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The increase in fuel prices is leading to some shipowners mothballing part of their fleets.

I am not really sure why Toyota called this car the C-HR.

One of Vila Real de Santo António’s oldest traditions returns from October 8 to 13, when the Feira da Praia (Beach Fair) once again takes over the heart of the The post Centuries-old Beach Fair returns to Vila Real de Santo António appeared first on Portu…

The Bank of Portugal (BdP) has today warned of a new scam, urging people to be vigilant if they receive a new ATM card through the post, as it may The post Bank of Portugal warns of new scam with Multibanco cards received through post appeared first on Po…

The tortuous investigation into PJ coordinator Carlos Cabreiro, kicked started by a ‘whistleblower’ who claims to have seen evidence that he lied in court, has seen two significant developments today.

Portugal’s Assembly of the Republic has unanimously lifted the parliamentary immunity of the president of the Transparency Committee, Rui Paulo Sousa, of CHEGA, over alleged crimes of discrimination, incitement to The post Parliament lifts immunity of pre…

Drivers will once again be able to park for free in several areas of Portimão and Praia da Rocha throughout October.

Graham’s Port has launched a new Single Harvest Tawny inspired by the first commercial flights between London and Lisbon and the longstanding ties between Portugal and Britain.

A 42-year-old man accused of targeting elderly and vulnerable people in a string of street robberies in Faro and Olhão has been remanded in custody.

PS Socialists have requested an urgent parliamentary hearing of the Minister of Agriculture and Sea and three confederations to debate “the seriousness of the situation in the agri-food sector” – The post “Gravity” of crisis in farming sector leads to call

The Alentejo will take centre stage at this year’s Vinhos & Sabores, one of Portugal’s largest wine events, which returns to Lisbon from October 17 to 19.

Portugal’s GNR police force is carrying out Operation Senior Census 2026, starting today and running until mid-November, which aims principally to assess the living conditions of the country’s elderly, and The post GNR police start ‘Senior Census 2026’ op…

The future of the Algarve came under discussion in Lagos last week, at an event bringing together businesspeople and specialists from Portugal and abroad to explore opportunities for the region’s The post Experts discuss the future of the Algarve in Lagos…

Further confirmation that government measures to bring down price increases in Portugal’s housing market have not yet had their effect came today, via Eurostat.

Argilo – Porto Ceramics Fair returns this week for its second edition, bringing together artists, ceramicists and independent studios for two days dedicated to locally made ceramics.

In a deal intrinsically linked to Portugal’s €4 billion purchase of three naval frigates, the ministry of defence has pledged that Alfeite shipyard, on the south bank of the Tejo, The post Zero redundancies in deal with Italy’s Fincantieri to upgrade Alfe…

Sagres will become the centre of Portugal’s birdwatching world from Friday to Monday (October 2 to 5), when the country’s largest festival dedicated to birds and nature returns with over The post Sagres takes flight for Portugal’s biggest birdwatching fes…

Iberanime Matosinhos has unveiled the full programme and official map for its 2026 edition, promising two days packed with anime, manga, cosplay, gaming and Japanese culture at Exponor.

Portugal’s government has secured a parliamentary lifeline for its controversial rental reforms after signing a deal with CHEGA to negotiate changes to (the size of) deposits, upfront payments and protection The post Portugal’s unpopular rental reforms ad…

The countdown is finally over for the afpop expo, which is taking place this weekend at the Portimão Arena.

Air France-KLM and Lufthansa have reiterated their interest in TAP after submitting final bids in the privatisation process, highlighting, respectively, Lisbon as an exclusive hub in southern Europe and their The post TAP privatisation inches towards fini…

Santa Luzia, widely known as Portugal’s “Octopus Capital”, will celebrate World Octopus Day with a four-day gastronomic route showcasing one of the Algarve fishing community’s most important culinary traditions.

Another 10 men have been arrested in the Algarve in an operation linked to suspected maritime drug trafficking, adding to an increasingly frequent series of similar cases along the region’s The post Another 10 arrested as drug-smuggling cases mount along…

More than a decade after devastating floods swept through downtown Albufeira, a long-awaited plan to protect the city from a repeat disaster is being revived.

Natural gas prices have risen from today (October 1) for around 431,000 Portuguese households that remain on the regulated market, with tariffs increasing by an average of 6.4%.

