Portugal Resident22 OctDrawing fest returns to Lisbon for 9th edition
The 9th edition of Drawing Room Lisboa, an international contemporary art fair dedicated to drawing, opens today and runs until Sunday at the Sociedade Nacional de Belas-Artes (SNBA), in Lisbon, The post Drawing fest returns to Lisbon for 9th edition appeared first on Portugal Resident .
The Portugal News22 OctPortugal plans to launch voluntary military service
The Minister of National Defence, Nuno Melo, reveals that, in the first conversation with the three branches of the Armed Forces and the Directorate-General of Human Resources of National Defence about the voluntary model.
The Portugal News22 OctLongevity, Healthcare and the Geography of a Longer Life
The promise of a healthier and better life is increasingly shaping where people choose to settle, a shift that leading voices in longevity will explore at the Wealth & Migration Summit in Lisbon on 5 and 6 November.
Portugal Resident22 OctTavira cook wins Pine Cliffs charity cooking competition
Sandra Leal, representing Santa Casa da Misericórdia de Tavira, has been crowned the winner of the second edition of Missão D’Chef, a cooking competition aimed at improving the quality of The post Tavira cook wins Pine Cliffs charity cooking competition appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident22 OctSagres dives into the world of seaweed
Seaweed may not be the first thing that springs to mind when planning a weekend in Sagres – but Rota das Algas (Seaweed Route) is hoping to change that. The The post Sagres dives into the world of seaweed appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident22 OctSocialists prepare alternative to government
In the turbulent wake of current protests, PS Socialists have announced that they are preparing an alternative government. The party’s new General Assembly kicks off on November 14; its objective The post Socialists prepare alternative to government appeared first on Portugal Resident .
The Portugal News22 OctNew Gambling Regulations in Europe in 2026 and What Has Changed Across Different Countries
Online betting in Europe has visibly changed in recent years. European online betting isn't just making small changes this year. It's getting a total reset. Governments across the continent are stepping in with strict rules, higher taxes, and a clear message: the crazy, unregulated days of online gambling are over.
The Portugal News22 Oct9 Changes to Portugal's Golden Visa Citizenship Timeline Explained
Anyone holding a Portuguese golden visa, or weighing one, has likely heard the timeline just moved. For years, the promise was straightforward: five years of legal residence, then eligibility to apply for citizenship. That promise changed in May 2026, and the shift affects thousands of investors mid-process.
Portugal Resident22 OctAlgarve winery launches first Negra Mole red from 70-year-old vines
Algarve wine producer Herdade Barranco do Vale has launched its first Negra Mole red wine, made from grapes grown on a vineyard approximately 70 years old, as it celebrates a The post Algarve winery launches first Negra Mole red from 70-year-old vines appeared first on Portugal Resident .
The Portugal News22 OctWhy You Sometimes Need Alone Time After a Great Day
Returning home after an amazing day filled with laughter, great conversations, and exciting events should theoretically leave you feeling energized and vibrant. Instead, as soon as you step through your front door, a heavy blanket of fatigue settles over your mind and body.
The Portugal News22 OctPortugal to criminalise zoophilia
The Assembly of the Republic approved in general bills related to animal welfare presented by PAN and Chega, sending them to committee, while rejecting other bills on the same subject.
Portugal Resident22 OctRight to housing activists sleep rough in Rossio (so police cannot remove their tents…)
Last night’s resolve by ‘right to housing’ protestors in Lisbon to return to camping in Rossio morphed into a decision to sleep under the stars, without tents – so as The post Right to housing activists sleep rough in Rossio (so police cannot remove their tents…) appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident22 OctBranded residences shift towards coastal and resort destinations
Knight Frank’s latest Global Branded Residence Survey shows how fundamentally the branded residences sector has changed over the past decade, as well as its rapid rate of growth. The sector The post Branded residences shift towards coastal and resort destinations appeared first on Portugal Resident .
The Portugal News22 OctPortugal will subsidise 15% of obesity medications
The State will cover 15% of obesity medications for users enrolled in a specific hospital monitoring plan, provided they are prescribed by endocrinologists, internal medicine doctors, and paediatricians.
Portugal Resident22 OctParliament approves draft bills on animal welfare from PAN and CHEGA
Bills relating to animal welfare tabled by the PAN and CHEGA Parties have been approved at the first reading and vote by the Portuguese parliament and referred to the committee The post Parliament approves draft bills on animal welfare from PAN and CHEGA appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident22 OctDaredevil riders take on Silves’ “Impossible Climb”
One of the Algarve’s most spectacular motorsport challenges is returning to Silves, promising another morning of roaring engines, steep climbs and plenty of failed attempts to reach the top. The The post Daredevil riders take on Silves’ “Impossible Climb” appeared first on Portugal Resident .
The Portugal News22 OctHarvest time
It’s that time of year again, when the soil is rewarding us with luscious grapes, ready to be turned into amazing wines. In Portugal, harvest time is called ‘vindimas’, and it is so much more than picking grapes.
Portugal Resident22 OctFaith No More return to Portugal after 17 years
Faith No More are finally coming back to Portugal – 17 years after their last concert in the country. The influential American rock band has been confirmed for NOS Alive The post Faith No More return to Portugal after 17 years appeared first on Portugal Resident .
The Portugal News22 OctPortugal Weather Today (22 October): A mixed forecast across the country
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Portugal Resident22 OctMushrooms, wine and gastronomy celebrated at Dão autumn festival
The Dão wine region will celebrate the arrival of autumn with the second edition of The Mushroom Edit, a festival combining mushroom discovery, wine, gastronomy and music at the Taboadella The post Mushrooms, wine and gastronomy celebrated at Dão autumn festival appeared first on Portugal Resident .
The Portugal News22 OctMetro Mondego invests €3 million in new vehicles
Metro Mondego, which manages the ‘metrobus’ operation in the Coimbra Region, said today that it has activated the option to purchase five more articulated buses, in an investment of approximately €3.6 million.
Portugal Resident21 OctBrussels hints it may “reassess” ‘strategic status’ awarded to Covas do Barroso lithium project
The European Commission has hinted today that it may reassess the ‘strategic project’ status given, at the 11th hour, on the Covas do Barroso lithium mine, which locals have been The post Brussels hints it may “reassess” ‘strategic status’ awarded to Covas do Barroso lithium project appeared first on Portugal Resident
The Portugal News21 OctLisbon’s Green Street
Tucked away quietly between the neighbourhoods of Santos and Santa Catarina, Rua da Silva is known to locals and savvy travellers alike as Green Street (Rua Verde).
Portugal Resident21 OctProtest camps to return to the streets of Lisbon and Porto tonight
In the Popular Assemblies held by ‘right to housing’ protestors in Lisbon and Porto this evening, votes were taken on whether or not to return to camping in the squares The post Protest camps to return to the streets of Lisbon and Porto tonight appeared first on Portugal Resident .