The Portugal News4d agoNew Continente opening in the Algarve with free gifts for customers
Residents of Quarteira will soon have another place to do their everyday shopping, as a new Continente Bom Dia supermarket prepares to open its doors on Tuesday, 3 November.
Portugal Resident4d agoNGOs from nine countries call for investigation into police action in Porto
Just as a Lisbon court has ruled that police need to back-off from hounding ‘right to housing’ demonstrations, 78 organisations, collectives, movements and projects from nine countries have signed an The post NGOs from nine countries call for investigation into police action in Porto appeared first on Portugal Resident
The Portugal News4d agoTAP launches direct flights from Portugal to USA
Travelling from Portugal to one of America’s most popular holiday destinations has become easier, with TAP Air Portugal launching its first direct flights between Lisbon and Orlando, Florida.
The Portugal News4d agoPortugal to see temperatures drop as rain approaches
Portugal is set to a see a change in the weather this week, with temperatures expected to fall and rain potentially returning to much of the country over the weekend of 7 and 8 November.
Portugal Resident4d agoPresident Seguro highlights right to demonstrate: “violence is not part of Portuguese democratic culture”
With a bombshell ruling just through from Lisbon’s administrative court, the President of the Republic has again highlighted the right to demonstrate today, stressing that violence “is not part of The post President Seguro highlights right to demonstrate: “violence is not part of Portuguese democratic culture” appeared
Portugal Resident4d agoContrapeso Festival brings international theatre, jazz and circus to Algarve
The Contrapeso Festival returns to the Algarve from November 27 to 29 with a compact but ambitious programme spanning visual theatre, contemporary jazz, circus and music. Now in its sixth The post Contrapeso Festival brings international theatre, jazz and circus to Algarve appeared first on Portugal Resident .
The Portugal News4d agoPower cuts planned across 11 areas of Portugal
Residents in 11 Portuguese municipalities could experience temporary electricity cuts this week as E-Redes carries out scheduled maintenance on the national distribution network.
Portugal Resident4d agoCourt rules tents CAN remain overnight in Rossio
By court order and as requested by ‘right to housing’ protesters, tents will be allowed to remain in Rossio until November 24 – and beyond the witching hour of 00:30 The post Court rules tents CAN remain overnight in Rossio appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident4d agoGovernment wants to accelerate hand-over of tens of thousands of public properties for housing
Minister of Infrastructure and Housing Miguel Pinto Luz has assured parliament today that the government wants to accelerate the transfer of approximately 83,000 public properties to municipalities, in order to The post Government wants to accelerate hand-over of tens of thousands of public properties for housing appea
The Portugal News4d agoThree-hour flight, three-hour airport wait? Brits spark online debate on Faro Airport
A social media post comparing a three-hour flight from Manchester to Faro with an alleged three-hour wait at the airport has sparked a lively debate about long queues, Brexit and the impact on Algarve tourism.
Portugal Resident4d agoNew blues festival makes its debut in Fuseta
Fuseta will host the first edition of Blues na Ria on November 7 and 8, bringing two days of blues concerts, workshops and jam sessions to the coastal Algarve town. The post New blues festival makes its debut in Fuseta appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident4d agoSpeaker gives parties 24-hours to decide on request for urgent debate on housing
Parliamentary speaker José Pedro Aguiar-Branco has given political parties a 24-hour deadline today to clarify whether there is consensus to change the timetable for consideration of the 2027 State Budget The post Speaker gives parties 24-hours to decide on request for urgent debate on housing appeared first on Portuga
Portugal Resident4d agoPublic sector workers down tools yet again
Today’s strike by public administration workers was registering an adherence rate of around 60% in education and health across the mainland and autonomous regions at 9am today, a union source The post Public sector workers down tools yet again appeared first on Portugal Resident .
The Portugal News4d agoInternational Success for Portugal’s Lawn Bowlers
Portugal has made a great comeback on the international lawn bowls scene, playing at the European Championships 2026 in Wales along with 18 other countries.
The Portugal News4d agoCoimbra to host politics festival
The Festival Política (Politics Festival) returns to Coimbra in November, featuring three days of programming, including music, comedy, cinema, exhibitions, and discussions.
Portugal Resident4d agoPSP under fire for fining motorists who sounded horns in support of protesters
A new account of potentially inflammatory behaviour on the part of PSP police has come in the form of the claim that drivers were fined in the early hours of The post PSP under fire for fining motorists who sounded horns in support of protesters appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident4d agoU.S. embassy in Lisbon issues security alert over Portugal’s protests
The United States embassy in Lisbon issued a security alert today recommending caution to American citizens due to ongoing protests in Lisbon and Porto over the housing crisis. “Protests and The post U.S. embassy in Lisbon issues security alert over Portugal’s protests appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident4d agoLoulé delighted to host Dakar Rally start in 2027
Loulé Mayor Telmo Pinto has welcomed confirmation that the 2027 Dakar Rally will start in the Algarve, describing it as a major opportunity to promote the region internationally and boost The post Loulé delighted to host Dakar Rally start in 2027 appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident4d agoPresident ready to meet with ‘right to housing protesters’
On the day that President Seguro has convened a Council of State to discuss social cohesion (or rather the threat that it appears to be under), it has become clear The post President ready to meet with ‘right to housing protesters’ appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident4d agoShould British expatriates use a UK-based financial adviser?
However, once you become resident overseas, your financial planning needs change. Tax rules, succession laws, reporting requirements and regulatory frameworks are all different from those in the UK. What worked The post Should British expatriates use a UK-based financial adviser? appeared first on Portugal Resident .
The Portugal News4d agoThe Algarve Deserves Its Own Stage: The Vision Behind the Algarve Real Estate Summit 2026
An event born in the Algarve, bringing together the people, businesses and institutions shaping the region's future.
The Portugal News4d agoPortugal Weather Today (2 November): Mild weather... for now?
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The Portugal News4d agoThe Interior Produces Energy. But Who Gets the Value
Portugal is transforming its energy landscape. In different regions of the country, particularly in the interior, investments in solar parks, wind infrastructures and other projects associated with the production of renewable electricity are multiplying.