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Dakar Rally returns to Algarve in 2027
The 49th edition of the rally will begin in Portugal before continuing to Morocco, marking its return to Portuguese territory after two decades.
Portugal Approves New Citizenship Rules
Portugal's government has approved regulations to put its revised Nationality Law into practice, bringing tougher requirements for foreign residents seeking Portuguese citizenship a step closer to implementation.
Portugal increases road checks
Drivers travelling across Portugal this weekend can expect an increased police presence on the roads as the National Republican Guard (GNR) launches a three-day operation for All Saints’ Day.
Portugal joins EU plan to release oil reserves
Portugal is joining 11 other European Union countries in releasing millions of barrels of oil from strategic reserves in an effort to ease pressure on fuel prices ahead of winter.
Alleged Covid fraudsters sought by UK arrested in Sintra
PJ police have announced the arrests of a foreign couple, sought by the United Kingdom, for the crimes of fraud and money laundering during the Covid-19 pandemic. The pair, a The post Alleged Covid fraudsters sought by UK arrested in Sintra appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Russian citizen faces spying charges in Poland after photographing railways
The suspect was arrested while taking pictures at an unguarded railway crossing.
Minister accepts political responsibility for police interventions
Portugal’s minister for internal affairs accepted political responsibility today for the police operations at protest camps in Lisbon and Porto at the weekend, clarifying that the PSP has “full technical, The post Minister accepts political responsibility for police interventions appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Algarve Christmas fair to raise funds for soup kitchen
A Christmas Fair in Parchal will raise money for Portimão Soup Kitchen, which provides meals for up to 200 people three times a week through donations and volunteer support.
Portugal toll prices may rise in 2027
Toll prices in Portugal could increase by 3.82% in 2027 if the estimated year-on-year inflation rate for October is confirmed.
Neanderthal Diet in Western Iberia
On Tuesday 3 November, the Algarve Archaeological Association (AAA) will host two lectures in English by zooarchaeologist Mariana Nabais, PhD.
Portugal plans new hospital in Barcelos
The new hospital in Barcelos will be built under a public-private partnership (PPP), but the future facility will remain under public management, according to an order published in the Official Gazette.
Constitutional elder warns government’s rental reform “won’t fix housing crisis”
Constitutional expert Jorge Miranda has given an interview to Lusa news agency in which he concedes there is an opportunity to improve the rental law – but the government’s current The post Constitutional elder warns government’s rental reform “won’t fix housing crisis” appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Algarve hoteliers hail return of Dakar Rally as boost for winter tourism
Algarve hoteliers have welcomed confirmation that the 2027 Dakar Rally will start in the region, highlighting the potential economic boost from bringing thousands of competitors, crew members and officials to The post Algarve hoteliers hail return of Dakar Rally as boost for winter tourism appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Unrest in France is nightmare fuel for Macron’s heirs
Center-right presidential candidates are struggling to get across their message amid a wave of protests in France.
Portugal to get long-range radar system to strengthen air defences
The government has authorised the Air Force to acquire a long-range mobile radar system for up to €22.2 million, to strengthen the country’s air defence capabilities. According to a statement The post Portugal to get long-range radar system to strengthen air defences appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Fine & Country Portugal wins national property marketing award in London
Fine & Country Portugal has received the Best Real Estate Marketing Portugal award at the 2026 International Property Awards, held in London. The agency received the distinction at a ceremony The post Fine & Country Portugal wins national property marketing award in London appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Victims of Beja bus crash undergo “serious amputations”
Firefighters still on the ground at the site of today’s fatal bus crash, near Baleizão, Beja, have revealed that two of the seven people injured have had to undergo “serious The post Victims of Beja bus crash undergo “serious amputations” appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal to light up its cities purple marking 1755 earthquake
Over 40 sites in 15 districts and autonomous regions of Portugal will be lit up in purple from the night of 31 October through 1 November as part of a campaign to raise public awareness of the risks of seismic activity and the need to be prepared for natural disasters.
Forty locations project purple to warn of earthquake risk
More than 40 locations across 15 districts will glow purple through the night between Saturday and Sunday to raise public awareness of seismic preparedness, according to Quake, the Lisbon Earthquake The post Forty locations project purple to warn of earthquake risk appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Covas do Barroso anti-mining campaigners sense sweet scent of victory
It appears to have only taken three days of blockades, another flurry of newspaper articles – and the repeated conviction that protests will never let up – for protesters in The post Covas do Barroso anti-mining campaigners sense sweet scent of victory appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Former U.S. ambassadors: America must stand with Ukraine
Current U.S. policy raises the fundamental question of whether Washington understand what is at stake.
Portugal criminalises chaining animals and leaving them on balconies
On 29 October, Portugal’s Assembly of the Republic approved new animal protection rules, including a ban on leaving pets permanently chained up or confined to balconies.
The Rockets Are Finally Taking Off
There is a different feeling around the Houston Rockets this season.
Police 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 .