Portugal Resident11 OctThe glittering wealth of Portugal
A comforting but irrelevant thought in these times of geopolitical uncertainty is that the value of Portugal’s gold bullion reserves has reached the point where every man, woman and child The post The glittering wealth of Portugal appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident11 OctPortugal set for another week of unusually warm October weather
Portugal is heading for another spell of unusually warm weather, with temperatures expected to rise next week and exceed 30°C in some regions, according to forecasts. The warmer conditions are The post Portugal set for another week of unusually warm October weather appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident11 OctThe wonder of panto in Wonderland
As many Brits will know, the run-up to Christmas is panto season; a particularly British entertainment derived from ribald musical comedy and plots adapted from beloved books or fairy stories. The post The wonder of panto in Wonderland appeared first on Portugal Resident .
The Portugal News11 OctGreat places to eat in the Algarve
There’s definitely something about the Algarve that makes food taste better.
The Portugal News11 OctPortuguese dancers with disabilities to perform in Paris
The company Dançando com a Diferença will present the show “Este Mundo” (This World), choreographed by Bouchra Ouizguen, in Paris, France, this week as part of the Festival d’Automne – Saison Méditerranée 2026, the group announced.
The Portugal News11 Oct200 Guests, Three Custom Cars, One Big Reveal
More than 200 guests turned out for Drive ÉLAN’s Portuguese launch at The Yard in Vale do Lobo.
The Portugal News11 OctRob Stewart’s farewell tour coming to Portugal
British musician Rod Stewart’s farewell tour will stop at the Marés festival in Matosinhos on 16 July of next year, organisers announced.
The Portugal News11 OctRenovations Planned for 26 Algarve Schools
Twenty-six schools across the Algarve are waiting for major renovation work, but progress is proving uneven, with some projects already underway and others still trying to secure funding.
The Portugal News11 OctCafé of the Week: Morangoice, Praia da Rocha
If you are looking for a nice place to enjoy a coffee with a sea view in Praia da Rocha, Morangoice is definitely worth a stop.
The Portugal News11 OctPortugal invests €15 million in affordable housing
Lisbon City Hall is handing over the first 60 keys from 132 affordable housing units built in the Marvila district, an investment of about €15 million, the municipality announced.
The Portugal News11 OctAn October afternoon on Albufeira Beach
Praia da Coelha was full of life on Saturday afternoon, with plenty of people making the most of the sunshine and warm weather.
The Portugal News11 OctHow much could taxpayers save in Portugal in 2027?
Changes to Portugal's personal income tax (IRS) proposed in the State Budget for 2027 could leave workers and pensioners with more money, although the amount saved will depend on their income and family situation.
The Portugal News11 OctMembers get their money’s worth
“Where else can you get such a broad sheet of events and the original ‘Pop-Up Shop’? We have it all!”
The Portugal News11 OctBritish Consular Services join AFPOP Expo
Over the weekend of 3–4 October, Portimão Arena hosted the AFPOP Expo, formerly known as BLiP – Better Living in Portugal.
The Portugal News11 OctElectric intercity buses to be introduced in Portugal
The public transport concessionaire announced today that the Leiria region’s first electric intercity buses will begin operating by the end of the year, after signing an agreement with the Intermunicipal Community (CIM).
The Portugal News11 OctYoung homebuyers could save on property taxes in 2027
Under the proposed State Budget for 2027, buyers aged up to 35 could continue to benefit from exemptions on IMT and Stamp Duty when purchasing their first permanent home.
The Portugal News11 OctGuess where The Portugal News team are today
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Portugal Resident11 OctAntónio Fernandes Aleixo (1899-1949) – The People’s Poet
His father José Fernandes Aleixo from Loulé had moved to VRSA in search of work; his mother was a domestic worker from VRSA. When António was seven, the family moved The post António Fernandes Aleixo (1899-1949) – The People’s Poet appeared first on Portugal Resident .
The Portugal News11 OctHigh-speed rail line expropriations affecting land parcels in Portugal
The initial expropriations for the high-speed rail line between Porto and Lisbon are advancing in the Aveiro district, affecting more than 1,000 land parcels across three municipalities along a 15.5-kilometre stretch of the A1.
Portugal Resident11 OctLisbon’s National Museum of Ancient Art to reopen on November 21
Lisbon’s National Museum of Ancient Art (Museu Nacional de Arte Antiga) will reopen to the public on November 21, following more than a year of closure for renovation and restoration The post Lisbon’s National Museum of Ancient Art to reopen on November 21 appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident11 OctThousands protest in Portugal over rising living and housing costs
Thousands of people took to the streets of Lisbon and Porto on Saturday, October 10, to protest against the rising cost of living, unaffordable housing and wages that they say The post Thousands protest in Portugal over rising living and housing costs appeared first on Portugal Resident .
The Portugal News11 OctAccidents do happen, and it wasn’t on my agenda
But hats off to the health system here in Portugal.