Portugal Resident30 OctPolice add to Portugal’s protests, demanding ‘respect’
More than a thousand PSP and GNR police officers demonstrated in Lisbon yesterday evening, demanding respect and vowing to resume protests if the government fails to put forward concrete proposals The post Police add to Portugal’s protests, demanding ‘respect’ appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident30 OctBus driver dies, seven injured in Beja crash
A Rede Expressos bus driver has died and seven passengers have been injured, two of them seriously, after the coach crashed and overturned near Beja this Friday morning (October 30). The post Bus driver dies, seven injured in Beja crash appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident30 OctPortuguese man confirmed among 69 dead in Toledo train crash
A 49-year-old Portuguese man has been confirmed among the victims of the devastating train crash in Toledo, which has now claimed at least 69 lives. Portugal’s Foreign Ministry confirmed this The post Portuguese man confirmed among 69 dead in Toledo train crash appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident30 OctThe November 2026 Night Sky
The elusive planet Mercury rises in the east at about 6am local time, in the constellations of Libra. Mercury reaches its greatest elongation from the Sun on the 20th, but The post The November 2026 Night Sky appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident30 OctOfficial: Dakar Rally 2027 to start in Algarve
It is official: the 2027 Dakar Rally will start in the Algarve, bringing one of the world’s most famous motorsport events back to Portugal two decades after its last start The post Official: Dakar Rally 2027 to start in Algarve appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident29 OctMPs emerge from meetings with president ‘ready to do more’ on housing
So far, so good: political parties emerging from today’s hearings with President Seguro appear, in the main, to be ready to ‘do more’ to find solutions for the housing crisis/ The post MPs emerge from meetings with president ‘ready to do more’ on housing appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident29 OctGame season brings wild autumn flavours to Vila Vita Biergarten
Autumn has arrived at Vila Vita Biergarten in Porches, where a new Game Season menu is serving up venison, wild boar, partridge and plenty of hearty Central European comfort food. The post Game season brings wild autumn flavours to Vila Vita Biergarten appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident29 OctHyundai Tucson – Thinking rationally
From time to time, something funny happens amidst all the cars that I drive and all the stuff that I have to write or read in order to do this The post Hyundai Tucson – Thinking rationally appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident29 OctTrump considers Brazilian elections “disgraceful”
After Portugal wasted no time in congratulating President Lula da Silva of Brazil over his 4th time win in presidential elections last Sunday, President of the United States, Donald Trump, The post Trump considers Brazilian elections “disgraceful” appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident29 Oct“Shameful”: Mayor criticises insurer’s description of Glória funicular being “unreliable”
Mayor of Lisbon (CML) Carlos Moedas has reacted to statements made by Fidelidade, Carris’s insurer, in compensation proceedings involving the family of one of the victims of the Glória funicular The post “Shameful”: Mayor criticises insurer’s description of Glória funicular being “unreliable” appeared first on Portugal
Portugal Resident29 OctAdopt a new pet this Halloween at AlgarveShopping
Anyone thinking about welcoming a new four-legged friend into the family could find one this Halloween at AlgarveShopping, which is hosting another animal adoption campaign with Animal Rescue Algarve (ARA) The post Adopt a new pet this Halloween at AlgarveShopping appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident29 OctMadeira urged to switch off lights to help young shearwaters reach the sea
Residents and businesses in Madeira and Porto Santo are being asked to switch off unnecessary outdoor lighting for three hours on Friday night in a bid to help young shearwaters The post Madeira urged to switch off lights to help young shearwaters reach the sea appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident29 OctPortuguese citizen missing after Spanish rail carnage
A 45-year-old Portuguese citizen, resident in Spain and an employee of a Spanish railway company, has been reported as among the missing following yesterday’s devastating high speed rail collision near The post Portuguese citizen missing after Spanish rail carnage appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident29 OctOpen Letter defending right to demonstrate delivered to President Seguro
The Open Letter that began earlier this week as a result of police baton charges on ‘right to housing’ protesters has been delivered to President Seguro today. The missive, which The post Open Letter defending right to demonstrate delivered to President Seguro appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident29 OctVeterinarians deliver petition to parliament calling for minimal IVA on pet bills
The Portuguese Veterinary Association (OMV) is submitting a petition to parliament today with the aim of bringing down IVA (VAT) on veterinary services for pets – currently priced at top The post Veterinarians deliver petition to parliament calling for minimal IVA on pet bills appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident29 OctIt’s official: U2 return to Portugal in 2027
U2 are officially returning to Portugal, with the Irish rock giants confirmed to perform at Lisbon’s Estádio da Luz on May 27, 2027. The announcement came this Thursday, October 29, The post It’s official: U2 return to Portugal in 2027 appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident29 OctLisbon housing protesters approve new demonstration on Saturday
The Acampada Lisboa movement (Lisbon Camp) approved, at a public assembly last night, the holding of a new demonstration on Saturday between Marquês de Pombal and Rossio, followed by a The post Lisbon housing protesters approve new demonstration on Saturday appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident29 OctSalgados Golf Club to host EDGA Tour event in November
Salgados Golf Club on Portugal’s southern Algarve coast will host an EDGA (European Disabled Golf Association) Tour event from November 15 to 17, welcoming 60 golfers with disabilities from around The post Salgados Golf Club to host EDGA Tour event in November appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident29 OctTemperatures may reach almost 30ºC in coming days
Maximum temperatures will remain above average for this time of year at least until the weekend, and could reach 29°C in the south, meteorologist Patrícia Gomes tells Lusa. “«”A slight The post Temperatures may reach almost 30ºC in coming days appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident29 OctOlhão approves €49 million loan request, with €40 million earmarked for housing
Olhão Council has approved a request to take out a €49 million loan, with €40 million earmarked for housing as the municipality steps up its local response to the national The post Olhão approves €49 million loan request, with €40 million earmarked for housing appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident29 OctDoughty lithium mine opponents gather in Covas do Barroso for third day
For the third day running, around 50 doughty protesters have gathered near a drilling site on common land in Covas do Barroso, Boticas, to oppose the lithium mine they have The post Doughty lithium mine opponents gather in Covas do Barroso for third day appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident29 OctPorto tops Portugal’s plant-based food ranking, Algarve claims three top-six spots
Porto has been named Portugal’s best destination for plant-based food, narrowly beating Braga and Lisbon in a new national ranking – while the Algarve also performed strongly, with three destinations The post Porto tops Portugal’s plant-based food ranking, Algarve claims three top-six spots appeared first on Portugal R
Portugal Resident29 OctPutin ally warns Portuguese and Spanish arms firms could become Russian targets
A Ukrainian oligarch with close ties to Vladimir Putin has warned that Portuguese and Spanish weapons manufacturers could become targets for Russian retaliatory strikes, claiming they are helping Ukraine develop The post Putin ally warns Portuguese and Spanish arms firms could become Russian targets appeared first on P
Portugal Resident29 OctLoulé hands over 36 affordable homes
Loulé Council has handed over another 36 publicly owned homes at affordable rents, with many of the new tenants belonging to groups increasingly squeezed by the Algarve’s housing market. The The post Loulé hands over 36 affordable homes appeared first on Portugal Resident .