The Portugal News3 OctFree trade agreement reaches final stage
The EU and the Philippines have reached the final stage of negotiations for the creation of a Free Trade Agreement, which is expected to lift 94% of the current tariffs in place, providing a massive opportunity for both sides.
The Portugal News3 OctGovernment allocates €16 million in rent support for young people
The Murcia Community government has announced a €16 million aid programme targeting young adults that offers up to €300 a month in rent subsidy for the entirety of 2026 and 2027, adding up to a total sum of €7,200 each for a group of 2,300 people.
The Portugal News2 OctAlgarve municipality explores the future of high-tech tourism
Virtual reality, artificial intelligence and digital twins could increasingly change the way Algarve hotels train their staff, run their properties and even entertain their guests.
The Portugal News2 OctPortugal municipality keeps property tax at minimum for 2027
Lagos residents will continue to pay the lowest permitted rate of municipal property tax in 2027, as the council maintains a package of tax breaks for families and businesses.
Portugal Resident2 OctComporta Beach Resort makes its international debut
Comporta Beach Resort, a major new five-star development combining a Park Hyatt hotel with luxury beachfront residences, has been officially launched to the international market. Currently under construction on the The post Comporta Beach Resort makes its international debut appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident2 OctFar-right accuses Socialists of sabotaging debate on State Budget
The leader of the country’s far-right party, CHEGA – which is currently Portugal’s second political power – has accused PS Socialists (in third place) of rendering the proposed 2027 State The post Far-right accuses Socialists of sabotaging debate on State Budget appeared first on Portugal Resident .
The Portugal News2 OctPortugal trains family doctors as retirements approach
Portugal is expected to lose around 680 family doctors to retirement by 2029, but almost twice that number are currently in training, raising hopes that the country’s long-running shortage could be significantly reduced.
The Portugal News2 OctA new chapter for Guthrie Rocha
For the past eight years, Guthrie Rocha has built its name in Aljezur, growing as an independent real estate agency with strong ties to the local community and the western Algarve.
The Portugal News2 OctCreating Together
A growing programme of family workshops is using art to create opportunities for children, parents and caregivers to explore ideas, express themselves and connect through creativity.
The Portugal News1 OctSeven Algarve municipalities submit applications to boost social housing
Seven municipalities in the Algarve have submitted 11 applications to the Algarve2030 Regional Program to boost and improve the supply of social housing, representing a total investment exceeding €105 million, it was announced today.
The Portugal News1 OctComporta Beach Resort
Fine & Country Portugal appointed as the sole broker for property sales and marketing within this unique 5* beachfront resort
The Portugal News1 OctProperty of the Week: A New Landmark in Luxury Overlooking the Central Algarve Coastline
Set within the rolling hills of the Central Algarve, this exceptional private estate enjoys breathtaking south-facing sea views, complete privacy, and beautifully landscaped gardens.
The Portugal News1 OctDifferent ages, different experiences: CJD welcomes students back
A new school year brings new routines, new challenges and, for many students, the excitement of seeing familiar faces again. At Colégio Júlio Dinis International School, the start of the 2026/27 academic year was marked by a series of activities designed to make the return to school a shared experience from the very fi
Portugal Resident1 OctPortugal with the largest rise in house prices in 2nd quarter in EU
Further confirmation that government measures to bring down price increases in Portugal’s housing market have not yet had their effect came today, via Eurostat. According to the European statistics agency, The post Portugal with the largest rise in house prices in 2nd quarter in EU appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident1 OctPortugal’s unpopular rental reforms advance after PSD strike deal with CHEGA
Portugal’s government has secured a parliamentary lifeline for its controversial rental reforms after signing a deal with CHEGA to negotiate changes to (the size of) deposits, upfront payments and protection The post Portugal’s unpopular rental reforms advance after PSD strike deal with CHEGA appeared first on Portugal
The Portugal News30 SeptGovernment pushes for new Portugal Airport to open in 2034
Portugal’s new Lisbon airport could welcome its first flight in 2034, if the Government succeeds in shaving time off the current construction schedule.
Portugal Resident30 SeptPlatform “We Can’t Take it Anymore” serves minister with eviction notice
Representatives of the “We can’t take it anymore” platform have demanded “the eviction” of the housing minister due to the government’s proposals for the sector, just as the measures are The post Platform “We Can’t Take it Anymore” serves minister with eviction notice appeared first on Portugal Resident .
The Portugal News30 SeptAlgarve rents above national median
The Algarve recorded the fourth-highest rents in Portugal between April and June, with new contracts reaching a median of €11.56 per square metre.
The Portugal News30 SeptHead of the Pharmacists' Association urges vaccination before the flu peak in Portugal
The head of the Order of Pharmacists urged people to get vaccinated against the flu and COVID-19 in a campaign launching today, reminding the public that, despite the current mild weather, they should seek protection before these illnesses peak.
The Portugal News30 SeptFree land registration in Portugal ends today
The deadline for the free identification and registration of land via the Balcão Único do Prédio (BUPi), a unified property registration platform, ends today; as of now, 46% of the land area on the mainland and 37% in Madeira have been identified, with the cost rising to 15 euros starting Thursday.
Portugal Resident30 SeptPortugal plans to loosen rental rules as Spain strengthens tenant protections
Portugal’s government wants to remove restrictions on rents and give landlords greater control over tenancy agreements — just as protests in neighbouring Spain have prompted measures to strengthen protection against The post Portugal plans to loosen rental rules as Spain strengthens tenant protections appeared first on
The Portugal News29 SeptAlgarve 2030 backs social housing projects across seven municipalities
In the Algarve, seven municipalities have submitted 11 projects seeking funding to increase and improve the region’s social housing stock, representing a combined investment of more than €105 million.
The Portugal News29 SeptCarvoeiro market to be replaced with larger building and 312 parking spaces
Lagoa Council has presented plans to demolish the current market and replace it with a larger building containing four floors of parking, with space for 312 cars.
Portugal Resident29 SeptVRSA’s new planning blueprint open to public until November 9
Residents, property owners and businesses in the eastern Algarve municipality of Vila Real de Santo António have until November 9 to have their say on a major revision of the The post VRSA’s new planning blueprint open to public until November 9 appeared first on Portugal Resident .