Dois membros do gang do Rolex foram detidos no Algarve pela PJ. Tinham 18 e 20 anos de idade, sendo mais novo um cidadão estrangeiro em situação ilegal. Two members of the Rolex gang were detained in the Algarve by PJ. They are 18 and 20 years old, and the younger one is a foreign citizen in illegal situation. https://www.noticiasaominuto.com/pais/3059489/pj-detem-membro-do-gangue-do-rolex-no-algarve-e-identifica-outro

Um homem de 52 anos foi detido pela PJ como suspeito da violação de uma turista de 62 anos, ocorrida no passado dia 24 de Setembro numa estrada do concelho de Odemira. A 52-year-old man has been arrested by the PJ on suspicion of raping a 62-year-old tourist on 24 September on a road in the municipality of Odemira. https://www.cmjornal.pt/portugal/detalhe/homem-sai-do-carro-e-viola-turista-numa-estrada-em-odemira-foi-detido-pela-pj

Lots of strikes and protests in October...

The major unions' confederacy (CGTP) reported there will be a general strike on the 3rd of June. The other major one (UGT) is waiting for the result of the ongoing labor negotiations with the government and employers' organisations.

8 strikes and 7 protests already scheduled for October. 1 October - a national strike by general civil service staff, including administrative assistants and senior technical staff. The strike is expected to affect schools, local authorities, the Social Security and public service counters. 2 October - The Synchro strike is taking place, and the walkout by EasyJet Portugal cabin crew has begun, set to continue until 6 October. During the same period, there are also protests by SATA ground handling staff and the transport sector. 6 October - teachers' and AIMA staff strikes. 10 October - protests from the banking sector 17 October - rallies organized by CGTP 19 October - strike by non-teaching school staff https://www.abola.pt/noticias/mes-de-contestacao-outubro-vai-ter-oito-greves-2026100111183970925

"Mais perto estão os dentes que os parentes." (Teeth are closer than relatives) meaning: In times of need or when their own interests are at stake, people tend to look after themselves and those closest to them – or those most immediately relevant to them (that is, their own body or interests) – before helping their family or relatives.

"Mais pode a amizade que a ousadia." (Friendship is more powerful than boldness.)

Cinco dias, canecas cheias e um mercado transformado numa festa de cerveja: o Beerfest regressa ao Mercado de Algés para a sua quinta edição, entre quinta-feira, 1 de outubro, e segunda-feira, 5 de outubro. Para beber, a cerveja oficial continua a ser a Super Bock, sendo que a grande novidade deste ano é a Happy Hour entre as 12h e as 15h, com promoção de 2 por 1 nas canecas. Haverá ainda pratos e sobremesas alemãs, e música permanente. entrada livre. Five days, full mugs and a market turned into a beer fest: the Beerfest returns to Mercado de Algés (Algés' Market) for its 5th edition, between Thursday, 1st October, and Monday, 5th Ocotber. To drink, the official beer is still Superbock, and the big innovation this year is the Happy Hour between 12h and 15h, com 2 for the price of 1 offer in the beer mugs. There will also be german dishes and desserts, along with permanent music. Free entry. https://lisboasecreta.co/en/beerfest-mercado-alges-beer-music-free/

A 1.ª edição da Feira do Chocolate vai decorrer entre os dias 2 e 5 de outubro, no Jardim do Casal da Barota, em Belas (Sintra), com um programa que junta gastronomia, animação infantil, música, dança e atividades para toda a família. A entrada é livre. The first edition of the Chocolate Fair will take place from 2 to 5 October at the Casal da Barota Gardens in Belas (Sintra municipality), with a programme combining gastronomy, children’s entertainment, music, dance and activities for the whole family. Admission is free. https://sintranoticias.pt/2026/09/28/chocolate-musica-e-animacao-marcam-estreia-da-feira-do-chocolate-em-belas/