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Portugal Resident10 Oct

Portugal’s President calls for mental health to become national priority

President António José Seguro has called for mental health to be given greater priority in Portugal, warning that failures in mental healthcare have serious consequences for individuals, families and the The post Portugal’s President calls for mental health to become national priority appeared first on Portugal Residen

Portugal Resident10 Oct

PM insists US use of Azores air base complies with Portuguese law

Prime Minister Luís Montenegro has defended Portugal’s decision to allow the United States to use Lajes Air Base in the Azores during the conflict with Iran, insisting that all applicable The post PM insists US use of Azores air base complies with Portuguese law appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident10 Oct

Mobilisation Therapy: A gentle approach to movement and physical well-being

This approach uses a series of gentle, carefully considered movements that begin at the feet, progressing upwards through the body and finally to the crown of the head. During treatment, The post Mobilisation Therapy: A gentle approach to movement and physical well-being appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident9 Oct

Free webinar to explain tax, visa and property rules for moving to Portugal

People considering a move to Portugal will have the opportunity to put their questions to tax, residency and property specialists during a free webinar organised by the British-Portuguese Chamber of The post Free webinar to explain tax, visa and property rules for moving to Portugal appeared first on Portugal Resident

Portugal Resident9 Oct

Foreign minister lauds Nobel Peace winner’s fight ‘for full equality’

Portuguese minister of foreign affairs Paulo Rangel has said today that the awarding of the Nobel Peace Prize to Navenethem “Navi” Pillay was due to her work “for full equality” The post Foreign minister lauds Nobel Peace winner’s fight ‘for full equality’ appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident9 Oct

Government inks deal to bring Indonesians into fisheries sector

Portugal has signed a bilateral agreement with Indonesia with a view to integrating workers from that country into the Portuguese fisheries sector, it was announced today “The Portuguese fisheries sector The post Government inks deal to bring Indonesians into fisheries sector appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident9 Oct

Halloween Express brings magic and mystery to Carvoeiro

Carvoeiro is preparing for a spooky Halloween celebration on Saturday, October 31, with an afternoon and evening of music, entertainment and a parade through the streets of the popular Algarve The post Halloween Express brings magic and mystery to Carvoeiro appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident9 Oct

Football Leaks whistleblower holds on to special protection

The special protection programme for Portuguese “Football Leaks” whistleblower, Rui Pinto, will remain in force, after the decision of September 22 to terminate it was ruled invalid, the Ministry of The post Football Leaks whistleblower holds on to special protection appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident9 Oct

News Review: Rubio in Portugal, rape doctor remanded & pension payment clawbacks

In this news review episode for the Portugal Resident podcast, Natasha Donn and Carl Munson discuss Marco Rubio’s Portugal visit, including U.S. pressure to buy F-35 fighter jets and concerns The post News Review: Rubio in Portugal, rape doctor remanded & pension payment clawbacks appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident9 Oct

Roz Kaur comes to Lisbon for a masterclass on style and identity for women 40+

There’s a moment in every woman’s life when the wardrobe that once felt like a second skin suddenly feels… borrowed. The jeans still fit, the blazer is still “classic”, but The post Roz Kaur comes to Lisbon for a masterclass on style and identity for women 40+ appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident9 Oct

Tungsten mine as EU strategic project important for nation – operator

The selection of the Borralha tungsten mine, planned for Montalegre, in northern Portugal, as a strategic project of the European Union is “an achievement” and an opportunity of “great importance” The post Tungsten mine as EU strategic project important for nation – operator appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident9 Oct

British afternoon tea gets an Algarve twist at Hyatt Regency Vilamoura

The Hyatt Regency Vilamoura Algarve has launched a new afternoon tea experience that combines a much-loved British tradition with flavours inspired by the Algarve. Available from today, October 9, the The post British afternoon tea gets an Algarve twist at Hyatt Regency Vilamoura appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident9 Oct

Yet another emergency landing due to horrible smells on TAP Airbus

In yet another strange story about awful smells on a TAP Airbus, a plane full of passengers has experienced an emergency landing at Lisbon airport. Terrible smells on TAP Airbus The post Yet another emergency landing due to horrible smells on TAP Airbus appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident9 Oct

Hot-air balloons “brighten skies over Alentejo” in November

Hot-air balloons will once again “brighten up” the skies in Portugal’s Alentejo region between November 7 and 12, as part of an international festival bringing together around 30 teams from The post Hot-air balloons “brighten skies over Alentejo” in November appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident9 Oct

Thousands of pupils with special needs at risk of losing support

Thousands of children and teenagers with special educational needs are at risk of losing specialist support, as Inclusion Resource Centres (CRI) are still unaware of the level of funding for The post Thousands of pupils with special needs at risk of losing support appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident9 Oct

Portuguese priest enters world’s top 100 DJs

Portuguese priest-turned-DJ Father Guilherme has made his debut in the world’s top 100 DJs, becoming the only Portuguese artist to feature in the 2026 ranking published by British electronic music The post Portuguese priest enters world’s top 100 DJs appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident9 Oct

PM fields criticism over AD’s State Budget proposal

This morning in parliament has seen a ‘ding-dong’ exchange of words and views over the AD minority government’s draft proposal for the 2027 State Budget. Expresso’s headline, written overnight, says The post PM fields criticism over AD’s State Budget proposal appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident9 Oct

Enjoy free museum admission while you can – Brussels says it must stop

Brussels has launched infringement proceedings against Portugal – on the grounds of discrimination – over the current practice of allowing residents in this country free admission to museums, while visitors The post Enjoy free museum admission while you can – Brussels says it must stop appeared first on Portugal Reside

Portugal Resident9 Oct

Community “abandoned by government” steps up resistance to lithium mining

The group of villagers fighting a lithium project tooth-and-nail in northern Portugal has mounted a blockade today, to stop British company Savannah Resources carrying out work on ‘common land’ – The post Community “abandoned by government” steps up resistance to lithium mining appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident9 Oct

Wine Talk – Familiar grapes, Portuguese character

Why? Because Portuguese wine can sometimes be daunting, and a wine that is consistent, classic and familiar can help bridge the gap. These visitors did not know this particular wine, The post Wine Talk – Familiar grapes, Portuguese character appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident9 Oct

Viceroy at Ombria Algarve unveils new luxury spa partnership

Viceroy at Ombria Algarve resort in Loulé has announced a new partnership with French skincare brand Anne Semonin Paris, introducing a range of personalised treatments at its luxury spa. The The post Viceroy at Ombria Algarve unveils new luxury spa partnership appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident9 Oct

Lagoa to host Iberian wine tourism forum in November

Lagoa will host the fourth edition of the Lagoa Wine Tourism Forum | Iberian Edition on November 12 and 13, bringing together professionals from Portugal and Spain to explore new The post Lagoa to host Iberian wine tourism forum in November appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident9 Oct

Portugal must catch up in AI race, warns development bank chief

Portugal must capitalise on its energy resources and digital infrastructure to attract investment in artificial intelligence (AI) and help Portuguese businesses expand internationally, according to Gonçalo Regalado, CEO of the The post Portugal must catch up in AI race, warns development bank chief appeared first on Po

Portugal Resident9 Oct

Living in Portugal in 2026 – how much does moving really cost?

Portugal continues to attract international residents with its climate, lifestyle and established expatriate communities. However, anyone considering a move in 2026 should look beyond the ‘headline prices’. The first-year cost, The post Living in Portugal in 2026 – how much does moving really cost? appeared first on Po