The Portugal News17 OctAnne Carson wins Nobel Prize in Literature
Canadian poet and essayist Anne Carson, 76, has been awarded the 2026 Nobel Prize in Literature by the Swedish Academy in Stockholm.
Portugal Resident17 OctAlentejo Walking Festival returns with almost 50 routes
Almost 50 organised walks and trails will take place across the Alentejo over the weekend of October 31 and November 1 as part of an initiative designed to establish the The post Alentejo Walking Festival returns with almost 50 routes appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident17 OctBeyond pears, surfing, and 90s discos: why the Oeste Region needs a territorial ESG reality check
It’s the crisp Atlantic breeze rolling over the coast between Peniche and Nazaré, the world-famous surf breaks, the endless orchards of Rocha pears and apples stretching across Caldas da Rainha, The post Beyond pears, surfing, and 90s discos: why the Oeste Region needs a territorial ESG reality check appeared first on
The Portugal News17 OctDon't die rich, buy a sports car, but maybe not a Maserati Quattroporte?
Scarily, I’m now 63. But sadly, I keep hearing stories of how a rampant socialist UK government is going to tax our family savings until only 10p remains.
Portugal Resident17 OctThousands expected at protests across Portugal over cost of living
Thousands of people are expected to take to the streets across Portugal today (Saturday, October 17) in a nationwide protest against the rising cost of living, with demonstrations planned in The post Thousands expected at protests across Portugal over cost of living appeared first on Portugal Resident .
The Portugal News17 OctCork joins Europe’s friendliest cities ranking
Ireland has been named Europe’s friendliest country in the 2026 Condé Nast Traveller Readers’ Choice Awards, receiving a score of 98.39.
Portugal Resident17 OctPortugal PM denounces threats against his home and family at housing protest
Prime Minister Luís Montenegro has condemned what he described as “direct threats” against his home and family after a video emerged showing a protest speaker calling for his address to The post Portugal PM denounces threats against his home and family at housing protest appeared first on Portugal Resident .
The Portugal News17 OctPortugal city to build new fire station
The Humanitarian Association of Volunteer Firefighters of Condeixa-a-Nova, in the Coimbra district, has launched a public tender to build a new fire station outside the town centre, an investment of € 4 million.
The Portugal News17 OctFree toolkit helps communities plan ahead
Prince William has launched Ready Together, a free online toolkit designed to help UK communities prepare for emergencies.
The Portugal News17 OctWhen stress starts showing up in the body
We often think of stress as something happening in our minds, but sometimes our bodies tell us we are stressed before we even realise it.
Algarve Daily News16 OctPorto housing protest shut down after being ‘beaten out of tents by police’ and threatened by ‘far-right infiltrators’
A housing protest that has occupied the heart of Porto for several nights was forced to stand down in the early hours of Friday, 16 October, with organisers pointing the finger at far-right infiltrators.
Algarve Daily News16 OctAlgarve TikToker arrested following alleged kidnap plot to abduct follower over €3,500 debt
A social media influencer from Portimão, known online as Mia, has been arrested by the Polícia Judiciária (PJ) on suspicion of commissioning the kidnapping of an online follower from Espinho, in the Aveiro district.
Algarve Daily News16 Oct‘Algarve is overdependent on cars, with patchy public transport that handicaps mobility in the region’, AMAL report finds
The Algarve has roughly 103,000 more insured light vehicles on its roads than it did nine years ago, according to a report issued alongside a new regional mobility plan presented in Faro this week. The number of insured cars and vans rose 36%, from 288,000 in 2016 to 391,000 in 2025.
The Portugal News16 OctWorld Food Day: A look at Portuguese eating habits
To mark World Food Day, new data from the National Institute of Statistics (INE) offers insights into the eating habits, lifestyle choices and health of Portugal’s population.
The Portugal News16 OctPortuguese app helps preserve family recipes
Many of us have a favourite dish prepared by our grandparents or parents, but what happens to those recipes when they are no longer around to make them?
The Portugal News16 OctLisbon Metro workers announce two strikes
Lisbon Metro workers are planning partial strikes on 28 and 30 October, between 5 AM and 10 AM, potentially affecting morning commuters across the capital.
The Portugal News16 OctPortugal has Europe’s two Friendliest Cities
Portugal has something new to celebrate, with Porto and Lisbon taking the top two spots in a ranking of Europe’s friendliest cities.
The Portugal News16 OctFull sick pay proposed for cancer patients in Portugal
The Portuguese League Against Cancer (LPCC) is calling for cancer patients to receive 100 percent of their sick pay, with a study estimating that the measure would have a net impact of just 14 million euros on the State Budget.
The Portugal News16 OctProperty of the Week: Elegant Countryside Living in Monte Canelas
Generous gardens, a private pool and beautifully connected indoor-outdoor spaces define this sophisticated four-bedroom villa near Portimão.
The Portugal News16 OctMotoGP brings €56 million to Algarve economy
The Portuguese MotoGP Grand Prix is bringing much more to the Algarve than motorsport fans, with a new study showing that last year's event contributed €56 million to the regional economy.
The Portugal News16 OctOctober in the Algarve Looks Like This
We visited Praia do Vau in Portimão on Friday late afternoon, and although we are already halfway through October, it still felt like summer in the Algarve.
The Portugal News16 OctSchools in Portugal may close on Monday due to strike
Schools and preschools across Portugal could face closures or disruptions on Monday, 19 October, as non-teaching staff prepare for a nationwide strike.
Portugal Resident16 OctPortugal’s October heat takes a break this weekend
After a late taste of summer in October, Portugal is heading for a cooler weekend. Temperatures will fall most noticeably in the northern and central interior, while the Algarve should The post Portugal’s October heat takes a break this weekend appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident16 OctHigh-speed boat found abandoned on Vila do Bispo beach
An abandoned high-speed boat has been seized at Praia do Telheiro, in the Algarve municipality of Vila do Bispo. Maritime police were alerted at around 12.15pm on Thursday (October 15) The post High-speed boat found abandoned on Vila do Bispo beach appeared first on Portugal Resident .