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Portugal Resident7 Oct

Man walking at night on Algarve’s A22 hit by car

A man walking on the A22 motorway after dark last night – following an accident with his own vehicle – was hit by a car, and is now in hospital The post Man walking at night on Algarve’s A22 hit by car appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident7 Oct

Around 700 PJ inspectors carry out searches across the country

Around 700 inspectors of the PJ judicial police are this morning carrying out searches across the country. At issue is a scheme that is believed to have defrauded the State The post Around 700 PJ inspectors carry out searches across the country appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident7 Oct

Ronaldo apologises for Portugal walkout and says he remains available

Cristiano Ronaldo has apologised to Portugal supporters and his teammates for walking out of the national team camp, while insisting he remains available to represent his country once any disciplinary The post Ronaldo apologises for Portugal walkout and says he remains available appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident6 Oct

NGO calls for more mechanical, biological waste treatment in Algarve

Environmental organisation ZERO has called for more mechanical and biological treatment of municipal waste in the Algarve, saying sustainable alternatives offer a better solution to landfill-site problems. Speaking to the The post NGO calls for more mechanical, biological waste treatment in Algarve appeared first on Po

Portugal Resident6 Oct

Porto researchers use AI and drones to spot railway bridge defects

Researchers in Porto are testing a system that uses drones and artificial intelligence to spot early signs of deterioration in railway bridges, helping operators plan repairs before problems become critical. The post Porto researchers use AI and drones to spot railway bridge defects appeared first on Portugal Resident

Portugal Resident6 Oct

Government condemns attacks on Black sea ships

The Portuguese Ministry of Foreign Affairs has condemned the attacks on commercial vessels in the exclusive economic zones of Romania and Bulgaria in the Black Sea. “Attacking civilian vessels is The post Government condemns attacks on Black sea ships appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident6 Oct

PM calls for ‘coordinated EU response’ to cost of living crisis

Portugal’s prime minister has called today for a “coordinated response” at the European level to tackle the rising cost of living, arguing that “solving people’s practical problems” is the “best The post PM calls for ‘coordinated EU response’ to cost of living crisis appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident6 Oct

“Glottophobia”: They speak Portuguese, but State does not let them work

Brazilian speech therapists accuse the Central Administration of the Health System (ACSS) of barring them from the profession for not speaking “European Portuguese”. A petition has already reached the government. The post “Glottophobia”: They speak Portuguese, but State does not let them work appeared first on Portugal

Portugal Resident6 Oct

Russian wanted by Interpol “intercepted at Lisbon airport”

A 41-year-old Russian has been intercepted by PSP border guards at Lisbon Airport after flying in from Ireland, in spite of an Interpol Red Notice issued in his name. The The post Russian wanted by Interpol “intercepted at Lisbon airport” appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident6 Oct

Data centres threaten to ‘suck Tejo River dry’

The installation of two mega data centres in the municipality of Abrantes raises “serious doubts about their environmental impacts, namely with regard to energy consumption; the quality and availability of The post Data centres threaten to ‘suck Tejo River dry’ appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident6 Oct

‘Hands Off Alentejo Coast’ platform brings together dozens of protesters in Sines

A relatively small but energetic protest took place in Sines yesterday, organised by the ‘Hands Off the Alentejo Coast’ platform, which brings together 13 movements and associations from Grândola, Alcácer The post ‘Hands Off Alentejo Coast’ platform brings together dozens of protesters in Sines appeared first on Portug

Portugal Resident6 Oct

PM separates approval of State Budget from controversial rental reform

The prime minister has today firmly decoupled negotiations on the controversial rent law from the State Budget, stressing that, if the PS has “closed itself off” on the issue, it The post PM separates approval of State Budget from controversial rental reform appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident6 Oct

afpop expo draws more than 4,500 visitors

More than 4,500 visitors attended the afpop expo over the weekend of October 3 and 4 in Portimão. The event, which is organised by afpop, the largest not-for-profit association in The post afpop expo draws more than 4,500 visitors appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident6 Oct

Open Studios Faro returns with more than 80 artists

Faro will become an open-air showcase for contemporary art this week as Open Studios Faro returns from October 8-11, bringing together more than 80 artists across a variety of spaces The post Open Studios Faro returns with more than 80 artists appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident6 Oct

Strikes, strikes, strikes – the long weekend continues

The long weekend has extended for hundreds of public sector workers today who are taking out their grievances by refusing to go to work. Staff at the trouble-beset AIMA (agency The post Strikes, strikes, strikes – the long weekend continues appeared first on Portugal Resident .

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 Resident6 Oct

Beach season ends with 30 deaths: highest number in last five years

On paper, it’s being billed as “the most tragic beach season in five years” – that is simply by interpreting numbers (in this case, fatalities), not by comparing them, per The post Beach season ends with 30 deaths: highest number in last five years appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident6 Oct

Government pushes for Lisbon airport to open in 2034

Portugal’s government is pushing to bring forward the opening of Lisbon’s new Luís de Camões Airport in Alcochete to 2034, a year earlier than currently envisaged by airport operator ANA. The post Government pushes for Lisbon airport to open in 2034 appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident6 Oct

Turning the page

When it opened in March 2026, the Baptista Wine Experience was presented as an extension of Supermercado Baptista’s identity and a new venture for the company, with a concept designed The post Turning the page appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident6 Oct

AIMA staff strike over pay and working conditions

Staff at Portugal’s Agency for Integration, Migration and Asylum (AIMA) are on strike today, Tuesday, October 6, amid growing discontent over pay, working conditions and the lack of a dedicated The post AIMA staff strike over pay and working conditions appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident5 Oct

Independent art exhibition brings 15 artists together in Portimão

Fifteen artists working across a wide range of disciplines have come together for a new independent art exhibition at Galeria Canto & Serra in Portimão. The Mostra de Arte Independente The post Independent art exhibition brings 15 artists together in Portimão appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident5 Oct

October events continue to support animal rescue in Lagos

The programme supporting our work continues this October at the Armazém Regimental, located in the historic Praça Infante Dom Henrique in the centre of Lagos. On Saturday, October 10, from The post October events continue to support animal rescue in Lagos appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident5 Oct

New platform invites visitors to ‘make’ their way around the Algarve

Visitors to the Algarve are being encouraged to do more than simply see the region with the launch of a new platform bringing together hands-on cultural and creative experiences. Make The post New platform invites visitors to ‘make’ their way around the Algarve appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident5 Oct

Lisbon and Cascais on map for next generation’s millionaires

Lisbon and Cascais have been named among the 30 destinations in Europe, the Middle East and Africa best placed to attract a younger generation of wealthy residents and investors. The The post Lisbon and Cascais on map for next generation’s millionaires appeared first on Portugal Resident .