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Nineteen elected members of Chega in Portimão are preparing to resign from their local positions, citing frustration with the national party leadership. The tension follows votes on the 2026 municipal The post Chega councillors threaten mass resignation in Portimão appeared first on Portugal Resident.
Portimão is taking a tougher stance on bicycles and electric scooters riding in pedestrian-only areas. This month, the municipal council has begun installing signs informing residents that these vehicles cannot The post “No bikes or scooters” signs installed in Portimão appeared first on Portugal Resident.
The Portuguese MotoGP Grand Prix has been postponed by one week following changes to the championship calendar caused by the Iran war. MotoGP organisers announced on Sunday that the Qatar The post Portuguese MotoGP moved back one week due to war in Iran appeared first on Portugal Resident.
The article explains that the 2026 MotoGP schedule has been adjusted due to geopolitical issues, leading to the Qatar GP being rescheduled from April 10-12 to November 6-8. Consequently, the Portugal GP at Portimão has also been moved from its original date to November 22, 2026. The changes aim to ensure safety and high standards for participants and spectators, with other races remaining on their original dates.
The Portuguese MotoGP Grand Prix, originally scheduled for 15 November, has been postponed to 22 November to accommodate a new date for the Qatar GP on the calendar, which was also postponed due to the war in Iran, it was announced today.
The Portuguese MotoGP Grand Prix, originally scheduled for November 15 at the Algarve International Circuit in Portimão, has been postponed by one week and will now take place from November 20 to 22. This calendar change follows the rescheduling of the Qatar Grand Prix due to geopolitical instability in the Middle East linked to the conflict involving Iran. The race at the Lusail circuit in Qatar, initially set for April 10-12, was moved to November 6-8, forcing a reorganization of the season's final stages. MotoGP CEO Carmelo Ezpeleta stated that the decision prioritizes the safety of all participants, with support from the International Motorcycling Federation (FIM), led by Jorge Viegas. The season will conclude with the final races in Portugal and Valencia, where the world champion will be decided.
The race will now take place from 20 to 22 November, having been postponed by one week to accommodate a race in the Middle East.
The Portuguese GP will take place from November 20 to 22 and the Valencia GP from November 27 to 29, concluding the championship.
The article reports that the Portugal Grand Prix in Portimão has been rescheduled to November 22, 2026, as part of the adjustments to the MotoGP calendar due to the geopolitical conflict in the Middle East. The final race of the season in Valencia has also been moved to November 29. These changes follow the postponement of the Qatar GP from April to November 8, to ensure safety and maintain the event's quality amid regional tensions. The overall MotoGP schedule has been carefully revised in collaboration with organizers and authorities to minimize disruptions while prioritizing safety.
The Formula 1 Grand Prix will return to Portugal in 2027 and 2028, with races scheduled at the Portimão circuit (Autódromo Internacional do Algarve). The circuit previously hosted F1 events in 2020 and 2021. This renewal of the race confirms Portugal's continued presence on the F1 calendar for these two years.
