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Portugal Weather Today (13 October): A settled outlook ahead
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Can the chancellor really win back business?
Reform is under pressure again – but could the coming weeks prove make-or-break for Nigel Farage’s party? With fresh undercover filming threatening to cause trouble and a crucial report into the £5m gift looming, how serious could the fallout be? Sam Coates and Anne McElvoy also unpack the latest polling: is Kemi Badenoch enjoying a […]
The art of gathering
Some seasons are defined by what changes. Others by what brings people together. At Quinta do Lago, autumn is a little of both. As the pace of summer begins to The post The art of gathering appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Ryanair announces three new Porto routes for 2027
The low-cost airline has launched 29 new routes for summer 2027.
A Misty History of Portugal: The Suevian Monarchy 409 to 585 CE
The second half of the 5th century CE in the west coastal region of the Iberian Peninsula (present-day Portugal) was relatively peaceful and prosperous.
The Ceuta fears shaping Spain’s election
As the United States looks towards Russia for diesel, European leaders are doubling down on their support for Ukraine. On the show, hosts Zoya Sheftalovich and Ian Wishart unpack all the ways the EU plans to put its money where its mouth is and help Kyiv. Expect it to be the talk of the town […]
Zelenskyy’s Trump dilemma: Fight back or fold?
Defying the U.S. president risks costing Ukraine vital military support. But giving in could prove even more dangerous.
France’s Glucksmann notched a crushing primary victory. But he needs more allies to win the presidency.
Other parties on the left continue to go after Glucksmann, while François Hollande's shadow looms over his campaign.
Poll: Spaniards say Ceuta crisis could spark armed conflict with Morocco
In a POLITICO poll, three in four people in Spain said Morocco poses a genuine threat to their country’s territorial integrity.
Northern Ireland secretary denies he ‘bent the knee’ to Sinn Féin
Chris Bryant tells MPs his decision to block a legal Protestant parade has kept the peace in Northern Ireland, where the dispute is splitting the cross-community government in two.
Europe pushes tougher line on Russia in growing split with Trump
EU leaders are calling for new measures against Moscow as Washington eases off, exposing a widening divide over how to end the war in Ukraine.
Portugal remains a safe country for investors
Compared with other Eurozone countries, Portugal has proved most resilient to the turbulence in the bond markets.
18-year-olds can apply for a free pass to explore Europe
Applications close on 15 October, with selected young people able to travel across Europe for up to seven days between March 2027 and May 2028.
Barack Obama makes a private visit to a luxury resort in the Alentejo region
On Sunday, former U.S. President Barack Obama visited the Costa Terra Golf & Ocean Club, one of the Alentejo coast’s most exclusive tourism and residential areas near Melides.
Germany, Italy request ’emergency brake’ power to stop new EU laws
Friedrich Merz, Giorgia Meloni and Bart de Wever said Brussels must accelerate business simplification efforts.
Workers earning €970 in Portugal could be exempt from income tax in 2027
The proposed State Budget raises the minimum income threshold for IRS exemption, while all nine income tax brackets are set to increase by 3.88 percent.
Von der Leyen pitches AI as solution to reduce reporting for European businesses
For the first time, the Commission President explicitly proposed using AI tools to cut administrative burdens.
Albufeira still feels like summer in October
At around 3:30pm today, we visited the Miradouro do Pau da Bandeira in Albufeira.
Algarve city dedicates October to older residents
This initiative focuses on social inclusion, active ageing, and tackling loneliness, building on year-round support services and community projects.
Farmers in Portugal demand €140 million package to offset rising costs
Portuguese farmers are demanding a €140 million support package from the government, warning that rising production costs are making it increasingly difficult to compete with neighbouring Spain.
Algarve tourism associations approve merger to create AETA
Two of the Algarve’s main tourism business associations have cleared the way for a merger that will create a new organisation representing around 1,300 members across the region. Members of The post Algarve tourism associations approve merger to create AETA appeared first on Portugal Resident .
NATO’s top general lays out plan to fight Russia — with or without America
Gen. Alexus Grynkewich aims to send a clear signal to the Kremlin that the alliance will resist any attack.
Portuguese business schools rise in global MBA ranking
Portuguese institutions have improved their positions in the Financial Times 2026 Executive MBA ranking, with Iscte leading nationally and Porto Business School making significant progress.
Faro advances plans for major new Alameda 21 urban park
Faro Council is moving ahead with plans for a major new urban park at Quinta da Penha, bringing together green space, sport and leisure facilities in an area alongside the The post Faro advances plans for major new Alameda 21 urban park appeared first on Portugal Resident .