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Portugal Resident12 Oct

Algarve tourism associations approve merger to create AETA

Two of the Algarve’s main tourism business associations have cleared the way for a merger that will create a new organisation representing around 1,300 members across the region. Members of The post Algarve tourism associations approve merger to create AETA appeared first on Portugal Resident .

The Portugal News12 Oct

Portuguese business schools rise in global MBA ranking

Portuguese institutions have improved their positions in the Financial Times 2026 Executive MBA ranking, with Iscte leading nationally and Porto Business School making significant progress.

Portugal Resident12 Oct

Faro advances plans for major new Alameda 21 urban park

Faro Council is moving ahead with plans for a major new urban park at Quinta da Penha, bringing together green space, sport and leisure facilities in an area alongside the The post Faro advances plans for major new Alameda 21 urban park appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Algarve Daily News12 Oct

Quinta do Lago: Three builders killed in workplace accident at private house in luxury resort

Three construction workers have died in a workplace accident at Quinta do Lago, in the municipality of Loulé, after being found dead inside a septic tank at a private property.

Algarve Daily News12 Oct

Six foreign men removed from illegally occupied property on Faro’s Culatra Island

The six men were identified by the Maritime Police and left the vacant property voluntarily, with no arrests being carried out. The incident comes amid growing concerns over drug-smuggling activity and criminal networks operating along the Algarve’s coast.

The Portugal News12 Oct

Alentejo launches €3.5 million funding programme for SMEs

The Alentejo 2030 programme is offering financial support to small and medium-sized businesses hiring highly qualified professionals, with applications open until March 2027.

Portugal Resident12 Oct

Fuel price surge costs Portuguese Armed Forces over €3 million

Soaring fuel prices have added more than €3 million to three Portuguese Navy and Air Force supply contracts, with the Defence Ministry admitting that higher costs are now having an The post Fuel price surge costs Portuguese Armed Forces over €3 million appeared first on Portugal Resident .

The Portugal News12 Oct

Obama calls for global cooperation on AI safety in Portugal

The former US president highlighted the importance of stronger safeguards and international cooperation as artificial intelligence continues to advance.

The Portugal News12 Oct

Portugal's CTT tops global postal sustainability ranking

Portugal’s national postal service has achieved first place in an international sustainability assessment.

Portugal Resident12 Oct

Three workers die in Algarve water tank accident

Three workers have died in a workplace accident at a property in Almancil, Loulé, where they were reportedly carrying out waterproofing work inside a water tank. The victims were Romanian The post Three workers die in Algarve water tank accident appeared first on Portugal Resident .

The Portugal News12 Oct

Portuguese startup wins pitch contest in San Francisco

A Portuguese startup has won a pitch competition in San Francisco with a lamp designed to detect epileptic seizures and alert caregivers.

Portugal Resident12 Oct

Portuguese farmers 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. Around 150 leaders The post Portuguese farmers demand €140 million package to offset rising costs appeared first on Portugal

The Portugal News12 Oct

Portuguese Maritime Police rescue 45 migrants in Greece

The latest rescue brings the total number of migrants rescued by Portuguese authorities off the Greek island of Gavdos to 190 over three days.

Portugal Resident12 Oct

Theme for 2026 – create a landscape that cares!

Various venues have hosted the Autumn Mediterranean Garden Fair over the years, but the wonderful increasing support of plant lovers and gardeners has been the main inspiration for our volunteers. The post Theme for 2026 – create a landscape that cares! appeared first on Portugal Resident .

The Portugal News12 Oct

Portuguese managers declare just 5% more than employees

Official figures reveal a small gap between managers’ and employees’ declared salaries, raising concerns about possible underreporting of income.

Portugal Resident12 Oct

One dead after police chase suspected drug dealers, seize three tonnes of cocaine off Faro

One man has died during a major anti-drug operation off the Algarve which led to the seizure of around three tonnes of cocaine following a high-speed pursuit at sea. The The post One dead after police chase suspected drug dealers, seize three tonnes of cocaine off Faro appeared first on Portugal Resident .

The Portugal News12 Oct

Quinta do Lago goes from strength to strength

From championship golf to sports facilities and five-star hospitality, Quinta do Lago continues to build on its long-standing investment in the Algarve, with newly filed accounts showing a profitable year for its Portuguese golf business.

Portugal Resident12 Oct

Algarve artists donate artwork for ABLE’s 2027 Charity Calendar

ABLE – Animal Blue Light Emergency, a registered charity based in Moncarapacho, East Algarve, is producing a 2027 wall calendar featuring work by local artists. The theme focuses on the The post Algarve artists donate artwork for ABLE’s 2027 Charity Calendar appeared first on Portugal Resident .

The Portugal News12 Oct

Ryanair Launches Christmas Gift Cards from €25

Ryanair is getting an early start on Christmas, launching its 2026 festive gift cards for travellers who might prefer a holiday to another present under the tree.

Portugal Resident12 Oct

Lagoa exhibition dives into Algarve’s protected marine reef

A new photographic exhibition in Lagoa is inviting visitors to discover one of the Algarve’s most important marine habitats. “Parque Natural Marinho do Recife do Algarve – Pedra do Valado” The post Lagoa exhibition dives into Algarve’s protected marine reef appeared first on Portugal Resident .

The Portugal News12 Oct

Montenegro calls for end to rising fuel prices

Portugal’s Prime Minister warns that rising fuel costs are affecting people and economies worldwide, calling for an end to the situation driving up prices.

Portugal Resident12 Oct

The dark glass that’s now a window

As it turns out, among the dust and accumulation of long-forgotten things, the dark glass was, is, an early photographic negative. But this isn’t any old negative, or for that The post The dark glass that’s now a window appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident12 Oct

MotoGP Portugal generated €102 million for economy in 2025 – study

The 2025 Portuguese MotoGP generated an estimated €102 million in gross value added for the Portuguese economy, including €56 million in the Algarve, according to a new study commissioned by The post MotoGP Portugal generated €102 million for economy in 2025 – study appeared first on Portugal Resident .

The Portugal News12 Oct

Bison Bank launches Bison Insight and integrates AI into investment management

Bison Bank has launched Bison Insight, a new digital solution powered by Artificial Intelligence, available through the Bison Mobile app.