Portugal Resident22 OctMushrooms, wine and gastronomy celebrated at Dão autumn festival
The Dão wine region will celebrate the arrival of autumn with the second edition of The Mushroom Edit, a festival combining mushroom discovery, wine, gastronomy and music at the Taboadella The post Mushrooms, wine and gastronomy celebrated at Dão autumn festival appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident21 OctBrussels hints it may “reassess” ‘strategic status’ awarded to Covas do Barroso lithium project
The European Commission has hinted today that it may reassess the ‘strategic project’ status given, at the 11th hour, on the Covas do Barroso lithium mine, which locals have been The post Brussels hints it may “reassess” ‘strategic status’ awarded to Covas do Barroso lithium project appeared first on Portugal Resident
Portugal Resident21 OctProtest camps to return to the streets of Lisbon and Porto tonight
In the Popular Assemblies held by ‘right to housing’ protestors in Lisbon and Porto this evening, votes were taken on whether or not to return to camping in the squares The post Protest camps to return to the streets of Lisbon and Porto tonight appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident21 OctTaxi runs over three people on pedestrian crossing in Porto
Three people were hit this evening when a taxi ploughed into them on a pedestrian crossing in Porto, leaving one, a child, in a critical condition. According to reports, at The post Taxi runs over three people on pedestrian crossing in Porto appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident21 OctPortugal urged to turn obesity policy into action
Portugal already has much of the policy framework needed to tackle obesity – but people living with the disease are still waiting to see it translated into actual care, a The post Portugal urged to turn obesity policy into action appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident21 OctJazz in the Wineries returns to Silves for 10th edition
Silves’ popular Jazz nas Adegas (Jazz in the Wineries) is returning for its 10th edition, bringing live music back to vineyards and wine estates across the municipality from November 2026 The post Jazz in the Wineries returns to Silves for 10th edition appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident21 OctMotoGP ticket buyers get early access to Portugal F1 tickets
Motorsport fans heading to this year’s MotoGP Portuguese Grand Prix in Portimão are being offered an early shot at tickets for the return of Formula 1 next summer. The Algarve The post MotoGP ticket buyers get early access to Portugal F1 tickets appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident21 OctHyatt Regency Vilamoura unveils spooky weekend celebrations
The Hyatt Regency Vilamoura Algarve is preparing a weekend of Halloween celebrations, with an immersive cocktail experience and DJ party on October 31, followed by a family-friendly brunch on November The post Hyatt Regency Vilamoura unveils spooky weekend celebrations appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident21 OctPrecedent created as opposition forces emergency debate on housing crisis
The housing crisis was debated in parliament this afternoon after the opposition joined forces to overturn the decision of the president of the Assembly of the Republic who rejected two The post Precedent created as opposition forces emergency debate on housing crisis appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident21 OctCinema: The Fix
After their mission in Afghanistan goes tragically wrong, enter the heart of Tehran to earn redemption by pulling off a daring rescue. Director: Guy Moshe; Starring: Zachary Levi, Liam Neeson, The post Cinema: The Fix appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident21 OctLagoa takes action to protect coastline from storm damage
Lagoa Council is stepping up efforts to protect its coastline and improve safety in vulnerable coastal areas following the severe storms that battered the Algarve in January and February this The post Lagoa takes action to protect coastline from storm damage appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident21 OctPortugal among countries where authoritarianism taking root – World Justice Project
In a week where the government has openly said it will not heed “cries from the street” (as mainly young people desperate for a solution to the housing crisis mount The post Portugal among countries where authoritarianism taking root – World Justice Project appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident21 OctTwo Algarve beaches named among Europe’s best
Two Algarve beaches have been named among the 20 best in Europe by readers of the British edition of Condé Nast Traveller, with Praia da Falésia taking an impressive fourth The post Two Algarve beaches named among Europe’s best appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident21 OctNavy personnel accused of violating State secrets acquitted
The three Navy personnel accused of violating State secrets, in the case of the Portuguese Republic Ship (NRP) Mondego, have been acquitted today, with the court describing the Public Prosecutor’s The post Navy personnel accused of violating State secrets acquitted appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident21 OctBenfica football academy ranked world’s best
Benfica has once again been ranked as the world’s leading football academy for the third year in a row, topping the latest global youth development study published by the CIES The post Benfica football academy ranked world’s best appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident21 OctCinema: Clayface
Abandoned by his team and with nothing left, Matt seeks out a cutting edge treatment that miraculously returns him to his former self… but also unexpectedly affects his grip on The post Cinema: Clayface appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident21 OctSteve Hackett announces Lisbon and Porto concerts for 2027
Legendary British guitarist Steve Hackett, best known for his work with progressive rock band Genesis, will return to Portugal in October 2027 for two concerts celebrating his musical career. The The post Steve Hackett announces Lisbon and Porto concerts for 2027 appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident21 OctPS Socialists ‘decide today on how they will vote over State Budget’
Portugal’s Socialist Party is bringing together its main leaders today to discuss the position to take in the vote on the State Budget for 2027 (OE2027). The party’s secretary-general, José The post PS Socialists ‘decide today on how they will vote over State Budget’ appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident21 OctAlgarve Accelerate event to explore business growth opportunities in 2027
The British-Portuguese Chamber of Commerce (BPCC) is organising a free business event at the Algarve International Circuit in Portimão on Thursday, October 29, focusing on the region’s economic prospects for The post Algarve Accelerate event to explore business growth opportunities in 2027 appeared first on Portugal Re
Portugal Resident21 OctNearly 100 aftershocks since yesterday’s early evening earthquake in Azores
CIVISA, the Azores Seismovolcanic Information and Monitoring Centre (CIVISA) has recorded nearly a hundred aftershocks following the magnitude 5.2 earthquake on the Richter scale that occurred in the region yesterday. The post Nearly 100 aftershocks since yesterday’s early evening earthquake in Azores appeared first on
Portugal Resident21 OctSocial cohesion: President summons parties to Belém
Breaking with the tradition of his predecessor, Portugal’s head of State, António José Seguro has not summoned parties ahead of the State Budget (to be voted on in general terms The post Social cohesion: President summons parties to Belém appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident21 OctJames Blunt confirmed for Douro & Porto Wine Festival 2027
James Blunt is returning to Portugal next summer, with the British singer-songwriter confirmed for the sixth edition of the Douro & Porto Wine Festival. Blunt will perform on July 2, The post James Blunt confirmed for Douro & Porto Wine Festival 2027 appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident21 OctTown halls step in to offer teachers ‘free accommodation’
The lack of teachers (particularly in areas where rents are at their highest: viz. Lisbon/ Algarve) has led municipalities to start thinking outside the box. Two town halls (Grândola and The post Town halls step in to offer teachers ‘free accommodation’ appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident21 OctPortugal to light up purple in memory of 1755 earthquake
Over 40 landmarks across Portugal will take part in a nationwide tribute to the victims of the devastating 1755 Lisbon earthquake, with 37 locations set to light up purple on The post Portugal to light up purple in memory of 1755 earthquake appeared first on Portugal Resident .