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Portugal is facing criticism for denying entry visas to at least 20 midwives from Africa and Asia who were scheduled to attend an International Confederation of Midwives congress in Lisbon. Organisers argue the decision prevents experts from regions with high maternal mortality rates from participating, while the Ministry of Foreign Affairs maintains that the visa process is rigorous and compliant with the Schengen Visa Code.
The cross-country Dakar Rally will not be held in Saudi Arabia in 2027, with plans to return in 2028. A source close to the matter revealed to Lusa that Portugal and Morocco are in the running for the event. The organization explained that this change is due to recent developments in the region following conflicts between Houthi rebels in Yemen and Saudi Arabia. While details of the route remain to be disclosed, there is speculation that the start and prologue could be held in the Algarve, with stages in Morocco. Spain is also being considered as a possibility.
The Dakar Rally is set to depart from Saudi Arabia in 2027, with potential plans to relocate the event to Portugal and Morocco.
Portugal has been selected as the host country for the Under-19 Rink Hockey European Championship taking place in 2027.
Portugal has been selected as the host country for the European U-19 Roller Hockey tournament taking place in 2027.
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 The post Record-breaking European Judo Championships Veterans coming to Portimão appeared first on Portugal Resident.
Home News Portugal takes 25 athletes to the historic Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games Portugal takes 25 athletes to the historic Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games Portugal will be represented by 25 athletes across 11 sports at the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games, the first Olympic event held in Africa,
Portugal will once again host the Davis Cup tennis tournament, marking its return to the country after a seven-year absence.
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The World Championship will maintain 22 Grands Prix spanning five continents. The season is scheduled to start on March 5th in Thailand, arriving in Portimão in October 2027.
The MotoGP championship will continue to be held in Portugal until at least 2029.
The countdown is officially on for the Portimão-Lagoa 2027 Mediterranean Beach Games, with just one year remaining until the opening ceremony of the international sporting event. The milestone was marked The post Countdown begins for Portimão-Lagoa 2027 Mediterranean Beach Games appeared first on Portugal Resident.
The golf tournament Open de Portugal, held in the Cascais-Lisbon region, is set to return to the DP World Tour schedule in 2027.
Portugal organised the international beach tennis championship.
Gasparri and Valentini continue their dominance in the sport by reaching the final of the Beach Tennis World Championship held in Portugal.
Portugal is set to host the Minigolf World Championship for the first time, with the event taking place in the city of Vizela.
Portugal is getting ready to welcome the international competition for professional sommeliers.
Portugal is the first guest country at the Astorga Film Festival in Spain, which received a record number of 30 Portuguese short films for its 29th edition.
Home News Golf Legends head to Comporta Golf Legends head to Comporta Some of golf’s best-known former champions are heading to Comporta this autumn for the first Portugal Legends Championship, bringing a new international tournament to the Alentejo coast.
Portugal will bring together sommeliers from 72 regions in October, with the goal of crowning the best, but primarily to promote itself as a country of quality wines rather than quantity. “We must think about less volume and showing more quality. We have a lot of quality, but we need to convey it abroad to...
The Women's Bodyboarding World Tour visits Aveiro and Sintra before Neymara Carvalho and her daughter, Luna Hardman, decide the title in Brazil.
The European Broadcasting Union has announced new rules for the 2027 Eurovision Song Contest, including the minimum age for participation and the security level required for countries to host the competition.
Portuguese officials maintain their commitment to the joint bid for the 2030 World Cup alongside Spain and Morocco, dismissing concerns about potential withdrawal.
Another day, another small chapter of controversy involving the FIFA president.
The government states that there are currently no grounds to exclude Morocco from the organisation of the World Cup.
