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Portugal Resident16 Oct

In this news review episode, host Carl Munson is joined by Paul Rees of Rural Properties, in Central Portugal, to discuss three top stories from The Resident: the long-running EN125 The post News Review: Algarve EN125 deadlock, Lufthansa’s TAP takeover & e-waste failure appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident16 Oct

Lisbon Metro passengers face two more strikes before the end of the month, following the 24-hour stoppage that shut down the entire network on Wednesday. Workers have submitted notices for The post Lisbon Metro faces two more strikes before end of October appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident16 Oct

The village of Barão de São João, in the municipality of Lagos, will once again become a meeting point for nature lovers, artists and families when the Walk & Art The post Walk & Art Fest returns to Barão de São João in November appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident16 Oct

Portugal’s PJ criminal police have seized 556 kilograms of cocaine in the Porto area and arrested one man as part of an investigation into an organised crime group importing drugs The post PJ police seize 556kg of cocaine in Porto appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident16 Oct

This week I am not writing about a car. This is the Fiat Topolino. Legally, it’s a quadricycle, but I look at it and the word that comes to mind The post Fiat Topolino – Small but perfectly formed appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident16 Oct

Halloween is returning to Zoomarine Algarve this October, with spooky attractions, ghostly encounters and special activities for visitors of all ages. From October 20 to 31, the theme park in The post Halloween brings spooky fun to Zoomarine Algarve appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident16 Oct

Portuguese motorists face another sharp increase in the price of diesel from Monday, with prices expected to rise by 4.5 cents per litre, while petrol is forecast to become 1.5 The post Portugal fuel prices: Diesel set to rise 4.5 cents next week, petrol gets slight relief appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident16 Oct

Portugal’s government has hardened its rhetoric over the housing protests in Porto, warning that it “will not give in to shouts from the street” and insisting the country’s housing crisis The post Government ‘will not give in to shouts from the street’ over housing protests – minister appeared first on Portugal Residen

Portugal Resident16 Oct

Environmental association ZERO is calling for the proposed Foupana dam in the eastern Algarve to be rejected, warning that it could threaten the survival of one of Portugal’s rarest freshwater The post ZERO calls for Foupana dam rejection over endangered fish and impartiality concerns appeared first on Portugal Residen

Portugal Resident16 Oct

Portugal’s Public Prosecutor’s Office has opened an investigation into allegations of mistreatment of children at a school in Lisbon, following a complaint by a former employee. The investigation concerns Externato The post Lisbon school investigated over horrific child abuse allegations appeared first on Portugal Resi

Portugal Resident16 Oct

Lisbon Mayor Carlos Moedas has announced the suspension of shared electric scooters in the Portuguese capital, citing growing safety concerns, dangerous behaviour by riders and the widespread abandonment of vehicles The post Lisbon mayor suspends shared e-scooter scheme over safety concerns appeared first on Portugal R

Portugal Resident16 Oct

Concerns are growing over the possibility of further unrest in Portugal as housing protests continue in Porto and organisers prepare for a similar demonstration in Lisbon on Saturday, October 17. The post Housing crisis: Porto unrest raises concerns ahead of Lisbon protest appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident15 Oct

Wine lovers are in for a treat this weekend as one of Portugal’s largest wine fairs returns to Lisbon, bringing together more than 200 producers and hundreds of wines from The post Hundreds of Portuguese wines to taste at Lisbon wine fair this weekend appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident15 Oct

One of TAP’s main unions has warned that employees must not once again be left to “rescue” the airline from the consequences of privatisation, while raising concerns over how Lufthansa The post TAP union warns workers must not be left to ‘rescue’ airline again appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident15 Oct

Portugal’s Internal Administration Minister has defended the PSP’s intervention at a housing protest in Porto, insisting police acted lawfully after demonstrators refused orders to remove tents from Praça D. João The post Minister backs PSP after police clash with protesters in Porto appeared first on Portugal Resident

Portugal Resident15 Oct

American pop star Alex Warren will perform in Portugal for the first time next summer, with a beachfront concert in Figueira da Foz on July 18, 2027. The 26-year-old Californian The post Alex Warren to make Portugal debut on Figueira da Foz beach appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident15 Oct

One of Faro’s best-loved traditions is back. The centuries-old Feira de Santa Iria (Santa Iria Fair) opens today (October 15) at Largo de São Francisco, bringing 11 days of shopping, The post Centuries-old Santa Iria Fair returns to Faro today appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident15 Oct

Parliament’s Transparency Committee has concluded that Chega leader André Ventura committed a “serious breach” of his duties as an MP by publishing a video which it says distorted the reality The post Parliament says André Ventura ‘distorted facts’ in video claiming MPs were absent appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident15 Oct

A charity padel tournament in Albufeira has raised €3,000 for the Portuguese League Against Cancer, bringing together 184 players for two days of competition in support of the cause. The The post Albufeira padel tournament raises €3,000 for cancer charity appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident15 Oct

Carvoeiro Cat Charity Associação (CCCA) is inviting supporters and animal lovers to come together for its annual Christmas Fundraising Dinner on Saturday, December 19, at Victoria’s restaurant in Poço Barreto, The post Carvoeiro Cat Charity to host festive fundraising dinner appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident15 Oct

Olhão’s changing face is being explored through photography in a new exhibition bringing together historic images of the city and present-day recreations taken by young local residents. Entitled “Olhão antes The post Olhão exhibition shows city’s past and present appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident15 Oct

More than half of Portuguese consumers say their purchasing power has fallen over the past year, as the rising cost of living continues to squeeze household budgets. A survey carried The post More than half of Portuguese say purchasing power has fallen appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident15 Oct

Spanish supermarket giant Mercadona has officially arrived in the Algarve, opening its first store in the region today (October 15) at Nova Vila Retail Park in Portimão. The much-anticipated opening The post Mercadona finally arrives in Algarve with Portimão opening appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident15 Oct

Portimão will host the largest European Judo Championships Veterans ever held later this month, with a record 1,415 athletes from 36 countries registered to compete. The championships will take place The post Record-breaking European Judo Championships Veterans coming to Portimão appeared first on Portugal Resident .