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Portugal Resident9 Oct

Government inks deal to bring Indonesians into fisheries sector

Portugal has signed a bilateral agreement with Indonesia with a view to integrating workers from that country into the Portuguese fisheries sector, it was announced today “The Portuguese fisheries sector The post Government inks deal to bring Indonesians into fisheries sector appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident9 Oct

Halloween Express brings magic and mystery to Carvoeiro

Carvoeiro is preparing for a spooky Halloween celebration on Saturday, October 31, with an afternoon and evening of music, entertainment and a parade through the streets of the popular Algarve The post Halloween Express brings magic and mystery to Carvoeiro appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident9 Oct

Football Leaks whistleblower holds on to special protection

The special protection programme for Portuguese “Football Leaks” whistleblower, Rui Pinto, will remain in force, after the decision of September 22 to terminate it was ruled invalid, the Ministry of The post Football Leaks whistleblower holds on to special protection appeared first on Portugal Resident .

The Portugal News9 Oct

Down the Rabbit Hole The Algarveans Go!

This September, The Algarveans Theatre Group is celebrating a birthday.

The Portugal News9 Oct

Algarve tennis player reaches Braga quarter-finals

Algarve tennis player Tiago Pereira has secured a place in the quarter-finals of the Braga Open after an impressive victory over one of the tournament’s seeded players.

The Portugal News9 Oct

Decline in passengers disembarking at Portugal archipelago

The number of passengers disembarking at airports in the Azores fell for the ninth consecutive month in September, down 5.6% from the same period last year, according to data the Regional Statistics Service (SREA) released today.

Portugal Resident9 Oct

News Review: Rubio in Portugal, rape doctor remanded & pension payment clawbacks

In this news review episode for the Portugal Resident podcast, Natasha Donn and Carl Munson discuss Marco Rubio’s Portugal visit, including U.S. pressure to buy F-35 fighter jets and concerns The post News Review: Rubio in Portugal, rape doctor remanded & pension payment clawbacks appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident9 Oct

Roz Kaur comes to Lisbon for a masterclass on style and identity for women 40+

There’s a moment in every woman’s life when the wardrobe that once felt like a second skin suddenly feels… borrowed. The jeans still fit, the blazer is still “classic”, but The post Roz Kaur comes to Lisbon for a masterclass on style and identity for women 40+ appeared first on Portugal Resident .

The Portugal News9 Oct

Portugal cuts investment in railways and roads

Investment in railways and roads is set to fall to €843 million in 2027, according to the draft 2027 State Budget.

The Portugal News9 Oct

Portugal’s business leaders gather to debate how the country should build on its growth

The five-venue Portugal Investment Forum has united industrial families, emerging-sector founders and global investors together to plot the nation’s economic future 

Portugal Resident9 Oct

Tungsten mine as EU strategic project important for nation – operator

The selection of the Borralha tungsten mine, planned for Montalegre, in northern Portugal, as a strategic project of the European Union is “an achievement” and an opportunity of “great importance” The post Tungsten mine as EU strategic project important for nation – operator appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident9 Oct

British afternoon tea gets an Algarve twist at Hyatt Regency Vilamoura

The Hyatt Regency Vilamoura Algarve has launched a new afternoon tea experience that combines a much-loved British tradition with flavours inspired by the Algarve. Available from today, October 9, the The post British afternoon tea gets an Algarve twist at Hyatt Regency Vilamoura appeared first on Portugal Resident .

The Portugal News9 Oct

Association asks Government for a signal that palliative care is a priority in Portugal

The Portuguese Association for Palliative Care (APCP) called on the government today to signal that palliative care is a priority by appointing the national commission for this sector. 

Portugal Resident9 Oct

Yet another emergency landing due to horrible smells on TAP Airbus

In yet another strange story about awful smells on a TAP Airbus, a plane full of passengers has experienced an emergency landing at Lisbon airport. Terrible smells on TAP Airbus The post Yet another emergency landing due to horrible smells on TAP Airbus appeared first on Portugal Resident .

The Portugal News9 Oct

Property of the Week: Walk to Carvoeiro Beach - A Traditional Villa with Excellent Potential

Set in the sought-after Paraíso area of Carvoeiro, this charming single-storey villa offers an excellent opportunity to acquire a traditional Algarve home within easy walking distance of the village centre and beach.

The Portugal News9 Oct

Portugal is set to raise €8 million an hour in tax revenue

Portuguese tax revenue is expected to reach a new high in 2027 despite income tax relief measures.

The Portugal News9 Oct

The Best Homes Are Not Found. They Are Matched.

For years, buying property has started with a simple question: what is for sale?

Portugal Resident9 Oct

Hot-air balloons “brighten skies over Alentejo” in November

Hot-air balloons will once again “brighten up” the skies in Portugal’s Alentejo region between November 7 and 12, as part of an international festival bringing together around 30 teams from The post Hot-air balloons “brighten skies over Alentejo” in November appeared first on Portugal Resident .

The Portugal News9 Oct

easyJet cuts winter seat capacity

easyJet will reduce 700,000 seats in its winter flight capacity to mitigate the impact of rising fuel costs.

Portugal Resident9 Oct

Thousands of pupils with special needs at risk of losing support

Thousands of children and teenagers with special educational needs are at risk of losing specialist support, as Inclusion Resource Centres (CRI) are still unaware of the level of funding for The post Thousands of pupils with special needs at risk of losing support appeared first on Portugal Resident .

The Portugal News9 Oct

Sandra Standing: Cancer treatment

An active and seemingly healthy woman who felt perfectly well was stunned to discover she had incurable cancer after undergoing a routine medical check for an insurance policy.

The Portugal News9 Oct

Algarve city exceeds waste collection target and saves €104,000

Lagoa has exceeded its bio-waste collection target for the second consecutive year, with the municipality now expecting to receive around €104,000 as a result of its recycling efforts.

Portugal Resident9 Oct

Portuguese priest enters world’s top 100 DJs

Portuguese priest-turned-DJ Father Guilherme has made his debut in the world’s top 100 DJs, becoming the only Portuguese artist to feature in the 2026 ranking published by British electronic music The post Portuguese priest enters world’s top 100 DJs appeared first on Portugal Resident .

The Portugal News9 Oct

Why Expats in Portugal Should Review Their Investments Now

Join us on 27th & 29th October for an exclusive, interactive seminar - details below