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British fans flock to Portugal as Benfica and Torreense host Sunderland and Celtic
Portugal is welcoming thousands of British football fans as Benfica host Celtic and Torreense face Sunderland this Thursday (October 15), with visiting supporters already making themselves heard in Lisbon and The post British fans flock to Portugal as Benfica and Torreense host Sunderland and Celtic appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Croatia pumps the brakes on Montenegro’s EU membership bid
Zagreb is pressing Podgorica to resolve long-standing disputes over war crimes, compensation and border demarcation before wrapping up EU accession talks.
Pumpkins, jazz and autumn flavours take over Vila Vita Biergarten
Pumpkins will take centre stage at Vila Vita Biergarten in Porches later this month, when the venue hosts a free autumn market inspired by traditional European celebrations. The Pumpkin Market The post Pumpkins, jazz and autumn flavours take over Vila Vita Biergarten appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Chega members storm radio station in Coimbra
Members of Chega, including MPs Rita Matias and Madalena Cordeiro, stormed the studios of Rádio Universidade de Coimbra (RUC) on 12 October.
97% of Portuguese want right to pay in cash
Almost every Portuguese person wants to retain the option of paying in cash, according to a new European survey which suggests last year’s widespread blackout significantly changed attitudes towards physical The post 97% of Portuguese want right to pay in cash appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Weather Today (15 October): Warm, sunny, with northern cloud cover
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Portugal joins EU leaders for crucial talks on energy prices and budget
Portugal’s Prime Minister Luís Montenegro will join European Union leaders in Brussels on Thursday and Friday (October 15-16) for a high-level summit focused on rising energy prices, negotiations over the The post Portugal joins EU leaders for crucial talks on energy prices and budget appeared first on Portugal Resident .
The extremes of Reform: What will Farage do?
Is Reform facing another growing crisis over alleged racist, sexist and violent language within its ranks? Sam Coates and Anne McElvoy assess what the latest claims within an ITV News undercover investigation mean for Nigel Farage and whether more damaging revelations are still to come. Reform says there is “no room for racism” within the […]
Lisbon Airport introduces fixed taxi fares to protect tourists
Visitors arriving at Lisbon Airport will benefit from a new fixed-fare taxi system from Thursday, October 15, designed to tackle overcharging, improve transparency and restore confidence in one of the The post Lisbon Airport introduces fixed taxi fares to protect tourists appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal archipelago expedition studies marine ecosystems
A large scientific expedition is studying the waters around Madeira, Porto Santo and the Desertas Islands, bringing together about 200 participants from 34 organisations.
‘Uncompromising’: Porto mayor takes hard line on housing protest
Porto mayor Pedro Duarte has vowed to take an “absolutely uncompromising” stance against attempts to set up tents in the city’s Praça D. João I, where demonstrators have been camping The post ‘Uncompromising’: Porto mayor takes hard line on housing protest appeared first on Portugal Resident .
EU leaders face off over the budget
EU leaders meet today for their first chance to beef about the budget face to face. On the show, Zoya Sheftalovich and Sarah Wheaton dive deeper into why leaders look increasingly unlikely to reach an agreement on the EU’s next money pot by December. Plus, Zoya obtained a document revealing deepening relations between Russia and […]
UK polling watchdog faces reckoning after Farage sting
British Polling Council members have pressed for tougher action on a firm accused of downplaying Reform UK links to its polling.
Frontex suspends reintegration program after blowing through its budget
The pause comes ahead of a proposed expansion of the EU border agency's role in returns, sharpening questions over how Brussels will fund its tougher deportation policy.
How Russia plans to revive its ties with Slovakia
With Viktor Orbán gone, Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico is emerging as Vladimir Putin’s most prominent ally in the EU.
Why Ukrainian strikes on data centers are a real problem for Russia — and beyond
Servers have become a target of war. As well as disrupting daily life, the strikes are raising questions of international law.
How Putin’s favorite sport reopened the door to international contests
Brussels officials are grappling with the gradual reintegration of Moscow’s athletes, according to a document viewed by POLITICO.
Macron and Merz hold keys to an EU budget deal — but may be too weak to use them
The French and German leaders face political pressures that limit their room for maneuver on Europe's biggest negotiation.
Portugal’s success story: Marco Galinha
“I want to make the world a little bit better”
Renewable energy powers over 70% of electricity in Portugal
Portugal generated more than 70% of its electricity from renewable sources in September, continuing its progress towards cleaner energy.
Le Pen vows to downsize EU as she brings contribution cut fight to Brussels
The front-runner in France’s presidential reiterated her campaign promise to pare back payments to the EU by billions of euros ahead of a critical summit on Thursday.
Tobacco and alcohol revenue to increase in Portugal
The Government predicts that tax revenues from tobacco and alcoholic beverages could increase by about €166 million in 2026.
Airports in Portugal reach record passenger numbers
The National Statistics Institute (INE) has revealed that passenger traffic rose by 2 percent in August to 7.9 million, with Porto leading the growth among the country’s main airports.
Albania’s capital burns as protests escalate
Police have been criticized for alleged use of excessive force against protestors and journalists.