The Portugal News5d agoLisbon loses 8,300 AL properties due to rising house prices
Lisbon has lost around 8,300 registered local accommodation (AL) properties since the pandemic, as house prices in the capital have continued to rise despite the reduction and tighter restrictions on short-term rentals.
The Portugal News5d agoEurozone Households Save Less
Households across the eurozone are saving a smaller share of their income than they were a year ago, as everyday spending continues to take up more of what people earn.
The Portugal News5d agoEU shoppers to see new guarantee labels this month
In the European Union, consumers will begin seeing new information about product guarantees in shops and online, under rules designed to make it easier to understand their rights and compare products.
The Portugal News5d agoAIMA court cases to be handled across Portugal
Legal cases involving Portugal’s immigration agency will no longer all be directed to the same court in Lisbon under a new proposal presented in Parliament.
The Portugal News5d agoA look at luxury living in Lisbon
Lisbon's appeal as a place to live rests on a rare combination of history, coastline and a genuinely European pace of city life. It has the energy of a major capital, tempered by proximity to the Atlantic, green space and a rhythm that stays distinctly Portuguese.
The Portugal News5d agoAmerican singer sombr debuts in Portugal
The American musician will perform on the festival's final day, alongside Tame Impala.
The Portugal News5d agoHow to Buy MemeToro On Trust Wallet: A Beginner’s Crypto Presale Walkthrough
Buying a presale token is different from buying a coin on a major exchange. The buyer connects a self-custody wallet to an official project page, chooses a payment method, and waits for the project’s claim process after the sale or token generation event.
The Portugal News5d agoSoul Notes
I wrote Soul Notes at the start of 2022 and it’s included on the Mnemonics albums; Part 1 for the solo piano and Part 2 as piano with orchestra too, the latter being recorded at Air Studios in London, and which was released the following year in 2023.
Portugal Resident5d agoGenet rescued after falling into well in Silves
A genet has been rescued by firefighters after becoming trapped inside a well in Silves. Silves volunteer firefighters were alerted by a member of the public at around 2pm on The post Genet rescued after falling into well in Silves appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident5d agoHistoric Guarda hotel to reopen as five-star property
The historic Hotel Turismo da Guarda is set to reopen as a five-star hotel following the signing of a lease agreement between Turismo de Portugal and The Lince Hotels. The The post Historic Guarda hotel to reopen as five-star property appeared first on Portugal Resident .
The Portugal News5d agoCould Portugal Store Energy Underground?
Portuguese scientists are looking beneath our feet for a possible answer to one of renewable energy’s biggest problems: what to do with electricity when more is being produced than the grid needs.
Portugal Resident5d agoControversy over the Porto half-marathon: 10 participants end up in hospital
The race, held in temperatures hovering around 30 degrees, forced medical teams to intervene in several situations. Organisers speak of “heat strokes” and say that many participants may not have The post Controversy over the Porto half-marathon: 10 participants end up in hospital appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident5d agoThousands of motorcyclists head to Fátima for annual helmet blessing
Thousands of motorcyclists are expected to descend on Fátima this Sunday for the 11th annual Bênção dos Capacetes – Blessing of the Helmets pilgrimage, one of the largest gatherings of The post Thousands of motorcyclists head to Fátima for annual helmet blessing appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident5d agoEnvironmentalists fear controversial €1.35 billion Tejo scheme could return ‘piece-by-piece’
Environmental campaigners fear elements of a controversial €1.35 billion scheme for the Tejo river could be revived in stages under the government’s new national water strategy, Água que Une. The The post Environmentalists fear controversial €1.35 billion Tejo scheme could return ‘piece-by-piece’ appeared first on Port
The Portugal News5d ago7 Cooler Hotspots in Portugal’s Real Estate Play
Tired of the heat waves that are affecting Europe and much of the world? Many people think that Portugal is always intensely hot and that the best real estate investments can only be found in the top three places: Lisbon, Porto, and the Algarve’s Golden Triangle.
The Portugal News5d agoIreland maintains boycott of Eurovision due to Israel
Ireland will maintain its refusal to participate in the Eurovision Song Contest for the second consecutive year due to Israel's presence at the event, the country's public broadcaster announced.
The Portugal News5d agoA Red Silk Salon - The Red Silk Dress
An evening of story, wine, food and conversation at Howard’s Folly, Estremoz, Alentejo, on Saturday 26th September at 7:00 pm
The Portugal News5d agoRunning for Our Heroes
We are twin sisters, Kloe and Mariah, and together we created Running for Our Heroes, a fundraising initiative supporting the incredible volunteer Bombeiros who work tirelessly to protect our communities here in Portugal.
Portugal Resident5d agoGNR seize 6,725 litres of petrol near Sagres beaches
More than 6,700 litres of petrol, a van and three mobile phones were seized near Sagres today (September 17) after suspicious activity involving a high-speed boat triggered a major GNR The post GNR seize 6,725 litres of petrol near Sagres beaches appeared first on Portugal Resident .
The Portugal News5d agoLagos marks final destination of Europe’s longest train journey
The Municipality of Lagos welcomes the city's selection as the final destination of the European rail adventure.
Portugal Resident5d agoGNR intensifies enforcement against illegal immigration, labour exploitation
The GNR has increased enforcement against illegal immigration, human trafficking and labour exploitation, resulting, in August alone, in 232 arrests and 649 notices to leave the country. The actions aim The post GNR intensifies enforcement against illegal immigration, labour exploitation appeared first on Portugal Resi
Portugal Resident5d agoLack of competition sends TAP fares for Azores soaring
Azores’ tourism woes are not getting any better. Since low-cost airline Ryanair slammed the door due to ANA’s ‘exorbitant airport taxes’, fares to the archipelago have gone from around €200 The post Lack of competition sends TAP fares for Azores soaring appeared first on Portugal Resident .
The Portugal News5d agoeasyJet announces strike in Portugal
easyJet crew members have approved a strike between 2 and 6 October and from 19 to 23 December, an official company source told Lusa.
Portugal Resident5d agoHighgate Portugal hotels waive pet fees for World Animal Day
Hotels in Lisbon, Porto and the Algarve will waive their usual pet accommodation fees from October 2 to 5 as part of a special initiative marking World Animal Day. Highgate The post Highgate Portugal hotels waive pet fees for World Animal Day appeared first on Portugal Resident .