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The Portugal News15 Oct

Camping in Portugal records 7 million overnight stays

Turismo de Portugal reported that campsites recorded 7 million overnight stays in 2025, despite a decline from the previous year. 

The Portugal News15 Oct

Portugal calls for more EU funding to support agriculture

Portugal’s Minister of Agriculture has called for greater European funding through regional operational programmes to support agricultural investment, describing the sector as strategic to economic development and territorial cohesion.

The Portugal News15 Oct

Ibex Celebrates 25 Years

Last Friday, the Ibex Insurance team proudly celebrated a significant milestone, marking 25 years of the Ibex Group's presence in Portugal. 

The Portugal News15 Oct

Rural Algarve businesses can apply for 60% investment grants

People with plans to start or expand a business in rural parts of the Algarve can apply for a grant covering 60% of eligible investment.

The Portugal News15 Oct

Portugal opens public consultation on AI use in schools

The Ministry of Education has proposed new guidelines for the responsible use of artificial intelligence in classrooms.

Portugal Resident15 Oct

Hundreds of Portuguese wines to taste at Lisbon wine fair this weekend

Wine lovers are in for a treat this weekend as one of Portugal’s largest wine fairs returns to Lisbon, bringing together more than 200 producers and hundreds of wines from The post Hundreds of Portuguese wines to taste at Lisbon wine fair this weekend appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident15 Oct

TAP union warns workers must not be left to ‘rescue’ airline again

One of TAP’s main unions has warned that employees must not once again be left to “rescue” the airline from the consequences of privatisation, while raising concerns over how Lufthansa The post TAP union warns workers must not be left to ‘rescue’ airline again appeared first on Portugal Resident .

The Portugal News15 Oct

Portugal moves towards six months of fully paid parental leave

Parents in Portugal could soon benefit from longer parental leave paid at 100% of their reference salary, following an agreement between the Socialist Party (PS) and the Social Democratic Party (PSD).

Portugal Resident15 Oct

Minister backs PSP after police clash with protesters in Porto

Portugal’s Internal Administration Minister has defended the PSP’s intervention at a housing protest in Porto, insisting police acted lawfully after demonstrators refused orders to remove tents from Praça D. João The post Minister backs PSP after police clash with protesters in Porto appeared first on Portugal Resident

The Portugal News15 Oct

Lufthansa plans to make Lisbon gateway to Brazil

Following Lufthansa’s selection to acquire an initial 44.9 percent stake in TAP, the airline plans to expand flights between Europe and South America.

Portugal Resident15 Oct

Alex Warren to make Portugal debut on Figueira da Foz beach

American pop star Alex Warren will perform in Portugal for the first time next summer, with a beachfront concert in Figueira da Foz on July 18, 2027. The 26-year-old Californian The post Alex Warren to make Portugal debut on Figueira da Foz beach appeared first on Portugal Resident .

The Portugal News15 Oct

Calendar of tax obligations for self-employed workers in Portugal

Independent workers under the "green receipt" (recibos verdes) tax system have several important tax and social security deadlines to meet between now and the end of October, including obligations to both the Tax and Customs Authority (AT) and the Social Security system.

Portugal Resident15 Oct

Centuries-old Santa Iria Fair returns to Faro today

One of Faro’s best-loved traditions is back. The centuries-old Feira de Santa Iria (Santa Iria Fair) opens today (October 15) at Largo de São Francisco, bringing 11 days of shopping, The post Centuries-old Santa Iria Fair returns to Faro today appeared first on Portugal Resident .

The Portugal News15 Oct

LEDEX Forum 2026 Brings Innovation and Business Leaders Together in the Algarve

The LEDEX Forum is taking place today, 15 October, bringing together entrepreneurs, business leaders, innovators and industry professionals for a day dedicated to networking, collaboration and exploring new opportunities.

The Portugal News15 Oct

Citizens in Portugal have 10 days to comment on solar project

The Platform for the Defence of the International Tagus Natural Park has raised concerns about the limited time available for public consultation on the revised Sophia solar power plant project.

The Portugal News15 Oct

A Portugal view that makes wishes come true

A trip to one of Lisbon’s best-known viewpoints could do more than provide a beautiful view of the city this October. It could also help make a seriously ill child’s wish come true.

Portugal Resident15 Oct

Parliament says André Ventura ‘distorted facts’ in video claiming MPs were absent

Parliament’s Transparency Committee has concluded that Chega leader André Ventura committed a “serious breach” of his duties as an MP by publishing a video which it says distorted the reality The post Parliament says André Ventura ‘distorted facts’ in video claiming MPs were absent appeared first on Portugal Resident .

The Portugal News15 Oct

AIPAR celebrates its twentieth certified foster family with a gathering at Quinta do Meloal

Foster families supported by the Faro-based charity came together to mark the milestone and share their experiences.

The Portugal News15 Oct

October beach days in the Algarve

Today we took a walk along the cliffs above Praia do Inatel in Albufeira and enjoyed the beautiful views of the beach. 

The Portugal News15 Oct

Portugal receives daily complaints regarding weight-loss medicines

Infarmed has recorded a daily average of reports of side effects related to medicines for diabetes and weight loss.

The Portugal News15 Oct

400 judges meet in Lisbon to discuss the justice system

Hundreds of judges will gather in Lisbon from October 15 to 19 to discuss judicial independence, the rule of law, and the use of artificial intelligence in justice systems.

Portugal Resident15 Oct

Albufeira padel tournament raises €3,000 for cancer charity

A charity padel tournament in Albufeira has raised €3,000 for the Portuguese League Against Cancer, bringing together 184 players for two days of competition in support of the cause. The The post Albufeira padel tournament raises €3,000 for cancer charity appeared first on Portugal Resident .

The Portugal News15 Oct

TH.O.G.MA – The Old Good Manner

TH.O.G.MA (The Old Good Manner), a family-owned micro-brand based in Portugal, announces its launch into sustainable and vegan fashion with a refined vision of conscious elegance. 

The Portugal News15 Oct

Algarve hospital performs first laparoscopic mastectomy

The Hospital do Barlavento Algarvio in Portimão has performed its first mastectomy using a laparoscopic approach, with breast reconstruction and an implant carried out during the same operation.