Portugal Resident8 OctPortugal sees US as only viable mediator in Ukraine war
Portugal’s Foreign Minister Paulo Rangel has described the United States as the only country currently capable of mediating a lasting peace agreement between Russia and Ukraine, as his American counterpart The post Portugal sees US as only viable mediator in Ukraine war appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident8 OctNine tonnes of beach waste transformed into art
Around nine tonnes of rubbish collected from beaches along Portugal’s southwest coast have been transformed into 350 works of art as part of an environmental exhibition that attracted more than The post Nine tonnes of beach waste transformed into art appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident8 OctFerragudo to host bilingual debate on Algarve’s future
Ferragudo will host a bilingual debate on the future of the Algarve and Portugal on Friday, October 30, bringing together residents of different nationalities to discuss the challenges and opportunities The post Ferragudo to host bilingual debate on Algarve’s future appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident8 OctBritish tourists “seriously hurt” as wicker toboggan crashes in Madeira
What should have been an enjoyable ride in a wicker toboggan in Madeira yesterday turned into a nightmare for two British tourists after the men (carreiros) in charge of their The post British tourists “seriously hurt” as wicker toboggan crashes in Madeira appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident8 OctBook now to discover Portimão’s Neanderthal past
The Portimão Museum is organising two special open days at Gruta da Companheira, an important archaeological site where evidence of Neanderthal occupation dating back more than 45,000 years has been The post Book now to discover Portimão’s Neanderthal past appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident8 OctGNR police ‘surprise’ 21 foreigners, seize 2.7 tonnes of cocaine
The versatility of drug-trafficking gangs appears to have no limits. The latest major drugs seizure has taken place on beaches and in a property near Figueira da Foz – a The post GNR police ‘surprise’ 21 foreigners, seize 2.7 tonnes of cocaine appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident8 OctRubio’s charm offensive steers careful path around issue of F-35s
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio steered a careful path around the issue of whether or not Portugal will be purchasing American made F-35s in the near future during what The post Rubio’s charm offensive steers careful path around issue of F-35s appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident8 OctBanks can afford to pay savers more – Bank of Portugal governor
Portugal’s banks have room to pay savers more, the governor of the Bank of Portugal said today, highlighting deposit rates that remain well below the eurozone average despite the sector’s The post Banks can afford to pay savers more – Bank of Portugal governor appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident8 OctCyberattack exposes Portuguese intelligence services’ data
A cyberattack has exposed Portuguese intelligence services’ data – to what extent remains unclear. The clarification followed the sale yesterday, on a cybercrime forum, of a collection of 120 gigabytes The post Cyberattack exposes Portuguese intelligence services’ data appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident8 OctSuccess of September Living in Portugal roadshow in the US exceeds expectations
Good marketing and great venues, coupled with rekindled demand, ensured that Open Media’s latest roadshow promoting Portugal in the US was a great success. The company, which publishes this newspaper The post Success of September Living in Portugal roadshow in the US exceeds expectations appeared first on Portugal Resi
Portugal Resident8 OctNGO calls for structured, comprehensive plan to control rise in numbers of wild boar
Portuguese environmental organisation Quercus is calling for the creation of a “structured and comprehensive” plan to control the rise in the wild boar population in urban areas, considering the government’s The post NGO calls for structured, comprehensive plan to control rise in numbers of wild boar appeared first on
Portugal Resident8 OctGolf 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 .
Portugal Resident8 OctSeguro insists on purchasing European defence technology
With an uncanny sense of timing, President of the Republic António José Seguro has insisted today that the European Union (EU) must have autonomy in defence matters – meaning it The post Seguro insists on purchasing European defence technology appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident8 OctAir France, Lufthansa expecting government decision on TAP next week
The Air France-KLM and Lufthansa aviation groups say they expect a decision next week from Portugal’s AD government on the privatisation of flag carrier airline TAP. They have both declined The post Air France, Lufthansa expecting government decision on TAP next week appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident8 OctBella Acapella brings the magic of vocal harmony to Tavira
Music lovers in Tavira can look forward to an evening of rich vocal harmonies when Bella Acapella takes to the stage at Igreja de Nossa Senhora das Ondas on Saturday, The post Bella Acapella brings the magic of vocal harmony to Tavira appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident8 OctGovernment to deliver 2027 State Budget bill to parliament today
Portugal’s AD coalition government is set to table the draft State Budget bill for 2027 in Parliament this afternoon, two full days before the deadline. The information was provided in The post Government to deliver 2027 State Budget bill to parliament today appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident8 OctGNR seize 93,500 doses of cannabis on Sesimbra beach
Portugal’s National Republican Guard (GNR) have seized approximately 93,500 doses of cannabis resin found along the coast near Praia da Foz, in the municipality of Sesimbra, south of Lisbon. The The post GNR seize 93,500 doses of cannabis on Sesimbra beach appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident8 OctPolice arrest 39 suspected of €150 million tax fraud in mega EU operation
Yesterday’s mega police operation throughout Portugal concluded with the arrest of 39 people in Portugal , accused of defrauding the State of more than €150 million in an alleged VAT The post Police arrest 39 suspected of €150 million tax fraud in mega EU operation appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident8 OctWhere gender healing meets personal transformation
Earlier this year, I spent several days at Cynthia Brix and Will Keepin’s retreat centre near Tavira, on a retreat they called ‘Body of Joy’. I went in curious and The post Where gender healing meets personal transformation appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident8 OctFrench school in Lisbon closed for security reasons
The Charles Lepierre French Lycée in the Portuguese capital is closed this morning for security reasons, according to SIC television news, which reports that “a blockade” similar to those currently The post French school in Lisbon closed for security reasons appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident8 OctAround 300 people protest in Lisbon against Rubio’s visit to Portugal
Around 300 people of all ages joined a protest in Lisbon yesterday evening against the visit to Portugal today of United States Secretary of State, Marco Rubio. Under the slogan The post Around 300 people protest in Lisbon against Rubio’s visit to Portugal appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident8 OctChega leader to address International Club of Portugal
The leader of Portugal’s far-right populist party Chega, André Ventura, is to address business leaders at a lunch organised by the International Club of Portugal (ICPT). Ventura will be speaking The post Chega leader to address International Club of Portugal appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident8 OctTaiwan seeks to expand bilateral relations with Portugal
Taiwan wants to expand its bilateral relations with Portugal beyond economic ties, into areas such as science and research, the territory’s representative has told Lusa news agency. Just over a The post Taiwan seeks to expand bilateral relations with Portugal appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident8 OctW Algarve promises a ‘Supernatural’ Halloween night
W Algarve in Albufeira is preparing a night of music, costumes and Halloween-inspired cocktails as its W Lounge transforms into a suitably spooky setting for ‘SUPERNATURAL’ on Saturday, October 31. The post W Algarve promises a ‘Supernatural’ Halloween night appeared first on Portugal Resident .