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Portugal Resident13 Oct

Chega MP Rita Matias identified by police after Coimbra radio disruption

Chega MP Rita Matias was identified by police following Monday’s disruption of a live broadcast at Rádio Universidade de Coimbra (RUC), a university radio station based in Coimbra, the PSP The post Chega MP Rita Matias identified by police after Coimbra radio disruption appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident13 Oct

Shamonda virus affecting cattle detected in Portugal

Portugal’s veterinary authorities have confirmed the presence of the Shamonda virus (SHAV) in the country, an insect-borne infection affecting primarily cattle and sheep. The Portuguese Veterinary Association issued an alert The post Shamonda virus affecting cattle detected in Portugal appeared first on Portugal Reside

Portugal Resident13 Oct

Portugal advises against non-essential travel to Saudi Arabia after airport attacks

Portugal is advising against non-essential travel to Saudi Arabia following repeated attacks on airports which have killed civilians, injured hundreds and caused widespread disruption to flights. The Ministry of Foreign The post Portugal advises against non-essential travel to Saudi Arabia after airport attacks appeare

Portugal Resident13 Oct

Algarve wines take centre stage in year-round tourism drive

The Algarve is putting its wines and vineyards in the spotlight as part of a campaign to attract visitors throughout the year. Between October 7 and 10, the region welcomed The post Algarve wines take centre stage in year-round tourism drive appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident13 Oct

Tourism innovation takes centre stage at Vale do Lobo conference

The future of tourism and hospitality will be in the spotlight at Vale do Lobo on Thursday, October 22, when the Ireland Portugal Business Network (IPBN) hosts the fifth edition The post Tourism innovation takes centre stage at Vale do Lobo conference appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident13 Oct

APAA gears up for fundraising season

Afpop Expo 2026 returned with a fresh new look. Hoping for an excellent turn-out in the ‘Community Algarve’ area, the Association for Protection of Animals Algarve (APAA)’s team was in The post APAA gears up for fundraising season appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident13 Oct

Algarve church celebrates harvest with community food appeal

As autumn settles over the Algarve, bringing cooler mornings and a quieter pace of life, Christ The King Anglican Church in Almancil is inviting the community to come together for The post Algarve church celebrates harvest with community food appeal appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident13 Oct

October support for Cadela Carlota

It has been a busy and very positive few weeks for Cadela Carlota, with a series of events giving us the opportunity to meet people, raise funds and, just as The post October support for Cadela Carlota appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident13 Oct

Young Ferragudo fisherman finishes eighth at World Championships

A 15-year-old from Ferragudo has made his mark on the international fishing scene after finishing eighth at the World Shore Angling Championships in Italy, becoming the highest-ranked Portuguese competitor. Martim The post Young Ferragudo fisherman finishes eighth at World Championships appeared first on Portugal Resid

Portugal Resident13 Oct

Portugal among countries identified in European supermarket cyberattack

Portugal was among several European countries reportedly targeted in a cyberattack on supermarket refrigeration systems, although no known incidents have been reported in the country. According to CNN Portugal, cybersecurity The post Portugal among countries identified in European supermarket cyberattack appeared first

Portugal Resident13 Oct

Lisbon voted Europe’s best cruise destination for third time

Lisbon has once again been named Europe’s Best Cruise Destination at the World Cruise Awards, securing the prestigious title for the third time. The Portuguese capital received the award at The post Lisbon voted Europe’s best cruise destination for third time appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident13 Oct

New Portimão restaurant brings back spirit of the traditional petisco house

A new restaurant in Portimão is looking to revive the relaxed atmosphere of Portugal’s traditional casas de petiscos (tapas houses), with a menu built around sharing food, familiar flavours and The post New Portimão restaurant brings back spirit of the traditional petisco house appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident13 Oct

TAP expands flexible payment options to four new markets

TAP Air Portugal has expanded its partnership with Swedish payment technology company Klarna, allowing passengers in four additional markets to pay for flights in instalments. Following the introduction of the The post TAP expands flexible payment options to four new markets appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident13 Oct

The art of gathering

Some seasons are defined by what changes. Others by what brings people together. At Quinta do Lago, autumn is a little of both. As the pace of summer begins to The post The art of gathering appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident12 Oct

Algarve tourism associations approve merger to create AETA

Two of the Algarve’s main tourism business associations have cleared the way for a merger that will create a new organisation representing around 1,300 members across the region. Members of The post Algarve tourism associations approve merger to create AETA 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 Resident12 Oct

Fuel price surge costs Portuguese Armed Forces over €3 million

Soaring fuel prices have added more than €3 million to three Portuguese Navy and Air Force supply contracts, with the Defence Ministry admitting that higher costs are now having an The post Fuel price surge costs Portuguese Armed Forces over €3 million appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident12 Oct

Three workers die in Algarve water tank accident

Three workers have died in a workplace accident at a property in Almancil, Loulé, where they were reportedly carrying out waterproofing work inside a water tank. The victims were Romanian The post Three workers die in Algarve water tank accident appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident12 Oct

Portuguese farmers demand €140 million package to offset rising costs

Portuguese farmers are demanding a €140 million support package from the government, warning that rising production costs are making it increasingly difficult to compete with neighbouring Spain. Around 150 leaders The post Portuguese farmers demand €140 million package to offset rising costs appeared first on Portugal

Portugal Resident12 Oct

Theme for 2026 – create a landscape that cares!

Various venues have hosted the Autumn Mediterranean Garden Fair over the years, but the wonderful increasing support of plant lovers and gardeners has been the main inspiration for our volunteers. The post Theme for 2026 – create a landscape that cares! appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident12 Oct

One dead after police chase suspected drug dealers, seize three tonnes of cocaine off Faro

One man has died during a major anti-drug operation off the Algarve which led to the seizure of around three tonnes of cocaine following a high-speed pursuit at sea. The The post One dead after police chase suspected drug dealers, seize three tonnes of cocaine off Faro appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident12 Oct

Algarve artists donate artwork for ABLE’s 2027 Charity Calendar

ABLE – Animal Blue Light Emergency, a registered charity based in Moncarapacho, East Algarve, is producing a 2027 wall calendar featuring work by local artists. The theme focuses on the The post Algarve artists donate artwork for ABLE’s 2027 Charity Calendar appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident12 Oct

Lagoa exhibition dives into Algarve’s protected marine reef

A new photographic exhibition in Lagoa is inviting visitors to discover one of the Algarve’s most important marine habitats. “Parque Natural Marinho do Recife do Algarve – Pedra do Valado” The post Lagoa exhibition dives into Algarve’s protected marine reef appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident12 Oct

The dark glass that’s now a window

As it turns out, among the dust and accumulation of long-forgotten things, the dark glass was, is, an early photographic negative. But this isn’t any old negative, or for that The post The dark glass that’s now a window appeared first on Portugal Resident .