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The Portugal News27 Oct

Portugal house prices show surprising regional changes

Anyone hoping that Portugal’s housing market is finally becoming more affordable might be encouraged by the latest national figures. But looking a little closer, the picture becomes considerably more complicated.

The Portugal News27 Oct

A smooth getaway from Faro Airport today

Passengers leaving Faro Airport today reported a remarkably hassle-free experience, with no queues at immigration or security and staff praised for their friendly assistance.

Portugal Resident27 Oct

President Seguro breaks silence over police reaction to housing protests

After several days of silence and growing pressure from the opposition, the President of the Republic finally spoke out today about police interventions during the housing protests. António José Seguro The post President Seguro breaks silence over police reaction to housing protests appeared first on Portugal Resident

The Portugal News27 Oct

Andy Burnham considers UK return to European Union free movement

Andy Burnham has called for an “honest discussion” on returning to the European Union’s free movement, but has ruled out recommending that Britain join the euro or Schengen area.

Portugal Resident27 Oct

Portuguese in New Jersey (U.S.) shocked by ICE raids

Raids in broad daylight by US immigration police have become a daily reality for the Portuguese community in the State of New Jersey, which several Portuguese nationals have described to The post Portuguese in New Jersey (U.S.) shocked by ICE raids appeared first on Portugal Resident .

The Portugal News27 Oct

Private island in Portugal returns to auction at reduced price

Ilha dos Puxadoiros, in the Ria de Aveiro, is back on the market in an online auction, this time with a starting price of €690,000, €60,000 less than the asking price at the first auction.

Portugal Resident27 Oct

Total collapse of international law means WW3 imminent – left-wing leader

Jose Manuel Pureza is better known in Portugal as the leader of the Left Bloc (Bloco de Esquerda) but he has also been a lecturer in international relations at the The post Total collapse of international law means WW3 imminent – left-wing leader appeared first on Portugal Resident .

The Portugal News27 Oct

Seguro breaks silence on Portugal housing protests

António José Seguro has broken his silence following criticism over his response to the housing protests taking place across Portugal.

The Portugal News27 Oct

TAP expands operations in Porto to Africa

TAP Air Portugal has just launched a new direct flight between Francisco Sá Carneiro Airport in Porto and the island of Sal in Cape Verde.

The Portugal News27 Oct

Choir serenades Seguro over Portugal’s housing crisis

A choir of around 30 members gathered outside the home of President of the Republic António José Seguro in Caldas da Rainha on the evening of 26 October in a “symbolic action” to “ask for a word” about “what is happening” in the country.

The Portugal News27 Oct

Ryanair kicks off the winter season with four new routes in Portugal

Ryanair has launched its biggest winter schedule to date, adding four new direct routes from Francisco Sá Carneiro Airport in Porto. 

The Portugal News27 Oct

Lisbon Metro strikes cancelled

Passengers travelling around Lisbon this week can expect their usual Metro service as usual after two planned strikes were cancelled, although the disagreement between workers and management is not over.

The Portugal News27 Oct

European pilots reveal how often they fall asleep in the cockpit

A new survey has raised concerns about tiredness among airline pilots, with around three in four respondents across Europe saying they had experienced at least one episode of “microsleep” while operating an aircraft.

Portugal Resident27 Oct

Faro event asks Algarve businesses to give before they ask

Local business owners and marketers gathered at UAlg Tec Campus, at the University of the Algarve, on Monday, October 19, for “Give, Don’t Ask”, a free Growth Box event built The post Faro event asks Algarve businesses to give before they ask appeared first on Portugal Resident .

The Portugal News27 Oct

Relocating to Portugal: Six Mistakes to Avoid Before You Make the Move

Portugal has a way of making a holiday feel like a preview of your future. A morning coffee in the sunshine, a walk by the sea, a leisurely lunch and suddenly you’re browsing properties before you’ve even booked your flight home.

Portugal Resident27 Oct

Police take to streets for better pay and working conditions

Police officers are preparing a demonstration for Thursday, in Lisbon, to demand better working conditions and pay – and ironically, the housing crisis is intrinsically involved: unions warn that the The post Police take to streets for better pay and working conditions appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident27 Oct

Christmas market returns to Ferragudo in November

Ferragudo will get into the Christmas spirit from November 27 to 29, when Artenata returns for its 19th edition. The annual festive event will once again take over part of The post Christmas market returns to Ferragudo in November appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident27 Oct

Choir attempts to sing President out of silence over housing protests

A choir group gathered last night in front of the President of the Republic’s home, in Caldas da Rainha, to sing protest songs and demand that António José Seguro take The post Choir attempts to sing President out of silence over housing protests appeared first on Portugal Resident .

The Portugal News27 Oct

Before you choose a Portugal Golden Visa fund

By João Cunha, CEO and Chief Investment Officer, MFG Consultants

The Portugal News27 Oct

Harry Kane wins Ballon d'Or for the first time

England striker Harry Kane, who plays for German club Bayern Munich, won the Ballon d'Or for the first time on 26 October. The award, presented by France Football magazine to the best footballer of the season, saw him succeed Frenchman Ousmane Dembélé.

Portugal Resident27 Oct

Portimão gears up for 363rd St Martin’s Fair

One of Portimão’s oldest traditions is almost back, with the 363rd Feira de São Martinho returning to the city’s fairground from November 6 to 15. Dating all the way back The post Portimão gears up for 363rd St Martin’s Fair appeared first on Portugal Resident .

The Portugal News27 Oct

How much have Portuguese spent on medicines in 2026?

Users of Portugal’s National Health Service (SNS) spent more than €650 million on medicines in the first eight months of the year, an increase of €15.3 million compared with the same period last year.

Portugal Resident27 Oct

Parliament begins debate on State Budget proposal against a backdrop of housing protests

Today is the day that the government’s proposal for next year’s State Budget comes under debate in parliament – and, due to tensions focused on lack of housing, the event The post Parliament begins debate on State Budget proposal against a backdrop of housing protests appeared first on Portugal Resident .

The Portugal News27 Oct

Where to Live and Where to Invest: Why Wealth and Migration Are Now One Conversation

The two-day Wealth & Migration Summit by Global Citizen Solutions in Lisbon, Portugal, on the 5th and 6th of November brings together specialists in residency, citizenship, legal, tax, banking, and investment — sides of international mobility that families usually consult one at a time.