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The Portugal News14 Oct

Portugal welcomes world’s top surfers

Some of the biggest names in surfing are heading to Peniche this week, where a record five Portuguese competitors will take on the world’s best at the MEO Rip Curl Pro Portugal.

The Portugal News14 Oct

Algarve youth join leadership project

“Leaders of the Future” brings together 30 young people from four Algarve municipalities to develop personal and social skills.

Portugal Resident14 Oct

Price pressures mount across Portugal

Portuguese Prime Minister Luís Montenegro has urged an end to the international turmoil behind soaring oil prices, warning that consequences are being felt in Portuguese homes, businesses and shops as The post Price pressures mount across Portugal appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident14 Oct

TAP pilots welcome Lufthansa choice: ‘We are in good hands’

TAP pilots have reacted positively to the government’s decision to choose Lufthansa as the airline’s future strategic partner, saying the Portuguese carrier will be “in good hands” with the German The post TAP pilots welcome Lufthansa choice: ‘We are in good hands’ appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident14 Oct

Cinema: Fall 2: Deadpoint

On a perilous climb across Thailand’s Mount Kwan, two climbers become trapped thousands of feet above the ground, where vertigo-inducing heights, sheer exposure, and impossible odds turn every moment into The post Cinema: Fall 2: Deadpoint appeared first on Portugal Resident .

The Portugal News14 Oct

Portugal opens new nursery

A new €4 million nursery is opening in Alenquer today, 14 October, providing much-needed childcare places for families in the area.

The Portugal News14 Oct

How will the wage increase affect purchasing power in Portugal?

Even though the average salary in Portugal increased by around 29% between September 2021 and mid-2026—this being faster than the 22.6% cumulative rate of inflation during that time—households still experience a decline in their purchasing power due to the sharp rise in the prices of essential food items.

The Portugal News14 Oct

Bella Acapella in Tavira and the magic of harmony!

Music lovers are invited to enjoy an evening of rich vocal harmony as Bella Acapella performs in the Música nas Igrejas concert series on Saturday, 24 October 2026 at 6 pm at Igreja das Ondas in Tavira.

The Portugal News14 Oct

Lufthansa wins privatisation of TAP

The Portuguese Government has selected Lufthansa’s proposal, with the German group set to pay €1.2 billion for up to 49.9 percent of TAP.

Portugal Resident14 Oct

Lisbon’s National Museum of Ancient Art reopens in November

Lisbon’s National Museum of Ancient Art (MNAA) will partially reopen to the public on November 21, more than a year after closing for major renovation work. The reopening weekend will The post Lisbon’s National Museum of Ancient Art reopens in November appeared first on Portugal Resident .

The Portugal News14 Oct

Fixed taxi fares at Portugal airport to take affect

The fixed taxi fare for trips originating at the Lisbon airport taxi rank, set at either 16 or 19 euros depending on the zone, takes effect on Thursday. 

Portugal Resident14 Oct

Portugal recycling just half its e-waste target, warns ZERO

Portugal is collecting and treating less than half the amount of electronic waste required under European targets, according to environmental association ZERO, which has described the country’s management of e-waste The post Portugal recycling just half its e-waste target, warns ZERO appeared first on Portugal Resident

The Portugal News14 Oct

Portugal's return to winter time

On Sunday morning, 25 October, shortly after midnight, Portugal will switch to winter time by moving its official time back 60 minutes. The change ends daylight saving time and gives an extra hour of rest during the night when the time changes.

Portugal Resident14 Oct

Portuguese murder suspect extradited to UK over Manchester gang clash

A 23-year-old Portuguese man suspected of involvement in a deadly gang clash in Manchester six years ago has been extradited to the United Kingdom. Portugal’s Judicial Police (PJ) handed the The post Portuguese murder suspect extradited to UK over Manchester gang clash appeared first on Portugal Resident .

The Portugal News14 Oct

Lufthansa selected to buy stake in Portugal's TAP for €1.2 billion

The Portuguese Government has selected German airline group Lufthansa for the partial privatisation of TAP Air Portugal, following a proposal worth €1.201 billion for a stake of up to 49.9% in the national carrier.

The Portugal News14 Oct

Filming of directorial debut completed in Portugal

The Portuguese screenwriter brings his popular radio series to the big screen, combining bizarre true stories, humour and cinematic influences in a film set to premiere in 2027.

The Portugal News14 Oct

How the Golden Visa put Portugal “in the market for investment”

The introduction of the Golden Visa programme “put Portugal in the market for investment” and paved the way to the transformation of its cities.

The Portugal News14 Oct

Why the wealthy really move to Portugal

Political instability and global uncertainty are sending affluent families toward Portugal, and the tax opportunities are a bonus rather than a lure.

Portugal Resident14 Oct

Cinema: Whalefall

While trapped inside its belly with only one hour of oxygen left, Jay comes to realize that the hard-earned lessons his father imparted may be the key to his escape. The post Cinema: Whalefall appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident14 Oct

Lufthansa wins TAP privatisation with €1.2 billion bid

The Portuguese government has selected German aviation giant Lufthansa as the winning bidder in the privatisation of national airline TAP, approving a €1.2 billion offer for a minority stake in The post Lufthansa wins TAP privatisation with €1.2 billion bid appeared first on Portugal Resident .

The Portugal News14 Oct

Madeira skater wins world bronze for Portugal

Madeiran skater Rafael Silva has won a world bronze medal for Portugal, finishing third in the junior men’s 1,000-metre sprint at the World Skate Games in Asunción, Paraguay.

The Portugal News14 Oct

Portugal city acquires historic cinema

The municipality plans to restore and reopen Atlântida Cine in Carcavelos, preserving its cultural heritage and maintaining cinema at the heart of its future programming.

The Portugal News14 Oct

Madrugada - Your Support Makes Our Work Possible

For those discovering Madrugada Association for the first time, we are a registered Portuguese Private Institution of Social Solidarity (IPSS - Instituição Particular de Solidariedade Social), providing free of charge, end-of-life support in people's homes across the Algarve.

The Portugal News14 Oct

Portugal schedules temporary power outages

Starting today, maintenance of electrical infrastructure may affect homes and businesses across Portugal.