Portugal Resident5 OctMarc Lagrange exhibition opens at In The Pink in Loulé
In The Pink gallery in Loulé will present a solo exhibition dedicated to renowned Belgian photographer Marc Lagrange, opening on October 16. The exhibition brings together a selection of works The post Marc Lagrange exhibition opens at In The Pink in Loulé appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident5 OctFirefighter dies after being run over by water tank
A tragic accident, at a fire station in Paredes, has resulted in the death of a 24-year-old firefighter, undergoing training. According to Jornal de Notícias, Eduardo Santos, of the Rebordosa The post Firefighter dies after being run over by water tank appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident5 OctFrench pianist Hélène Tysman returns to Algarve stage
Acclaimed French pianist Hélène Tysman will perform two concerts in the Algarve this month as part of the Amigos de Música 2026/27 season. The Paris-born pianist will take to the The post French pianist Hélène Tysman returns to Algarve stage appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident5 OctHundreds wait three years for support for energy efficient windows/ solar panels
More than 200 candidacies for financial support over the installation of energy efficient windows and solar panels, were “still under analysis” at the end of last week, three years after The post Hundreds wait three years for support for energy efficient windows/ solar panels appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident5 OctAlgarve Art Show heads to Lagoa in Spring 2027
The non-profit artist collective Art Lovers Algarve has announced a big art exhibition for the Easter 2027 weekend: March 26, 27, and 28. “We are excited to be hosted by The post Algarve Art Show heads to Lagoa in Spring 2027 appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident5 OctPresident welcomes deal between government and PS on State Budget
President Seguro today, in his first address to commemorate Dia da Implantação da República, has welcomed the ‘deal’ made by the government with PS Socialists to approve the 2027 State The post President welcomes deal between government and PS on State Budget appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident5 OctRotary Club of Silves takes on 110km challenge for Algarve children
A 14-strong team from the Rotary Club of Silves will set off on Saturday, October 10, on a 110km walking challenge to raise funds for children in the Algarve with The post Rotary Club of Silves takes on 110km challenge for Algarve children appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident5 OctUkrainian military personnel arrive in Portugal for recovery and rehabilitation programme
A small group of Ukrainian military have arrived in Portugal for a recovery and rehabilitation programme, run out of a specially converted centre in Ourém, the world’s first ‘Support Centre The post Ukrainian military personnel arrive in Portugal for recovery and rehabilitation programme appeared first on Portugal Resi
Portugal Resident5 OctThe Algarveans celebrate 35 years of community theatre
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 OctGovernment “leaves millions destined for distaster-stricken families in drawer”
Público newspaper today exposes yet another example of governments ‘announcing’ something grand, yet delivering considerably less. This time it is to do with emergency subsidies intended for families affected by The post Government “leaves millions destined for distaster-stricken families in drawer” appeared first on P
Portugal Resident5 OctAlcohol dependence in Portugal “quadruples in last decade”
Alcohol dependence has almost quadrupled in Portugal over the last decade, but only 20% of patients are receiving treatment, the Institute for Addictive Behaviours and Dependencies has warned. In an The post Alcohol dependence in Portugal “quadruples in last decade” appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident5 OctPortugal movers focus on tax and visas
Taxation and residency visas are becoming increasingly important to people considering a move to Portugal, according to new visitor registration data in September 2026 from the Portuguese Chamber of Commerce The post Portugal movers focus on tax and visas appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident5 OctPJ follow money trail connected to ‘suspicious’ light aircraft that lands near Guadiana
PJ police are investigating the suspicious landing on Saturday of a light aircraft, carrying two people, in a field at Herdade da Lobata, Serpa municipality, next to the left bank The post PJ follow money trail connected to ‘suspicious’ light aircraft that lands near Guadiana appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident5 OctANIMAL opposes bid to recognise bullfighting as cultural heritage
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 Resident5 OctGNR seize 1.5 million doses of cocaine in Loulé
Around 1.5 million doses of cocaine have been seized from a property in Loulé in a major drug bust carried out by the GNR. The seizure was made on Friday, The post GNR seize 1.5 million doses of cocaine in Loulé appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident5 OctSeguro to deliver first Republic Day speech as president
President António José Seguro will deliver his first address as Head of State at Portugal’s Republic Day commemorations in Lisbon today, with democracy, political moderation and the defence of fundamental The post Seguro to deliver first Republic Day speech as president appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident5 OctJorge Jesus opens door to Ronaldo return but sees no reason to apologise
Portugal coach Jorge Jesus has opened the door for Cristiano Ronaldo to return to the national team “whenever he wants”, but insists he has no reason to apologise to the The post Jorge Jesus opens door to Ronaldo return but sees no reason to apologise appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident4 OctSoft gooey goodness at Bakie: a life reinvented in cookies
Cookies. Who would put everything they have into cookies? Not many of us. But, if you consider that almost everybody wants a freshly baked cookie, it’s not so far-fetched. And The post Soft gooey goodness at Bakie: a life reinvented in cookies appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident4 OctKronos Homes wins Best Real Estate Project at World Class District Awards 2026
Distrikt by Kronos Homes, a contemporary residential project in Lisbon’s Parque das Nações, has been honoured with the Almar Consulting Award for Best Real Estate Project at the World Class The post Kronos Homes wins Best Real Estate Project at World Class District Awards 2026 appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident4 OctMy favorite Portuguese wine is legendary
Palhete’s name comes from the Portuguese palha (straw) plus the diminutive -ete: “little straw wine” — and it can, in fact, be the color of straw. An old Portuguese dictionary The post My favorite Portuguese wine is legendary appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident4 OctWhistleblower fearing for life ready to help Brits in return for protection
Football Leaks whistleblower Rui Pinto is offering to help British authorities in return for protection, as Portugal prepares to withdraw the security arrangements that have safeguarded him for six years. The post Whistleblower fearing for life ready to help Brits in return for protection appeared first on Portugal Res
Portugal Resident4 OctTeen crime reports rise as GNR warns of conflicts moving online
The GNR recorded almost 800 incidents linked to offending by children and teenagers aged 16 and under in the first half of this year — with increases in drug trafficking, The post Teen crime reports rise as GNR warns of conflicts moving online appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident4 OctAlmost 4,000-litres of fuel, two ‘drug boats’, 300 kgs of cocaine: southern Portugal’s new normal
A holiday apartment holding 330 kilos of cocaine, seven bales of suspected cannabis recovered along the Alentejo coast and boats carrying thousands of litres of fuel: a succession of discoveries The post Almost 4,000-litres of fuel, two ‘drug boats’, 300 kgs of cocaine: southern Portugal’s new normal appeared first on
Portugal Resident4 OctThe countdown to April 2027: UK pensions, inheritance tax and opportunities for expatriates
From April 6, 2027, unused pension funds and death benefits will be brought into the scope of UK IHT for the first time. For many families, this will represent the The post The countdown to April 2027: UK pensions, inheritance tax and opportunities for expatriates appeared first on Portugal Resident .