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Protest camps to  return to the streets of Lisbon and Porto tonight

21 October 2026 at 20:13

In the Popular Assemblies held by ‘right to housing’ protestors in Lisbon and Porto this evening, votes were taken on whether or not to return to camping in the squares

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Taxi runs over three people on pedestrian crossing in Porto

21 October 2026 at 20:06
Taxi Lisboa (Eden Constantino-unsplash)

Three people were hit this evening when a taxi ploughed into them on a pedestrian crossing in Porto, leaving one, a child, in a critical condition.  According to reports, at

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Portugal urged to turn obesity policy into action

21 October 2026 at 17:48
Portugal urged to turn obesity policy into action

Portugal already has much of the policy framework needed to tackle obesity – but people living with the disease are still waiting to see it translated into actual care, a

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Jazz in the Wineries returns to Silves for 10th edition

21 October 2026 at 17:20
Jazz in the Wineries returns to Silves for 10th edition

Silves’ popular Jazz nas Adegas (Jazz in the Wineries) is returning for its 10th edition, bringing live music back to vineyards and wine estates across the municipality from November 2026

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MotoGP ticket buyers get early access to Portugal F1 tickets

21 October 2026 at 16:42

Motorsport fans heading to this year’s MotoGP Portuguese Grand Prix in Portimão are being offered an early shot at tickets for the return of Formula 1 next summer. The Algarve

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Hyatt Regency Vilamoura unveils spooky weekend celebrations

21 October 2026 at 16:31
Halloween-Brunch (1) - Hyatt Regency Vilamoura

The Hyatt Regency Vilamoura Algarve is preparing a weekend of Halloween celebrations, with an immersive cocktail experience and DJ party on October 31, followed by a family-friendly brunch on November

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Precedent created as opposition forces emergency debate on housing crisis

21 October 2026 at 16:22
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The housing crisis was debated in parliament this afternoon after the opposition joined forces to overturn the decision of the president of the Assembly of the Republic who rejected two

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Lagoa takes action to protect coastline from storm damage

21 October 2026 at 16:05
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Lagoa Council is stepping up efforts to protect its coastline and improve safety in vulnerable coastal areas following the severe storms that battered the Algarve in January and February this

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Portugal among countries where authoritarianism taking root – World Justice Project

21 October 2026 at 15:52

In a week where the government has openly said it will not heed “cries from the street” (as mainly young people desperate for a solution to the housing crisis mount

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Navy personnel accused of violating State secrets acquitted

21 October 2026 at 15:24

The three Navy personnel accused of violating State secrets, in the case of the Portuguese Republic Ship (NRP) Mondego, have been acquitted today, with the court describing the Public Prosecutor’s

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Benfica football academy ranked world’s best

21 October 2026 at 14:57
Benfica football academy ranked world’s best

Benfica has once again been ranked as the world’s leading football academy for the third year in a row, topping the latest global youth development study published by the CIES

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Steve Hackett announces Lisbon and Porto concerts for 2027

21 October 2026 at 13:58
Steve Hackett

Legendary British guitarist Steve Hackett, best known for his work with progressive rock band Genesis, will return to Portugal in October 2027 for two concerts celebrating his musical career. The

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PS Socialists ‘decide today on how they will vote over State Budget’

21 October 2026 at 13:55

Portugal’s Socialist Party is bringing together its main leaders today to discuss the position to take in the vote on the State Budget for 2027 (OE2027).  The party’s secretary-general, José

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Algarve Accelerate event to explore business growth opportunities in 2027

21 October 2026 at 13:43
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The British-Portuguese Chamber of Commerce (BPCC) is organising a free business event at the Algarve International Circuit in Portimão on Thursday, October 29, focusing on the region’s economic prospects for

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Nearly 100 aftershocks since yesterday’s early evening earthquake in Azores

21 October 2026 at 13:21

CIVISA, the Azores Seismovolcanic Information and Monitoring Centre (CIVISA) has recorded nearly a hundred aftershocks following the magnitude 5.2 earthquake on the Richter scale that occurred in the region yesterday.

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Social cohesion: President summons parties to Belém

21 October 2026 at 13:03
President Seguro

Breaking with the tradition of his predecessor, Portugal’s head of State, António José Seguro has not summoned parties ahead of the State Budget (to be voted on in general terms

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