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Portugal Resident39m agoFerragudo calls for fairer funding as town marks 27th anniversary
Ferragudo marked the 27th anniversary of its elevation to town (vila) status on November 1 with a call for fairer funding and greater investment in local infrastructure, housing and public The post Ferragudo calls for fairer funding as town marks 27th anniversary appeared first on Portugal Resident .
TodayPortugal Resident49m agoPortugal to host Ibero-American Summit in 2030
Portugal will host the Ibero-American Summit in 2030, bringing together leaders from across the Portuguese- and Spanish-speaking world. President António José Seguro confirmed the decision following the 30th Ibero-American Summit The post Portugal to host Ibero-American Summit in 2030 appeared first on Portugal Residen
TodayPortugal Resident1h agoItalian singer Maria Mazzotta brings ‘Amoreamaro’ to Loulé
Italian singer Maria Mazzotta will perform at Cineteatro Louletano on Saturday, November 14, as part of Portugal’s Misty Fest, presenting her acclaimed Amoreamaro project. Known for her powerful voice and The post Italian singer Maria Mazzotta brings ‘Amoreamaro’ to Loulé appeared first on Portugal Resident .
TodayPortugal Resident1h agoU2 add second Lisbon concert after ‘huge demand’
U2 have added a second concert in Lisbon next May after what promoters describe as “huge demand” for tickets to their first show. The Irish rock giants will now perform The post U2 add second Lisbon concert after ‘huge demand’ appeared first on Portugal Resident .
TodayPortugal Resident2h agoParting is such sweet sorrow
“It’s sad saying goodbye to a dear friend and long-standing member.” Jenny Clarke, president of the Association for Protection of Animals Algarve (APAA), has just said farewell to Josephine, who The post Parting is such sweet sorrow appeared first on Portugal Resident .
TodayPortugal Resident2h agoPortugal’s 300,000-home shortage will take years to resolve, warns CGD chief
Portugal’s housing crisis will take years to resolve and cannot be tackled through one or two government measures, according to Paulo Macedo, chief executive of state-owned bank Caixa Geral de The post Portugal’s 300,000-home shortage will take years to resolve, warns CGD chief appeared first on Portugal Resident .
TodayPortugal Resident3h agoConstruction worker seriously injured in 10-metre fall in Algarve
A 57-year-old man was seriously injured after falling approximately 10 metres while working at a construction site in Vila Real de Santo António, in the eastern Algarve, on Thursday, November The post Construction worker seriously injured in 10-metre fall in Algarve appeared first on Portugal Resident .
TodayPortugal Resident3h ago“New chapter” begins for Vale do Lobo real estate buyers
Already home to around 1,500 properties, used as a mix of holiday homes, investment properties and year-round residences, the resort is now presenting a limited collection of exclusive land plots The post “New chapter” begins for Vale do Lobo real estate buyers appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident12h agoSoulful thoughts for animals
This essay was written on All Souls’ Day (November 2, 2026) as a reflection on W. H. Auden’s observation that “the human species has the monstrous qualification of being the The post Soulful thoughts for animals appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident12h agoWhizz bangs to fizzle out?
Most of us will remember the excitement of Guy Fawkes Night when families would use a brightly coloured box of “garden fireworks” to organise a display to accompany the traditional The post Whizz bangs to fizzle out? appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident13h agoThe Algarve most visitors never see
Most visitors come to the Algarve for the familiar quartet: beaches, sea, golf and sunshine. For many — tourists, business owners, even politicians — the region is imagined as a The post The Algarve most visitors never see appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident15h agoLisbon mayor insists housing encampment must make way for Christmas Market
Lisbon mayor Carlos Moedas is not for turning: he has told ‘right to housing’ protesters camping in iconic Dom Pedro IV square in Rossio that they have to change locations The post Lisbon mayor insists housing encampment must make way for Christmas Market appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident16h ago“Immediate evacuation” ordered in Matosinhos over apartment block at risk of collapse
Residents of a building in Matosinhos have been told they have to leave their homes “immediately” after a study showed the property is at “imminent” threat of collapse”. The privately The post “Immediate evacuation” ordered in Matosinhos over apartment block at risk of collapse appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident17h agoFormer café equipment finds new purpose at Portimão Soup Kitchen
Associação Cultural Ideias do Levante has reached an agreement with the Portimão Soup Kitchen to transfer industrial equipment from the former café at Espaço Portas do Sol. The equipment, including The post Former café equipment finds new purpose at Portimão Soup Kitchen appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident17h agoUltramarathon runner to run for 10 hours in Lisbon charity challenge
Portuguese ultramarathon runner Hélio Fumo will run non-stop for 10 hours at Lisbon’s Campo Pequeno on November 14, as part of a charity initiative aiming to collect more than six The post Ultramarathon runner to run for 10 hours in Lisbon charity challenge appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident18h agoSaint Martin market returns to Lagoa and Carvoeiro
Lagoa and Carvoeiro will get into the Saint Martin spirit with the return of the Mercadinho de São Martinho on November 14 and 15. The event will take place in The post Saint Martin market returns to Lagoa and Carvoeiro appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident18h agoWinter opening hours: Time spent with our animals makes all the difference
While walking the dogs is an important part of visiting the shelter, there are many other ways to spend time with them. Some dogs enjoy a walk, while others benefit The post Winter opening hours: Time spent with our animals makes all the difference appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident18h agoArt takes over Alcoutim by the Guadiana
The eastern riverside town of Alcoutim is about to become a stage for an eclectic array of artistic works. On November 13 and 14, TANG – Tráfico de Arte no The post Art takes over Alcoutim by the Guadiana appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident18h agoDefence minister downplays cyberattack on personal mobile phone
Portugal’s defence minister, Nuno Melo, has downplayed the cyberattack on his mobile phone, saying that “everyone is vulnerable to this sort of intrusion”, including government officials. The minister was speaking The post Defence minister downplays cyberattack on personal mobile phone appeared first on Portugal Reside
Portugal Resident19h agoOperation Influencer: 30 seized devices remain inaccessible
The Attorney General’s Office (PGR) provided an update today on Operation Influencer – the alleged corruption probe that toppled António Costa’s absolute majority government – in which it says that The post Operation Influencer: 30 seized devices remain inaccessible appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident19h agoPortimão Hospital emergency director replaced following patient’s death
The director of the Emergency Department at Portimão Hospital has been replaced, just a day after an 87-year-old man died following a lengthy wait for medical attention. However, a hospital The post Portimão Hospital emergency director replaced following patient’s death appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident19h agoNorthern municipalities meet with construction companies to discuss housing crisis
“We have all the conditions needed to create a construction and innovation cluster here that can compete directly for funding from Brussels”, said Álvaro Santos, president of the Northern Regional The post Northern municipalities meet with construction companies to discuss housing crisis appeared first on Portugal Resi
Portugal Resident19h agoNew Algarve surf festival makes a splash in Sagres
The first Sagres Sessions has been hailed a success. Held between October 30 and November 1, the festival turned Sagres into a meeting point for surfers, local residents and visitors, The post New Algarve surf festival makes a splash in Sagres appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident20h agoPresident Seguro, Zelenskyy discuss joint arms production
Portugal’s president, António José Seguro, met in Madrid with his Ukrainian counterpart, Volodymyr Zelenskyy today and discussed the possibility of joint arms production, according to the Ukrainian Presidency. “We discussed The post President Seguro, Zelenskyy discuss joint arms production appeared first on Portugal Re