Portugal Resident22 OctPM “turns up for football, but not to resolve the housing crisis”
Leader of CHEGA, André Ventura, has criticised Prime Minister Luís Montenegro’s silence on the housing crisis and recent protests, warning that the government’s failure to respond could act as a The post PM “turns up for football, but not to resolve the housing crisis” appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident22 OctPrimark sets opening date for 16th store in Portugal
Primark will open its 16th store in Portugal on November 19, with the budget fashion retailer preparing to welcome customers to its first shop in Vila Nova de Gaia. The The post Primark sets opening date for 16th store in Portugal appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident22 OctThe Algarve Wine Society heads inland
The traditional Paraíso do Algarve restaurant, in the heart of the countryside near Paderne, was the venue for the recent tasting and lunch enjoyed by members of the Algarve Wine The post The Algarve Wine Society heads inland appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident22 OctPortuguese councils and hospitals caught in worldwide website security alert
Portuguese councils and hospitals are among 29 public bodies identified as using outdated website software, amid an international security alert over flaws that could allow hackers to take control of The post Portuguese councils and hospitals caught in worldwide website security alert appeared first on Portugal Residen
Portugal Resident22 OctNGOs unite to warn revised Sophia solar project still presents significant environmental challenges
Following hot-on-the-heels of Rewilding Portugal, and backing up stiff opposition from local people and quite a few celebrities, several environmental organisations have spoken out today against the revised Sophia solar The post NGOs unite to warn revised Sophia solar project still presents significant environmental ch
Portugal Resident22 OctAlgarve’s Lagoa clears way for 520 affordable homes
Against a backdrop of mounting protests over Portugal’s housing crisis, Lagoa Council has approved a planning change which could pave the way for 520 affordable homes in the municipality, as The post Algarve’s Lagoa clears way for 520 affordable homes appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident22 Oct“We’ll be the laughing stock of Europe”
Portugal’s planned 15% subsidy for obesity medicines will leave treatment beyond the reach of many patients, their national association has warned, accusing the government of introducing restrictions that will further The post “We’ll be the laughing stock of Europe” appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident22 OctHousing question legitimate, not solved by protest – Madeira president
With ‘right to housing protestors’ calling for ‘participation’ in a new protest scheduled for Lisbon on Saturday, president of the government of Madeira, Miguel Albuquerque, has said the equivalent of The post Housing question legitimate, not solved by protest – Madeira president appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident22 OctRede Expressos launches €2.50 bus ticket campaign
Rede Expressos has launched a new campaign offering 100,000 bus tickets for just €2.50, in a bid to encourage more people to use public transport as fuel and motoring costs The post Rede Expressos launches €2.50 bus ticket campaign appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident22 OctMercedes clocked travelling at 292 km/h on Lisbon’s Vasco da Gama bridge
A new speed record has been set on Lisbon’s Vasco da Gama Bridge: 292 km/ hour – and now the driver is facing a stiff fine (at least €500) and The post Mercedes clocked travelling at 292 km/h on Lisbon’s Vasco da Gama bridge appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident22 Oct“Horrible results” in Portuguese tests for 9-11-year-olds
Schoolchildren in the 4th and 6th years (mainly from ages 9-11) “have a lot of difficulty in understanding and producing texts in Portuguese, and also in reasoning and the resolution The post “Horrible results” in Portuguese tests for 9-11-year-olds appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident22 OctLisbon Oceanarium offers €15 tickets for Halloween
The Lisbon Oceanarium is celebrating Halloween with a special Halloweek promotion, offering 2,500 tickets at a reduced price of €15 for visitors of all ages. Available to purchase online from The post Lisbon Oceanarium offers €15 tickets for Halloween appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident22 OctPortugal to subsidise obesity drugs — but doctors warn access still restricted
Portugal is to introduce a 15% subsidy for prescription obesity medicines from February next year — but family doctors warn that restrictive eligibility rules will leave many patients unable to The post Portugal to subsidise obesity drugs — but doctors warn access still restricted appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident22 OctTravelling through time in the Algarve
Thousands of years ago, people were living where you live, walking where you walk; talking, singing, and laughing like you. They were your greatest grandparents, yes, your ancient ancestors. Though The post Travelling through time in the Algarve appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident22 OctDrawing fest returns to Lisbon for 9th edition
The 9th edition of Drawing Room Lisboa, an international contemporary art fair dedicated to drawing, opens today and runs until Sunday at the Sociedade Nacional de Belas-Artes (SNBA), in Lisbon, The post Drawing fest returns to Lisbon for 9th edition appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident22 OctTavira cook wins Pine Cliffs charity cooking competition
Sandra Leal, representing Santa Casa da Misericórdia de Tavira, has been crowned the winner of the second edition of Missão D’Chef, a cooking competition aimed at improving the quality of The post Tavira cook wins Pine Cliffs charity cooking competition appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident22 OctSagres dives into the world of seaweed
Seaweed may not be the first thing that springs to mind when planning a weekend in Sagres – but Rota das Algas (Seaweed Route) is hoping to change that. The The post Sagres dives into the world of seaweed appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident22 OctSocialists prepare alternative to government
In the turbulent wake of current protests, PS Socialists have announced that they are preparing an alternative government. The party’s new General Assembly kicks off on November 14; its objective The post Socialists prepare alternative to government appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident22 OctAlgarve winery launches first Negra Mole red from 70-year-old vines
Algarve wine producer Herdade Barranco do Vale has launched its first Negra Mole red wine, made from grapes grown on a vineyard approximately 70 years old, as it celebrates a The post Algarve winery launches first Negra Mole red from 70-year-old vines appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident22 OctRight to housing activists sleep rough in Rossio (so police cannot remove their tents…)
Last night’s resolve by ‘right to housing’ protestors in Lisbon to return to camping in Rossio morphed into a decision to sleep under the stars, without tents – so as The post Right to housing activists sleep rough in Rossio (so police cannot remove their tents…) appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident22 OctBranded residences shift towards coastal and resort destinations
Knight Frank’s latest Global Branded Residence Survey shows how fundamentally the branded residences sector has changed over the past decade, as well as its rapid rate of growth. The sector The post Branded residences shift towards coastal and resort destinations appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident22 OctParliament approves draft bills on animal welfare from PAN and CHEGA
Bills relating to animal welfare tabled by the PAN and CHEGA Parties have been approved at the first reading and vote by the Portuguese parliament and referred to the committee The post Parliament approves draft bills on animal welfare from PAN and CHEGA appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident22 OctDaredevil riders take on Silves’ “Impossible Climb”
One of the Algarve’s most spectacular motorsport challenges is returning to Silves, promising another morning of roaring engines, steep climbs and plenty of failed attempts to reach the top. The The post Daredevil riders take on Silves’ “Impossible Climb” appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident22 OctFaith No More return to Portugal after 17 years
Faith No More are finally coming back to Portugal – 17 years after their last concert in the country. The influential American rock band has been confirmed for NOS Alive The post Faith No More return to Portugal after 17 years appeared first on Portugal Resident .