Portugal Resident7 OctMan walking at night on Algarve’s A22 hit by car
A man walking on the A22 motorway after dark last night – following an accident with his own vehicle – was hit by a car, and is now in hospital The post Man walking at night on Algarve’s A22 hit by car appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident7 OctAround 700 PJ inspectors carry out searches across the country
Around 700 inspectors of the PJ judicial police are this morning carrying out searches across the country. At issue is a scheme that is believed to have defrauded the State The post Around 700 PJ inspectors carry out searches across the country appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident7 OctRonaldo apologises for Portugal walkout and says he remains available
Cristiano Ronaldo has apologised to Portugal supporters and his teammates for walking out of the national team camp, while insisting he remains available to represent his country once any disciplinary The post Ronaldo apologises for Portugal walkout and says he remains available appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident6 OctNGO calls for more mechanical, biological waste treatment in Algarve
Environmental organisation ZERO has called for more mechanical and biological treatment of municipal waste in the Algarve, saying sustainable alternatives offer a better solution to landfill-site problems. Speaking to the The post NGO calls for more mechanical, biological waste treatment in Algarve appeared first on Po
Portugal Resident6 OctPorto researchers use AI and drones to spot railway bridge defects
Researchers in Porto are testing a system that uses drones and artificial intelligence to spot early signs of deterioration in railway bridges, helping operators plan repairs before problems become critical. The post Porto researchers use AI and drones to spot railway bridge defects appeared first on Portugal Resident
Portugal Resident6 OctGovernment condemns attacks on Black sea ships
The Portuguese Ministry of Foreign Affairs has condemned the attacks on commercial vessels in the exclusive economic zones of Romania and Bulgaria in the Black Sea. “Attacking civilian vessels is The post Government condemns attacks on Black sea ships appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident6 OctPM calls for ‘coordinated EU response’ to cost of living crisis
Portugal’s prime minister has called today for a “coordinated response” at the European level to tackle the rising cost of living, arguing that “solving people’s practical problems” is the “best The post PM calls for ‘coordinated EU response’ to cost of living crisis appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident6 Oct“Glottophobia”: They speak Portuguese, but State does not let them work
Brazilian speech therapists accuse the Central Administration of the Health System (ACSS) of barring them from the profession for not speaking “European Portuguese”. A petition has already reached the government. The post “Glottophobia”: They speak Portuguese, but State does not let them work appeared first on Portugal
Portugal Resident6 OctRussian wanted by Interpol “intercepted at Lisbon airport”
A 41-year-old Russian has been intercepted by PSP border guards at Lisbon Airport after flying in from Ireland, in spite of an Interpol Red Notice issued in his name. The The post Russian wanted by Interpol “intercepted at Lisbon airport” appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident6 OctData centres threaten to ‘suck Tejo River dry’
The installation of two mega data centres in the municipality of Abrantes raises “serious doubts about their environmental impacts, namely with regard to energy consumption; the quality and availability of The post Data centres threaten to ‘suck Tejo River dry’ appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident6 Oct‘Hands Off Alentejo Coast’ platform brings together dozens of protesters in Sines
A relatively small but energetic protest took place in Sines yesterday, organised by the ‘Hands Off the Alentejo Coast’ platform, which brings together 13 movements and associations from Grândola, Alcácer The post ‘Hands Off Alentejo Coast’ platform brings together dozens of protesters in Sines appeared first on Portug
Portugal Resident6 OctPM separates approval of State Budget from controversial rental reform
The prime minister has today firmly decoupled negotiations on the controversial rent law from the State Budget, stressing that, if the PS has “closed itself off” on the issue, it The post PM separates approval of State Budget from controversial rental reform appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident6 Octafpop expo draws more than 4,500 visitors
More than 4,500 visitors attended the afpop expo over the weekend of October 3 and 4 in Portimão. The event, which is organised by afpop, the largest not-for-profit association in The post afpop expo draws more than 4,500 visitors appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident6 OctOpen Studios Faro returns with more than 80 artists
Faro will become an open-air showcase for contemporary art this week as Open Studios Faro returns from October 8-11, bringing together more than 80 artists across a variety of spaces The post Open Studios Faro returns with more than 80 artists appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident6 OctStrikes, strikes, strikes – the long weekend continues
The long weekend has extended for hundreds of public sector workers today who are taking out their grievances by refusing to go to work. Staff at the trouble-beset AIMA (agency The post Strikes, strikes, strikes – the long weekend continues appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident6 OctMax Verstappen to race at Portimão in GT World finale
Formula 1 star Max Verstappen will race at the Algarve International Circuit later this month as the GT World Challenge Europe brings its 2026 season to a close in Portimão. The post Max Verstappen to race at Portimão in GT World finale appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident6 OctBeach season ends with 30 deaths: highest number in last five years
On paper, it’s being billed as “the most tragic beach season in five years” – that is simply by interpreting numbers (in this case, fatalities), not by comparing them, per The post Beach season ends with 30 deaths: highest number in last five years appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident6 OctGovernment pushes for Lisbon airport to open in 2034
Portugal’s government is pushing to bring forward the opening of Lisbon’s new Luís de Camões Airport in Alcochete to 2034, a year earlier than currently envisaged by airport operator ANA. The post Government pushes for Lisbon airport to open in 2034 appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident6 OctTurning the page
When it opened in March 2026, the Baptista Wine Experience was presented as an extension of Supermercado Baptista’s identity and a new venture for the company, with a concept designed The post Turning the page appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident6 OctAIMA staff strike over pay and working conditions
Staff at Portugal’s Agency for Integration, Migration and Asylum (AIMA) are on strike today, Tuesday, October 6, amid growing discontent over pay, working conditions and the lack of a dedicated The post AIMA staff strike over pay and working conditions appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident5 OctIndependent art exhibition brings 15 artists together in Portimão
Fifteen artists working across a wide range of disciplines have come together for a new independent art exhibition at Galeria Canto & Serra in Portimão. The Mostra de Arte Independente The post Independent art exhibition brings 15 artists together in Portimão appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident5 OctOctober events continue to support animal rescue in Lagos
The programme supporting our work continues this October at the Armazém Regimental, located in the historic Praça Infante Dom Henrique in the centre of Lagos. On Saturday, October 10, from The post October events continue to support animal rescue in Lagos appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident5 OctNew platform invites visitors to ‘make’ their way around the Algarve
Visitors to the Algarve are being encouraged to do more than simply see the region with the launch of a new platform bringing together hands-on cultural and creative experiences. Make The post New platform invites visitors to ‘make’ their way around the Algarve appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident5 OctLisbon and Cascais on map for next generation’s millionaires
Lisbon and Cascais have been named among the 30 destinations in Europe, the Middle East and Africa best placed to attract a younger generation of wealthy residents and investors. The The post Lisbon and Cascais on map for next generation’s millionaires appeared first on Portugal Resident .