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Alvor’s Zona Ribeirinha
I always enjoy coming to this part of Alvor, where the village opens onto the Ria de Alvor.
Gusto by Heinz Beck brings back ‘The White Truffle Experience’
One of Italy’s most prized seasonal delicacies is returning to the Algarve this November, with Gusto by Heinz Beck serving a seven-course menu dedicated to the celebrated white truffles of The post Gusto by Heinz Beck brings back ‘The White Truffle Experience’ appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal MotoGP ticket buyers offered early access to Formula 1 sales
Customers purchasing at least two tickets for the 2026 Portuguese MotoGP Grand Prix can access an exclusive sales phase for the 2027 Formula 1 Portuguese Grand Prix.
Portugal has been switching to winter time for 30 years
At 00:00 on 25 October, clocks in mainland Portugal go back one hour (to mark the transition to winter time), giving more daylight in the morning and more in the evening
U.S. defence giant courts Portuguese industry as decision on new fighter jets approaches
U.S. defence giant Lockheed Martin has opened a potential route into its F-35 production chain for four Portuguese companies, as various manufacturers compete to supply the fighter jets that will The post U.S. defence giant courts Portuguese industry as decision on new fighter jets approaches appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Moving to Portugal Show returns to Edinburgh with expert advice for Scots planning a new life abroad
The Portuguese Chamber of Commerce in the UK will return to Edinburgh on Thursday 12 November 2026 with its Moving to Portugal Show and Seminars, bringing together property, legal, tax and financial specialists all under one roof to help Scottish residents explore the practicalities of living and investing in Portugal.
Houses in Portugal 18.4% more expensive – but sales fall again
The average price of the 37,854 family homes sold in Portugal rose by 18.4% in the second quarter of 2026, compared with the same period last year, to €2,445per square The post Houses in Portugal 18.4% more expensive – but sales fall again appeared first on Portugal Resident .
French prosecutors open hate crime probe after deadly drive-by shooting
The incident, which killed at least one person, is being treated as a possible act of terror.
Portugal hopes to bring 300,000 homes onto rental market
Portugal’s government believes that changes to housing taxes and rental laws could encourage owners to put as many as 300,000 properties onto the market.
Drug trial patients guaranteed continued free treatment under new rules
Patients who still need a medicine after taking part in a clinical trial must continue receiving it free from the trial’s sponsor, under rules published today. The protection applies when The post Drug trial patients guaranteed continued free treatment under new rules appeared first on Portugal Resident .
New taxi fares introduced in Portugal
From 23 October, Portugal's taxi fare system will follow new rules on how journeys are priced.
EU prosecutor probes EPP over consultant contracts
The European Parliament refused to refund some of the conservative party's pre-election spending.
Drone hits another ship in Black Sea near Romania, killing at least 1 sailor
President Nicușor Dan said the incident was part of Russia’s “escalation” of the war in Ukraine.
Bodies of 15 babies left unclaimed in Lisbon
Fifteen babies were among 206 people whose bodies went unclaimed by relatives or friends in Lisbon over the past year, according to a charitable brotherhood that arranges funerals for those The post Bodies of 15 babies left unclaimed in Lisbon appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Discover The Residences Vale do Lobo
Generous interiors, expansive terraces and carefully considered outdoor spaces have been designed around the Algarve lifestyle at The Residences Vale do Lobo. Created to offer an elevated residential experience within the established surroundings of the iconic resort, the new homes are delighting discerning buyers from around the world.
Arrow gets green light to buy Castro Marim Golf & Country Club assets
The British-owned Arrow has been given the green light to acquire the tourism and golf operations of Castro Marim Golf & Country Club, further expanding its already sizeable presence in The post Arrow gets green light to buy Castro Marim Golf & Country Club assets appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Moving to Portugal Show heads to Edinburgh in November
The Portuguese Chamber of Commerce in the UK will return to Edinburgh on Thursday, November 12, 2026, with its Moving to Portugal Show and Seminars, bringing together property, legal, tax The post Moving to Portugal Show heads to Edinburgh in November appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal to have a new tourist tax in Esposende
The Esposende Municipal Tourist Tax, of two euros in the high season and €1.5 in the low season, will begin to be charged within 30 days, according to the regulation published in the Diário da República.
The biggest bathroom trends to get on board with now
From colour to tiles, to baths and handleless vanities, here’s what’s shaping tub time.
Top ICC official urges EU to act ‘as soon as possible’ on US sanctions
Osvaldo Zavala Giler said a "lack of clarity" from Brussels was leaving companies and NGOs in the dark after the White House imposed sweeping sanctions on the International Criminal Court.
Curia: A chance move, a lasting impression
Some places you find on purpose, prompted perhaps by a travel guide or proud Portuguese advisor. Others find you. Curia, halfway between Coimbra and Aveiro, just off the IC2, found The post Curia: A chance move, a lasting impression appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Sex abuse claims made against Catholic priests have all been archived
After the extraordinary revelations – and the sense of hope – that came from the independent commission set up almost four years ago to investigate child sex abuse within the The post Sex abuse claims made against Catholic priests have all been archived appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portuguese students demonstrate and block schools in Lisbon
Hundreds of students are blocking two secondary schools in Lisbon to demand better education, but also to protest the rising cost of living and the housing crisis, which they say is "destroying their future."
Unions in Portugal and Spain prepare Iberian general strike
In an interview on the Spanish channel RTVE, Unai Sordo, general secretary of Comisiones Obreras (CCOO), reveals that he is in contact with Portuguese unions in order to promote an Iberian general strike.