Portugal Resident2d agoPortugal and six other countries call for simultaneous demonstrations over three days
Trade unions and tenants’ collectives from seven European countries particularly affected by the housing crisis, including Portugal, have agreed, in Paris, to call for simultaneous demonstrations on November 20, 21 The post Portugal and six other countries call for simultaneous demonstrations over three days appeared f
Portugal Resident2d agoGovernment warns “those who do not comply with law may have residence permits cancelled”
Deputy Secretary of State for the Presidency and Immigration has warned that those who take part in housing protests and do not comply with the law on foreigners may have The post Government warns “those who do not comply with law may have residence permits cancelled” appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident3d agoPM breaks silence: has scheduled meetings over housing with CHEGA and PS
Prime minister Luís Montenegro broke his silence of the last few days to ‘speak to the country’ this evening – and this time he allowed journalists’ questions afterwards. In a The post PM breaks silence: has scheduled meetings over housing with CHEGA and PS appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident3d agoProtesters refuse to leave Rossio: shopkeepers want square cleared for Christmas Market
Protesters forming the ‘Lisbon Encampment’ ‘fighting for the right to housing’ have today refused to leave Rossio in order to allow the Christmas Market to be set up. According to reports, The post Protesters refuse to leave Rossio: shopkeepers want square cleared for Christmas Market appeared first on Portugal Residen
The Portugal News3d agoThe Portugal News meets the man behind the music - Duncan Moss
For more than three decades, Duncan Moss built a successful career across business, property and private equity.
Portugal Resident3d agoBlack Friday expected to create almost 4,000 extra jobs in Portugal
Black Friday is expected to create almost 4,000 extra jobs in Portugal this November. The forecast comes from recruitment company Randstad, which expects employment in retail, transport and warehousing to The post Black Friday expected to create almost 4,000 extra jobs in Portugal appeared first on Portugal Resident .
The Portugal News3d agoPortugal mortgage lending hits record €120.2 billion as demand rises
Housing loans in Portugal reached €120.2 billion in September, as interest rates climbed to 3.19%.
Portugal Resident3d agoManifesto warns: “Don’t change subject: we have a major housing shortage…”
Almost 50 public figures, among them politicians, lawyers and other personalities, have signed a manifesto stressing the need to stay focused on the country’s dire housing crisis. Recent protests, the The post Manifesto warns: “Don’t change subject: we have a major housing shortage…” appeared first on Portugal Resident
Portugal Resident3d agoBel Oui embraces the freedom of artistic expression in Silves
German artist Valerie Tobin, better known as Bel Oui, is currently exhibiting at Espaço JALI in Silves, where her latest exhibition, VAGUE, celebrates the freedom to experiment, change direction and The post Bel Oui embraces the freedom of artistic expression in Silves appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident3d agoSee better. Hear better. Live better.
For decades, technological innovation was characterised by the emergence of new devices. Today, the trend is quite different – technology seeks to integrate itself into everyday life in an increasingly The post See better. Hear better. Live better. appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident4d agoFaro secures 85% funding for €15 million flood prevention plan
Faro’s long-awaited €15 million stormwater drainage plan has secured 85% funding through the government’s Sustentável 2030 programme, in a major step towards tackling recurrent urban flooding in the city. The The post Faro secures 85% funding for €15 million flood prevention plan appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Algarve Daily News4d agoPolice continue to beat housing protesters in Lisbon and Porto, as court rules in favour of tent encampments
The Lisbon Administrative Court ruled on Sunday, 1 November, that the 12.30am cut-off for demonstrations is not “absolute and automatic”, allowing a protester to stay overnight in Rossio, in Lisbon, with a tent.
Portugal Resident4d agoScottish buyers set their sights on Porto and Northern Portugal
Scottish property buyers interested in Portugal are looking beyond the country’s traditional hotspots of the Algarve and Lisbon. Their strong interest in the northern city of Porto and rural Northern The post Scottish buyers set their sights on Porto and Northern Portugal appeared first on Portugal Resident .
The Portugal News4d agoFine & Country Portugal named best real estate marketing brand
During the International Property Awards 2026, Fine & Country Portugal won the “Best Real Estate Marketing Portugal” award.
Portugal Resident4d agoHousing, investment and medical tourism shape debate on Algarve’s future
Housing pressure, investment, renewable energy, education and medical tourism were among the issues put under the spotlight at a debate on the future of the Algarve held in Ferragudo on The post Housing, investment and medical tourism shape debate on Algarve’s future appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident4d agoMinistry issues short statement following court decision to allow Rossio protest camp
The press office of the Ministry of Interior Administration has issued a short statement this afternoon following the court decision which is being hailed by ‘right to housing protesters’. Most The post Ministry issues short statement following court decision to allow Rossio protest camp appeared first on Portugal Resi
Portugal Resident4d ago‘Victorious’protesters return to Rossio this evening at 7.30pm
On a day when ‘the feeling in the air’ is that the ugliness of recent days is being brought to an end, Lisbon’s right to housing protesters are celebrating the The post ‘Victorious’protesters return to Rossio this evening at 7.30pm appeared first on Portugal Resident .
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
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
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 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 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 .