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Shortlist: cars, jewellery, wine and other experiences for this week

This week's Shortlist crosses cars, art, jewellery, and music with suggestions for gastronomy, hospitality, and perfumery. The return of the Dino Berlinetta Speciale to Italy after 61 years opens a path that ends at the V&A, among Freddie Mercury's costumes. 1. The Macallan opens its first 'spiritual home' in Portugal.

The new life of the Kukas brand, 60 years of jewellery later

Architect Filipa Fortunato leads the new phase of the jewellery and interior design brand, launched by the pioneer of contemporary design who died this year at the age of 97.

Whoever is not comfortable should move

This current time — which is the true one, the astronomical one, the one all creatures obey — does not last for half the year. It only lasts for five months: November, December, January, February and March. A column by Miguel Esteves Cardoso.

Curing the common cold

If you’ve spent some time in Portugal, you’ve probably heard the older folk, especially the ladies, complaining about the “correntes de ar”, those pesky air draughts that love to “apanhar The post Curing the common cold appeared first on Portugal Resident.

The pursuit of happiness

It was a clever formulation. He did not promise happiness but merely gave us permission to find it. Which makes me wonder how one could chase something so ephemeral because The post The pursuit of happiness appeared first on Portugal Resident.

Curia: A chance move, a lasting impression

Some places you find on purpose, prompted perhaps by a travel guide or proud Portuguese advisor. Others find you. Curia, halfway between Coimbra and Aveiro, just off the IC2, found The post Curia: A chance move, a lasting impression appeared first on Portugal Resident.

Alvor’s Zona Ribeirinha

Home Algarve Alvor’s Zona Ribeirinha Alvor’s Zona Ribeirinha I always enjoy coming to this part of Alvor, where the village opens onto the Ria de Alvor.

Shortlist: Henrique Sá Pessoa and the Moscatel that crosses the sea

This week's Shortlist starts in the private dining room of Henrique Sá Pessoa's new restaurant and marks the return of the 'cozido à portuguesa' to JNcQUOI Avenida. It also includes a champagne brunch, a Moscatel that traveled aboard the Sagres school ship, a blend created for Tágide's 80th anniversary, a Portuguese brand, and more.

IDEAS: Two corners of Europe

An exploration of two distinct regions or perspectives within Europe.

Why Imported Luxury Cars Turn Heads In Portugal

The Weekly Driver22 Oct

Highlighter before concealer: is this the most effective trick to get rid of dark circles?

TikTok has surprised us again with another beauty trick, but does it really work? Two makeup artists explain.

maxima.pt21 Oct

European Cannabis Photo Essay: Mallorca, Lisbon and the Swiss Alps

High Times Magazine20 Oct

What were the dietary habits of the population in Portugal in 2025?

An analysis of the eating habits and food consumption patterns of the Portuguese population during the year 2025.

vozdocampo.pt18 Oct

A walk on the bright side

Home Happy Health A walk on the bright side A walk on the bright side Two new reasons to lace up: a walk may help your marriage, and it gets your gut moving almost straight away.

More than half of the population does not engage in physical exercise

Data from the National Health Survey reveal that almost 29% of people aged 15 or over do not walk anywhere on any given day of a normal week.

INE: 32.1% consume processed meat and fish weekly

INE concluded that, in 2025, more than half of the population aged 15 and over consumed fruit every day. Daily alcohol consumption proved to be more frequent among men and the retired population.

Weight loss medications are not a "miracle". Lifestyle habit changes are necessary

On World Food Day, marked this Friday, October 16, we spoke with experts about how weight loss drugs work and what precautions those taking them should follow. You can follow this Expresso project, supported by Pharma Nord, until November.

World Food Day: A look at Portuguese eating habits

Home News World Food Day: A look at Portuguese eating habits World Food Day: A look at Portuguese eating habits To mark World Food Day, new data from the National Institute of Statistics ( INE) offers insights into the eating habits, lifestyle choices and health of Portugal’s population.

October in the Algarve Looks Like This

Home Algarve October in the Algarve Looks Like This October in the Algarve Looks Like This We visited Praia do Vau in Portimão on Friday late afternoon, and although we are already halfway through October, it still felt like summer in the Algarve.

A place in the sun in Quinta do Lago

Six reasons why living in this resort means choosing a routine of nature, sport, beach, and gastronomy, every day of the year.

October beach days in the Algarve

Home Algarve October beach days in the Algarve October beach days in the Algarve Today we took a walk along the cliffs above Praia do Inatel in Albufeira and enjoyed the beautiful views of the beach.

Secret lies in hospitality: Porto tops ranking as Europe's most welcoming city, Lisbon close behind

Euronews.com13 Oct

A mother does not have to be perfect. She has to be "good enough"

There is the natural fatigue of having children. And there is another that begins to occupy everything: the body, the mind, the relationship with the children, and one's own identity. Between the idea of the “good mother” and the demand to be able to do everything, where does fatigue end and parental burnout begin?

maxima.pt13 Oct

“When I returned to Portugal it took me a while to find myself; it was the same space, the same people, but I was no longer the same”

Instagram is the preferred social network for the Portuguese

For three consecutive years, Portuguese users have preferred this platform over others.

Billy Nash: "Portugal offers a remarkable variety of lifestyles"

Billy Nash highlights the diverse range of lifestyle options available in Portugal.

Notícias ao Minuto12 Oct

October: The Extra Hour

Home Curiosity October: The Extra Hour October: The Extra Hour October is summer’s last hurrah.

Albufeira still feels like summer in October

Home Algarve Albufeira still feels like summer in October Albufeira still feels like summer in October At around 3:30pm today, we visited the Miradouro do Pau da Bandeira in Albufeira.

200 Guests, Three Custom Cars, One Big Reveal

Home Algarve 200 Guests, Three Custom Cars, One Big Reveal 200 Guests, Three Custom Cars, One Big Reveal More than 200 guests turned out for Drive ÉLAN’s Portuguese launch at The Yard in Vale do Lobo.