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Centuries-old Santa Iria Fair returns to Faro today

The Santa Iria Fair takes place in Faro from October 15 to October 25 at Largo de São Francisco, featuring traditional stalls, food, and fairground attractions with free entry. Visitors driving to the event can use free parking at the Pontinha car park on weekdays until October 28.

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If you live in or near Faro, this annual event will affect local traffic and parking at Largo de São Francisco and Pontinha throughout the next 11 days.

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Brazilian Navy school ship docks in Lisbon with two days of public visitation

The Navio-Escola Brasil will be open for free public visits in the Port of Lisbon on 21 and 22 October, from 13:00 to 17:00. Visitors can view the ship's structure and meet the crew during this stop of its 40th midshipman training voyage.

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European rockets head to Portugal: national teams ready for competition

The European Rocketry Challenge (EuRoC) is taking place in Constância until 21 October, featuring 21 university teams and rocket launches at the Campo Militar de Santa Margarida starting on 17 October. The event, now supported by the European Space Agency, includes student-built rockets using solid, hybrid, and liquid propulsion.

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Leiria painted red and white: thousands of Sunderland fans invade the city for match against Torreense

Thousands of visiting fans are gathered in Leiria's Praça Rodrigues Lobo for the UEFA Europa League match between Torreense and Sunderland, scheduled for 17:45 today, 15 October. Approximately 5,000 supporters are expected to attend the game at Estádio Dr. Magalhães Pessoa.

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