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The Portugal News13 Oct

International documentary film seminar returns to Portugal

Doc’s Kingdom brings together more than 100 international participants from November 13 to 18 to explore the role of cinema in a changing world.

Portugal Resident13 Oct

Algarve church celebrates harvest with community food appeal

As autumn settles over the Algarve, bringing cooler mornings and a quieter pace of life, Christ The King Anglican Church in Almancil is inviting the community to come together for The post Algarve church celebrates harvest with community food appeal appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident13 Oct

October support for Cadela Carlota

It has been a busy and very positive few weeks for Cadela Carlota, with a series of events giving us the opportunity to meet people, raise funds and, just as The post October support for Cadela Carlota appeared first on Portugal Resident .

The Portugal News13 Oct

Algarve hosts Portugal’s World Cup play-off

Tonight, 13 October, Portugal's women's national team will play against Northern Ireland at the Portimão Estádio in the second leg of their play-off for the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup.

The Portugal News13 Oct

New PSP director takes office in Portugal

Pedro Moura assumes leadership of Portugal’s Public Security Police.

Portugal Resident13 Oct

Young Ferragudo fisherman finishes eighth at World Championships

A 15-year-old from Ferragudo has made his mark on the international fishing scene after finishing eighth at the World Shore Angling Championships in Italy, becoming the highest-ranked Portuguese competitor. Martim The post Young Ferragudo fisherman finishes eighth at World Championships appeared first on Portugal Resid

Portugal Resident13 Oct

Portugal among countries identified in European supermarket cyberattack

Portugal was among several European countries reportedly targeted in a cyberattack on supermarket refrigeration systems, although no known incidents have been reported in the country. According to CNN Portugal, cybersecurity The post Portugal among countries identified in European supermarket cyberattack appeared first

The Portugal News13 Oct

Wall Street Joins Portugal’s Investment Party

As American investment pours into Portugal, opportunities are emerging far beyond the technology sector.

Portugal Resident13 Oct

Lisbon voted Europe’s best cruise destination for third time

Lisbon has once again been named Europe’s Best Cruise Destination at the World Cruise Awards, securing the prestigious title for the third time. The Portuguese capital received the award at The post Lisbon voted Europe’s best cruise destination for third time appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident13 Oct

New Portimão restaurant brings back spirit of the traditional petisco house

A new restaurant in Portimão is looking to revive the relaxed atmosphere of Portugal’s traditional casas de petiscos (tapas houses), with a menu built around sharing food, familiar flavours and The post New Portimão restaurant brings back spirit of the traditional petisco house appeared first on Portugal Resident .

The Portugal News13 Oct

Ryanair to have new check-in rules

From 10 November, Ryanair will start introducing new check-in rules, mainly affecting the luggage drop before a flight.

Portugal Resident13 Oct

TAP expands flexible payment options to four new markets

TAP Air Portugal has expanded its partnership with Swedish payment technology company Klarna, allowing passengers in four additional markets to pay for flights in instalments. Following the introduction of the The post TAP expands flexible payment options to four new markets appeared first on Portugal Resident .

The Portugal News13 Oct

Portugal Weather Today (13 October): A settled outlook ahead

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Portugal Resident13 Oct

The art of gathering

Some seasons are defined by what changes. Others by what brings people together. At Quinta do Lago, autumn is a little of both. As the pace of summer begins to The post The art of gathering appeared first on Portugal Resident .

The Portugal News13 Oct

Ryanair announces three new Porto routes for 2027

The low-cost airline has launched 29 new routes for summer 2027.

The Portugal News13 Oct

A Misty History of Portugal: The Suevian Monarchy 409 to 585 CE

The second half of the 5th century CE in the west coastal region of the Iberian Peninsula (present-day Portugal) was relatively peaceful and prosperous.   

The Portugal News12 Oct

Portugal remains a safe country for investors

Compared with other Eurozone countries, Portugal has proved most resilient to the turbulence in the bond markets.

The Portugal News12 Oct

18-year-olds can apply for a free pass to explore Europe

Applications close on 15 October, with selected young people able to travel across Europe for up to seven days between March 2027 and May 2028.

The Portugal News12 Oct

Barack Obama makes a private visit to a luxury resort in the Alentejo region

On Sunday, former U.S. President Barack Obama visited the Costa Terra Golf & Ocean Club, one of the Alentejo coast’s most exclusive tourism and residential areas near Melides.

The Portugal News12 Oct

Workers earning €970 in Portugal could be exempt from income tax in 2027

The proposed State Budget raises the minimum income threshold for IRS exemption, while all nine income tax brackets are set to increase by 3.88 percent.

The Portugal News12 Oct

Albufeira still feels like summer in October

At around 3:30pm today, we visited the Miradouro do Pau da Bandeira in Albufeira. 

Algarve Daily News12 Oct

Algarve: Tommy Robinson’s Quinta do Lago-based businesses raise questions over international donations, making over €870,000 in one year

Two companies associated with British far-right activist Tommy Robinson, an alias of Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, have been found to be registered at a luxury shopping centre in the Algarve’s Quinta do Lago. One company reported profits of more than €170,000 in 2025, and paid over €40,000 in Portuguese taxes.

The Portugal News12 Oct

Algarve city dedicates October to older residents

This initiative focuses on social inclusion, active ageing, and tackling loneliness, building on year-round support services and community projects. 

The Portugal News12 Oct

Farmers in Portugal demand €140 million package to offset rising costs

Portuguese farmers are demanding a €140 million support package from the government, warning that rising production costs are making it increasingly difficult to compete with neighbouring Spain.