Portugal Resident27 OctChristmas market returns to Ferragudo in November
Ferragudo will get into the Christmas spirit from November 27 to 29, when Artenata returns for its 19th edition. The annual festive event will once again take over part of The post Christmas market returns to Ferragudo in November appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident27 OctChoir attempts to sing President out of silence over housing protests
A choir group gathered last night in front of the President of the Republic’s home, in Caldas da Rainha, to sing protest songs and demand that António José Seguro take The post Choir attempts to sing President out of silence over housing protests appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident27 OctPortimão gears up for 363rd St Martin’s Fair
One of Portimão’s oldest traditions is almost back, with the 363rd Feira de São Martinho returning to the city’s fairground from November 6 to 15. Dating all the way back The post Portimão gears up for 363rd St Martin’s Fair appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident27 OctParliament begins debate on State Budget proposal against a backdrop of housing protests
Today is the day that the government’s proposal for next year’s State Budget comes under debate in parliament – and, due to tensions focused on lack of housing, the event The post Parliament begins debate on State Budget proposal against a backdrop of housing protests appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident27 OctQuinta Shopping celebrates Halloween with activities for the whole family
On Saturday, October 31, Quinta Shopping will welcome families and visitors for a celebration of Halloween. Featuring a themed programme of events taking place between 11am and 1pm and 2pm The post Quinta Shopping celebrates Halloween with activities for the whole family appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident27 OctStreet food at home
Street food is the inspiration behind one of the latest additions to the Ready-to-Eat section at Lagos Intermarché. The new Street Burger offers a convenient alternative for anyone looking for The post Street food at home appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident26 OctBereaved family in shock as insurer concedes Lisbon funicular was unreliable
The insurer of Lisbon’s municipal transport operator, Carris, has contested the claim for compensation relating to one of the fatalities in the Gloria funicular accident, albeit conceding that the quaint The post Bereaved family in shock as insurer concedes Lisbon funicular was unreliable appeared first on Portugal Res
Portugal Resident26 OctTavira cyclist returns home after round-the-world adventure
Tavira cyclist Miguel Figueira has returned home after completing an extraordinary round-the-world journey by bicycle, almost 17 months after setting off alone. Figueira left Tavira on June 2, 2025, beginning The post Tavira cyclist returns home after round-the-world adventure appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident26 OctPortugal exceeds European benchmark for places within ‘Temporary Accommodation Centres’
Portugal has opened a new wing at the Porto Temporary Accommodation Centre (CIT), bringing total capacity for irregular migrants to 171—exceeding the European benchmark of 102. Minister for Interior Administration The post Portugal exceeds European benchmark for places within ‘Temporary Accommodation Centres’ appeared
Portugal Resident26 OctCHEGA leader expresses “discontent” over victory of President Lula in Brazil
In spite of the fact that the presidential victory of Brazil’s president Lula in yesterday’s elections came with the seal of the country’s Superior Electoral Court, CHEGA leader André Ventura The post CHEGA leader expresses “discontent” over victory of President Lula in Brazil appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident26 OctOctober ends with temperatures well above normal
After the hottest September since records in Portugal began, October too is drawing to a close with temperatures well above normal – and likely to stay that way for days The post October ends with temperatures well above normal appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident26 OctAlgarve tourism boss confirms advanced talks for return of Dakar Rally in 2027
The Dakar Rally’s reported return to the Algarve in 2027 is now “well on track”, with the region’s tourism chief saying only official confirmation appears to be missing. André Gomes, The post Algarve tourism boss confirms advanced talks for return of Dakar Rally in 2027 appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident26 OctHousing investment to fall 63.5% as PRR funding ends
Planned investment under the government’s ‘Construir Portugal’ housing programme will fall by almost two-thirds next year as European recovery funding ends — against a backdrop of protests over housing shortages The post Housing investment to fall 63.5% as PRR funding ends appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident26 OctSleepless nights for village close to ETAR (water treatment plant)
For the last five months, the 20 or so residents of the village of Boiço (Tábua municipality) have been ‘living in hell’, writes Correio da Manhã today – all because The post Sleepless nights for village close to ETAR (water treatment plant) appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident26 OctMinister pressed over new regime that ‘could see him off hook’ over Cascais Hilton controversy
PS Socialists convened an urgent parliamentary hearing today with Minister for Housing and Infrastructure Miguel Pinto Luz to clarify suspicions of a conflict of interest surrounding the approval of the The post Minister pressed over new regime that ‘could see him off hook’ over Cascais Hilton controversy appeared firs
Portugal Resident26 OctPortimão Arena turns into giant Halloween playground
Portimão Arena is set to become a giant indoor Halloween playground on October 31 and November 1, as Fun Day Halloween returns for two full days of bouncing, climbing, sliding The post Portimão Arena turns into giant Halloween playground appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident26 OctAlentejo elephant sanctuary prepares for new retiree from captivity
Pangea, the elephant sanctuary created in the Alentejo, is finally preparing for the arrival of its second retiree from a life of captivity, Kariba, aged around 40, and currently still The post Alentejo elephant sanctuary prepares for new retiree from captivity appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident26 OctDakar Rally could return to Algarve after 20 years
The Dakar Rally could roar back into the Algarve in 2027, two decades after the legendary off-road race last passed through the region. Portugal and Morocco are being considered as The post Dakar Rally could return to Algarve after 20 years appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident26 OctAttorney General challenges parliament to change law on demonstrations
Portugal’s Attorney General has called on parliament today to review the 1974 legislation governing the right to demonstrate, declining to refer the law to the Constitutional Court (TC) for review. The post Attorney General challenges parliament to change law on demonstrations appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident26 OctBar association demands inquiry into police actions at housing protest
The president of Portugal’s Bar Association believes an inquiry must be carried out into the security forces’ actions at the protest camps in Lisbon and Porto on Sunday, as the The post Bar association demands inquiry into police actions at housing protest appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident26 Oct‘Future of Algarve’ debate in Ferragudo tackles pressing issues
From cutting electricity bills and building more efficiently to property investment, education and medical tourism, a wide range of ideas for the Algarve’s future will be on the table at The post ‘Future of Algarve’ debate in Ferragudo tackles pressing issues appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident26 OctPortugal’s president, prime minister congratulate Brazil’s fourth-term president, Lula da Silva
In a careful exercise in political correctness, President António José Seguro has congratulated Brazilian counterpart, Lula da Silva, on his re-election for an unprecedented fourth term, expressing optimism over the The post Portugal’s president, prime minister congratulate Brazil’s fourth-term president, Lula da Silva
Portugal Resident26 OctPortuguese unicorn Tekever sells drones to U.S. Special Operations
Portuguese firm Tekever – Portugal’s seventh unicorn company after a funding round pushed its valuation past one billion pounds/ euros/ dollars, and which specialises in drones equipped with artificial intelligence The post Portuguese unicorn Tekever sells drones to U.S. Special Operations appeared first on Portugal Re
Portugal Resident26 OctSunday night’s protests end without incident; focus now on Lisbon courthouse
Last night’s throngs at the squares in Porto and Lisbon that have become centres for ‘right to housing demonstrations’ dispersed without incident last night, and through the early hours of The post Sunday night’s protests end without incident; focus now on Lisbon courthouse appeared first on Portugal Resident .