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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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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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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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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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Government ‘will not give in to shouts from the street’ over housing protests – minister

16 October 2026 at 12:27
Government ‘will not give in to shouts from the street’ over housing protests - minister

Portugal’s government has hardened its rhetoric over the housing protests in Porto, warning that it “will not give in to shouts from the street” and insisting the country’s housing crisis

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ZERO calls for Foupana dam rejection over endangered fish and impartiality concerns

16 October 2026 at 11:43
ZERO calls for Foupana dam rejection over endangered fish and impartiality concerns

Environmental association ZERO is calling for the proposed Foupana dam in the eastern Algarve to be rejected, warning that it could threaten the survival of one of Portugal’s rarest freshwater

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Lisbon school investigated over horrific child abuse allegations

16 October 2026 at 10:55
Lisbon school investigated over horrific child abuse allegations

Portugal’s Public Prosecutor’s Office has opened an investigation into allegations of mistreatment of children at a school in Lisbon, following a complaint by a former employee. The investigation concerns Externato

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TAP union warns workers must not be left to ‘rescue’ airline again

15 October 2026 at 17:22
TAP union warns workers must not be left to ‘rescue’ airline again

One of TAP’s main unions has warned that employees must not once again be left to “rescue” the airline from the consequences of privatisation, while raising concerns over how Lufthansa

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Minister backs PSP after police clash with protesters in Porto

15 October 2026 at 16:39
Minister backs PSP after police clash with protesters in Porto

Portugal’s Internal Administration Minister has defended the PSP’s intervention at a housing protest in Porto, insisting police acted lawfully after demonstrators refused orders to remove tents from Praça D. João

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Alex Warren to make Portugal debut on Figueira da Foz beach

15 October 2026 at 16:10
Alex Warren to make Portugal debut on Figueira da Foz beach

American pop star Alex Warren will perform in Portugal for the first time next summer, with a beachfront concert in Figueira da Foz on July 18, 2027. The 26-year-old Californian

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Parliament says André Ventura ‘distorted facts’ in video claiming MPs were absent

15 October 2026 at 14:54
Parliament says André Ventura ‘distorted facts’ in video claiming MPs were absent

Parliament’s Transparency Committee has concluded that Chega leader André Ventura committed a “serious breach” of his duties as an MP by publishing a video which it says distorted the reality

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Albufeira padel tournament raises €3,000 for cancer charity

15 October 2026 at 13:11
Albufeira padel tournament raises €3,000 for cancer charity

A charity padel tournament in Albufeira has raised €3,000 for the Portuguese League Against Cancer, bringing together 184 players for two days of competition in support of the cause. The

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Olhão exhibition shows city’s past and present

15 October 2026 at 12:52
Olhão exhibition shows city’s past and present

Olhão’s changing face is being explored through photography in a new exhibition bringing together historic images of the city and present-day recreations taken by young local residents. Entitled “Olhão antes

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More than half of Portuguese say purchasing power has fallen

15 October 2026 at 12:25
More than half of Portuguese say purchasing power has fallen

More than half of Portuguese consumers say their purchasing power has fallen over the past year, as the rising cost of living continues to squeeze household budgets. A survey carried

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Record-breaking European Judo Championships Veterans coming to Portimão

15 October 2026 at 11:47
Record-breaking European Judo Championships Veterans coming to Portimão

Portimão will host the largest European Judo Championships Veterans ever held later this month, with a record 1,415 athletes from 36 countries registered to compete. The championships will take place

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Fundraiser launched for family of three men who died in Algarve work accident

15 October 2026 at 11:29
Fundraiser launched for family of three men who died in Algarve work accident

A fundraiser has been launched to support the families of the three Romanian workers who died in a workplace accident in Almancil, Loulé on Monday. The victims have been named

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British fans flock to Portugal as Benfica and Torreense host Sunderland and Celtic

15 October 2026 at 10:27
British fans flock to Portugal as Benfica and Torreense host Sunderland and Celtic

Portugal is welcoming thousands of British football fans as Benfica host Celtic and Torreense face Sunderland this Thursday (October 15), with visiting supporters already making themselves heard in Lisbon and

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