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Housing protests continue as demonstrators march through Lisbon

24 October 2026 at 16:46

Housing campaigners are taking to the streets of Lisbon today (Saturday, October 24), marching from Marquês de Pombal to Rossio Square to demand urgent measures to tackle Portugal’s worsening housing

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Cyberattack exposes personal data of thousands of Portuguese firefighters

24 October 2026 at 16:05
Nine municipalities at maximum wildfire risk

Portugal’s National Emergency and Civil Protection Authority (ANEPC) has confirmed a cyberattack on the country’s national firefighters’ database, potentially exposing sensitive personal information belonging to thousands of firefighters. In a

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Bank of Portugal governor calls for more construction to tackle housing crisis

23 October 2026 at 08:34
Álvaro Santos Pereira begins work as the new governor of the Bank of Portugal today. Image: João Relvas/ Lusa

The governor of the Bank of Portugal has called for a national consensus on tackling the country’s housing crisis, arguing that building more homes, expanding social housing and reducing bureaucracy

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Lisbon Oceanarium offers €15 tickets for Halloween

22 October 2026 at 12:43
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The Lisbon Oceanarium is celebrating Halloween with a special Halloweek promotion, offering 2,500 tickets at a reduced price of €15 for visitors of all ages. Available to purchase online from

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Tavira cook wins Pine Cliffs charity cooking competition

22 October 2026 at 11:51
Winner Sandra Leal kneeling in the centre

Sandra Leal, representing Santa Casa da Misericórdia de Tavira, has been crowned the winner of the second edition of Missão D’Chef, a cooking competition aimed at improving the quality of

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Algarve winery launches first Negra Mole red from 70-year-old vines

22 October 2026 at 11:29
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Algarve wine producer Herdade Barranco do Vale has launched its first Negra Mole red wine, made from grapes grown on a vineyard approximately 70 years old, as it celebrates a

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Mushrooms, wine and gastronomy celebrated at Dão autumn festival

22 October 2026 at 08:28
The Mushroom Edit Taboadella

The Dão wine region will celebrate the arrival of autumn with the second edition of The Mushroom Edit, a festival combining mushroom discovery, wine, gastronomy and music at the Taboadella

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Hyatt Regency Vilamoura unveils spooky weekend celebrations

21 October 2026 at 16:31
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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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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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Steve Hackett announces Lisbon and Porto concerts for 2027

21 October 2026 at 13:58
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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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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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Is a new construction shortage fueling Portugal’s housing crisis?

21 October 2026 at 08:28
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Portugal’s housing shortage is being driven largely by a sharp decline in private construction, according to Economy and Territorial Cohesion Minister Manuel Castro Almeida, who has called on local authorities

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Silves celebrates All Saints’ Fair with four days of festivities

20 October 2026 at 14:41
The smell of roasted chestnuts is in the air…

Silves will host its traditional All Saints’ Fair (Feira de Todos os Santos) from October 29 to November 1, bringing four days of music, traditional food, fairground rides and family

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