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The dark glass that’s now a window
As it turns out, among the dust and accumulation of long-forgotten things, the dark glass was, is, an early photographic negative. But this isn’t any old negative, or for that The post The dark glass that’s now a window appeared first on Portugal Resident .
MotoGP Portugal generated €102 million for economy in 2025 – study
The 2025 Portuguese MotoGP generated an estimated €102 million in gross value added for the Portuguese economy, including €56 million in the Algarve, according to a new study commissioned by The post MotoGP Portugal generated €102 million for economy in 2025 – study appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Ukraine’s FM: Russia’s war budget makes the case for using frozen assets now
The aggressor has put a number on its intentions. Europe should turn Moscow’s reserves into Kyiv’s defense — collectively, lawfully and now.
Bison Bank launches Bison Insight and integrates AI into investment management
Bison Bank has launched Bison Insight, a new digital solution powered by Artificial Intelligence, available through the Bison Mobile app.
Faro launches free Sunday fitness classes for families
Faro residents will soon have the opportunity to enjoy outdoor exercise, with free fitness classes for adults and physical activities for children taking place every Sunday morning.
Trump’s NATO envoy calls for moving military forces east as US reviews troops in Europe
Matthew Whitaker called for an overhaul of NATO’s bases and military infrastructure to move forces eastward as America reviews its troop presence in Europe.
Five days of performing arts for young audiences in Lagos
Lagos will host the second edition of Encontros Gymnasium – Performing for Young Audiences from October 13 to 17, bringing five days of theatre, dance, music, cinema and interactive workshops The post Five days of performing arts for young audiences in Lagos appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Barlavento Ensemble brings Autumn Concert to Portimão Museum
The Barlavento Ensemble presents its Autumn Concert at Portimão Museum on Saturday, October 24, at 6.30pm. Conducted by Cristóvão Silva, the performance will feature clarinettist Bruno Sousa as soloist. The The post Barlavento Ensemble brings Autumn Concert to Portimão Museum appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Algarve Senior Bikers enjoy scenic ride through central Algarve
The Algarve Senior Bikers (ASB) enjoyed another memorable outing on October 7, with 34 members taking part in a scenic ride through the hills and valleys of the central Algarve. The post Algarve Senior Bikers enjoy scenic ride through central Algarve appeared first on Portugal Resident .
UK’s Burnham says rejecting closer EU ties a ‘dereliction of duty’
The British prime minister will make the case for a closer relationship with the EU in a House of Commons statement Monday.
Bingo and Tombola in Portugal: A Social Ritual Across Generations
There's something quietly remarkable about a game that requires almost nothing — a card, a few counters, and someone reading numbers aloud — yet manages to hold a room of fifty people in shared suspense. Bingo and tombola have done exactly that in Portugal for generations, threading through patron-saint festas, parish halls, and neighbourhood evenings with a consistency that no other community game has matched. This is the story of how a simple draw-and-mark format became one of the most enduring social rituals in Portuguese life.
Portugal's Football Prediction Culture Runs Deeper Than the Final Score
Spend any time around Portuguese football and you'll notice something quickly: the conversation doesn't start when the referee blows the opening whistle. It starts days earlier, over coffee, over a crumpled copy of A Bola, or in a group chat that's been running since the last fixture. Forecasting match outcomes isn't a sideshow to following the game in Portugal. It's woven into the fabric of it, shaped by decades of pools tickets, newspaper tipster columns, and café arguments that treat probability as something worth taking seriously.
‘World-first’ adaptive sailing training centre to open in Portimão
Portimão is preparing to become the permanent home of what organisers describe as the world’s first training and development centre dedicated specifically to adaptive and inclusive sailing. Based at Marina The post ‘World-first’ adaptive sailing training centre to open in Portimão appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal municipality to hold midterm elections
The Paçô Parish Assembly in Arcos de Valdevez will hold a by-election because the four lists elected in 2025 “failed to reach an agreement on the formation of the parish executive,” the Mayor revealed.
‘This deal doesn’t help’: Europe slams Trump’s plan to buy Russian diesel
"Pressure, pressure, pressure on Russia" is the only way to end the war, Lithuania's foreign minister said.
Temperatures could reach 30°C across Portugal this week
Temperatures are expected to rise across mainland Portugal from Tuesday, with maximums reaching around 30°C in many parts of the country, the IPMA has forecast.
Flamenco comes alive in Lagoa with ‘Alma Flamenca’
The passion, rhythm and intensity of Spanish flamenco will take centre stage at the Carlos do Carmo Auditorium in Lagoa on Saturday, October 24, at 7pm, with a performance of The post Flamenco comes alive in Lagoa with ‘Alma Flamenca’ appeared first on Portugal Resident .
United Kingdom citizens want to return to the European Union
On 12 October, the British Parliament will debate a public petition calling for the United Kingdom to return to the European Union (EU).
Algarve students return triumphant from UK diplomacy conference
Students from the Agrupamento de Escolas Silves Sul received a hero’s welcome at Faro Airport on Sunday evening after returning from a successful Model United Nations (MUN) conference in Manchester, The post Algarve students return triumphant from UK diplomacy conference appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Buying property in Portugal – A practical guide for UK buyers
Look beyond the asking price Budget for taxes, legal and registration fees, financing and ongoing expenses. Consider exchange rates and mortgage requirements. Check whether the property forms part of a The post Buying property in Portugal – A practical guide for UK buyers appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Estarreja wins European Green Leaf 2028 title
Estarreja has been awarded the European Green Leaf 2028 title, earning international recognition for the environmental transformation of a municipality historically associated with the chemical industry. The Portuguese city will The post Estarreja wins European Green Leaf 2028 title appeared first on Portugal Resident .
New amendments to the Foreigners Law in Portugal
The legislative landscape of immigration in Portugal has undergone one of its deepest mutations with the publication of Law No. 62/2026 of September 10. This new statute radically alters the The post New amendments to the Foreigners Law in Portugal appeared first on Portugal Resident .
October: The Extra Hour
October is summer’s last hurrah.
Shops getting all high-tech
I have noticed that shops are becoming all technical.