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Ronaldo fined €255 for walking out on national team
Football legend Cristiano Ronaldo has been suspended for 30 days and fined €255 by the Disciplinary Committee of the Portuguese Football Federation (FPF) for walking out of the national team’s The post Ronaldo fined €255 for walking out on national team appeared first on Portugal Resident .
EU ruling creates uncertainty regarding flights between Dublin and Spain
The Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU), in its decision of 15 October, confirmed that airlines have to take into account Dublin Airport's legal limit of 32 million passengers per year when assigning slots (i.e. departure and arrival times).
Silves Rotary hikers complete 110km charity challenge
After seven days of challenging terrain, aching muscles and unpredictable weather, the intrepid hikers from the Rotary Club of Silves have completed their 110km charity challenge, reaching the lighthouse at The post Silves Rotary hikers complete 110km charity challenge appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Britain's casino rule changes stop at the border, and that matters for UK expats in Portugal
On 12 October, MPs met in Westminster Hall to debate the petition calling for the UK to rejoin the European Union, signed by more than 112,000 people. Whatever comes of it, Britons living in Portugal already know how many rules stop at a border, from driving licences to residency cards. Online gambling is one more, and a busy year of changes in Britain has widened the gap.
Lidl raises €270,000 to support animal rescue charities in Portugal
Lidl Portugal has raised €270,000 to support animal welfare organisations across the country through the sale of its special charity shopping bag, known as ‘Pa-tudo’. The supermarket chain will distribute The post Lidl raises €270,000 to support animal rescue charities in Portugal appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Mercadona starts hiring for new Algarve store
Mercadona is recruiting staff for its planned supermarket in Olhão, which is expected to open in 2027.
AfD’s Alice Weidel to unveil plan to downsize the EU
The far-right party leader will present her party's ideas for the EU at the European Parliament.
New Silves rubbish truck damaged by fire
One of Silves Council’s new rubbish collection trucks has been damaged by fire, prompting the Algarve municipality to appeal for greater care over what residents put into waste containers. The The post New Silves rubbish truck damaged by fire appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Halloween fun for families at Krazy World in Algarve
Krazy World, the family theme park in Algoz, Silves, is celebrating Halloween with a special programme of activities running until November 1. The celebrations began on October 17, offering families The post Halloween fun for families at Krazy World in Algarve appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Algarve tourism shines at European level
The Algarve has enjoyed a strong showing at two major international tourism award programmes, with the region itself named Europe’s Leading Beach Destination 2026 and a string of Algarve hotels, The post Algarve tourism shines at European level appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portimão hosts Pink October charity walk for breast cancer awareness
Portimão will host a charity walk on Sunday, October 25, as part of Pink October, the international breast cancer awareness campaign, encouraging residents and visitors to get active while supporting The post Portimão hosts Pink October charity walk for breast cancer awareness appeared first on Portugal Resident .
What the law says about driving with cataracts in Portugal
A cataract diagnosis doesn't automatically mean you lose your driving licence, but drivers must meet legal eyesight standards and may face restrictions depending on their condition.
English-language WSET wine courses coming to Algarve
Wine professionals and enthusiasts in the Algarve will have the chance to gain internationally recognised WSET qualifications this November, when Alentejo winery Quinta da Plansel brings two English-language courses to The post English-language WSET wine courses coming to Algarve appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Algarve CDS-PP calls for more Faro flights following Lufthansa-TAP deal
The Algarve branch of the CDS-PP party has welcomed the selection of Lufthansa as a strategic partner for TAP Air Portugal but is calling on the government to ensure the The post Algarve CDS-PP calls for more Faro flights following Lufthansa-TAP deal appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Weather Today (20 October): A cloudy day across Portugal
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Chancellor reveals Budget secrets early – but why?
John Healey’s first budget is shrouded in secrecy so how come we know he won’t be touching capital gains tax? Sam Coates and Anne McElvoy ponder whether the Treasury is worried about growth and discuss how Kemi Badenoch is trying to get the Conservatives on an economic front foot. Plus, they pull apart the weekly […]
The True Value of Cables Is on the Ground
I have been writing for some time about the importance of submarine cables for Portugal and about the opportunity that our Atlantic position represents in the new digital economy.
More than legal expertise – a broader view for today’s clients
In a world where business, investment and personal affairs increasingly cross borders, finding the right professional support can mean looking beyond a single area of expertise. For Eduardo Serra Jorge The post More than legal expertise – a broader view for today’s clients appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Porto protesters leave peacefully as Lisbon sees arrests
Police dismantled housing protest camps in Lisbon and Porto early on Tuesday morning (October 20), with demonstrators in Porto peacefully complying with orders to leave, while the operation in the The post Porto protesters leave peacefully as Lisbon sees arrests appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Macron and Merz edge closer to a budget deal
The Arctic is becoming a geopolitical battleground — and the EU wants a bigger role. The European Commission is unveiling a new strategy focused on security, as Russia builds up its military presence, China explores new shipping routes, and Donald Trump’s Greenland ambitions raise tensions. Also on the show, hosts Zoya Sheftalovich and Nick Vinocur […]
French riots lay bare risks and opportunities for 2027 election candidates
POLITICO looks at the strategic calculus for Le Pen, Mélenchon, Philippe and Glucksmann.
Spanish left-wing chaos dampens Sánchez’s hopes of election miracle
Conservatives get a boost ahead of the November vote as the main parties to the prime minister’s left fail to form a united ticket.
Trump says he is open to trilateral summit with Putin and Xi
The president told reporters that such a meeting would focus on denuclearization, not the war in Ukraine as Moscow had suggested earlier.
EU Parliament launches probe into fake email seeking to sway internal election
The email comes amid a fierce campaign for the EPP’s vice-chair positions, with voting set for Tuesday.