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Portugal Resident21 Sept

Everything for foreign residents in Portugal

Whether you are new to Portugal, or have lived here for decades, the annual afpop expo in Portimão on October 3 and 4 is a must visit event for you. The post Everything for foreign residents in Portugal appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident20 Sept

400-year-old Tomar fair returns with 10 days of music and tradition

One of Portugal’s oldest fairs will return to Tomar in October, marking 400 years since a tradition that dates back to 1626 first began. The Feira de Santa Iria will The post 400-year-old Tomar fair returns with 10 days of music and tradition appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident20 Sept

Trauma

We tend to view it as a painful event from the past that eventually fades. However, it’s far more complex. It leaves a lasting imprint, not just a memory, but The post Trauma appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident19 Sept

Portugal joins “Time of Life” global challenge, in support of Ukraine

The date is October 4; the time 10am and the promise ‘fun’ for one of the most noble causes: life itself – and to show that solidarity can take many The post Portugal joins “Time of Life” global challenge, in support of Ukraine appeared first on Portugal Resident .

The Portugal News19 Sept

Arts festival to take place in the Algarve

The Emraizart Festival, which combines sustainability, nature, and art at Cotifo, in the municipality of Lagos, will dedicate its sixth edition (6 October to 13) to multiculturalism, it was announced.

Portugal Resident18 Sept

Quinta das Lágrimas brings Oktoberfest spirit to Coimbra

Quinta das Lágrimas will bid farewell to its summer Garden Parties on September 25 with a Coimbra take on Oktoberfest, bringing together local beer, fire-cooked food and music in its The post Quinta das Lágrimas brings Oktoberfest spirit to Coimbra appeared first on Portugal Resident .

The Portugal News18 Sept

Rising farming costs could put more pressure on food prices

The cost of producing food is rising across Europe, raising concerns that shoppers could eventually see some of those increases reflected in supermarket prices.

Portugal Resident18 Sept

Alcoutim’s Partridge Fair returns with new date and venue

Alcoutim’s Feira da Perdiz (Partridge Fair) returns to Martim Longo on October 10 and 11, with this year’s edition taking place earlier than usual and in a new location. Organised by The post Alcoutim’s Partridge Fair returns with new date and venue appeared first on Portugal Resident .

The Portugal News18 Sept

afpop expo – the event you have always loved, but now with more!

For 25 years, afpop, the largest association for foreigners in Portugal, have hosted their annual exhibition. This year the event returns but with a new name – afpop expo.

Portugal Resident18 Sept

Supporting sustainable gardening since 2009

The Autumn Garden Fairs started in 2009 and have continued since then with the inevitable break for Covid. We estimate approximately 350 people attended our first event, and in 2025 The post Supporting sustainable gardening since 2009 appeared first on Portugal Resident .

The Portugal News18 Sept

Making Space for Women in Art

Women make up 60% of this year’s Sovereign Portuguese Art Prize finalists, the highest proportion in the Prize’s history. In an art world where women remain underrepresented in collections, exhibitions and the market, the question is shifting from whether the talent exists to whether recognition and opportunity are kee

Portugal Resident18 Sept

Zero-waste festival returns to Lisbon this weekend

Lisbon will put sustainability centre stage this weekend as Cidade do Zero (Zero City) returns with more than 100 activities aimed at reducing waste, cutting emissions and helping people live The post Zero-waste festival returns to Lisbon this weekend appeared first on Portugal Resident .

The Portugal News18 Sept

SBC Names InsightPlay.ai Its Official AI Solutions Partner for SBC Summit 2026

Bruna, InsightPlay.ai’s voice and WhatsApp AI agent created for SBC, will serve as a 24/7 digital concierge for delegates while also supporting selected pre-event attendee journeys.

The Portugal News17 Sept

The GIMM Festival 2026 in Lisbon

Held within the iconic Portuguese Pavilion in Lisbon, the GIMM Festival 2026 hosts another edition of the convergence of scientific ambition and public dialogue. 

The Portugal News17 Sept

American singer sombr debuts in Portugal

The American musician will perform on the festival's final day, alongside Tame Impala.

The Portugal News17 Sept

Ireland maintains boycott of Eurovision due to Israel

Ireland will maintain its refusal to participate in the Eurovision Song Contest for the second consecutive year due to Israel's presence at the event, the country's public broadcaster announced.

Portugal Resident17 Sept

Simply Red return to Portugal after almost 19 years

British band Simply Red are returning to Portugal for the first time in almost 19 years, with a concert confirmed for Lisbon next summer. The group, led by unmistakable frontman The post Simply Red return to Portugal after almost 19 years appeared first on Portugal Resident .

The Portugal News17 Sept

British band Simply Red returns to Portugal

The British band Simply Red will return to Portugal in June next year for a concert in Lisbon as part of the “Summer Funk’27” tour, with a setlist that will include songs that have marked the band's 40 years.

Portugal Resident17 Sept

Olhão revives São Miguel autumn fair after 10-year absence

After one decade, Olhão’s centuries-old São Miguel autumn fair is making a comeback, returning to Largo da Feira from September 25 to 29. The five-day event will bring together food, The post Olhão revives São Miguel autumn fair after 10-year absence appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident17 Sept

F1 return is “true promotion” of Algarve – MP

Algarve MP Cristóvão Norte has hailed Formula 1’s confirmed return to Portimão in June 2027, arguing that major international events can provide the region with exposure that goes far beyond The post F1 return is “true promotion” of Algarve – MP appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident17 Sept

“The Stranger” – poem

She, the fair, with chestnut hair,Came from a land far awayTo haunt my solitary lair.Was this a dream in answer to my prayer?Nay, more a nightmare I dare sayFor her The post “The Stranger” – poem appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident16 Sept

Cinema: The Uprising

Set against the true events of the Uprising that helped inspire the legend of Robin Hood, he forms an army of the people to face the King’s might in a The post Cinema: The Uprising appeared first on Portugal Resident .

The Portugal News16 Sept

Talent Portugal Summit celebrates a decade by connecting companies and higher education

To mark its tenth anniversary, the Talent Portugal Summit will be holding an edition in 2026, with the event taking place on 22 September at the Casa da Arquitetura in Matosinhos and on 29 September at the LISPOLIS Technology Forum in Lisbon.

Portugal Resident16 Sept

Neil deGrasse Tyson brings StarTalk Live! to Lisbon

American astrophysicist and science communicator Neil deGrasse Tyson is bringing StarTalk Live! to Lisbon on October 15, with tickets now on sale. The show will take place at MEO Arena’s The post Neil deGrasse Tyson brings StarTalk Live! to Lisbon appeared first on Portugal Resident .