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100,000 fans, 8,000 parking spaces: Portimão’s F1 transport challenge
Getting more than 100,000 people to and from the Algarve International Circuit could be one of the biggest challenges facing organisers when Formula 1 returns to Portimão next summer. The The post 100,000 fans, 8,000 parking spaces: Portimão’s F1 transport challenge appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Metro Mondego increases services to Coimbra
Metro Mondego (MM) will strengthen its metrobus service between Miranda do Corvo and Coimbra with an additional journey from 16 November to meet demand during the morning rush hour.
Portugal highlights wage growth in 2027 budget debate
Portugal’s finance minister points to rising salaries, new housing support measures and tax reductions.
Government announces up to 80% support for purchase of electric vehicles for low-income households
Portugal’s minister for the environment and energy has announced support for the purchase of electric vehicles – specifically for low-income households – covering around 20,000 vehicles with subsidies of up The post Government announces up to 80% support for purchase of electric vehicles for low-income households appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Family appeals for help to find missing Lagoa teenager
The family of a 17-year-old from the Algarve municipality of Lagoa who has been missing for nearly a week is appealing for help to find him. Rodrigo Santos has been The post Family appeals for help to find missing Lagoa teenager appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Cinema: The Birthday Party
Markos Timoleon, a wealthy Greek businessman, hosts his daughter’s 25th birthday party on his private island. Unforeseen events unfold, jeopardizing his power and challenging his life’s foundations. Director: Miguel Ángel The post Cinema: The Birthday Party appeared first on Portugal Resident .
More than 400 lawyers challenge PSP actions at housing protests
An open letter signed by more than 400 lawyers accuses the police of resorting to the disproportionate use of force at housing demonstrations in Porto and Lisbon last weekend. The The post More than 400 lawyers challenge PSP actions at housing protests appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal to reform labour laws
Maria do Rosário Palma Ramalho, Labour Minister of Portugal, announced during a parliamentary hearing on the 2027 State Budget on Monday, 26 October, plans to transpose EU directives on pay transparency and working conditions for people employed through digital platforms.
Right wing CHEGA claims “remigration” will solve housing crisis
Portugal’s right-wing populist party CHEGA has said today that the “solution to the housing crisis is remigration”, challenging the government to “enforce the law” and encourage foreigners who may disrupt The post Right wing CHEGA claims “remigration” will solve housing crisis appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal chosen to launch global hybrid solar-plus-battery projects
Sonnedix, an international renewable energy producer, has selected northern Portugal as the site for the world premiere of its first large-scale utility-grade solar projects with battery storage.
Portugal to fund electric car purchases for low-income families
Portugal's Minister for Environment and Energy, Maria da Graça Carvalho, has announced financial support for low-income families purchasing electric vehicles.
Billionaires shatter spending record to fight California wealth tax
It’s a striking and historic show of unity from a notoriously hard-to-organize donor class, a POLITICO analysis shows.
UK vows defense spending boost by 2030 but dodges hard questions
LONDON — The U.K. chancellor has promised an uplift in defense spending by 2030 to “set the direction” for meeting NATO’s target of 3.5% of GDP by 2035 — but didn’t lay out details that explained how the government will get there. John Healey, who previously served as defense secretary, gave his first budget as […]
Portugal confirms Eurovision 2027 participation as Canada debuts
The European Broadcasting Union (EBU) has announced the list of participants for the Eurovision Song Contest, which will take place from 11 to 15 May 2027 in Burgas, Bulgaria.
EU set to scrap ‘associate member’ offer for Canada
A group of countries including Germany, Italy, Greece and France all objected to mentioning associate membership in a joint EU-Canada statement.
easyJet strike announced in Portugal for December
Cabin crew based in Lisbon, Porto and Faro are planning a five-day strike, with potential disruption to flights during the Christmas travel period.
Portugal mandates grid-forming for big batteries
Portugal has gone one step further than the EU in the revision of the rules for generator grid connections by introducing a new regulatory regime for energy storage.
Sunny October afternoon at Carvoeiro Boardwalk
Today, after lunch, we took a stroll along the beautiful Carvoeiro Boardwalk, one of our favourite places to enjoy the Algarve coastline.
Portugal sends condolences to Spain after train crash
The Portuguese Government has expressed its “deepest condolences” and “solidarity” to the Spanish authorities following a “tragic train accident” in the Toledo region that killed at least 30 people.
Portugal offers help in wake of Spanish train carnage
Portugal’s government announced that it has offered Spain support through organisations such as CP and Infraestruturas de Portugal, following the train crash in Toledo today that has claimed at least The post Portugal offers help in wake of Spanish train carnage appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal beach named fourth best in Europe
Praia da Falésia in Albufeira has been voted the fourth-best beach in Europe in the 2026 Readers' Choice Awards by British travel magazine Condé Nast Traveller. It is also the highest-ranked Portuguese beach on the list.
Portugal as a ‘plan B’ for families in an uncertain world
What drives an international family to pack up and relocate their lives to southwestern Europe? According to wealth experts at the Portugal Investment Forum, the answer rarely starts with tax breaks or interest rates.
Healey targets Brits’ energy costs, raids banks in first budget
Britain's chancellor also slashes his fiscal buffer in first budget of the Andy Burnham era.
€100,000 spent on cleaning graffiti from Rossio statue. Really?
PS Socialists on Lisbon City Council are highly sceptical of the Mayor’s statements that it is costing the city €100,000 to clean graffiti from the iconic statue in Rossio square The post €100,000 spent on cleaning graffiti from Rossio statue. Really? appeared first on Portugal Resident .