The Portugal News9 AugSilves Medieval Fair brings history back to life
We visited the Silves Medieval Fair on Sunday, the third day of this year's event, and once again it didn't disappoint. The fair is still running for another week, so there's plenty of time to experience it if you haven't been yet.
The Portugal News9 AugPortugal municipality to bet on musical education
Starting next school year, the Samora Correia School Group in Benavente will begin offering specialised music education—a program that has already attracted over 50 students.
The Portugal News9 AugDay Three of the Bons Sons Portuguese Music Festival
On 8 August, Bons Sons brought music, culture and community to Cem Soldos, a small village near Tomar, Portugal.
The Portugal News8 AugWhy Portimão's Sardine Festival remains an Algarve favourite
I didn't realise this year was already the 30th edition of Portimão's Sardine Festival.
The Portugal News8 AugDay Two of the Bons Sons Portuguese Music Festival
Bons Sons is a uniquely Portuguese music festival that takes over the entire village of Cem Soldos, near Tomar, turning streets, squares, churches and local spaces into stages for a unique, community-driven celebration of Portuguese music.
Algarve Daily News7 AugKanye West takes to the stage in Algarve, despite outcry from Israeli ambassador over singer’s antisemitic comments
With doors set to open at 5pm, and the concert due to begin at 9pm, the concert marks the US musician’s third performance in Portugal.
Portugal Resident7 AugIsraeli ambassador asks for Kanye concert in Algarve to be cancelled
Israel’s ambassador to Portugal has called for the cancellation of singer Kanye West’s concert this evening at the Algarve Stadium – describing it as “a disgrace” to take part in The post Israeli ambassador asks for Kanye concert in Algarve to be cancelled appeared first on Portugal Resident .
The Portugal News7 AugDay One of the Bons Sons Portuguese Music Festival
Bons Sons is a Portuguese music festival that takes place in the small village of Cem Soldos, near Tomar, and is famous for turning the entire village into a celebration.
Portugal Resident7 AugScientists prepare to study Sun’s corona during next week’s rare eclipse
Scientists are preparing to make the most of next Wednesday’s rare total solar eclipse, using the brief event to study the Sun’s elusive outer atmosphere and gather data that could The post Scientists prepare to study Sun’s corona during next week’s rare eclipse appeared first on Portugal Resident .
The Portugal News6 AugPortuguese party urges government to reconsider Morocco’s 2030 World Cup Hosting due to Ceuta crisis
Livre, Portugal’s left-wing party, has called on the government to oppose Morocco’s participation as a co-host of the 2030 FIFA World Cup, arguing that recent events in the Spanish enclave of Ceuta have fundamentally altered the political landscape surrounding the tournament.
Portugal Resident6 AugFerragudo prepares for annual feast honouring patron saint
More than 1,000 people are expected to gather in Ferragudo next week for the annual festivities in honour of Our Lady of Conception (Festa em Honra de Nossa Senhora da The post Ferragudo prepares for annual feast honouring patron saint appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident6 AugYe returns to Portugal for Algarve concert despite ongoing controversies
More than 15 years after his last performance in Portugal, US rapper Ye, formerly known as Kanye West, returns to the country on Friday, August 7 for what is expected The post Ye returns to Portugal for Algarve concert despite ongoing controversies appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident5 AugHundreds converge on Barroso as Portugal’s lithium strategy “begins to unravel”
Up to 800 people from Portugal and abroad are expected in Covas do Barroso this weekend for five days of protest, debate and cultural events opposing plans for one of The post Hundreds converge on Barroso as Portugal’s lithium strategy “begins to unravel” appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Algarve Daily News5 AugAlgarve Removals found to have no involvement in transport of illegal migrants, after viral video shows four men emerging from hole in lorry
A video circulating on social media appears to show four suspected migrants emerging from the roof of a lorry operated by Algarve Removals, a company specialising in international removals between Spain, Portugal, and the UK.
The Portugal News5 Aug25th of April Bridge marks 60 years with drone show
Infraestruturas de Portugal, Lusoponte and Fertagus will promote a 3D drone show over the Tagus River, in the early morning of 6 August, the day that marks the 60th anniversary of the inauguration of the 25th of April Bridge.
The Portugal News5 AugUK Military Veterans Find Their Voice Through Laughter as Project Comedy Return to the Fringe
From 6 to 30 August, a group of UK military veterans will take to the stage at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, not with tales of combat, but with punchlines and personal stories, as Project COMEDY makes its highly anticipated debut with two unique comedy shows.
The Portugal News4 AugReports suggest Spain was alerted before the migrant surge into Ceuta
Information from military and civilian intelligence sources suggests the Spanish government was warned of the heightened risk of a mass arrival of migrants, with alerts issued over several days prior to the event.
The Portugal News4 AugInternational Orchid Exhibition returns to Lisbon for its 10th edition
The Lisbon International Orchid Exhibition and Sale returns to the Casal Vistoso Municipal Sports Complex in Areeiro from 27 November to 29.
The Portugal News4 AugSpain prepares for total solar eclipse with special traffic measures
Spain is introducing special traffic measures ahead of the total solar eclipse on 12 August, as hundreds of thousands of people are expected to travel to the country's northern regions to witness one of Europe's biggest astronomical events.
The Portugal News4 AugAmerican band Megadeth announces show in Lisbon in Portugal
The American band Megadeth will perform on 13 April 2027 at Campo Pequeno in Lisbon, closing a European tour, promoter Prime Artists revealed.
Portugal Resident4 AugPortimão’s Sardine Festival opens with heritage, music and six days of celebration
Portimão’s landmark Sardine Festival opens today (August 4), celebrating its 30th edition with a programme that blends local heritage, gastronomy and live music along the city’s riverside. Festivities begin at The post Portimão’s Sardine Festival opens with heritage, music and six days of celebration appeared first on
The Portugal News3 AugSunset in Alvor: When the seagulls steal the show
Most people head to Alvor's bar street for a drink, dinner or simply to enjoy the atmosphere. But if you walk right to the end of the Rua Dr. Frederico Ramos Mendes, by the Ria de Alvor, you'll find a lovely spot to watch the sunset.
The Portugal News3 AugRally Finland 2026: Pajari Delivers a Dream Victory on Home Soil
Known for its breathtaking speeds, huge jumps and passionate crowds, the Jyväskylä-based event once again lived up to its reputation in 2026, producing a landmark victory for local favorite Sami Pajari.
The Portugal News3 AugGrowing Number of Irish Residents Highlights Algarve’s Transformation into an All-Year-Round Home
Andrea Viegas, Honorary Consul for Ireland in the Algarve, to speak at the Moving to Portugal Show in Dublin