The Portugal News26 OctLagoa approves land for 743 homes in Algarve
Lagoa City Council has approved the reclassification of 12 hectares of land for residential use, with at least 70% of the construction area earmarked for public housing, including affordable rentals and homes built under controlled-cost schemes.
The Portugal News26 OctPortugal President demands action on housing crisis
With housing protests continuing across Portugal, President António José Seguro is calling on political leaders to put their differences aside and find solutions to the country’s growing housing crisis.
Portugal Resident26 Oct‘Future of Algarve’ debate in Ferragudo tackles pressing issues
From cutting electricity bills and building more efficiently to property investment, education and medical tourism, a wide range of ideas for the Algarve’s future will be on the table at The post ‘Future of Algarve’ debate in Ferragudo tackles pressing issues appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident26 OctPortugal’s president, prime minister congratulate Brazil’s fourth-term president, Lula da Silva
In a careful exercise in political correctness, President António José Seguro has congratulated Brazilian counterpart, Lula da Silva, on his re-election for an unprecedented fourth term, expressing optimism over the The post Portugal’s president, prime minister congratulate Brazil’s fourth-term president, Lula da Silva
The Portugal News26 OctNew licences for Portugal’s airports
Portugal’s aviation regulator has issued ground-handling licences to SPdH, the company owned by Menzies Aviation, for services at Lisbon, Porto and Faro airports.
The Portugal News26 Oct9 Changes to Portugal's Golden Visa Citizenship Timeline Explained
Anyone holding a Portuguese golden visa, or weighing one, has likely heard the timeline just moved. For years, the promise was straightforward: five years of legal residence, then eligibility to apply for citizenship. That promise changed in May 2026, and the shift affects thousands of investors mid-process.
The Portugal News26 OctPortugal cuts investment to combat housing crisis by 63.5%
Government planned investment in the structural elements of the 'Construir Portugal' (Build Portugal) programme will be down 63.5% in 2027, from €2.905 billion to €1.061 billion.
Portugal Resident26 OctPortuguese unicorn Tekever sells drones to U.S. Special Operations
Portuguese firm Tekever – Portugal’s seventh unicorn company after a funding round pushed its valuation past one billion pounds/ euros/ dollars, and which specialises in drones equipped with artificial intelligence The post Portuguese unicorn Tekever sells drones to U.S. Special Operations appeared first on Portugal Re
Portugal Resident26 OctSunday night’s protests end without incident; focus now on Lisbon courthouse
Last night’s throngs at the squares in Porto and Lisbon that have become centres for ‘right to housing demonstrations’ dispersed without incident last night, and through the early hours of The post Sunday night’s protests end without incident; focus now on Lisbon courthouse appeared first on Portugal Resident .
The Portugal News26 OctBrazil elects Lula da Silva as new president
Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva was re-elected in the second round of Brazil’s presidential election, securing 51.75% of the vote and a fourth term as head of state. He made history as the first candidate to win an election after finishing second in the first round.
The Portugal News26 OctISS Lisbon begins building its Teaching & Learning Framework
Drawing on the expertise of its own faculty, ISS Lisbon has launched SPARK, a teacher-led programme that will shape a shared approach to teaching across the school.
Portugal Resident26 OctFuture of Sines refinery appears safe after GALP and Moeve end negotiations over potential merger
Portuguese energy giant GALP has announced today that it has ended negotiations with Moeve over a potential merger of their refining and fuel marketing businesses after failing to reach an The post Future of Sines refinery appears safe after GALP and Moeve end negotiations over potential merger appeared first on Portug
The Portugal News26 OctPortugal Weather Today (26 October): Sunny skies across the country
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The Portugal News26 OctPortugal to hire more healthcare staff in Guimarães
The Hospital da Senhora da Oliveira in Guimarães will host the Alto Ave Theranostics Institute (ITAAVE). The municipality announced that the project represents an estimated investment of 43 million euros and is expected to generate 83 jobs.
The Portugal News25 OctGrowing is no longer enough. It is necessary to gain scale.
For many years, one of the great challenges of the Portuguese economy was to be able to internationalise its companies.
Portugal Resident25 OctPresident Seguro urged to “make his voice heard”
As television stations refer to thousands of people flooding the squares of Lisbon and Porto this evening, in a show of strength against police actions in the early hours of The post President Seguro urged to “make his voice heard” appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident25 OctStill no word from PM on police actions against right to housing demonstrators
As darkness fell on a day that saw police charge protesters in Lisbon and Porto, there has still been no word from the prime minister – in spite of calls The post Still no word from PM on police actions against right to housing demonstrators appeared first on Portugal Resident .
The Portugal News25 OctJames Blake confirms show in Portugal
British singer and producer James Blake will return to NOS Alive next summer, joining the lineup for the festival’s final day on 10 July 2027.
The Portugal News25 OctFuel prices rise 31.4% in the European Union in September
Fuel prices for individual transport in the European Union (EU) rose 31.4% year on year in September, according to data from the European statistical service, Eurostat.
The Portugal News25 OctThe next digital capital may not be a city at all!
For decades, we have become accustomed to thinking of large economic centres as cities. London is a financial centre, Paris concentrates companies and institutions, Frankfurt has become a European reference for data centres, and Silicon Valley has transformed a region into a world reference for technology.
The Portugal News25 OctPortugal This Week: News, Tourism, Immigration & Top Stories
The Portugal News brings you Portugal This Week: News, Tourism, Immigration & Top Stories
The Portugal News25 OctCafé of the Week: Café Mané in Albufeira
This is our latest coffee find in Albufeira, and one we’re happy to share. Café Mané is a popular, family-run café in the Old Town, with beautifully presented food and a welcoming atmosphere.
The Portugal News25 OctWild animals banned from circus performances
Hungary will ban numerous wild animal species in circus performances from January 2027, strengthening animal welfare protections nationwide.