Brand found guilty of rape and sexual assault

British actor and comedian Russell Brand has been found guilty of one count of rape and three counts of sexual assault, relating to offences allegedly committed between 1999 and 2009.

Portugal Resident19h ago

New Algarve surf festival makes a splash in Sagres

The first Sagres Sessions has been hailed a success. Held between October 30 and November 1, the festival turned Sagres into a meeting point for surfers, local residents and visitors, The post New Algarve surf festival makes a splash in Sagres appeared first on Portugal Resident .

The Portugal News19h ago

Portugal parties criticise threats to foreigners by Government

Livre and migration workers’ union criticise the warning, raising concerns over immigrants’ constitutional right to demonstrate.

Portugal Resident20h ago

President Seguro, Zelenskyy discuss joint arms production

Portugal’s president, António José Seguro, met in Madrid with his Ukrainian counterpart, Volodymyr Zelenskyy today and discussed the possibility of joint arms production, according to the Ukrainian Presidency. “We discussed The post President Seguro, Zelenskyy discuss joint arms production appeared first on Portugal Re

The Portugal News20h ago

Supermercados Apolónia prepare exclusive Christmas hampers

Apolónia Supermarkets are offering a selection of 27 Christmas hampers designed to make festive dining tables even more special.

The Portugal News20h ago

Duran Duran Delights Lisbon Crowd at MEO Arena

On Tuesday 3rd November, I travelled from the Algarve to Lisbon by coach, arriving in plenty of time to see the iconic 1980s band Duran Duran perform at the MEO Arena. 

The Portugal News20h ago

Algarve to have new road connection in Portimão

Portimão has a new entrance and exit connecting the city to the EN125, following the opening of a road near Nova Vila Retail Park on Tuesday, 3 November.

The Portugal News20h ago

Over 782,000 emigrated from Portugal in five years

New INE estimates reveal significantly higher departures than previously reported, with young adults accounting for almost half of emigrants in 2025.

The Portugal News20h ago

Portugal among EU countries hardest hit by rising costs

Nearly seven in ten people in Portugal say rising energy prices have significantly reduced their purchasing power over the past year, placing the country seventh among European Union member states for the reported financial impact.

Portugal Resident21h ago

“Mothers for the Encampment” suggest new spot for Lisbon’s Christmas Market

News from the ‘front line’ of Portugal’s housing protest encampments today is that the Porto contingent has voted in favour of a meeting with President Seguro – and is demanding The post “Mothers for the Encampment” suggest new spot for Lisbon’s Christmas Market appeared first on Portugal Resident .