https://theexpatnews.ptLisbon & Cascais — the news that matters, in English. https://theexpatnews.pt/lisbon/portugal-clocks-go-back-25-october-2026-a437d687/https://theexpatnews.pt/lisbon/portugal-clocks-go-back-25-october-2026-a437d687/ Wed, 21 Oct 2026 13:24:13 GMTClocks in mainland Portugal and the Portuguese islands will go back one hour in the early hours of Sunday, 25 October, marking the return to winter time. The change was reported… https://theexpatnews.pt/lisbon/mafra-literary-festival-returns-four-days-books-poetry-debate-b1e8a8d0/https://theexpatnews.pt/lisbon/mafra-literary-festival-returns-four-days-books-poetry-debate-b1e8a8d0/ Wed, 21 Oct 2026 13:03:56 GMTTime Out Lisboa reports that the Festival Literário de Mafra (Mafra Literary Festival) is returning for a new edition lasting four days, with the writer José Fanha featured in t… https://theexpatnews.pt/transport/carris-funicular-da-graca-temporary-closure-df066cdc/https://theexpatnews.pt/transport/carris-funicular-da-graca-temporary-closure-df066cdc/ Tue, 20 Oct 2026 13:31:34 GMTCARRIS, the operator of Lisbon's public transport network, has published a service-change notice on its website under the heading "Funicular da Graça | Encerramento temporá… https://theexpatnews.pt/lisbon/ricky-gervais-legend-meo-arena-lisbon-2027-b9ad22da/https://theexpatnews.pt/lisbon/ricky-gervais-legend-meo-arena-lisbon-2027-b9ad22da/ Tue, 20 Oct 2026 13:05:12 GMTRicky Gervais has added Lisbon to the itinerary of his new touring show, Legend. According to Time Out Lisboa, the British comedian will perform at the MEO Arena on 19 March 2027. https://theexpatnews.pt/lisbon/flifa-independent-book-fair-mercado-arroios-b5538ef2/https://theexpatnews.pt/lisbon/flifa-independent-book-fair-mercado-arroios-b5538ef2/ Mon, 19 Oct 2026 13:16:52 GMTTime Out Lisboa has listed the return of FLIFA – Festa do Livro Independente da Freguesia de Arroios, an independent book festival held in the Mercado de Arroios, in Lisbon's Ar… https://theexpatnews.pt/transport/carris-route-changes-711-746-767-19-october-2026-30fe25af/https://theexpatnews.pt/transport/carris-route-changes-711-746-767-19-october-2026-30fe25af/ Mon, 19 Oct 2026 13:02:36 GMTCARRIS, the municipal bus and tram operator in Lisbon, has published a service-change notice on its website titled "711, 746, 767 | Alteração de percurso 19.10.2026" —… https://theexpatnews.pt/lisbon/velho-eurico-street-smash-burger-anjos-october-811fa08e/https://theexpatnews.pt/lisbon/velho-eurico-street-smash-burger-anjos-october-811fa08e/ Sun, 18 Oct 2026 13:05:58 GMTO Velho Eurico, the restaurant associated with chef Zé Paulo Rocha, is taking over the Street Smash Burger spot in Anjos, Lisbon, for two days. https://theexpatnews.pt/lisbon/lisbon-best-sweet-shops-time-out-lisboa-e5206da2/https://theexpatnews.pt/lisbon/lisbon-best-sweet-shops-time-out-lisboa-e5206da2/ Sun, 18 Oct 2026 13:01:27 GMTTime Out Lisboa published a round-up of what it calls the best sweet shops in Lisbon. The piece invites readers to drop by these shops and fill a bag with treats, noting that th… https://theexpatnews.pt/lisbon/lisbon-wealth-migration-summit-november-c92e3c6a/https://theexpatnews.pt/lisbon/lisbon-wealth-migration-summit-november-c92e3c6a/ Sat, 17 Oct 2026 13:07:48 GMTGlobal Citizen Solutions is bringing the Wealth & Migration Summit to Lisbon, with the event scheduled to run on 5 and 6 November at the EPIC SANA Marquês Hotel. According t… https://theexpatnews.pt/transport/lisbon-metro-partial-strikes-28-30-october-4ea948ef/https://theexpatnews.pt/transport/lisbon-metro-partial-strikes-28-30-october-4ea948ef/ Sat, 17 Oct 2026 13:04:17 GMTUnions representing workers at Metro de Lisboa have filed notices for partial strike action on two dates in October: 28 