Portugal Resident21 OctLagoa takes action to protect coastline from storm damage
Lagoa Council is stepping up efforts to protect its coastline and improve safety in vulnerable coastal areas following the severe storms that battered the Algarve in January and February this The post Lagoa takes action to protect coastline from storm damage appeared first on Portugal Resident .
The Portugal News21 OctEquipment from Espaço Portas do Sol finds a new home at the Portimão Soup Kitchen
The Associação Cultural Ideias do Levante has reached an agreement with the Portimão Soup Kitchen for the transfer of industrial equipment from the former café space at Espaço Portas do Sol.
The Portugal News21 OctDespite more fires, the Leiria region registers a smaller burned area
The number of rural fires in the Leiria Region has increased this year, also attributed to Storm Kristin, but the burned area is much smaller than in 2025, the Sub-regional Commander of Emergency and Civil Protection revealed.
Portugal Resident21 OctPortugal among countries where authoritarianism taking root – World Justice Project
In a week where the government has openly said it will not heed “cries from the street” (as mainly young people desperate for a solution to the housing crisis mount The post Portugal among countries where authoritarianism taking root – World Justice Project appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident21 OctTwo Algarve beaches named among Europe’s best
Two Algarve beaches have been named among the 20 best in Europe by readers of the British edition of Condé Nast Traveller, with Praia da Falésia taking an impressive fourth The post Two Algarve beaches named among Europe’s best appeared first on Portugal Resident .
The Portugal News21 OctEuropean Union prepares new rules for driving licence renewals
Driving before 17, new validity timeframes and homogeneous rules, the European Union (EU) has approved reforms to driving licence rules, affecting all driving licence holders.
The Portugal News21 OctNew Hospital da Luz has opened in Portugal
Hospital da Luz Ribatejo, in Santarém—a private investment of about 60 million euros—began opening its services in phases on 20 October, with over 40 speciality consultations and clinical laboratory tests already available for booking.
Portugal Resident21 OctNavy personnel accused of violating State secrets acquitted
The three Navy personnel accused of violating State secrets, in the case of the Portuguese Republic Ship (NRP) Mondego, have been acquitted today, with the court describing the Public Prosecutor’s The post Navy personnel accused of violating State secrets acquitted appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident21 OctBenfica football academy ranked world’s best
Benfica has once again been ranked as the world’s leading football academy for the third year in a row, topping the latest global youth development study published by the CIES The post Benfica football academy ranked world’s best appeared first on Portugal Resident .
The Portugal News21 OctA morning walk along Alvor’s boardwalk
On the weekend, we took a walk along the wooden boardwalk in Alvor and it by no means happened that we were the only ones having the morning out.
Portugal Resident21 OctCinema: Clayface
Abandoned by his team and with nothing left, Matt seeks out a cutting edge treatment that miraculously returns him to his former self… but also unexpectedly affects his grip on The post Cinema: Clayface appeared first on Portugal Resident .
The Portugal News21 OctEuropean Union is strengthening of rules on passenger rights protection
The European Parliament has given its approval, by a vote of 652 in favour, to an amendment to EU regulations that enhances passenger rights, particularly with regard to protection and transparency, in all forms of transport.
Portugal Resident21 OctSteve Hackett announces Lisbon and Porto concerts for 2027
Legendary British guitarist Steve Hackett, best known for his work with progressive rock band Genesis, will return to Portugal in October 2027 for two concerts celebrating his musical career. The The post Steve Hackett announces Lisbon and Porto concerts for 2027 appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident21 OctPS Socialists ‘decide today on how they will vote over State Budget’
Portugal’s Socialist Party is bringing together its main leaders today to discuss the position to take in the vote on the State Budget for 2027 (OE2027). The party’s secretary-general, José The post PS Socialists ‘decide today on how they will vote over State Budget’ appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident21 OctAlgarve Accelerate event to explore business growth opportunities in 2027
The British-Portuguese Chamber of Commerce (BPCC) is organising a free business event at the Algarve International Circuit in Portimão on Thursday, October 29, focusing on the region’s economic prospects for The post Algarve Accelerate event to explore business growth opportunities in 2027 appeared first on Portugal Re
The Portugal News21 OctInterest rates in Portugal rise to their highest level
The implicit interest rate for all mortgage loans rose in September for the fourth consecutive month, to 3.194%, reaching its highest level in a year, as mentioned by the National Statistics Institute (INE).
Portugal Resident21 OctNearly 100 aftershocks since yesterday’s early evening earthquake in Azores
CIVISA, the Azores Seismovolcanic Information and Monitoring Centre (CIVISA) has recorded nearly a hundred aftershocks following the magnitude 5.2 earthquake on the Richter scale that occurred in the region yesterday. The post Nearly 100 aftershocks since yesterday’s early evening earthquake in Azores appeared first on
Portugal Resident21 OctSocial cohesion: President summons parties to Belém
Breaking with the tradition of his predecessor, Portugal’s head of State, António José Seguro has not summoned parties ahead of the State Budget (to be voted on in general terms The post Social cohesion: President summons parties to Belém appeared first on Portugal Resident .
The Portugal News21 OctRevolut users in Portugal hit by major outage
Revolut customers in Portugal had problems using the banking app on 20 October 2026, following a technical failure affecting Google Cloud services in Europe.
Portugal Resident21 OctJames Blunt confirmed for Douro & Porto Wine Festival 2027
James Blunt is returning to Portugal next summer, with the British singer-songwriter confirmed for the sixth edition of the Douro & Porto Wine Festival. Blunt will perform on July 2, The post James Blunt confirmed for Douro & Porto Wine Festival 2027 appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident21 OctTown halls step in to offer teachers ‘free accommodation’
The lack of teachers (particularly in areas where rents are at their highest: viz. Lisbon/ Algarve) has led municipalities to start thinking outside the box. Two town halls (Grândola and The post Town halls step in to offer teachers ‘free accommodation’ appeared first on Portugal Resident .
The Portugal News21 OctAzores islands affected by consecutive earthquakes
The 5.2-magnitude earthquake on the Richter scale was felt on 20 October in the Azores islands of São Miguel, Santa Maria, and Terceira.
Portugal Resident21 OctPortugal to light up purple in memory of 1755 earthquake
Over 40 landmarks across Portugal will take part in a nationwide tribute to the victims of the devastating 1755 Lisbon earthquake, with 37 locations set to light up purple on The post Portugal to light up purple in memory of 1755 earthquake appeared first on Portugal Resident .