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Received — 17 October 2026 ⏭ Portugal Resident

New Sagres Sessions festival puts Algarve surf back in spotlight

17 October 2026 at 15:30
New Sagres Sessions festival puts Algarve surf back in spotlight

The western Algarvet town of Sagres is getting a new three-day surf festival this autumn, with the first Sagres Sessions promising everything from competitions and adaptive surfing to live music,

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President joins calls to fix country’s desperate housing crisis

17 October 2026 at 14:31

At a point where “a sea of people” has converged in central Porto to kick off today’s protests against the rising cost of living and the country’s desperate housing crisis,

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Loulé demands emergency powers to tackle Algarve housing crisis

17 October 2026 at 11:45
Loulé demands emergency powers to tackle Algarve housing crisis

Loulé Council has issued a stark warning over the Algarve’s housing crisis, describing the situation as both a “housing emergency” and a “human emergency” and calling for exceptional powers to

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Beyond pears, surfing, and 90s discos: why the Oeste Region needs a territorial ESG reality check

17 October 2026 at 10:20
Parque Dom Carlos I (Beatriz Santos-unsplash)

It’s the crisp Atlantic breeze rolling over the coast between Peniche and Nazaré, the world-famous surf breaks, the endless orchards of Rocha pears and apples stretching across Caldas da Rainha,

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Thousands expected at protests across Portugal over cost of living

17 October 2026 at 09:41
CGTP

Thousands of people are expected to take to the streets across Portugal today (Saturday, October 17) in a nationwide protest against the rising cost of living, with demonstrations planned in

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Portugal PM denounces threats against his home and family at housing protest

17 October 2026 at 09:29
Prime Minister Luis Montenegro speaks during a final press conference at the second day of a European Council Summit in Brussels, Belgium, on October 16, 2026 - Photo: EPA/Olivier Hoslet

Prime Minister Luís Montenegro has condemned what he described as “direct threats” against his home and family after a video emerged showing a protest speaker calling for his address to

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Received — 16 October 2026 ⏭ Portugal Resident

Portugal’s October heat takes a break this weekend

16 October 2026 at 16:56
Portugal’s October heat takes a break this weekend

After a late taste of summer in October, Portugal is heading for a cooler weekend. Temperatures will fall most noticeably in the northern and central interior, while the Algarve should

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High-speed boat found abandoned on Vila do Bispo beach

16 October 2026 at 16:43

An abandoned high-speed boat has been seized at Praia do Telheiro, in the Algarve municipality of Vila do Bispo. Maritime police were alerted at around 12.15pm on Thursday (October 15)

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Portuguese cancer research project wins prestigious European award

16 October 2026 at 16:35
Porto Comprehensive Cancer Centre - European Commission

A pioneering cancer research project in northern Portugal has won the public vote at the 2026 REGIOSTARS Awards, recognising its work in bringing scientific advances closer to patients and expanding

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Parliament backs tighter SNS rules for non-resident foreigners

16 October 2026 at 16:18
Parliament backs tighter SNS rules for non-resident foreigners

Portugal’s Parliament has given its initial approval to proposals tightening the rules governing access to the National Health Service (SNS) for foreigners who do not live in the country, including

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Breast surgery breakthrough in Portimão

16 October 2026 at 15:28
Breast surgery breakthrough in Portimão

Portimão Hospital has performed its first laparoscopic mastectomy combined with immediate breast reconstruction, marking another step in the introduction of minimally invasive breast surgery in the Algarve. The procedure was

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News Review: Algarve EN125 deadlock, Lufthansa’s TAP takeover & e-waste failure

16 October 2026 at 15:25
TR - podcast NEWS REVIEW - website pic with Paul Rees

In this news review episode, host Carl Munson is joined by Paul Rees of Rural Properties, in Central Portugal, to discuss three top stories from The Resident: the long-running EN125

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Lisbon Metro faces two more strikes before end of October

16 October 2026 at 15:06
Lisbon Metro faces two more strikes before end of October

Lisbon Metro passengers face two more strikes before the end of the month, following the 24-hour stoppage that shut down the entire network on Wednesday. Workers have submitted notices for

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Walk & Art Fest returns to Barão de São João in November

16 October 2026 at 14:53
Walk &Art Fest - Photo Vico Ughetto

The village of Barão de São João, in the municipality of Lagos, will once again become a meeting point for nature lovers, artists and families when the Walk & Art

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Halloween brings spooky fun to Zoomarine Algarve

16 October 2026 at 14:28
Halloween at Zoomarine

Halloween is returning to Zoomarine Algarve this October, with spooky attractions, ghostly encounters and special activities for visitors of all ages. From October 20 to 31, the theme park in

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Portugal fuel prices: Diesel set to rise 4.5 cents next week, petrol gets slight relief

16 October 2026 at 12:55
Portugal fuel prices: Diesel set to rise 4.5 cents next week, petrol gets slight relief

Portuguese motorists face another sharp increase in the price of diesel from Monday, with prices expected to rise by 4.5 cents per litre, while petrol is forecast to become 1.5

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