October and 30 October. https://theexpatnews.pt/portugal/garland-250-years-portuguese-trading-logistics-ba193535/https://theexpatnews.pt/portugal/garland-250-years-portuguese-trading-logistics-ba193535/ Fri, 16 Oct 2026 13:10:25 GMTGarland, described as one of Portugal's oldest companies, is marking 250 years in business, according to a report by Essential Business published on 15 October 2026. https://theexpatnews.pt/lisbon/festa-do-jazz-2026-ccb-comuna-24th-edition-b2f976dc/https://theexpatnews.pt/lisbon/festa-do-jazz-2026-ccb-comuna-24th-edition-b2f976dc/ Fri, 16 Oct 2026 13:05:43 GMTLisbon's Festa do Jazz is returning for its 24th edition, running from 4 to 8 November. The programme spans five days of concerts and is shared between two venues: the Centro Cu… https://theexpatnews.pt/lisbon/loures-jogos-da-uniao-18-sports-disciplines-f5b44f5b/https://theexpatnews.pt/lisbon/loures-jogos-da-uniao-18-sports-disciplines-f5b44f5b/ Thu, 15 Oct 2026 13:19:18 GMTLoures is hosting the Jogos da União, a sports programme that runs from October to May and covers 18 different sporting disciplines, according to Time Out Lisboa. https://theexpatnews.pt/lisbon/biblioteca-nacional-free-books-thursday-lisbon-5d6b88db/https://theexpatnews.pt/lisbon/biblioteca-nacional-free-books-thursday-lisbon-5d6b88db/ Thu, 15 Oct 2026 13:04:16 GMTLisbon's Biblioteca Nacional (National Library) is offering books to the public free of charge. According to Time Out Lisboa, the giveaway takes place this month on Thursday 15… https://theexpatnews.pt/lisbon/international-schools-lisbon-waiting-lists-admissions-shift-2026-d541b1a9/https://theexpatnews.pt/lisbon/international-schools-lisbon-waiting-lists-admissions-shift-2026-d541b1a9/ Wed, 14 Oct 2026 13:17:20 GMTEssential Business published a commentary piece on 14 October 2026 titled "International schools can no longer rely on waiting lists." The article is written by Vitor… https://theexpatnews.pt/transport/lisbon-metro-24-hour-strike-14-october-65a0af4a/https://theexpatnews.pt/transport/lisbon-metro-24-hour-strike-14-october-65a0af4a/ Wed, 14 Oct 2026 13:04:10 GMTMetropolitano de Lisboa published a notice on its website titled "Greve 24h | 14 de outubro" — a 24-hour strike on 14 October. The notice was posted on 13 October 2026. https://theexpatnews.pt/lisbon/lisbon-best-party-shops-hosts-shortlist-3f443dfb/https://theexpatnews.pt/lisbon/lisbon-best-party-shops-hosts-shortlist-3f443dfb/ Tue, 13 Oct 2026 13:07:14 GMTTime Out Lisboa has published a round-up of the best party shops in Lisbon, aimed at readers who have been put in charge of the next celebration at home and want to impress with… https://theexpatnews.pt/portugal/algarve-senior-bikers-scenic-ride-central-algarve-a0e688c8/https://theexpatnews.pt/portugal/algarve-senior-bikers-scenic-ride-central-algarve-a0e688c8/ Tue, 13 Oct 2026 13:02:52 GMTThe Algarve Senior Bikers (ASB) held a group ride through the central Algarve on 7 October, with 34 members taking part. According to Portugal Resident, the outing followed quie… https://theexpatnews.pt/portugal/algarve-artists-able-2027-charity-calendar-5a0457ef/https://theexpatnews.pt/portugal/algarve-artists-able-2027-charity-calendar-5a0457ef/ Mon, 12 Oct 2026 13:08:28 GMTABLE — Animal Blue Light Emergency, a charity based in Moncarapacho in the Algarve, is producing a 2027 wall calendar featuring artwork donated by artists from the region. The p… https://theexpatnews.pt/lisbon/portugal-eu-budget-35bn-madeira-azores-900m-8fb4926a/https://theexpatnews.pt/lisbon/portugal-eu-budget-35bn-madeira-azores-900m-8fb4926a/ Mon, 12 Oct 2026 13:03:04 GMTPortugal stands to receive €35.1 billion under the European Union's proposed budget for the 2028–2034 period, according to reporting by Essential