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Portugal Resident5 Oct

The Algarveans Theatre Group are celebrating 35 years of community theatre in the Algarve. While they may be only spring chickens compared with older theatre ensembles, such as the Comédie-Française, The post The Algarveans celebrate 35 years of community theatre appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident5 Oct

Animal rights organisation ANIMAL has strongly opposed a proposal to recognise bullfighting in Portugal as intangible cultural heritage, arguing that the designation would give institutional protection to a practice involving The post ANIMAL opposes bid to recognise bullfighting as cultural heritage appeared first on P

Portugal Resident2 Oct

The Cultural Heritage institute has opened a public consultation process for the inclusion of “bullfights in Portugal” in the National Inventory of Intangible Cultural Heritage, according to an announcement published The post Should bullfights be Intangible Cultural Heritage? Public consultation opens appeared first on

Portugal Resident1 Oct

Straight off the bat, ahead of some fine suggestions for you today, I will own the self-judgement that I am not a ‘good reader’ but, at the same time, recall The post An expat book club? Yes, but for recovering readers. appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident1 Oct

Iberanime Matosinhos has unveiled the full programme and official map for its 2026 edition, promising two days packed with anime, manga, cosplay, gaming and Japanese culture at Exponor. Both are The post Iberanime brings Japanese pop culture to Matosinhos appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident30 Sept

The most powerful man in the world embarks on a frantic mission to prove he is humanity’s savior before the disaster he’s unleashed destroys everything. (Sorce: Rotten Tomatoes and IMDb) Explore more Films The post Cinema: Digger appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident30 Sept

After Lowen uncovers what appears to be Verity’s chilling autobiographical notes, she wrestles with the disturbing and twisted confessions about Verity’s husband Jeremy, and finds it hard to separate fiction The post Cinema: Verity appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident29 Sept

Following last Friday’s high-profile truckers’ protest in the north, the government has pledged to extend the diesel subsidy granted to agricultural machinery to industrial machinery. A representative of the earthmoving The post Truckers’ protest last Friday rewarded with promise of diesel subsidies appeared first on P

Portugal Resident24 Sept

This September, The Algarveans Theatre Group is celebrating a birthday. Thirty-five years ago, a handful of people with a passion for theatre gathered in Jerry Lane’s home to form an The post Down the rabbit hole The Algarveans go! appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident23 Sept

Together, they battle the elements and other animals in a harsh landscape that would likely kill any other man or dog. Director: David Ayer; Starring: Brad Pitt, J.K. Simmons, Anna The post Cinema: Heart of the Beast appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident23 Sept

On this Resident Podcast ‘Big Interview’, host Carl Munson talks with author Tim Richardson about his book Forgetting Nicholas Trant and how he moved to Portugal after redundancy in London, The post The Englishman, Irishman & Defeat of Napoleon – Interview: Tim Richardson appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident23 Sept

Puxadoiros Island – with around 37 hectares, comprising eight salt pans, nurseries, support structures, equipment and aquaculture activity – is for sale in an online auction, with a base price The post Private “island” in Aveiro lagoon in online auction, with base price of €750,000 appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident21 Sept

After years in which Portugal’s fishermen have wondered what authorities are trying to do to their sector, the European Commission is proposing changes aimed at reducing bureaucracy, attracting new generations, The post Brussels proposes new rules to ease financing in fisheries and aquaculture appeared first on Portuga

Portugal Resident18 Sept

Vila Viçosa could move a significant step closer to becoming a UNESCO World Heritage Site before the end of this year, as its candidacy enters a decisive technical assessment stage. The post Vila Viçosa awaits key UNESCO decision on World Heritage bid appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident18 Sept

Olhão will become an open-air showcase for contemporary creativity this weekend as the second edition of Open Ateliers Olhão brings together 68 artists at venues across the city. Running from The post Olhão opens its doors to art for Open Ateliers appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident16 Sept

As the mission spirals into a deadly manhunt, every detour, delay, and bullet pushes them closer to failure. With betrayal closing in from every side, they must survive the chase The post Cinema: Runner appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident13 Sept

At the metro station of the Jardim Zoológico, Lisbon Zoo, we turned a corner seeking the exit to first encounter the face of a shocked, presumably local woman who seemed The post The naked truth of culture, context & consent appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident10 Sept

Prime Minister Luís Montenegro has pledged to “reimplement a culture of greater academic rigour” in Portuguese schools following another deterioration in the country’s international education results. Speaking after a decentralised The post PM pledges return to ‘higher standards’ after dismal PISA results appeared firs

Portugal Resident10 Sept

View Activities, an Algarve-based experience company, is bringing outdoor cinema to audiences across the region – from public screenings at Quinta dos Vales and Café Inglês to private cinema nights The post View Activities bring outdoor cinema and immersive experiences to the Algarve appeared first on Portugal Resident

Portugal Resident10 Sept

The government has approved the extension of support for agricultural diesel until the end of the year and aid to the fishing sector to a distinct absence of celebratory fireworks. The post Fuel support for farmers, fishermen labelled “giving with one hand, taking with both” appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident9 Sept

Practical Magic 2 returns to a world steeped in moonlit mischief and powerful ancestral magic, as the Owens sisters must confront the dark curse that threatens to unravel their family The post Cinema: Practical Magic 2 appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident9 Sept

A police chief, a policewoman and a group of hunters try to track down and kill a mysterious creature that’s laying waste to a Korean village. Director: Na Hong-jin; Starring: The post Cinema: Hope appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident8 Sept

Portuguese cinemas enjoyed a bumper August, welcoming almost 1.8 million spectators – 83.5% more than in the same month last year. The surge was driven largely by the latest Spider-Man The post Spider-Man helps Portuguese cinemas nearly double audiences in August appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident7 Sept

Portugal’s 21 finalists for the New 7 Wonders of Portugal have been confirmed, setting up the final public vote to select seven winners from landmarks and heritage sites across the The post Portugal’s 21 finalists revealed for New 7 Wonders final appeared first on Portugal Resident .