The Portugal News12 OctFaro launches free Sunday fitness classes for families
Faro residents will soon have the opportunity to enjoy outdoor exercise, with free fitness classes for adults and physical activities for children taking place every Sunday morning.
Portugal Resident12 OctFive days of performing arts for young audiences in Lagos
Lagos will host the second edition of Encontros Gymnasium – Performing for Young Audiences from October 13 to 17, bringing five days of theatre, dance, music, cinema and interactive workshops The post Five days of performing arts for young audiences in Lagos appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident12 OctBarlavento Ensemble brings Autumn Concert to Portimão Museum
The Barlavento Ensemble presents its Autumn Concert at Portimão Museum on Saturday, October 24, at 6.30pm. Conducted by Cristóvão Silva, the performance will feature clarinettist Bruno Sousa as soloist. The The post Barlavento Ensemble brings Autumn Concert to Portimão Museum appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident12 OctAlgarve Senior Bikers enjoy scenic ride through central Algarve
The Algarve Senior Bikers (ASB) enjoyed another memorable outing on October 7, with 34 members taking part in a scenic ride through the hills and valleys of the central Algarve. The post Algarve Senior Bikers enjoy scenic ride through central Algarve appeared first on Portugal Resident .
The Portugal News12 OctBingo and Tombola in Portugal: A Social Ritual Across Generations
There's something quietly remarkable about a game that requires almost nothing — a card, a few counters, and someone reading numbers aloud — yet manages to hold a room of fifty people in shared suspense. Bingo and tombola have done exactly that in Portugal for generations, threading through patron-saint festas, parish
The Portugal News12 OctPortugal's Football Prediction Culture Runs Deeper Than the Final Score
Spend any time around Portuguese football and you'll notice something quickly: the conversation doesn't start when the referee blows the opening whistle. It starts days earlier, over coffee, over a crumpled copy of A Bola, or in a group chat that's been running since the last fixture. Forecasting match outcomes isn't a
Portugal Resident12 Oct‘World-first’ adaptive sailing training centre to open in Portimão
Portimão is preparing to become the permanent home of what organisers describe as the world’s first training and development centre dedicated specifically to adaptive and inclusive sailing. Based at Marina The post ‘World-first’ adaptive sailing training centre to open in Portimão appeared first on Portugal Resident .
The Portugal News12 OctPortugal municipality to hold midterm elections
The Paçô Parish Assembly in Arcos de Valdevez will hold a by-election because the four lists elected in 2025 “failed to reach an agreement on the formation of the parish executive,” the Mayor revealed.
The Portugal News12 OctTemperatures could reach 30°C across Portugal this week
Temperatures are expected to rise across mainland Portugal from Tuesday, with maximums reaching around 30°C in many parts of the country, the IPMA has forecast.
Portugal Resident12 OctFlamenco comes alive in Lagoa with ‘Alma Flamenca’
The passion, rhythm and intensity of Spanish flamenco will take centre stage at the Carlos do Carmo Auditorium in Lagoa on Saturday, October 24, at 7pm, with a performance of The post Flamenco comes alive in Lagoa with ‘Alma Flamenca’ appeared first on Portugal Resident .
The Portugal News12 OctUnited Kingdom citizens want to return to the European Union
On 12 October, the British Parliament will debate a public petition calling for the United Kingdom to return to the European Union (EU).
Portugal Resident12 OctAlgarve students return triumphant from UK diplomacy conference
Students from the Agrupamento de Escolas Silves Sul received a hero’s welcome at Faro Airport on Sunday evening after returning from a successful Model United Nations (MUN) conference in Manchester, The post Algarve students return triumphant from UK diplomacy conference appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident12 OctBuying property in Portugal – A practical guide for UK buyers
Look beyond the asking price Budget for taxes, legal and registration fees, financing and ongoing expenses. Consider exchange rates and mortgage requirements. Check whether the property forms part of a The post Buying property in Portugal – A practical guide for UK buyers appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident12 OctEstarreja wins European Green Leaf 2028 title
Estarreja has been awarded the European Green Leaf 2028 title, earning international recognition for the environmental transformation of a municipality historically associated with the chemical industry. The Portuguese city will The post Estarreja wins European Green Leaf 2028 title appeared first on Portugal Resident
Portugal Resident12 OctNew amendments to the Foreigners Law in Portugal
The legislative landscape of immigration in Portugal has undergone one of its deepest mutations with the publication of Law No. 62/2026 of September 10. This new statute radically alters the The post New amendments to the Foreigners Law in Portugal appeared first on Portugal Resident .
The Portugal News12 OctShops getting all high-tech
I have noticed that shops are becoming all technical.
Portugal Resident12 OctDrug trafficking suspect wanted in Germany caught in Algarve
A 57-year-old man wanted by German authorities on suspicion of drug trafficking has been arrested in the Algarve by Portugal’s Polícia Judiciária (PJ). The foreign national was located and detained The post Drug trafficking suspect wanted in Germany caught in Algarve appeared first on Portugal Resident .
The Portugal News12 OctPortugal Weather Today (12 October): Cooler days and nights
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Portugal Resident12 OctArt in Motion returns to Ferragudo with charity exhibition
Ferragudo will welcome a new edition of Art in Motion (Arte em Movimento) from November 9 to December 16, bringing together artists from across the Algarve for a collective exhibition The post Art in Motion returns to Ferragudo with charity exhibition appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident12 OctUK Budget uncertainty puts spotlight on moving to Portugal
With the UK Autumn Budget approaching and speculation continuing over what the Chancellor may announce, people considering a move to Portugal have an opportunity this week to speak directly with The post UK Budget uncertainty puts spotlight on moving to Portugal appeared first on Portugal Resident .
The Portugal News12 OctThe New Portuguese Real Estate Map
For many years we got used to talking about international real estate in Portugal through a relatively simple map.
Portugal Resident12 OctYoung artists showcase their work in Portimão exhibition
Young artists from Portimão will have their work on display at a new exhibition opening this week at the Continente Shopping Centre, as local art school Montradartekids celebrates its 15th The post Young artists showcase their work in Portimão exhibition appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident12 OctPortugal’s PM calls for end to ‘senseless’ oil price rises
Prime Minister Luís Montenegro has called for a swift resolution to the international tensions driving up oil and fuel prices, describing the situation as “senseless” and warning that rising costs The post Portugal’s PM calls for end to ‘senseless’ oil price rises appeared first on Portugal Resident .