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Foreign minister lauds Nobel Peace winner’s fight ‘for full equality’
Portuguese minister of foreign affairs Paulo Rangel has said today that the awarding of the Nobel Peace Prize to Navenethem “Navi” Pillay was due to her work “for full equality” The post Foreign minister lauds Nobel Peace winner’s fight ‘for full equality’ appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Aegean, Ryanair and Austrian rank highest in new European Airline Safety Index
The 2026 European Airline Safety Index ranks 20 major airlines based on safety records, operational systems, pilot training and other factors.
Government inks deal to bring Indonesians into fisheries sector
Portugal has signed a bilateral agreement with Indonesia with a view to integrating workers from that country into the Portuguese fisheries sector, it was announced today “The Portuguese fisheries sector The post Government inks deal to bring Indonesians into fisheries sector appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Halloween Express brings magic and mystery to Carvoeiro
Carvoeiro is preparing for a spooky Halloween celebration on Saturday, October 31, with an afternoon and evening of music, entertainment and a parade through the streets of the popular Algarve The post Halloween Express brings magic and mystery to Carvoeiro appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Football Leaks whistleblower holds on to special protection
The special protection programme for Portuguese “Football Leaks” whistleblower, Rui Pinto, will remain in force, after the decision of September 22 to terminate it was ruled invalid, the Ministry of The post Football Leaks whistleblower holds on to special protection appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Down the Rabbit Hole The Algarveans Go!
This September, The Algarveans Theatre Group is celebrating a birthday.
Algarve tennis player reaches Braga quarter-finals
Algarve tennis player Tiago Pereira has secured a place in the quarter-finals of the Braga Open after an impressive victory over one of the tournament’s seeded players.
Decline in passengers disembarking at Portugal archipelago
The number of passengers disembarking at airports in the Azores fell for the ninth consecutive month in September, down 5.6% from the same period last year, according to data the Regional Statistics Service (SREA) released today.
News Review: Rubio in Portugal, rape doctor remanded & pension payment clawbacks
In this news review episode for the Portugal Resident podcast, Natasha Donn and Carl Munson discuss Marco Rubio’s Portugal visit, including U.S. pressure to buy F-35 fighter jets and concerns The post News Review: Rubio in Portugal, rape doctor remanded & pension payment clawbacks appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Roz Kaur comes to Lisbon for a masterclass on style and identity for women 40+
There’s a moment in every woman’s life when the wardrobe that once felt like a second skin suddenly feels… borrowed. The jeans still fit, the blazer is still “classic”, but The post Roz Kaur comes to Lisbon for a masterclass on style and identity for women 40+ appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal cuts investment in railways and roads
Investment in railways and roads is set to fall to €843 million in 2027, according to the draft 2027 State Budget.
Portugal’s business leaders gather to debate how the country should build on its growth
The five-venue Portugal Investment Forum has united industrial families, emerging-sector founders and global investors together to plot the nation’s economic future
Arrested German spy chief lashed out at his old agency over allegations he spied for Russia
A letter sent weeks before August Hanning’s arrest adds to concerns over the BND’s credibility among allies.
Dutch PM slams ‘absurd’ US decision to livestream execution
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's announcement sparks alarm in Europe.
Tungsten mine as EU strategic project important for nation – operator
The selection of the Borralha tungsten mine, planned for Montalegre, in northern Portugal, as a strategic project of the European Union is “an achievement” and an opportunity of “great importance” The post Tungsten mine as EU strategic project important for nation – operator appeared first on Portugal Resident .
British afternoon tea gets an Algarve twist at Hyatt Regency Vilamoura
The Hyatt Regency Vilamoura Algarve has launched a new afternoon tea experience that combines a much-loved British tradition with flavours inspired by the Algarve. Available from today, October 9, the The post British afternoon tea gets an Algarve twist at Hyatt Regency Vilamoura appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Association asks Government for a signal that palliative care is a priority in Portugal
The Portuguese Association for Palliative Care (APCP) called on the government today to signal that palliative care is a priority by appointing the national commission for this sector.
Yet another emergency landing due to horrible smells on TAP Airbus
In yet another strange story about awful smells on a TAP Airbus, a plane full of passengers has experienced an emergency landing at Lisbon airport. Terrible smells on TAP Airbus The post Yet another emergency landing due to horrible smells on TAP Airbus appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Property of the Week: Walk to Carvoeiro Beach - A Traditional Villa with Excellent Potential
Set in the sought-after Paraíso area of Carvoeiro, this charming single-storey villa offers an excellent opportunity to acquire a traditional Algarve home within easy walking distance of the village centre and beach.
Portugal is set to raise €8 million an hour in tax revenue
Portuguese tax revenue is expected to reach a new high in 2027 despite income tax relief measures.
The Best Homes Are Not Found. They Are Matched.
For years, buying property has started with a simple question: what is for sale?
Hot-air balloons “brighten skies over Alentejo” in November
Hot-air balloons will once again “brighten up” the skies in Portugal’s Alentejo region between November 7 and 12, as part of an international festival bringing together around 30 teams from The post Hot-air balloons “brighten skies over Alentejo” in November appeared first on Portugal Resident .
France, Germany try to save face on joint tank project
Paris and Berlin have insisted the Main Ground Combat System project is still alive, after France's top general said Germany pulled out.
easyJet cuts winter seat capacity
easyJet will reduce 700,000 seats in its winter flight capacity to mitigate the impact of rising fuel costs.