The Portugal News19 OctAutumn weather returns to Portugal
After several weeks of warm weather, Portugal is seeing a change in conditions, with temperatures dropping and rain returning to several parts of the country.
The Portugal News19 OctFrom the Algarve to Dubai: Exploring Different Styles of Luxury Coastal Travel
Talk to anybody who has done a few summers in Lagos or Carvoeiro and the ideal boat day comes out almost word for word. Go early. Cliffs the colour of toast. A skipper who insists the dolphins were here yesterday, honestly. Then November rolls in, the Atlantic goes moody, and the beach bars pile up their plastic chairs
Portugal Resident19 OctPortugal’s AI and IT industries: a postscript
An initial report of the events at the Atlantic Convergence conference, which ended three days of activity in Lisbon on October 1, shows that the focus of attention this year The post Portugal’s AI and IT industries: a postscript appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident19 OctRicky Gervais returns to Lisbon for new show
British comedian Ricky Gervais will be back in Lisbon in March for a show as part of his European tour. In a statement, promoter Live Nation said the show will The post Ricky Gervais returns to Lisbon for new show appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident19 OctPortugal beat Spain to claim Roller Hockey World Cup bronze
Portugal ended the Roller Hockey World Cup on a high by beating arch-rivals Spain 5-3 to claim the bronze medal in Paraguay. The Portuguese side had to come from behind The post Portugal beat Spain to claim Roller Hockey World Cup bronze appeared first on Portugal Resident .
The Portugal News19 OctPortugal and China strengthen scientific cooperation
The two countries have identified five priority areas for scientific and technological cooperation, with plans to develop a joint programme running until 2030.
Portugal Resident19 OctImmigrants “dumped in PSP, GNR dungeons” – tabloid
Underground holding cells, with abysmal conditions, are being used to hold undocumented immigrants who should be placed in Temporary Installation Centres (TICs), awaiting judicial decisions on whether they should be The post Immigrants “dumped in PSP, GNR dungeons” – tabloid appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident19 OctPortimão educational farm reopens after year-long revamp
Portimão’s Quinta Pedagógica will reopen to the public on Saturday, October 24 after around a year of maintenance and renovation works aimed at improving safety, sustainability and animal welfare. The The post Portimão educational farm reopens after year-long revamp appeared first on Portugal Resident .
The Portugal News19 OctPortugal archipelago opens scholarship applications
The Regional Government of the Azores opened applications for scholarships and tuition fee subsidies for the 2026/2027 academic year, aiming to reduce families’ financial burden and ensure equal access to education.
Portugal Resident19 OctPoliticians who support changes to rental law own more than a thousand properties
A report by Público today claims that politicians who have supported (markedly unpopular) changes to Portugal’s rental laws own more than 1,000 properties, with a global value exceeding €55 million. The post Politicians who support changes to rental law own more than a thousand properties appeared first on Portugal Res
Portugal Resident19 OctAfter Portimão and Faro, Mercadona recruits for third Algarve supermarket
Spanish supermarket chain Mercadona has begun recruiting staff for its third Algarve supermarket, which is due to open in Olhão in 2027. The announcement comes just days after the company The post After Portimão and Faro, Mercadona recruits for third Algarve supermarket appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident19 OctSchools’ out again: strike by non-teaching staff
A 24-hour strike by non-teaching staff, called by the National Union of Education Professionals (Sinape), has closed several secondary and primary schools this morning throughout the country. Contacted by Lusa The post Schools’ out again: strike by non-teaching staff appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident19 OctLisbon housing protestors to coordinate with Porto counterparts
Participants in the housing protest camp in Lisbon have approved a call for an Iberian general strike on November 11, as acknowledged in Porto, and agreed to coordinate actions with The post Lisbon housing protestors to coordinate with Porto counterparts appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident19 OctLoulé launches new website for its five protected areas
Loulé Council has launched a new website – only available in Portuguese so far – dedicated entirely to the municipality’s five locally protected natural areas, bringing information about their landscapes, The post Loulé launches new website for its five protected areas appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident19 OctBagamel celebrates 50 years of Algarve tradition with an eye on the future
Fifty years after it was founded in Silves, Bagamel is celebrating its rich heritage of producing traditional Algarve spirits and liqueurs, while looking confidently to the future under the leadership The post Bagamel celebrates 50 years of Algarve tradition with an eye on the future appeared first on Portugal Resident
Portugal Resident19 OctNikolai Haram Svorte crowned world’s best sommelier in Lisbon
Norwegian sommelier Nikolai Haram Svorte has been crowned the ASI Best Sommelier of the World 2026, following a tense final at Lisbon’s Coliseum (Coliseu dos Recreios). The prestigious competition, organised The post Nikolai Haram Svorte crowned world’s best sommelier in Lisbon appeared first on Portugal Resident .
The Portugal News19 OctPortugal Weekend Weather (19 October): A very different start to the week
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Portugal Resident19 OctSocialists propose tax breaks to bring empty homes onto housing market
Portugal’s Socialist Party (PS) has proposed a three-year package of tax incentives aimed at bringing empty homes onto the market, including exemptions from capital gains tax on property sales worth The post Socialists propose tax breaks to bring empty homes onto housing market appeared first on Portugal Resident .
The Portugal News19 OctHousing: Between the News and the Reality!
In a single week, those who follow the news about Portuguese real estate find practically everything. Local accommodation decreases in Lisbon, but houses do not return to the market.
Portugal Resident18 OctStrong London turnout reflects continued interest in moving to Portugal
The Portuguese Chamber of Commerce in the UK welcomed a strong turnout of prospective residents, property buyers and investors to its latest Moving to Portugal Show & Seminars in London, The post Strong London turnout reflects continued interest in moving to Portugal appeared first on Portugal Resident .
The Portugal News18 OctA different kind of luxury in Albufeira
W Algarve is part of W Hotels, a luxury lifestyle brand within Marriott International. The W story began in New York in 1998, and today the brand has hotels around the world.
Portugal Resident18 OctCHEGA leader announces emergency legislative package for housing
With Portugal’s housing crisis now taking centre stage, President of CHEGA, André Ventura, has announced that his party will present an “emergency legislative package” for housing – accepting that it The post CHEGA leader announces emergency legislative package for housing appeared first on Portugal Resident .