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The Portugal News22h ago

Algarve Artists Donate to ABLE’s 2027 Charity Calendar

A group of Algarve-based artists have donated artwork for a new charity calendar that will raise funds for animals in crisis.

The Portugal News22h ago

US elections bring historic firsts and Portuguese victories

The 2026 US midterm elections have delivered a series of historic firsts, with voters electing the country’s first Muslim senator, first Black female governor and first Native American female governor. The results also brought victories for several politicians of Portuguese descent, although not every incumbent retaine

Portugal Resident22h ago

Union accuses government of intimidating foreigners taking part in demonstrations

Deputy Secretary of State for the Presidency and Immigration warned earlier this week, in parliament, referring to housing protesters, that those who do not comply with the law may have The post Union accuses government of intimidating foreigners taking part in demonstrations appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident23h ago

Portugal signs up to “unanimous approval backing Argentina’s claim to Falkland Islands”

Ibero-American foreign ministers meeting in Madrid have unanimously approved a special communiqué backing Argentina’s sovereignty claim over the Falklands, and calling on Argentina and the United Kingdom to resume negotiations The post Portugal signs up to “unanimous approval backing Argentina’s claim to Falkland Islan

The Portugal News23h ago

Nine Goals, Long Range Screamers and Late Drama: A Champions League Night to Remember

If Matchday 4 proved anything, it is that this year's Champions League is becoming increasingly unpredictable.

Portugal Resident23h ago

Football federation vows to give Ronaldo ‘the tribute he deserves’

The Portuguese Football Federation has made it clear that Cristiano Ronaldo’s international career will not be allowed to end without a proper farewell. Hours after the 41-year-old announced his retirement The post Football federation vows to give Ronaldo ‘the tribute he deserves’ appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident23h ago

Former PSD MP, convicted fraudster Duarte Lima goes on trial for murder

The murder trial of former PSD MP and convicted BPN fraudster Duarte Lima is due to start today, 17 years after his alleged victim, Rosalina Ribeiro, was shot dead in The post Former PSD MP, convicted fraudster Duarte Lima goes on trial for murder appeared first on Portugal Resident .

The Portugal News1d ago

Storm Bruna to reach Portugal

Portugal is set to enjoy another largely sunny day this Thursday, 5 November, but the pleasant weather is not expected to last much longer.

The Portugal News1d ago

Portuguese Football Federation refuses Cristiano Ronaldo farewell

The Portuguese Football Federation (FPF) has reacted to Cristiano Ronaldo's farewell to the national team, stating that it cannot happen without a proper tribute.

The Portugal News1d ago

Portuguese architect awarded for bringing abandoned buildings back to life

A Portuguese architect who has dedicated much of his career to restoring traditional buildings and helping preserve rural communities has received international recognition for his work.

Portugal Resident1d ago

Morgado Golf provides over 1,700 meals to Portimão firefighters

Morgado Golf & Country Club has once again supported the Portimão Volunteer Firefighters during the wildfire season, providing 1,730 meals to crews stationed near Porto de Lagos between June 15 The post Morgado Golf provides over 1,700 meals to Portimão firefighters appeared first on Portugal Resident .

The Portugal News1d ago

Clubs to Hire Smashes October Record as Golf Travel Booms!

Over 6,000 sets rented in a record-breaking month as younger golfers fuel demand, customer satisfaction hits 4.9/5 and the company prepares for an exciting 2027.

Portugal Resident1d ago

Cristiano Ronaldo retires from national team: ‘Portugal will always be in me’

Cristiano Ronaldo has announced his retirement from the Portuguese national team, bringing the curtain down on an extraordinary international career spanning more than 23 years. The 41-year-old confirmed his decision The post Cristiano Ronaldo retires from national team: ‘Portugal will always be in me’ appeared first o

The Portugal News1d ago

Cristiano Ronaldo is officially leaving Portugal squad

Cristiano Ronaldo has announced his retirement from the Portuguese national team.

Portugal Resident1d ago

Government ‘considering’ law changes on high-speed boats

Portugal’s minister of justice has said in parliament that she is considering changes to the regulations governing high-speed inflatable speedboats, in particular criminalisation of the transport of fuel. During the The post Government ‘considering’ law changes on high-speed boats appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident1d ago

Hotel, culture hub or council offices? Faro weighs future of old beer brewery

A cultural centre, a hotel or new municipal offices. Those are the three main options now being considered for the future of Faro’s long-debated old beer brewery, Fábrica da Cerveja, The post Hotel, culture hub or council offices? Faro weighs future of old beer brewery appeared first on Portugal Resident .

The Portugal News1d ago

Democrats warn Trump of investigations after Midterm defeat

Senior Democrats have warned President Donald Trump that his administration could face a broad programme of congressional investigations after the Republican Party lost control of both chambers of Congress in 3 November US midterm elections.

Portugal Resident1d ago

Maths to become compulsory through Year 12 under school reform plans

Mathematics is to become compulsory throughout secondary education under government plans to reshape Portugal’s school curriculum, alongside proposed spending to tackle teacher shortages and maintain school buildings. Education Minister Fernando The post Maths to become compulsory through Year 12 under school reform pl

Portugal Resident1d ago

Drop, cover and hold on: three steps that save lives

The epicentre of the 1969 earthquake was 200 kilometres from Sagres and had a magnitude of 7.9 on the Richter scale and resulted in 13 deaths. It was the Algarve The post Drop, cover and hold on: three steps that save lives appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident1d ago

Families in Portugal invited to welcome international students for Christmas

Families living in Portugal are being invited to open their homes to international students this Christmas, as part of an initiative aimed at ensuring young people studying abroad do not The post Families in Portugal invited to welcome international students for Christmas appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident1d ago

Food basket prices rise again in Portugal, reaching nearly €256

The cost of essential groceries in Portugal has risen again after two consecutive weeks of falling prices, with a basket of 63 basic food products now costing €255.95, according to The post Food basket prices rise again in Portugal, reaching nearly €256 appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident1d ago

Parting is such sweet sorrow

Josephine left the Algarve to spend a short time in Lisbon, returning only to say her fond farewells. She had been the architect of the original Alvor charity shop makeover The post Parting is such sweet sorrow appeared first on Portugal Resident .

The Portugal News1d ago

Portugal Weather Today (5 November): Portugal's sunny spell ending?

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Portugal Resident1d ago

Lisbon Council plans to buy housing complex to prevent mass eviction

Lisbon City Council is considering purchasing a residential complex, located between Beato and Marvila, to prevent the possible eviction of nearly 100 residents, according to a report by Público newspaper. The post Lisbon Council plans to buy housing complex to prevent mass eviction appeared first on Portugal Resident