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French government fails to convince students to stop protests
Student groups said they will continue protesting this weekend and the weekend after.
Algarve wind farm shows how to protect migrating birds
Every autumn, thousands of birds make their way across the Algarve, travelling south towards Africa. For many, the journey takes them directly through an area filled with wind turbines.
Activists in Portugal to hold court vigil before returning to Rossio
Protesters will gather outside the Justice Campus to support those detained during police operations before holding another public assembly in the city centre.
7 big questions as Britain hikes defense spending
The devil will be in the detail as Britain's top finance minister tries to make good on a promise to boost defense spending.
Bereaved family in shock as insurer concedes Lisbon funicular was unreliable
The insurer of Lisbon’s municipal transport operator, Carris, has contested the claim for compensation relating to one of the fatalities in the Gloria funicular accident, albeit conceding that the quaint The post Bereaved family in shock as insurer concedes Lisbon funicular was unreliable appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Could Algarve pine trees help prevent wildfires?
The Algarve has more than 42,000 hectares of stone pine forest, but many of these trees produce few pine cones, leaving landowners with little financial return.
Quebec’s new separatist government wants a bigger role in EU ties
The province is staking a claim in areas like natural resources as new Premier Paul St-Pierre Plamondon envisages a longer-term push for independence.
Tavira cyclist returns home after round-the-world adventure
Tavira cyclist Miguel Figueira has returned home after completing an extraordinary round-the-world journey by bicycle, almost 17 months after setting off alone. Figueira left Tavira on June 2, 2025, beginning The post Tavira cyclist returns home after round-the-world adventure appeared first on Portugal Resident .
AIMA opens early residence permit renewals for expiring documents
Foreigners in Portugal whose residence permits expire by 31 January 2027 can now begin renewing online, following an expansion of services by the Agency for Migration, Integration and Asylum (AIMA).
Portugal exceeds European benchmark for places within ‘Temporary Accommodation Centres’
Portugal has opened a new wing at the Porto Temporary Accommodation Centre (CIT), bringing total capacity for irregular migrants to 171—exceeding the European benchmark of 102. Minister for Interior Administration The post Portugal exceeds European benchmark for places within ‘Temporary Accommodation Centres’ appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Bolt seeks new model for shared e-scooters in Lisbon
The operator is calling for further talks after Lisbon City Hall approved the suspension of shared e-scooters by the end of 2026.
Portugal to open more gambling addiction centres
Portugal is planning to expand its public treatment services for gambling and video game addiction, following a sharp increase in the number of people seeking help.
CHEGA leader expresses “discontent” over victory of President Lula in Brazil
In spite of the fact that the presidential victory of Brazil’s president Lula in yesterday’s elections came with the seal of the country’s Superior Electoral Court, CHEGA leader André Ventura The post CHEGA leader expresses “discontent” over victory of President Lula in Brazil appeared first on Portugal Resident .
The Algarve from above
I always enjoy taking off from Faro, especially on a sunny day when you can see so much from the window.
FlixBus expands network in Algarve and Alentejo
FlixBus has expanded its transport network, adding more destinations in the Algarve and Alentejo.
Europe is living in a new ‘era of darkness,’ Finland’s Stubb warns
The Finnish president says Europe needs new security structures to keep peace in this “a dog-eat-dog world.”
Algarve group calls for Montenegro resignation after housing demonstration incidents
The Algarve em Resistência movement has called for the resignation of Portuguese Prime Minister Luís Montenegro following police interventions at housing protests in Lisbon and Porto during the early hours of Sunday, 25 October.
October ends with temperatures well above normal
After the hottest September since records in Portugal began, October too is drawing to a close with temperatures well above normal – and likely to stay that way for days The post October ends with temperatures well above normal appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portuguese Prime Minister congratulates Lula da Silva on his reelection
Portuguese PM Luís Montenegro has congratulated Lula da Silva on his victory in the second round of the Brazilian presidential election and has underlined the importance of deepening the partnership between the two countries.
Mourinho Rolls Back the Years with Another Iconic Knee Slide in Barcelona
There are football matches, and then there is El Clásico.
Portugal marks 170 years of railways
Infraestruturas de Portugal will mark 170 years of railways in Portugal with a programme of commemorative events.
Municipalities offering affordable student housing while tackling loneliness among older residents in Portugal
Portuguese municipalities are expanding affordable accommodation schemes for university students, from subsidised residences to arrangements that let young people share homes with older residents.
André Ventura unhappy with Brazil election result
Chega leader André Ventura has expressed his dissatisfaction with the outcome of Brazil’s presidential election, arguing that Portugal should wait for the results to be legally verified before recognising Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva’s victory.
Portugal makes history with three players in ATP top 100
Tennis player Henrique Rocha climbed to 100th place in the world rankings on 26 October, making Portugal the home of three players in the ATP top 100 for the first time since the rankings were introduced in 1973.