Portugal Resident12 OctMotoGP Portugal generated €102 million for economy in 2025 – study
The 2025 Portuguese MotoGP generated an estimated €102 million in gross value added for the Portuguese economy, including €56 million in the Algarve, according to a new study commissioned by The post MotoGP Portugal generated €102 million for economy in 2025 – study appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident12 OctFive days of performing arts for young audiences in Lagos
Lagos will host the second edition of Encontros Gymnasium – Performing for Young Audiences from October 13 to 17, bringing five days of theatre, dance, music, cinema and interactive workshops The post Five days of performing arts for young audiences in Lagos appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident12 OctBarlavento Ensemble brings Autumn Concert to Portimão Museum
The Barlavento Ensemble presents its Autumn Concert at Portimão Museum on Saturday, October 24, at 6.30pm. Conducted by Cristóvão Silva, the performance will feature clarinettist Bruno Sousa as soloist. The The post Barlavento Ensemble brings Autumn Concert to Portimão Museum appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident12 OctAlgarve Senior Bikers enjoy scenic ride through central Algarve
The Algarve Senior Bikers (ASB) enjoyed another memorable outing on October 7, with 34 members taking part in a scenic ride through the hills and valleys of the central Algarve. The post Algarve Senior Bikers enjoy scenic ride through central Algarve appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident12 Oct‘World-first’ adaptive sailing training centre to open in Portimão
Portimão is preparing to become the permanent home of what organisers describe as the world’s first training and development centre dedicated specifically to adaptive and inclusive sailing. Based at Marina The post ‘World-first’ adaptive sailing training centre to open in Portimão appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident12 OctFlamenco comes alive in Lagoa with ‘Alma Flamenca’
The passion, rhythm and intensity of Spanish flamenco will take centre stage at the Carlos do Carmo Auditorium in Lagoa on Saturday, October 24, at 7pm, with a performance of The post Flamenco comes alive in Lagoa with ‘Alma Flamenca’ appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident12 OctAlgarve students return triumphant from UK diplomacy conference
Students from the Agrupamento de Escolas Silves Sul received a hero’s welcome at Faro Airport on Sunday evening after returning from a successful Model United Nations (MUN) conference in Manchester, The post Algarve students return triumphant from UK diplomacy conference appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident12 OctBuying property in Portugal – A practical guide for UK buyers
Look beyond the asking price Budget for taxes, legal and registration fees, financing and ongoing expenses. Consider exchange rates and mortgage requirements. Check whether the property forms part of a The post Buying property in Portugal – A practical guide for UK buyers appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident12 OctEstarreja wins European Green Leaf 2028 title
Estarreja has been awarded the European Green Leaf 2028 title, earning international recognition for the environmental transformation of a municipality historically associated with the chemical industry. The Portuguese city will The post Estarreja wins European Green Leaf 2028 title appeared first on Portugal Resident
Portugal Resident12 OctNew amendments to the Foreigners Law in Portugal
The legislative landscape of immigration in Portugal has undergone one of its deepest mutations with the publication of Law No. 62/2026 of September 10. This new statute radically alters the The post New amendments to the Foreigners Law in Portugal appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident12 OctDrug trafficking suspect wanted in Germany caught in Algarve
A 57-year-old man wanted by German authorities on suspicion of drug trafficking has been arrested in the Algarve by Portugal’s Polícia Judiciária (PJ). The foreign national was located and detained The post Drug trafficking suspect wanted in Germany caught in Algarve appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident12 OctArt in Motion returns to Ferragudo with charity exhibition
Ferragudo will welcome a new edition of Art in Motion (Arte em Movimento) from November 9 to December 16, bringing together artists from across the Algarve for a collective exhibition The post Art in Motion returns to Ferragudo with charity exhibition appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident12 OctUK Budget uncertainty puts spotlight on moving to Portugal
With the UK Autumn Budget approaching and speculation continuing over what the Chancellor may announce, people considering a move to Portugal have an opportunity this week to speak directly with The post UK Budget uncertainty puts spotlight on moving to Portugal appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident12 OctYoung artists showcase their work in Portimão exhibition
Young artists from Portimão will have their work on display at a new exhibition opening this week at the Continente Shopping Centre, as local art school Montradartekids celebrates its 15th The post Young artists showcase their work in Portimão exhibition appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident12 OctPortugal’s PM calls for end to ‘senseless’ oil price rises
Prime Minister Luís Montenegro has called for a swift resolution to the international tensions driving up oil and fuel prices, describing the situation as “senseless” and warning that rising costs The post Portugal’s PM calls for end to ‘senseless’ oil price rises appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident11 OctThe glittering wealth of Portugal
A comforting but irrelevant thought in these times of geopolitical uncertainty is that the value of Portugal’s gold bullion reserves has reached the point where every man, woman and child The post The glittering wealth of Portugal appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident11 OctPortugal set for another week of unusually warm October weather
Portugal is heading for another spell of unusually warm weather, with temperatures expected to rise next week and exceed 30°C in some regions, according to forecasts. The warmer conditions are The post Portugal set for another week of unusually warm October weather appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident11 OctThe wonder of panto in Wonderland
As many Brits will know, the run-up to Christmas is panto season; a particularly British entertainment derived from ribald musical comedy and plots adapted from beloved books or fairy stories. The post The wonder of panto in Wonderland appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident11 OctAntónio Fernandes Aleixo (1899-1949) – The People’s Poet
His father José Fernandes Aleixo from Loulé had moved to VRSA in search of work; his mother was a domestic worker from VRSA. When António was seven, the family moved The post António Fernandes Aleixo (1899-1949) – The People’s Poet appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident11 OctLisbon’s National Museum of Ancient Art to reopen on November 21
Lisbon’s National Museum of Ancient Art (Museu Nacional de Arte Antiga) will reopen to the public on November 21, following more than a year of closure for renovation and restoration The post Lisbon’s National Museum of Ancient Art to reopen on November 21 appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident11 OctThousands protest in Portugal over rising living and housing costs
Thousands of people took to the streets of Lisbon and Porto on Saturday, October 10, to protest against the rising cost of living, unaffordable housing and wages that they say The post Thousands protest in Portugal over rising living and housing costs appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident10 OctTommy Robinson linked to two companies registered in Algarve
British far-right activist Tommy Robinson has been linked to two companies registered at Quinta Shopping, near Almancil, according to an investigation published by Portuguese weekly magazine Sábado. Robinson, whose real The post Tommy Robinson linked to two companies registered in Algarve appeared first on Portugal Res
Portugal Resident10 OctUgandan and Ethiopian runners claim Lisbon Marathon victories
Uganda’s Martin Naibei Musau and Ethiopia’s Meskerem Mamo Hayile claimed victory in the 13th EDP Lisbon Marathon on Saturday (October 10), with both athletes setting personal bests despite warmer-than-ideal racing The post Ugandan and Ethiopian runners claim Lisbon Marathon victories appeared first on Portugal Resident
Portugal Resident10 OctCristiano Ronaldo suspended as Portuguese FA opens disciplinary proceedings
Cristiano Ronaldo has been provisionally suspended by the Portuguese Football Federation (FPF) following his controversial departure from the national team’s training camp last month. The FPF’s Disciplinary Council confirmed on The post Cristiano Ronaldo suspended as Portuguese FA opens disciplinary proceedings appeare