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Portugal sees surge in power outage compensation
Electricity customers in Portugal received €2.1 million in compensation in 2025, double the previous year’s amount.
Algarve to host first Walking Football tournament
On October 23, Lagoa will host the Algarve’s first Walking Football tournament, bringing teams together for a morning of sport, socialising, and active ageing.
Macron warns EU leaders they need to agree budget by end of year
"Starting from January, there will be no political room" for concluding an agreement, French president tells summit.
Camping in Portugal records 7 million overnight stays
Turismo de Portugal reported that campsites recorded 7 million overnight stays in 2025, despite a decline from the previous year.
Portugal calls for more EU funding to support agriculture
Portugal’s Minister of Agriculture has called for greater European funding through regional operational programmes to support agricultural investment, describing the sector as strategic to economic development and territorial cohesion.
Ibex Celebrates 25 Years
Last Friday, the Ibex Insurance team proudly celebrated a significant milestone, marking 25 years of the Ibex Group's presence in Portugal.
EU leaders’ summit descends into 3-hour argument over taxing car emissions
Right-wing leaders used discussions to attack one of Europe's most important climate policies.
Rural Algarve businesses can apply for 60% investment grants
People with plans to start or expand a business in rural parts of the Algarve can apply for a grant covering 60% of eligible investment.
Von der Leyen floats EU ‘strategic reserves’ for gas amid winter supply fears
BRUSSELS — European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen wants EU leaders to look into the idea of developing bloc-wide strategic gas reserves amid concerns the continent faces a winter shortage, three diplomats and two EU officials told POLITICO. Europe’s existing gas storage caverns — which are typically refilled over the course of the year by […]
Portugal opens public consultation on AI use in schools
The Ministry of Education has proposed new guidelines for the responsible use of artificial intelligence in classrooms.
Hundreds of Portuguese wines to taste at Lisbon wine fair this weekend
Wine lovers are in for a treat this weekend as one of Portugal’s largest wine fairs returns to Lisbon, bringing together more than 200 producers and hundreds of wines from The post Hundreds of Portuguese wines to taste at Lisbon wine fair this weekend appeared first on Portugal Resident .
TAP union warns workers must not be left to ‘rescue’ airline again
One of TAP’s main unions has warned that employees must not once again be left to “rescue” the airline from the consequences of privatisation, while raising concerns over how Lufthansa The post TAP union warns workers must not be left to ‘rescue’ airline again appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal moves towards six months of fully paid parental leave
Parents in Portugal could soon benefit from longer parental leave paid at 100% of their reference salary, following an agreement between the Socialist Party (PS) and the Social Democratic Party (PSD).
Minister backs PSP after police clash with protesters in Porto
Portugal’s Internal Administration Minister has defended the PSP’s intervention at a housing protest in Porto, insisting police acted lawfully after demonstrators refused orders to remove tents from Praça D. João The post Minister backs PSP after police clash with protesters in Porto appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Lufthansa plans to make Lisbon gateway to Brazil
Following Lufthansa’s selection to acquire an initial 44.9 percent stake in TAP, the airline plans to expand flights between Europe and South America.
West Nile virus creeps north in record year for EU cases
Dozens of human cases have been recorded in the Netherlands and Belgium.
Alex Warren to make Portugal debut on Figueira da Foz beach
American pop star Alex Warren will perform in Portugal for the first time next summer, with a beachfront concert in Figueira da Foz on July 18, 2027. The 26-year-old Californian The post Alex Warren to make Portugal debut on Figueira da Foz beach appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Calendar of tax obligations for self-employed workers in Portugal
Independent workers under the "green receipt" (recibos verdes) tax system have several important tax and social security deadlines to meet between now and the end of October, including obligations to both the Tax and Customs Authority (AT) and the Social Security system.
Centuries-old Santa Iria Fair returns to Faro today
One of Faro’s best-loved traditions is back. The centuries-old Feira de Santa Iria (Santa Iria Fair) opens today (October 15) at Largo de São Francisco, bringing 11 days of shopping, The post Centuries-old Santa Iria Fair returns to Faro today appeared first on Portugal Resident .
College of Europe looted and torched during Albanian student protests
The European school's Tirana office was broken into on Wednesday evening.
LEDEX Forum 2026 Brings Innovation and Business Leaders Together in the Algarve
The LEDEX Forum is taking place today, 15 October, bringing together entrepreneurs, business leaders, innovators and industry professionals for a day dedicated to networking, collaboration and exploring new opportunities.
Citizens in Portugal have 10 days to comment on solar project
The Platform for the Defence of the International Tagus Natural Park has raised concerns about the limited time available for public consultation on the revised Sophia solar power plant project.
‘We give back’: Zelenskyy replies to Le Pen’s pledge to cut aid
The Ukrainian president argues that France and Europe are benefiting from Ukraine's battlefield experience.
Russian security service detains Swedish citizen for espionage
The man is accused of illegal border crossing and terrorism.