The Portugal News29 OctEU and Canada meet to strengthen strategic partnership
Government leaders will discuss closer cooperation on trade, defence, energy and digital technologies at the 21st bilateral summit in Montreal.
The Portugal News29 OctIs it illegal in Portugal to hold €10000 in cash?
Social media posts claim that it will be illegal to have €10,000 in cash, but does this reflect reality?
Portugal Resident29 OctAdopt a new pet this Halloween at AlgarveShopping
Anyone thinking about welcoming a new four-legged friend into the family could find one this Halloween at AlgarveShopping, which is hosting another animal adoption campaign with Animal Rescue Algarve (ARA) The post Adopt a new pet this Halloween at AlgarveShopping appeared first on Portugal Resident .
The Portugal News29 OctCristiano Ronaldo won the BOAT award
Portugal national team congratulated Cristiano Ronaldo for winning the BOAT (Best of All Time) award, a special Ballon d’Or recognition based on a public vote.
The Portugal News29 OctDiscovering the centre of Faro
Often overlooked by visitors who head straight to the Algarve’s beaches and resorts, Faro is actually a lovely place to spend a day.
Portugal Resident29 OctMadeira urged to switch off lights to help young shearwaters reach the sea
Residents and businesses in Madeira and Porto Santo are being asked to switch off unnecessary outdoor lighting for three hours on Friday night in a bid to help young shearwaters The post Madeira urged to switch off lights to help young shearwaters reach the sea appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident29 OctPortuguese citizen missing after Spanish rail carnage
A 45-year-old Portuguese citizen, resident in Spain and an employee of a Spanish railway company, has been reported as among the missing following yesterday’s devastating high speed rail collision near The post Portuguese citizen missing after Spanish rail carnage appeared first on Portugal Resident .
The Portugal News29 OctZara heiress to open luxury hotel in Portugal after fire
A luxury hotel backed by the heiress to the Zara fashion empire is preparing to welcome its first guests in Portugal next spring, after a fire earlier this year forced the postponement of its original opening.
Portugal Resident29 OctOpen Letter defending right to demonstrate delivered to President Seguro
The Open Letter that began earlier this week as a result of police baton charges on ‘right to housing’ protesters has been delivered to President Seguro today. The missive, which The post Open Letter defending right to demonstrate delivered to President Seguro appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident29 OctVeterinarians deliver petition to parliament calling for minimal IVA on pet bills
The Portuguese Veterinary Association (OMV) is submitting a petition to parliament today with the aim of bringing down IVA (VAT) on veterinary services for pets – currently priced at top The post Veterinarians deliver petition to parliament calling for minimal IVA on pet bills appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident29 OctIt’s official: U2 return to Portugal in 2027
U2 are officially returning to Portugal, with the Irish rock giants confirmed to perform at Lisbon’s Estádio da Luz on May 27, 2027. The announcement came this Thursday, October 29, The post It’s official: U2 return to Portugal in 2027 appeared first on Portugal Resident .
The Portugal News29 OctAzores Airlines boosts Porto routes for 2027
Azores Airlines will increase the number of flights between Porto and the Azores during the winter season and summer 2027.
Portugal Resident29 OctLisbon housing protesters approve new demonstration on Saturday
The Acampada Lisboa movement (Lisbon Camp) approved, at a public assembly last night, the holding of a new demonstration on Saturday between Marquês de Pombal and Rossio, followed by a The post Lisbon housing protesters approve new demonstration on Saturday appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident29 OctSalgados Golf Club to host EDGA Tour event in November
Salgados Golf Club on Portugal’s southern Algarve coast will host an EDGA (European Disabled Golf Association) Tour event from November 15 to 17, welcoming 60 golfers with disabilities from around The post Salgados Golf Club to host EDGA Tour event in November appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident29 OctTemperatures may reach almost 30ºC in coming days
Maximum temperatures will remain above average for this time of year at least until the weekend, and could reach 29°C in the south, meteorologist Patrícia Gomes tells Lusa. “«”A slight The post Temperatures may reach almost 30ºC in coming days appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident29 OctOlhão approves €49 million loan request, with €40 million earmarked for housing
Olhão Council has approved a request to take out a €49 million loan, with €40 million earmarked for housing as the municipality steps up its local response to the national The post Olhão approves €49 million loan request, with €40 million earmarked for housing appeared first on Portugal Resident .
The Portugal News29 OctVeterinarians call for lower VAT on pet care in Portugal
The Portuguese Veterinary Order (OMV) will submit a petition to the Assembly of the Republic calling for a reduction in VAT on veterinary services for pets. The petition had collected around 8,000 signatures by 27 October.
Portugal Resident29 OctDoughty lithium mine opponents gather in Covas do Barroso for third day
For the third day running, around 50 doughty protesters have gathered near a drilling site on common land in Covas do Barroso, Boticas, to oppose the lithium mine they have The post Doughty lithium mine opponents gather in Covas do Barroso for third day appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident29 OctPorto tops Portugal’s plant-based food ranking, Algarve claims three top-six spots
Porto has been named Portugal’s best destination for plant-based food, narrowly beating Braga and Lisbon in a new national ranking – while the Algarve also performed strongly, with three destinations The post Porto tops Portugal’s plant-based food ranking, Algarve claims three top-six spots appeared first on Portugal R
The Portugal News29 OctPortuguese police forces protest in Lisbon to demand salary increases
The Police Professionals' Trade Union Association (ASPP/PSP) and the National Guard Professionals' Association (APG/GNR) are organising a national demonstration in Lisbon on 29 October to demand higher pay, revised career structures and allowances, and better conditions.
Portugal Resident29 OctPutin ally warns Portuguese and Spanish arms firms could become Russian targets
A Ukrainian oligarch with close ties to Vladimir Putin has warned that Portuguese and Spanish weapons manufacturers could become targets for Russian retaliatory strikes, claiming they are helping Ukraine develop The post Putin ally warns Portuguese and Spanish arms firms could become Russian targets appeared first on P
The Portugal News29 OctPortugal’s 2027 State Budget approved in general terms by Parliament
The proposal passed following two days of debate focused on housing, the cost of living and the Government’s economic policies.
The Portugal News29 OctJosé Seguro audits parliamentary parties on social cohesion and housing
On 29 October, the President of the Republic, António José Seguro, will be hosting the ten parties with parliamentary representation at the Belém Palace for hearings on social cohesion and housing.
Portugal Resident29 OctLoulé hands over 36 affordable homes
Loulé Council has handed over another 36 publicly owned homes at affordable rents, with many of the new tenants belonging to groups increasingly squeezed by the Algarve’s housing market. The The post Loulé hands over 36 affordable homes appeared first on Portugal Resident .