Business. https://theexpatnews.pt/transport/metro-lisboa-edp-maratona-meia-maratona-8k-notice-f3893e66/https://theexpatnews.pt/transport/metro-lisboa-edp-maratona-meia-maratona-8k-notice-f3893e66/ Fri, 09 Oct 2026 13:08:20 GMTMetropolitano de Lisboa (the Lisbon metro operator) has published a notice dated 9 October 2026 titled "EDP Maratona de Lisboa (42k), Hyundai Meia Maratona (21k) e EDP 8k&q… https://theexpatnews.pt/lisbon/ageing-woman-gentrified-lisbon-deolinda-neighbour-evicted-c223604a/https://theexpatnews.pt/lisbon/ageing-woman-gentrified-lisbon-deolinda-neighbour-evicted-c223604a/ Fri, 09 Oct 2026 13:03:55 GMTOn 9 October 2026, the Lisbon-based outlet Lisboa Para Pessoas published a reported feature on what it means to grow old as a woman in a gentrifying city, under the headline &qu… https://theexpatnews.pt/transport/carris-15e-temporary-service-alteration-lisbon-f9cc1cdb/https://theexpatnews.pt/transport/carris-15e-temporary-service-alteration-lisbon-f9cc1cdb/ Thu, 08 Oct 2026 13:09:04 GMTLisbon bus and tram operator CARRIS has added a service-change entry to its website covering route 15E. The listing is titled "15E | Alteração temporária" — a temporar… https://theexpatnews.pt/lisbon/sintra-palacio-biester-halloween-night-tours-2026-b0638b73/https://theexpatnews.pt/lisbon/sintra-palacio-biester-halloween-night-tours-2026-b0638b73/ Thu, 08 Oct 2026 13:02:58 GMTSintra's Palácio Biester, widely known as the "Casa das Bruxas" (Witch House), will open its doors at night for themed Halloween visits on 30 and 31 October, Time Out… https://theexpatnews.pt/lisbon/a-origem-das-chuvas-family-concert-lisbon-free-entry-2d6b7e74/https://theexpatnews.pt/lisbon/a-origem-das-chuvas-family-concert-lisbon-free-entry-2d6b7e74/ Wed, 07 Oct 2026 13:07:08 GMTTime Out Lisboa reports that "A Origem das Chuvas" — a family-oriented concert — is being presented by the writer Ondjaki together with the composer Sérgio Azevedo und… https://theexpatnews.pt/lisbon/lisbon-family-concert-live-music-puppets-9d911c56/https://theexpatnews.pt/lisbon/lisbon-family-concert-live-music-puppets-9d911c56/ Wed, 07 Oct 2026 13:03:52 GMTA family-oriented concert is taking place in Lisbon, described by Time Out Lisboa as an intimate performance combining live music with puppets. The event is designed for childre… https://theexpatnews.pt/lisbon/lisbon-luis-de-camoes-airport-2034-acceleration-72a99e11/https://theexpatnews.pt/lisbon/lisbon-luis-de-camoes-airport-2034-acceleration-72a99e11/ Tue, 06 Oct 2026 13:07:18 GMTPortugal's government is pushing to bring forward the opening of Lisbon's new Luís de Camões Airport, located in Alcochete, to 2034, according to Portugal Resident. https://theexpatnews.pt/lisbon/doclisboa-2026-seven-must-see-documentaries-lisbon-71ae66ca/https://theexpatnews.pt/lisbon/doclisboa-2026-seven-must-see-documentaries-lisbon-71ae66ca/ Tue, 06 Oct 2026 13:02:00 GMTDoclisboa, Lisbon's international documentary film festival, is scheduled to run from 15 to 25 October 2026. Screenings will be spread across four venues in the city: Culturgest… https://theexpatnews.pt/portugal/clive-simpson-joy-of-the-ordinary-algarve-883404b6/https://theexpatnews.pt/portugal/clive-simpson-joy-of-the-ordinary-algarve-883404b6/ Sun, 04 Oct 2026 13:10:25 GMTPortugal Resident published an essay on 3 October 2026 titled "The joy of the ordinary," written by journalist and author Clive Simpson. https://theexpatnews.pt/lisbon/angra-gatti-praia-grande-artisanal-pizza-85818599/https://theexpatnews.pt/lisbon/angra-gatti-praia-grande-artisanal-pizza-85818599/ Sun, 04 Oct 2026 13:01:37 GMTTime Out Lisboa reports on Angra Gatti, a restaurant at Praia Grande presented as a project by António Cardoso. According to the outlet, the kitchen focuses on artisanal pizzas,…