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The Portugal News23 Oct

Discover The Residences Vale do Lobo

Generous interiors, expansive terraces and carefully considered outdoor spaces have been designed around the Algarve lifestyle at The Residences Vale do Lobo. Created to offer an elevated residential experience within the established surroundings of the iconic resort, the new homes are delighting discerning buyers from

Portugal Resident23 Oct

Arrow gets green light to buy Castro Marim Golf & Country Club assets

The British-owned Arrow has been given the green light to acquire the tourism and golf operations of Castro Marim Golf & Country Club, further expanding its already sizeable presence in The post Arrow gets green light to buy Castro Marim Golf & Country Club assets appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident23 Oct

Moving to Portugal Show heads to Edinburgh in November

The Portuguese Chamber of Commerce in the UK will return to Edinburgh on Thursday, November 12, 2026, with its Moving to Portugal Show and Seminars, bringing together property, legal, tax The post Moving to Portugal Show heads to Edinburgh in November appeared first on Portugal Resident .

The Portugal News23 Oct

Portugal to have a new tourist tax in Esposende

The Esposende Municipal Tourist Tax, of two euros in the high season and €1.5 in the low season, will begin to be charged within 30 days, according to the regulation published in the Diário da República.

The Portugal News23 Oct

The biggest bathroom trends to get on board with now

From colour to tiles, to baths and handleless vanities, here’s what’s shaping tub time. 

Portugal Resident23 Oct

Curia: A chance move, a lasting impression

Some places you find on purpose, prompted perhaps by a travel guide or proud Portuguese advisor. Others find you. Curia, halfway between Coimbra and Aveiro, just off the IC2, found The post Curia: A chance move, a lasting impression appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident23 Oct

Sex abuse claims made against Catholic priests have all been archived

After the extraordinary revelations – and the sense of hope – that came from the independent commission set up almost four years ago to investigate child sex abuse within the The post Sex abuse claims made against Catholic priests have all been archived appeared first on Portugal Resident .

The Portugal News23 Oct

Portuguese students demonstrate and block schools in Lisbon

Hundreds of students are blocking two secondary schools in Lisbon to demand better education, but also to protest the rising cost of living and the housing crisis, which they say is "destroying their future."

The Portugal News23 Oct

Unions in Portugal and Spain prepare Iberian general strike

In an interview on the Spanish channel RTVE, Unai Sordo, general secretary of Comisiones Obreras (CCOO), reveals that he is in contact with Portuguese unions in order to promote an Iberian general strike.

Portugal Resident23 Oct

Price of bottled gas expected to hit €40 by year end

The price of a 13-kg bottle of butane gas – the most commonly used by Portuguese consumers – could reach €40 by year-end due to pressure on energy prices, consumer The post Price of bottled gas expected to hit €40 by year end appeared first on Portugal Resident .

The Portugal News23 Oct

Portugal anticipates tourism revenues exceeding €53 billion

Portugal is expected to reach 50 million non-resident tourists and €53 billion in sector revenue by 2035, estimated the Secretary of State for Tourism, citing data from the World Tourism Organisation.

The Portugal News23 Oct

Life after Weight Loss: The Rebirth of Body Contouring and Self-Esteem

For people who are suffering from obesity or have a large amount of excess weight, losing a great deal of weight is a major turning point.

Portugal Resident23 Oct

Algarve tourism boss: ‘Double-digit visitor growth should no longer be the focus’

The Algarve should stop measuring tourism success simply by how many more visitors it can attract, according to the region’s tourism chief, who says the focus must now shift to The post Algarve tourism boss: ‘Double-digit visitor growth should no longer be the focus’ appeared first on Portugal Resident .

The Portugal News23 Oct

Donald Trump wants to rename the Atlantic Ocean the Trump Ocean

Donald Trump stated that Google rejected his request to rename the Atlantic Ocean in his honour.

Portugal Resident23 Oct

Misogyny, social media’s ugly bedfellow

After decades of aspiration, is women’s increasing presence in influential roles seen by some men not as historical progress, but as threat? And is misogyny among boys and young men The post Misogyny, social media’s ugly bedfellow appeared first on Portugal Resident .

The Portugal News23 Oct

Free outdoor music park opens in Portugal

A new park in Guimarães invites visitors to explore music outdoors, with 65 interactive sound stations set among greenery. 

Portugal Resident23 Oct

Government moves on Faro floods and Algarve’s mounting waste problem

The Portuguese government is moving ahead with plans to better protect Faro from flooding while launching a new study into how the Algarve should deal with the enormous amount of The post Government moves on Faro floods and Algarve’s mounting waste problem appeared first on Portugal Resident .

The Portugal News23 Oct

Full Moon in Taurus

Lessons in self - worth and abundance

The Portugal News23 Oct

How Property Ownership in the Algarve boosts your Health and Well-Being

Have you decided to buy a property in the Algarve? Are you worrying about the legal process or concerned about currency conversions? Perhaps you are getting bogged down by the interior decor – minimalist or cosy chic? Or maybe you are focusing on the garden, mulling over how to bring the outdoor space in. Well, think a

The Portugal News23 Oct

The Yard: Bringing people together in Vale do Lobo

From live sports and family entertainment to seasonal celebrations, The Yard is creating memorable experiences for all ages in the Algarve.

Portugal Resident23 Oct

Kalashnikovs and 10,000 litres of fuel seized in Portugal’s latest drug-trafficking crackdown

Two loaded Kalashnikov assault rifles, around 10,000 litres of fuel, nine vehicles and a speedboat were seized during a night of intense police operations targeting suspected maritime drug-trafficking networks across The post Kalashnikovs and 10,000 litres of fuel seized in Portugal’s latest drug-trafficking crackdown

The Portugal News23 Oct

Blacktower celebrates European success and recognition for founder

Blacktower Financial Management is celebrating success at the Investment International Awards 2026, winning Excellence in Client Service (Advisers) – Europe and Company of the Year (Advisers) – Europe.

The Portugal News23 Oct

Portugal Weekend Weather (23 October): What can we expect this weekend?

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Portugal Resident23 Oct

Bank of Portugal governor calls for more construction to tackle housing crisis

The governor of the Bank of Portugal has called for a national consensus on tackling the country’s housing crisis, arguing that building more homes, expanding social housing and reducing bureaucracy The post Bank of Portugal governor calls for more construction to tackle housing crisis appeared first on Portugal Reside