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The Portugal News10 Oct

Self-balancing exoskeleton cleared for home use

The US Food and Drug Administration has cleared Eve, a self-balancing exoskeleton designed to help people with spinal cord injuries stand and walk independently again. 

The Portugal News10 Oct

Completion of TAP privatization will only have an impact in Portugal in 2028

The Portuguese government expects that the sale of a 49.9% share in TAP will not have any effect on reducing public debt until 2028, due to the long regulatory approval process with the European Union authorities.

The Portugal News10 Oct

Former mine wins environmental reclamation award

BHP has received British Columbia’s Annual Reclamation Award for three decades of environmental work at the former Island Copper Mine. 

Portugal Resident10 Oct

Mobilisation Therapy: A gentle approach to movement and physical well-being

This approach uses a series of gentle, carefully considered movements that begin at the feet, progressing upwards through the body and finally to the crown of the head. During treatment, The post Mobilisation Therapy: A gentle approach to movement and physical well-being appeared first on Portugal Resident .

The Portugal News10 Oct

Moonlight Lullaby

This is a special song and one very close to my heart.

The Portugal News10 Oct

Portugal city to build new wastewater treatment plant

Barcelos City Council has launched a €35.4 million public tender to build the municipality’s new wastewater treatment plant (WWTP), according to an announcement published in the Diário da República (Official Gazette).

The Portugal News10 Oct

Killary Fjord earns global travel recognition

Killary Fjord in County Galway has been named among Lonely Planet’s 25 most inspiring travel experiences for 2027. 

The Portugal News10 Oct

Add, don't subtract

A Mediterranean table that matched calorie-counting and the bread basket's quiet comeback: two findings that put pleasure back on your plate.

The Portugal News10 Oct

Free museum access remains universal

England’s national museums will remain free for all visitors after the government abandoned plans to charge overseas tourists. 

The Portugal News10 Oct

Producing renewables is no longer enough

Portugal has spent the last few years building a relevant position in the production of renewable energy. 

The Portugal News9 Oct

Estarreja wins European Green Leaf 2028 award

The city was recognised as an example of green transformation, successfully moving beyond its industrial legacy.

The Portugal News9 Oct

October in the Algarve

When October feels like summer.. 

The Portugal News9 Oct

Portuguese priest among the 100 best DJs in the world

Father Guilherme is the only Portuguese person on British magazine DJ Mag’s list.

The Portugal News9 Oct

Horror film festival coming to Pedrógão Grande

The first Castelo Horror Film Fest will run for ten days, coinciding with Halloween and the traditional Bread for God celebrations.

Algarve Daily News9 Oct

Portimão welcomes Portugal’s first training centre for adaptive and inclusive sailing

The country’s first training and education centre for adaptive and inclusive sailing, one of just a handful in the world, will open at Portimão Marina in November and should be fully up and running from January 2027, the Vela Solidária association, the project’s promoter, has announced.

Algarve Daily News9 Oct

Nearly four tonnes of cocaine seized off Alentejo coast, as three drug smugglers arrested

Almost four tonnes of cocaine have been seized and three men arrested after the GNR intercepted a suspected drug transfer at sea near the mouth of the River Mira, in the early hours of Thursday, 8 October.

The Portugal News9 Oct

New hotel coming to the Algarve

A new hotel is preparing to open in the centre of Portimão, bringing new life to a building that had been abandoned for several years.

The Portugal News9 Oct

Portugal renews restrictions on 5G suppliers

The government has maintained restrictions on high-risk suppliers following a new cybersecurity assessment.

The Portugal News9 Oct

PSD and PS agree to extend parental leave

The Social Democratic Party (PSD) and the Socialist Party (PS) have agreed in parliament to amend the parental leave system and to introduce a continuous working day into the Labour Code for the private sector. 

Portugal Resident9 Oct

Free webinar to explain tax, visa and property rules for moving to Portugal

People considering a move to Portugal will have the opportunity to put their questions to tax, residency and property specialists during a free webinar organised by the British-Portuguese Chamber of The post Free webinar to explain tax, visa and property rules for moving to Portugal appeared first on Portugal Resident

The Portugal News9 Oct

Nearly one in five adults sought mental health support in Portugal

Depression was most prevalent among people aged 85 and over, while women were more likely than men to take medication for insomnia, anxiety and depression.

The Portugal News9 Oct

Rubio calls Portugal ‘ideal gateway’ to Europe

US Secretary of State praises Portugal’s defence spending, investment ties and cooperation during Lisbon visit

Portugal Resident9 Oct

Foreign minister lauds Nobel Peace winner’s fight ‘for full equality’

Portuguese minister of foreign affairs Paulo Rangel has said today that the awarding of the Nobel Peace Prize to Navenethem “Navi” Pillay was due to her work “for full equality” The post Foreign minister lauds Nobel Peace winner’s fight ‘for full equality’ appeared first on Portugal Resident .

The Portugal News9 Oct

Aegean, Ryanair and Austrian rank highest in new European Airline Safety Index

The 2026 European Airline Safety Index ranks 20 major airlines based on safety records, operational systems, pilot training and other factors.