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Portugal Resident20 Oct

Silves will host its traditional All Saints’ Fair (Feira de Todos os Santos) from October 29 to November 1, bringing four days of music, traditional food, fairground rides and family The post Silves celebrates All Saints’ Fair with four days of festivities appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident20 Oct

A man and woman, both aged 45, have been arrested in Silves, in the Algarve, on suspicion of carrying out a “fake accident” scam targeting elderly victims. The pair were The post Couple arrested in Algarve over ‘fake accident’ scam targeting elderly appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident20 Oct

A university study claims that the Alqueva reservoir “has transformed agriculture and the economy of the Alentejo”, yet the region continues to experience demographic change, and “a significant proportion of The post Alqueva dam project didn’t solve all problems it was made for – study appeared first on Portugal Reside

Portugal Resident20 Oct

A couple endured moments of sheer terror on Sunday night when their Porsche was rammed by another vehicle in Torres Vedras, leading to a violent confrontation with five men, at The post Gang makes off in stolen Porsche after kidnapping couple near Torres Vedras appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident20 Oct

Around 180 rectors and decision-makers from Europe’s leading science and technology institutions are meeting in Lisbon this week to discuss how scientific research can transform countries’ technological and industrial capabilities. The post Leading EU science, tech institutions meet in Lisbon this week appeared first o

Portugal Resident20 Oct

For everyone who has struggled to get up in the morning in the dark, the light is returning (briefly, that is)! Mainland Portugal and the autonomous regions of Madeira and The post Clocks reset to Winter Time at 2am on Sunday morning appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident20 Oct

Quinta Vale D. Maria has opened a new €1.5 million wine tourism project in the Douro, combining tastings, gastronomy and architecture with a strong focus on the estate’s old vines. The post €1.5 million Douro wine tourism project unveiled at Quinta Vale D. Maria appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident20 Oct

Portugal’s president António José Seguro has called for a broad consensus between the PSD/CDS-PP government and opposition parties so that urgent and long-term measures on housing can be adopted “with The post President calls for “broad consensus” between government and opposition on housing appeared first on Portugal

Portugal Resident20 Oct

Internationally acclaimed pianist Rem Urasin will perform two concerts for Amigos de Música on October 27 and 29, replacing previously announced artist Hélène Tysman, who has withdrawn due to illness. The post Pianist Rem Urasin to perform two Algarve concerts appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident20 Oct

Portugal’s Public Security Police (PSP) detained 55 housing protesters this morning for allegedly resisting when officers removed tents from the Lisbon Camp, situated in Praça D. Pedro IV, in Rossio. The post Police detain 55 housing protestors for disobedience appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident20 Oct

The Strokes are returning to Portugal next summer, with the New York rock band confirmed for the opening day of NOS Alive 2027. Julian Casablancas and co. will take to The post The Strokes confirmed for Portugal’s NOS Alive 2027 appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident20 Oct

The Porto Academic Federation of students (FAP) has called for “dialogue and moderation” to resolve the housing crisis, proposing tax measures and a temporary ban on the purchase of residential The post Porto students propose temporary ban on non-resident foreigners buying property appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident20 Oct

Football legend Cristiano Ronaldo has been suspended for 30 days and fined €255 by the Disciplinary Committee of the Portuguese Football Federation (FPF) for walking out of the national team’s The post Ronaldo fined €255 for walking out on national team appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident20 Oct

After seven days of challenging terrain, aching muscles and unpredictable weather, the intrepid hikers from the Rotary Club of Silves have completed their 110km charity challenge, reaching the lighthouse at The post Silves Rotary hikers complete 110km charity challenge appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident20 Oct

Lidl Portugal has raised €270,000 to support animal welfare organisations across the country through the sale of its special charity shopping bag, known as ‘Pa-tudo’. The supermarket chain will distribute The post Lidl raises €270,000 to support animal rescue charities in Portugal appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident20 Oct

One of Silves Council’s new rubbish collection trucks has been damaged by fire, prompting the Algarve municipality to appeal for greater care over what residents put into waste containers. The The post New Silves rubbish truck damaged by fire appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident20 Oct

Krazy World, the family theme park in Algoz, Silves, is celebrating Halloween with a special programme of activities running until November 1. The celebrations began on October 17, offering families The post Halloween fun for families at Krazy World in Algarve appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident20 Oct

The Algarve has enjoyed a strong showing at two major international tourism award programmes, with the region itself named Europe’s Leading Beach Destination 2026 and a string of Algarve hotels, The post Algarve tourism shines at European level appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident20 Oct

Portimão will host a charity walk on Sunday, October 25, as part of Pink October, the international breast cancer awareness campaign, encouraging residents and visitors to get active while supporting The post Portimão hosts Pink October charity walk for breast cancer awareness appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident20 Oct

Wine professionals and enthusiasts in the Algarve will have the chance to gain internationally recognised WSET qualifications this November, when Alentejo winery Quinta da Plansel brings two English-language courses to The post English-language WSET wine courses coming to Algarve appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident20 Oct

The Algarve branch of the CDS-PP party has welcomed the selection of Lufthansa as a strategic partner for TAP Air Portugal but is calling on the government to ensure the The post Algarve CDS-PP calls for more Faro flights following Lufthansa-TAP deal appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident20 Oct

In a world where business, investment and personal affairs increasingly cross borders, finding the right professional support can mean looking beyond a single area of expertise. For Eduardo Serra Jorge The post More than legal expertise – a broader view for today’s clients appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident20 Oct

Police dismantled housing protest camps in Lisbon and Porto early on Tuesday morning (October 20), with demonstrators in Porto peacefully complying with orders to leave, while the operation in the The post Porto protesters leave peacefully as Lisbon sees arrests appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident19 Oct

Faro Council has approved the cancellation of an unused €16.42 million bank loan and is moving ahead with a new financing package worth almost €14 million for five municipal projects. The post Faro drops unused €16.4 million loan, plans new investment package appeared first on Portugal Resident .