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Portugal Resident18 Oct

Did you know…A different kind of Lighthouse

Called Associação Lighthouse Global, the organisation works with children, young people and families facing challenging circumstances, to provide educational support, opportunities to learn new skills, encouragement and, perhaps most importantly, The post Did you know…A different kind of Lighthouse appeared first on Po

The Portugal News18 Oct

€50 million investment for electric fleet and charging network in Portugal

Barraqueiro Group now has 283 electric vehicles and expects the investment to prevent more than 8,000 tonnes of CO2 emissions annually. 

The Portugal News18 Oct

Portugal This Week: News, Business, Travel Updates & Top Stories

The Portugal News brings you Portugal This Week: Breaking News, Travel Updates & Top Stories 

The Portugal News18 Oct

How I fell in love with Galway

Let's be utterly candid about this. There are probably far easier places to fall in love with than Galway.

Portugal Resident18 Oct

GNR officers rescue snake trapped in protective netting

GNR officers rescued a snake that became trapped in protective netting in Ponte de Lima, in the northern district of Viana do Castelo. The rescue was carried out by officers The post GNR officers rescue snake trapped in protective netting appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident18 Oct

Thunderstorm moves across Algarve from northeast to west

A thunderstorm is moving across the Algarve this Sunday afternoon (October 18), travelling from the northeast towards the west of the region. The Portuguese Institute of the Sea and Atmosphere The post Thunderstorm moves across Algarve from northeast to west appeared first on Portugal Resident .

The Portugal News18 Oct

Portugal university to produce renewable hydrogen

The University of Évora (UÉ) announced that producing renewable hydrogen in Sines, using it in buildings and mobility in the Alentejo region, and creating an energy community in the Algarve are among the initiatives planned as part of an international project.

The Portugal News18 Oct

Café of the week: Georgina Café

Specialty coffee & brunch

The Portugal News18 Oct

Costa doing well but taking a bit of flak

Several European leaders expressed their dissatisfaction with António Costa's conduct as President of the European Council at the recent summit in Brussels.

The Portugal News18 Oct

All that glitters is not gold

A common saying that has ancient roots.

Portugal Resident18 Oct

Portugal shines yet again at tourism ‘Oscars’

Portugal has once again shone at the European World Travel Awards – dubbed by the sector as ‘tourism Oscars’ – picking up no less than 32 trophies. In addition to The post Portugal shines yet again at tourism ‘Oscars’ appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident18 Oct

European rockets blast off in Portugal

Around 690 students from 13 countries are meeting in Constância for the 7th edition of the European Rocketry Challenge, which has the support of the European Space Agency (ESA) and The post European rockets blast off in Portugal appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident18 Oct

Housing protesters camp out in Lisbon and Porto as living costs fuel anger

Protesters demanding affordable homes remained camped in central Lisbon and Porto today after yesterday’s demonstrations against rising living costs, with some already planning how to combine their working week with The post Housing protesters camp out in Lisbon and Porto as living costs fuel anger appeared first on Po

The Portugal News18 Oct

Leaves, seeds, and autumn health

Some of the best home remedies are the best and have been around for a long time. “We’re always looking for that special ingredient and finding one that is good for humans and our dog friends alike is very useful!” 

The Portugal News18 Oct

Portugal city invests €8.5 million in housing

The municipal executive of Viana do Castelo has approved the contract award and draft agreement to build 64 housing units in the parish of Darque, an investment of 8.5 million euros.

The Portugal News18 Oct

The exhaustion of starting over

There is a tiredness that many expats feel long after their boxes are unpacked.

The Portugal News18 Oct

Portugal city to build local training Unit

The Mogadouro Humanitarian Firefighters Association in the Bragança district launched a public tender to build a Local Training Unit for Civil Protection Agents, with a base value of 1.2 million euros.

Portugal Resident18 Oct

Are you paying tax in the right country?

Getting it wrong can mean paying unnecessary tax, facing unexpected reporting obligations, or attracting attention from the tax authorities. Some British expatriates assume they remain taxable only in the UK The post Are you paying tax in the right country? appeared first on Portugal Resident .

The Portugal News18 Oct

Portugal archipelago pensioner population

At the end of 2025, Madeira had 67,400 Social Security pensioners, with 63.8% receiving old-age pensions, 26.2% survivor pensions, and 10.1% disability pensions, the Madeiran government reported.

The Portugal News18 Oct

Saint Joseph of Cupertino

He was a 17th-century Italian friar known as the “Flying Friar” because he frequently levitated during prayer.

The Portugal News18 Oct

A walk on the bright side

Two new reasons to lace up: a walk may help your marriage, and it gets your gut moving almost straight away.

The Portugal News18 Oct

TEKEVER and the Portugal I've Always Believed in!

I was born in Germany, the son of Portuguese parents, and it was in that country that I grew up and made most of my career. In 2004, when I decided to move with my family to Portugal, many of my German colleagues did not understand the decision. They asked me what I was going to do for a country that they considered so

The Portugal News17 Oct

Stones That Defy Time: Henrique Agostinho on Portugal’s Megalithic Mysteries

History is often taught as a neat, linear progression of kings, dates, and expanding empires. But what if the physical evidence left behind tells an entirely different story?

The Portugal News17 Oct

World’s largest sand sculpture park in the Algarve remains open

In Lagoa, the five-hectare attraction features more than 120 sculptures by more than 60 artists and remains open until 15 November.