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Porto mayor calls for ‘tougher approach’ to drug trafficking

Porto mayor Pedro Duarte has called for a “tougher approach” from police and judicial authorities against drug trafficking, arguing that the problem is taking a heavy toll on drug users,
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905-kilo Algarve pumpkin wins national contest

An Algarve grower has secured the title of ‘pumpkin king’, taking the top prize at a national giant vegetable competition with an extraordinary specimen weighing 905 kilograms. José Rui Santos,
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The ultimate Portuguese summer sipper!

Order a Portonic instead of an Aperol Spritz and celebrate the cultural tradition and brilliance of Portugal’s wine culture. It is Portugal’s ultimate summer beverage! Do we owe this refreshing
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Boy, 11, stabs father “trying to protect mother” in Lisbon 

An 11-year-old boy allegedly stabbed his father while trying to protect his mother during a domestic violence incident in Lisbon this morning, police have confirmed. The incident occurred at around
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  • Hundreds of Portuguese wines to taste at Lisbon wine fair this weekend
    by Inês Lopes on October 15, 2026 at 6:27 pm

    Wine lovers are in for a treat this weekend as one of Portugal’s largest wine fairs returns to Lisbon, bringing together more than 200 producers and hundreds of wines from The post Hundreds of Portuguese wines to taste at Lisbon wine fair this weekend appeared first on Portugal Resident.

  • TAP union warns workers must not be left to ‘rescue’ airline again
    by Michael Bruxo on October 15, 2026 at 6:22 pm

    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 The post TAP union warns workers must not be left to ‘rescue’ airline again appeared first on Portugal Resident.

  • Minister backs PSP after police clash with protesters in Porto
    by Michael Bruxo on October 15, 2026 at 5:39 pm

    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 The post Minister backs PSP after police clash with protesters in Porto appeared first on Portugal Resident.

  • Alex Warren to make Portugal debut on Figueira da Foz beach
    by Michael Bruxo on October 15, 2026 at 5:10 pm

    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 The post Alex Warren to make Portugal debut on Figueira da Foz beach appeared first on Portugal Resident.

  • Centuries-old Santa Iria Fair returns to Faro today
    by Inês Lopes on October 15, 2026 at 4:59 pm

    One of Faro’s best-loved traditions is back. The centuries-old Feira de Santa Iria (Santa Iria Fair) opens today (October 15) at Largo de São Francisco, bringing 11 days of shopping, The post Centuries-old Santa Iria Fair returns to Faro today appeared first on Portugal Resident.