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Portugal Resident29 Sept

VRSA’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 .

The Portugal News28 Sept

Short-term rentals in the Azores expect "worst results ever" due to Ryanair's departure

The local accommodation sector, one of the tourism segments hardest hit by Ryanair’s departure from the Azores, forecasts that 2026 will bring the “worst-ever results” in revenue, driven by fewer guests and rising inflation.

The Portugal News28 Sept

Join us this weekend at afpop expo!

The wait is finally over for the largest event designed for people looking to get the best out of living, visiting or owning property in Portugal!

Portugal Resident28 Sept

EU should be more active in face of current fuel crisis – minister

Speaking in Brussels on today, the Portuguese Energy Minister – who has been the brunt of countless ‘memes’ showing her hitchhiking (following her entreaties to citizens on how to face The post EU should be more active in face of current fuel crisis – minister appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident28 Sept

Azores short-term rents expect ‘worst result ever’ without Ryanair

Short-term rental accommodation, one of the tourism sectors most affected by Ryanair’s withdrawal from the Azores, expects 2026 to be one of the worst years ever, as revenue is expected The post Azores short-term rents expect ‘worst result ever’ without Ryanair appeared first on Portugal Resident .

The Portugal News28 Sept

Number of foreigners using roaming in Portugal rises 67.4%

“NOS data records users from at least 144 different nationalities,” the figures show, taking into account customer movements and, for international visitors, users from foreign carriers roaming on its network.

Portugal Resident28 Sept

Algarve water plan should mix desalination, reuse and rainwater – CCDR

The Algarve should avoid a one-size-fits-all approach to water scarcity, combining desalination, wastewater reuse, rainwater collection and greater storage capacity while adapting restrictions and costs to different parts of the The post Algarve water plan should mix desalination, reuse and rainwater – CCDR appeared fi

Portugal Resident28 Sept

Parliament to debate government’s new rental law on Wednesday

Parliament is to debate the minority government’s new rental law on Wednesday in a session that promises furious debate. As reports all concur, the new law gives landlords extra room The post Parliament to debate government’s new rental law on Wednesday appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident28 Sept

Police stage first of “several protest actions planned” in Porto

The Association of Police Professionals’ Unions (ASPP/PSP) is today holding the first of several protest actions planned for different parts of the country – at a time when negotiations between The post Police stage first of “several protest actions planned” in Porto appeared first on Portugal Resident .

The Portugal News27 Sept

Clérigos Tower at Night: Porto After Dark

Clérigos Tower takes on a different character after sunset. 

The Portugal News27 Sept

The Money for Housing Is Coming. And the Houses...

For a long time, one of the explanations for the insufficient public response to the housing crisis was relatively simple: there was a lack of investment. 

Portugal Resident26 Sept

Summer in Central Portugal: a different kind of tourism

Then July arrives, August follows, and suddenly the café tables are full, the village festas are underway, cars with French, Swiss, British, Dutch and Belgian number plates appear everywhere, and houses that The post Summer in Central Portugal: a different kind of tourism appeared first on Portugal Resident .

The Portugal News25 Sept

Luxury residential market map favours Portugal

Buyers in the luxury real estate market are increasingly moving to coastal territories, islands, and destinations that promote quality of life.

The Portugal News25 Sept

Property of the Week: What Does €1.2 Million Budget Buy You in Carvoeiro?

At Gramacho Golf Resort, a spacious three-bedroom villa combining privacy, generous outdoor living and a privileged position overlooking the golf course.

The Portugal News25 Sept

Portugal as an investment destination: insights from Jordi Vilanova

We spoke with Jordi Vilanova, President of Mercan Properties in Portugal, about what continues to make Portugal an attractive destination for international investment, the trends shaping the hospitality sector, and the wider economic and regional impact of international investment.

The Portugal News25 Sept

An Art Community at Every Stage

From a new drawing initiative inviting children to imagine freely, to emerging talent and some of Portugal’s most exciting contemporary artists, the Sovereign Art Foundation is building connections across different layers of the country’s creative community.

The Portugal News25 Sept

Explore luxury living and culture in Porto

Porto is ranked among Europe's best cities for living and investing, with a residential market fundamentally different to Portugal's resort destinations. Demand here is driven by business activity, universities and international investment rather than seasonal tourism.

Algarve Daily News25 Sept

Albufeira: Belgian woman, 22, breaks leg after being smashed against rocks by rip current

A 22-year-old Belgian woman was rescued this Thursday, September 24, by crew members from the Ferragudo Lifeboat Station after being swept away by a strong current and rammed against jagged rocks at Salamitras Beach, in the municipality of Albufeira. The victim suffered a leg fracture.

The Portugal News25 Sept

Portugal to bring crude oil reserves stored in France back home

Portugal is set to invest €60 million in new crude oil storage capacity, paving the way for strategic reserves currently held in France to eventually return to the country. 

Portugal Resident25 Sept

News Review: Algarve Stadium ‘Tech Hub’, drug trafficking warnings & fuel price protests

In this episode of the Resident Podcast News Review, host Carl Munson is joined by Natasha Donn and guest Paul Rees (Rural Properties, Central Portugal) to discuss three main stories: The post News Review: Algarve Stadium ‘Tech Hub’, drug trafficking warnings & fuel price protests appeared first on Portugal Resident .

The Portugal News25 Sept

What Canadians Living Abroad Should Know About Ontario's iGaming Rules

Moving abroad changes plenty of everyday habits. Your bank app suddenly cares where you are, streaming libraries change, and websites you used back home may behave differently. Ontario’s online gaming market belongs on that list.

The Portugal News25 Sept

What Today’s International Buyer Is Looking for in Algarve Property

During the 1990s and early 2000s, the second-home market experienced an unprecedented boom. Driven by a booming global economy, cheap credit, and the rise of budget airlines, buying a home abroad became a highly sought-after accessory and status symbol.

The Portugal News25 Sept

Dogecoin At $0.09 And ICP Predictions Push Investors Toward INVEST Network In Top Crypto Gainers

The current crypto expansion is driving significant capital movement across diverse digital asset sectors. High-volume assets like Dogecoin price and ICP price prediction models dominate daily trading charts as analysts track the top crypto gainers.

Portugal Resident25 Sept

Vigil outside parliament against “blank cheque” for evictions and rent increases

Against the background of a reality where a young family has been evicted, because the widowed mother’s name wasn’t on the lease, dozens of people representing the Porta-a-Porta movement have The post Vigil outside parliament against “blank cheque” for evictions and rent increases appeared first on Portugal Resident .