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Portugal Resident15 Oct

Albufeira padel tournament raises €3,000 for cancer charity

A charity padel tournament in Albufeira has raised €3,000 for the Portuguese League Against Cancer, bringing together 184 players for two days of competition in support of the cause. The The post Albufeira padel tournament raises €3,000 for cancer charity appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident15 Oct

British fans flock to Portugal as Benfica and Torreense host Sunderland and Celtic

Portugal is welcoming thousands of British football fans as Benfica host Celtic and Torreense face Sunderland this Thursday (October 15), with visiting supporters already making themselves heard in Lisbon and The post British fans flock to Portugal as Benfica and Torreense host Sunderland and Celtic appeared first on P

The Portugal News14 Oct

Portugal welcomes world’s top surfers

Some of the biggest names in surfing are heading to Peniche this week, where a record five Portuguese competitors will take on the world’s best at the MEO Rip Curl Pro Portugal.

Portugal Resident14 Oct

Portugal recycling just half its e-waste target, warns ZERO

Portugal is collecting and treating less than half the amount of electronic waste required under European targets, according to environmental association ZERO, which has described the country’s management of e-waste The post Portugal recycling just half its e-waste target, warns ZERO appeared first on Portugal Resident

The Portugal News14 Oct

Algarve to build new urban park

Faro could gain a new public park offering green spaces, outdoor leisure areas and sports facilities, as the Algarve city begins planning a project known as Alameda 21.

Portugal Resident14 Oct

Portugal becomes world surfing ‘epicentre’ as elite descends on Peniche

Portugal has become a hub for the world’s best surfers, with three major competitions spread across the country turning its coastline into what the World Surf League has described as The post Portugal becomes world surfing ‘epicentre’ as elite descends on Peniche appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident12 Oct

Faro advances plans for major new Alameda 21 urban park

Faro Council is moving ahead with plans for a major new urban park at Quinta da Penha, bringing together green space, sport and leisure facilities in an area alongside the The post Faro advances plans for major new Alameda 21 urban park appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident10 Oct

Cristiano Ronaldo suspended as Portuguese FA opens disciplinary proceedings

Cristiano Ronaldo has been provisionally suspended by the Portuguese Football Federation (FPF) following his controversial departure from the national team’s training camp last month. The FPF’s Disciplinary Council confirmed on The post Cristiano Ronaldo suspended as Portuguese FA opens disciplinary proceedings appeare

Portugal Resident9 Oct

Football Leaks whistleblower holds on to special protection

The special protection programme for Portuguese “Football Leaks” whistleblower, Rui Pinto, will remain in force, after the decision of September 22 to terminate it was ruled invalid, the Ministry of The post Football Leaks whistleblower holds on to special protection appeared first on Portugal Resident .

The Portugal News9 Oct

Algarve city exceeds waste collection target and saves €104,000

Lagoa has exceeded its bio-waste collection target for the second consecutive year, with the municipality now expecting to receive around €104,000 as a result of its recycling efforts.

The Portugal News9 Oct

European Le Mans Series returns to Algarve for season finale

The European Le Mans Series is back in Portimão this weekend for the final race of the 2026 season, taking place on Saturday, 10 October, at the Autódromo Internacional do Algarve.

Portugal Resident8 Oct

Golf legends set for Comporta tournament

Some of golf’s biggest names will gather in Comporta later this month for the inaugural Portugal Legends Championship, taking place from October 30 to November 1 at Pinheirinho Golf Course. The post Golf legends set for Comporta tournament appeared first on Portugal Resident .

The Portugal News6 Oct

Cristiano Ronaldo can still return to the Portugal team

Cristiano Ronaldo abandoned the Portuguese football team during the Nations League after knowing he would be on the bench at the beginning of the game against Denmark.

Portugal Resident6 Oct

Max Verstappen to race at Portimão in GT World finale

Formula 1 star Max Verstappen will race at the Algarve International Circuit later this month as the GT World Challenge Europe brings its 2026 season to a close in Portimão. The post Max Verstappen to race at Portimão in GT World finale appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident4 Oct

Whistleblower fearing for life ready to help Brits in return for protection

Football Leaks whistleblower Rui Pinto is offering to help British authorities in return for protection, as Portugal prepares to withdraw the security arrangements that have safeguarded him for six years. The post Whistleblower fearing for life ready to help Brits in return for protection appeared first on Portugal Res

The Portugal News3 Oct

Portugal grants land for ocean energy centre

The government today authorised the City Council to obtain surface rights over a plot of land belonging to the Polytechnic University of Viana do Castelo (UPVC) to build a Technology and Innovation Centre for Ocean Energy and Technologies.

Portugal Resident2 Oct

Football leaks whistleblower dubs end of witness protection “State terrorism”

Football leaks whistleblower (some still consider him a ‘hacker’) Rui Pinto has been informed that he is being taken out of the witness protection programme that he has been in The post Football leaks whistleblower dubs end of witness protection “State terrorism” appeared first on Portugal Resident .

The Portugal News1 Oct

Ronaldo leaves Portugal camp and promises to explain why

Cristiano Ronaldo has left Portugal's training camp in Copenhagen, a day before the national team's Nations League match against Denmark.

Portugal Resident30 Sept

Mariana Santos wants the Algarve to take the plunge

Mariana Santos knows what it is to look out at the sea and feel afraid. Even after more than 30 years of swimming, the unknown beneath the surface can still The post Mariana Santos wants the Algarve to take the plunge appeared first on Portugal Resident .

The Portugal News29 Sept

SBC Summit welcomes Michael Jordan

Michael Jordan has highlighted the changing relationship between sports fans, technology and betting during an appearance at the SBC Summit in Lisbon today.

The Portugal News28 Sept

Cristiano Ronaldo "benched" for the third time in his career

Last Sunday, Cristiano Ronaldo, captain of the national football team, was involved in a rare occurrence in his international career when he did not take part in Portugal's 2–1 win against Norway.

The Portugal News28 Sept

What we learned from the Portugal and England games

International football delivered two fascinating stories this weekend. In Lisbon, Jorge Jesus continued his promising start as Portugal manager, while at Wembley, England and Spain produced one of the most entertaining matches of the Nations League so far.

Portugal Resident24 Sept

Boliqueime sports ground set for major overhaul

Boliqueime’s municipal sports ground is set for a major redevelopment, with Loulé Council approving the launch of a public tender for works aimed at completely modernising the ageing facility. The The post Boliqueime sports ground set for major overhaul appeared first on Portugal Resident .

The Portugal News24 Sept

Sporting CP enters a new era as United Lisbon celebrates longstanding partnership

As one of Portugal's most recognised sporting institutions marks a significant milestone, its long-standing relationship with the international education community continues to create opportunities for young people both on and off the field.