The Portugal News20 OctPortugal suspends Ronaldo for 30 days after national team walkout
Cristiano Ronaldo has been handed a 30-day suspension and a €255 fine after leaving Portugal’s national team camp during the recent international break.
Portugal Resident20 OctSilves celebrates All Saints’ Fair with four days of festivities
Silves will host its traditional All Saints’ Fair (Feira de Todos os Santos) from October 29 to November 1, bringing four days of music, traditional food, fairground rides and family The post Silves celebrates All Saints’ Fair with four days of festivities appeared first on Portugal Resident .
The Portugal News20 OctPink October brings colour to Portimão
During our recent visit to Portimão, we noticed beautiful pink crochet and textile decorations along the Ribeirinha.
Portugal Resident20 OctCouple arrested in Algarve over ‘fake accident’ scam targeting elderly
A man and woman, both aged 45, have been arrested in Silves, in the Algarve, on suspicion of carrying out a “fake accident” scam targeting elderly victims. The pair were The post Couple arrested in Algarve over ‘fake accident’ scam targeting elderly appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident20 OctAlqueva dam project didn’t solve all problems it was made for – study
A university study claims that the Alqueva reservoir “has transformed agriculture and the economy of the Alentejo”, yet the region continues to experience demographic change, and “a significant proportion of The post Alqueva dam project didn’t solve all problems it was made for – study appeared first on Portugal Reside
The Portugal News20 OctEuropean Judo comes to the Algarve
Portimão Arena will host the European Judo Championships Veterans from 22 to 25 October.
Portugal Resident20 OctGang makes off in stolen Porsche after kidnapping couple near Torres Vedras
A couple endured moments of sheer terror on Sunday night when their Porsche was rammed by another vehicle in Torres Vedras, leading to a violent confrontation with five men, at The post Gang makes off in stolen Porsche after kidnapping couple near Torres Vedras appeared first on Portugal Resident .
The Portugal News20 OctPortugal records third-largest tax competitiveness improvement
Portugal maintained its 33rd-place ranking among 38 OECD countries in the 2026 International Tax Competitiveness Index.
Portugal Resident20 OctLeading EU science, tech institutions meet in Lisbon this week
Around 180 rectors and decision-makers from Europe’s leading science and technology institutions are meeting in Lisbon this week to discuss how scientific research can transform countries’ technological and industrial capabilities. The post Leading EU science, tech institutions meet in Lisbon this week appeared first o
Portugal Resident20 OctClocks reset to Winter Time at 2am on Sunday morning
For everyone who has struggled to get up in the morning in the dark, the light is returning (briefly, that is)! Mainland Portugal and the autonomous regions of Madeira and The post Clocks reset to Winter Time at 2am on Sunday morning appeared first on Portugal Resident .
The Portugal News20 OctPortugal’s Air Force to introduce C-130 aircraft into firefighting
Portugal’s Air Force is preparing to expand its role in fighting rural fires, with C-130 aircraft expected to join the operation in 2027. They will be fitted with firefighting kits bought by the Government in a €16 million investment.
Portugal Resident20 Oct€1.5 million Douro wine tourism project unveiled at Quinta Vale D. Maria
Quinta Vale D. Maria has opened a new €1.5 million wine tourism project in the Douro, combining tastings, gastronomy and architecture with a strong focus on the estate’s old vines. The post €1.5 million Douro wine tourism project unveiled at Quinta Vale D. Maria appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident20 OctPresident calls for “broad consensus” between government and opposition on housing
Portugal’s president António José Seguro has called for a broad consensus between the PSD/CDS-PP government and opposition parties so that urgent and long-term measures on housing can be adopted “with The post President calls for “broad consensus” between government and opposition on housing appeared first on Portugal
Portugal Resident20 OctPianist Rem Urasin to perform two Algarve concerts
Internationally acclaimed pianist Rem Urasin will perform two concerts for Amigos de Música on October 27 and 29, replacing previously announced artist Hélène Tysman, who has withdrawn due to illness. The post Pianist Rem Urasin to perform two Algarve concerts appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident20 OctPolice detain 55 housing protestors for disobedience
Portugal’s Public Security Police (PSP) detained 55 housing protesters this morning for allegedly resisting when officers removed tents from the Lisbon Camp, situated in Praça D. Pedro IV, in Rossio. The post Police detain 55 housing protestors for disobedience appeared first on Portugal Resident .
The Portugal News20 OctMetro workers begin two-day strike in Portugal
Workers are calling for higher wages and improved working conditions, with reduced services expected until 27 October.
Portugal Resident20 OctThe Strokes confirmed for Portugal’s NOS Alive 2027
The Strokes are returning to Portugal next summer, with the New York rock band confirmed for the opening day of NOS Alive 2027. Julian Casablancas and co. will take to The post The Strokes confirmed for Portugal’s NOS Alive 2027 appeared first on Portugal Resident .
The Portugal News20 OctAlgarve speed camera among Portugal’s busiest
A speed camera on the EN125 in Faro has previously been identified as one of Portugal’s five busiest for speeding offences.
Portugal Resident20 OctPorto students propose temporary ban on non-resident foreigners buying property
The Porto Academic Federation of students (FAP) has called for “dialogue and moderation” to resolve the housing crisis, proposing tax measures and a temporary ban on the purchase of residential The post Porto students propose temporary ban on non-resident foreigners buying property appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident20 OctRonaldo fined €255 for walking out on national team
Football legend Cristiano Ronaldo has been suspended for 30 days and fined €255 by the Disciplinary Committee of the Portuguese Football Federation (FPF) for walking out of the national team’s The post Ronaldo fined €255 for walking out on national team appeared first on Portugal Resident .
The Portugal News20 OctEU ruling creates uncertainty regarding flights between Dublin and Spain
The Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU), in its decision of 15 October, confirmed that airlines have to take into account Dublin Airport's legal limit of 32 million passengers per year when assigning slots (i.e. departure and arrival times).
Portugal Resident20 OctSilves Rotary hikers complete 110km charity challenge
After seven days of challenging terrain, aching muscles and unpredictable weather, the intrepid hikers from the Rotary Club of Silves have completed their 110km charity challenge, reaching the lighthouse at The post Silves Rotary hikers complete 110km charity challenge appeared first on Portugal Resident .
The Portugal News20 OctBritain's casino rule changes stop at the border, and that matters for UK expats in Portugal
On 12 October, MPs met in Westminster Hall to debate the petition calling for the UK to rejoin the European Union, signed by more than 112,000 people. Whatever comes of it, Britons living in Portugal already know how many rules stop at a border, from driving licences to residency cards. Online gambling is one more, and
Portugal Resident20 OctLidl raises €270,000 to support animal rescue charities in Portugal
Lidl Portugal has raised €270,000 to support animal welfare organisations across the country through the sale of its special charity shopping bag, known as ‘Pa-tudo’. The supermarket chain will distribute The post Lidl raises €270,000 to support animal rescue charities in Portugal appeared first on Portugal Resident .