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Portugal Resident9 Oct

Free webinar to explain tax, visa and property rules for moving to Portugal

People considering a move to Portugal will have the opportunity to put their questions to tax, residency and property specialists during a free webinar organised by the British-Portuguese Chamber of The post Free webinar to explain tax, visa and property rules for moving to Portugal appeared first on Portugal Resident

The Portugal News9 Oct

Property of the Week: Walk to Carvoeiro Beach - A Traditional Villa with Excellent Potential

Set in the sought-after Paraíso area of Carvoeiro, this charming single-storey villa offers an excellent opportunity to acquire a traditional Algarve home within easy walking distance of the village centre and beach.

The Portugal News9 Oct

The Best Homes Are Not Found. They Are Matched.

For years, buying property has started with a simple question: what is for sale?

The Portugal News9 Oct

Lisbon has 37% fewer short-term rental accommodations compared to 2025

Cancelled short-term rental properties have not returned to Lisbon’s housing market, according to a residents’ association.

The Portugal News9 Oct

Portugal is investing €2 billion in public and affordable housing

The 2027 State Budget (OE2027) allocates €2,003 million to increase the supply of affordable housing.

Portugal Resident9 Oct

Enjoy free museum admission while you can – Brussels says it must stop

Brussels has launched infringement proceedings against Portugal – on the grounds of discrimination – over the current practice of allowing residents in this country free admission to museums, while visitors The post Enjoy free museum admission while you can – Brussels says it must stop appeared first on Portugal Reside

The Portugal News9 Oct

Algarve Real Estate Summit 2026: Where the Algarve Meets the World

On 20 November, Lagoa will host a new meeting point for real estate, investment and the future of the Algarve — bringing together professionals, investors, businesses and anyone with an interest in the property market and the region.

The Portugal News9 Oct

Retiring to the Algarve as a US Expat

For many Americans, retirement marks the moment when life finally becomes spacious enough to imagine something different. 

The Portugal News8 Oct

Portugal plans major shake-up of health service

Portugal’s Government is preparing a major overhaul of the country’s public health system, with plans to merge several organisations, create a new public health agency and potentially replace the current head of the National Health Service (SNS).

Portugal Resident8 Oct

Portugal sees US as only viable mediator in Ukraine war

Portugal’s Foreign Minister Paulo Rangel has described the United States as the only country currently capable of mediating a lasting peace agreement between Russia and Ukraine, as his American counterpart The post Portugal sees US as only viable mediator in Ukraine war appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident8 Oct

Ferragudo to host bilingual debate on Algarve’s future

Ferragudo will host a bilingual debate on the future of the Algarve and Portugal on Friday, October 30, bringing together residents of different nationalities to discuss the challenges and opportunities The post Ferragudo to host bilingual debate on Algarve’s future appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident8 Oct

GNR police ‘surprise’ 21 foreigners, seize 2.7 tonnes of cocaine

The versatility of drug-trafficking gangs appears to have no limits. The latest major drugs seizure has taken place on beaches and in a property near Figueira da Foz – a The post GNR police ‘surprise’ 21 foreigners, seize 2.7 tonnes of cocaine appeared first on Portugal Resident .

The Portugal News8 Oct

Caixa warns of SMS scam in Portugal

Caixa Geral de Depósitos (CGD) warns customers about fraudulent SMS messages currently circulating.

Portugal Resident8 Oct

French school in Lisbon closed for security reasons

The Charles Lepierre French Lycée in the Portuguese capital is closed this morning for security reasons, according to SIC television news, which reports that “a blockade” similar to those currently The post French school in Lisbon closed for security reasons appeared first on Portugal Resident .

The Portugal News6 Oct

Homes under €2,300 account for over 80% of Portugal’s rental supply

The latest data from idealista reveals that properties advertised for up to €2,300 a month now account for 88 percent of the rental listings analysed across Portugal.

The Portugal News6 Oct

Costa da Caparica: a different pace of life, without leaving Lisbon behind

By Marta Salgado, Sales Director at Athena Advisers Portugal

Portugal Resident6 Oct

PM separates approval of State Budget from controversial rental reform

The prime minister has today firmly decoupled negotiations on the controversial rent law from the State Budget, stressing that, if the PS has “closed itself off” on the issue, it The post PM separates approval of State Budget from controversial rental reform appeared first on Portugal Resident .

The Portugal News6 Oct

Back to School in Portugal? For American Families, College Planning Starts Sooner Than You Think

As children across Portugal return to class this month, many American families are already looking years ahead. For those planning to send children to university, whether in the United States or here in Europe, living abroad changes the picture in ways most parents don't expect.

Portugal Resident6 Oct

Government pushes for Lisbon airport to open in 2034

Portugal’s government is pushing to bring forward the opening of Lisbon’s new Luís de Camões Airport in Alcochete to 2034, a year earlier than currently envisaged by airport operator ANA. The post Government pushes for Lisbon airport to open in 2034 appeared first on Portugal Resident .

The Portugal News5 Oct

Local Accommodation Summit heads to Porto

More than 40 speakers will gather for two days of debate on housing, regulation, tourism and the future of the sector.

Portugal Resident5 Oct

GNR seize 1.5 million doses of cocaine in Loulé

Around 1.5 million doses of cocaine have been seized from a property in Loulé in a major drug bust carried out by the GNR. The seizure was made on Friday, The post GNR seize 1.5 million doses of cocaine in Loulé appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident4 Oct

Kronos Homes wins Best Real Estate Project at World Class District Awards 2026

Distrikt by Kronos Homes, a contemporary residential project in Lisbon’s Parque das Nações, has been honoured with the Almar Consulting Award for Best Real Estate Project at the World Class The post Kronos Homes wins Best Real Estate Project at World Class District Awards 2026 appeared first on Portugal Resident .

The Portugal News4 Oct

The plants of Portuguese grandparents

With love, a strong sense of family, and great care for nature, Portuguese grandparents can turn a garden into a collection of unforgettable memories.

The Portugal News4 Oct

The Economy of the Future Is Already Being Built

This year I had the privilege of being invited to prepare and moderate two panels at Atlantic Convergence 2026, in Lisbon. I accepted the challenge because both touched directly on areas that I have been working and writing about for several years: energy, real estate, investment and, increasingly, the digital economy.