Less than a week after publicly backing Jorge Jesus and insisting he would accept whatever role the new Portugal coach gave him, Cristiano Ronaldo has left the national team camp The post Cristiano Ronaldo leaves Portugal camp as tensions with Jorge Jesus…

Mariana Santos knows what it is to look out at the sea and feel afraid.

The State collected 41.592,1 million euros in taxes through August, an increase of 4,7% compared with the same period last year, according to the budget execution summary, released today.

With nearly every day recording yet another seizure of drugs, or drug-related equipment and paraphernalia, PSP police announce that they have detained more than 1.900 suspects and seized more than The post More than 1.900 detained and half ton of drugs se…

The most powerful man in the world embarks on a frantic mission to prove he is humanity’s savior before the disaster he’s unleashed destroys everything.

Portugal’s spending watchdog has raised the alarm over €526 million in public subsidies and non-repayable transfers whose recipients, or purposes, were not adequately explained in the State’s accounts for 2025.

An unlicensed care home in Olhão has been shut down with immediate effect after inspectors found serious problems involving food, hygiene, healthcare and staffing.

Representatives of the “We can’t take it anymore” platform have demanded “the eviction” of the housing minister due to the government’s proposals for the sector, just as the measures are The post Platform “We Can’t Take it Anymore” serves minister with ev…

A 40-year-old Franco-Portuguese man wanted by French authorities for arms trafficking and money laundering has been arrested in the Algarve municipality of Tavira by Portugal’s PJ police.

After Lowen uncovers what appears to be Verity’s chilling autobiographical notes, she wrestles with the disturbing and twisted confessions about Verity’s husband Jeremy, and finds it hard to separate fiction The post Cinema: Verity appeared first on Portu…

A judge has told two cleaners, accused of stealing over €27,000-worth of jewellery from a client’s home, that they can no longer work as cleaners, they cannot set foot in The post Judge forbids cleaning ladies from “exercising profession” appeared first on

A suspected member of the so-called “Rolex Gang” has been arrested in the Algarve over a series of violent robberies involving luxury watches, while a second alleged member has also The post Suspected ‘Rolex Gang’ member arrested in Algarve, another ident…

The president of the Portuguese Pharmaceutical Society has urged people to get vaccinated against flu and Covid-19, with the vaccination programme starting today – noting that although the weather is The post Flu, Covid vaccinations heavily plugged appear…

Portugal’s inflation rate rose to 3.6% in September, year-on-year, up from 3.3% in the previous month, driven again by fuel prices, according to the flash estimate released today by Statistics The post Inflation jumps to 3.6% in September, year-on-year, d…

The period during which authorities mobilise the most resources to combat rural fires ends today, September 30, with less land burnt but more fires than last year.

Tavira is marking World Animal Day on Sunday, October 4 with an open day, giving the public a closer look at the work carried out by the municipality’s kennel – The post Meet Tavira’s animals looking for a new home appeared first on Portugal Resident.

The prime minister has called on the opposition to act responsibly when scrutinising the forthcoming State Budget to maintain political stability in Portugal – warning that while there is scope The post PM calls on opposition to ensure political stability…

Bank of Portugal governor Álvaro Santos Pereira has delivered a scathing assessment of rail services in the Algarve, likening the region’s infrastructure to one of a “third world” country.

Rali de Portugal has been dropped from the proposed 2027 World Rally Championship calendar, dealing what Central Portugal’s tourism chief calls a “punch in the gut” to the country’s visitor The post Rali de Portugal dropped from 2027 world championship in…

In another situation where there are two readings of the same situation, Lusa reports today that five of seven PSP police unions have rejected the government’s proposal for a supplement The post Five of seven PSP unions reject proposal on supplement for f…

Max Verstappen has welcomed Formula 1’s return to the Algarve, declaring his love for Portugal and describing the Algarve International Circuit as a “great” racetrack.

Portugal’s government wants to remove restrictions on rents and give landlords greater control over tenancy agreements — just as protests in neighbouring Spain have prompted measures to strengthen protection against The post Portugal plans to loosen rental

Algarve MP Cristóvão Norte has pointed to more than €1.2 million in unpaid healthcare bills issued for treatment provided to foreign non-residents in the Algarve in 2023 and 2024 as The post Algarve MP points to €1.2m unpaid health bills in push to tighten

The Algarve will enter the new water year with its six main reservoirs at 74% capacity, a significantly healthier position than in recent drought-hit years.

Portimão Council has begun work on a new tourism strategy designed to guide the municipality’s development and promotion over the next decade.