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Portugal Resident27 Oct

Quinta Shopping celebrates Halloween with activities for the whole family

On Saturday, October 31, Quinta Shopping will welcome families and visitors for a celebration of Halloween. Featuring a themed programme of events taking place between 11am and 1pm and 2pm The post Quinta Shopping celebrates Halloween with activities for the whole family appeared first on Portugal Resident .

The Portugal News27 Oct

Portugal Weather Today (27 October): A cloudy start to the day ahead

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The Portugal News27 Oct

Cheap Energy Is Not the Same as Competitive Energy!

Portugal has been asserting itself as one of the European countries with the highest incorporation of renewable energies in electricity consumption. 

Portugal Resident27 Oct

Street food at home

Street food is the inspiration behind one of the latest additions to the Ready-to-Eat section at Lagos Intermarché. The new Street Burger offers a convenient alternative for anyone looking for The post Street food at home appeared first on Portugal Resident .

The Portugal News26 Oct

Irish face uncertainty over Spain flights after EU airport ruling

Those travelling from Ireland to Spain, including homeowners who regularly visit their properties, now face questions about future flight availability after a European court ruling upheld an annual passenger limit for Dublin Airport as a factor in allocating airline slots. 

The Portugal News26 Oct

Ryanair sparks a wave of reactions by criticising skincare routines on board

Ryanair has done it again with its usual style of blunt, provocative social media posts.

The Portugal News26 Oct

Public Finance Council considers 2027 budget forecasts plausible

CFP highlights differences in spending projections and calls for more efficient management of state resources. 

Algarve Daily News26 Oct

Protestors gather in Faro, fighting back against police violence at housing encampments in Lisbon and Porto

More than 100 people gathered in Faro’s Praça da Liberdade on Sunday, 25 October, to protest against the police handling of the housing protest camps, or acampadas, in Lisbon and Porto. Participants condemned the undue violence used against peaceful demonstrators seeking to defend the right to housing, freedom, and dem

Algarve Daily News26 Oct

Olhão: Witness to alleged police killing of Moroccan immigrant tells court he cannot remember the assault due to drug use

The friend of a Moroccan man who died in Olhão in 2024 has told a court he has no memory of the assaults allegedly carried out by two PSP (Public Security Police) officers, who are now on trial for aggravated homicide.

Algarve Daily News26 Oct

Albufeira Bombeiros receive new €82,000 ambulance, hoping to improve emergency response times

Albufeira’s volunteer fire brigade has a new ambulance, an investment of around €82,000. The vehicle will bolster the emergency resources available to the local population, and to visitors to the municipality.

The Portugal News26 Oct

Renewable energy in Portugal attracts foreign investors

Portugal has attracted 186 foreign direct investment projects. In 2025, the figures are 5% lower than the previous year. 

The Portugal News26 Oct

Algarve wind farm shows how to protect migrating birds

Every autumn, thousands of birds make their way across the Algarve, travelling south towards Africa. For many, the journey takes them directly through an area filled with wind turbines.

The Portugal News26 Oct

Activists in Portugal to hold court vigil before returning to Rossio

Protesters will gather outside the Justice Campus to support those detained during police operations before holding another public assembly in the city centre.

Portugal Resident26 Oct

Bereaved family in shock as insurer concedes Lisbon funicular was unreliable

The insurer of Lisbon’s municipal transport operator, Carris, has contested the claim for compensation relating to one of the fatalities in the Gloria funicular accident, albeit conceding that the quaint The post Bereaved family in shock as insurer concedes Lisbon funicular was unreliable appeared first on Portugal Res

The Portugal News26 Oct

Could Algarve pine trees help prevent wildfires?

The Algarve has more than 42,000 hectares of stone pine forest, but many of these trees produce few pine cones, leaving landowners with little financial return.

Portugal Resident26 Oct

Tavira cyclist returns home after round-the-world adventure

Tavira cyclist Miguel Figueira has returned home after completing an extraordinary round-the-world journey by bicycle, almost 17 months after setting off alone. Figueira left Tavira on June 2, 2025, beginning The post Tavira cyclist returns home after round-the-world adventure appeared first on Portugal Resident .

The Portugal News26 Oct

AIMA opens early residence permit renewals for expiring documents

Foreigners in Portugal whose residence permits expire by 31 January 2027 can now begin renewing online, following an expansion of services by the Agency for Migration, Integration and Asylum (AIMA). 

Portugal Resident26 Oct

Portugal exceeds European benchmark for places within ‘Temporary Accommodation Centres’

Portugal has opened a new wing at the Porto Temporary Accommodation Centre (CIT), bringing total capacity for irregular migrants to 171—exceeding the European benchmark of 102. Minister for Interior Administration The post Portugal exceeds European benchmark for places within ‘Temporary Accommodation Centres’ appeared

The Portugal News26 Oct

Bolt seeks new model for shared e-scooters in Lisbon

The operator is calling for further talks after Lisbon City Hall approved the suspension of shared e-scooters by the end of 2026.

The Portugal News26 Oct

Portugal to open more gambling addiction centres

Portugal is planning to expand its public treatment services for gambling and video game addiction, following a sharp increase in the number of people seeking help.

Portugal Resident26 Oct

CHEGA leader expresses “discontent” over victory of President Lula in Brazil

In spite of the fact that the presidential victory of Brazil’s president Lula in yesterday’s elections came with the seal of the country’s Superior Electoral Court, CHEGA leader André Ventura The post CHEGA leader expresses “discontent” over victory of President Lula in Brazil appeared first on Portugal Resident .

The Portugal News26 Oct

The Algarve from above

I always enjoy taking off from Faro, especially on a sunny day when you can see so much from the window. 

The Portugal News26 Oct

FlixBus expands network in Algarve and Alentejo

FlixBus has expanded its transport network, adding more destinations in the Algarve and Alentejo.

The Portugal News26 Oct

Algarve group calls for Montenegro resignation after housing demonstration incidents

The Algarve em Resistência movement has called for the resignation of Portuguese Prime Minister Luís Montenegro following police interventions at housing protests in Lisbon and Porto during the early hours of Sunday, 25 October.