Portugal Resident2d agoHousing protesters “disobedience”: investigation could end up in bin
Wednesday promises a seismic shift in the attitudes between housing protesters and police. Not only has the PSP police union come out against what it denounces as the force being The post Housing protesters “disobedience”: investigation could end up in bin appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident2d agoFaro mayor backs private concession to revive municipal pools
Faro Mayor António Miguel Pina says the best solution for the city’s long-closed municipal swimming pools may be to hand their rehabilitation and management to a private operator. The complex, The post Faro mayor backs private concession to revive municipal pools appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident2d agoFormer central bank governor reacts to U.S. mid-term ‘tsunami’
Former governor of the Bank of Portugal, Mário Centeno, has commented today on the landslide results for the Democrats in Tuesday’s U.S. mid-term elections, noting that the results demonstrate the The post Former central bank governor reacts to U.S. mid-term ‘tsunami’ appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident2d agoPSP union accuses the government of using the police as political tool
After days in which authorities appeared to try and finesse over who, in fact, ordered the police baton charges of housing protesters on three different occasions since last month, PSP The post PSP union accuses the government of using the police as political tool appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident2d agoAlgarve approves €9 million smart water management project
A €9 million project to make the Algarve’s water networks smarter and more efficient has been approved, with new technology set to help detect leaks and unusual consumption more quickly. The post Algarve approves €9 million smart water management project appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident2d agoCinema: Under the Stars
Hoping to reignite his passion, he travels to Italy for inspiration, only to unexpectedly fall for a spirited local who challenges everything he thought he knew about love and himself. The post Cinema: Under the Stars appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident2d agoPortugal, Germany sign declaration to boost defence cooperation
Portugal and Germany have signed a declaration of intent in Berlin today to strengthen defence cooperation, with projects in areas such as armaments, space, drones and military training. At a The post Portugal, Germany sign declaration to boost defence cooperation appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident2d agoHousing: President welcomes PM’s decision, and willingness of CHEGA and PS
In Spain for the Ibero-American summit, President of the Republic, António José Seguro, has welcomed the prime minister’s initiative and the willingness of PS and CHEGA to hold meetings on The post Housing: President welcomes PM’s decision, and willingness of CHEGA and PS appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident2d agoCinema: The Cat in the Hat
Our hero takes on his toughest assignment yet for the I.I.I.I. (Institute for the Institution of Imagination and Inspiration, LLC): to cheer Gabby and Sebastian, a pair of siblings struggling The post Cinema: The Cat in the Hat appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident2d agoLisbon mayor walks out of meeting following insinuations that he lied
Lisbon mayor Carlos Moedas walked out of a council meeting this morning after being challenged, yet again, over the figures he has given for the clearing of Rossio as a The post Lisbon mayor walks out of meeting following insinuations that he lied appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident2d agoPortimão Museum marks 100 years of city’s volunteer firefighters
A new exhibition at Portimão Museum will celebrate a century of the city’s volunteer firefighters, tracing their evolution from the first organised rescue efforts of the early 20th century to The post Portimão Museum marks 100 years of city’s volunteer firefighters appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident2d agoHousing minister willing to speak to protesters in Porto
Portugal’s housing minister, Miguel Pinto Luz, said today that he is willing to listen to the movements campaigning for the right to housing, but “on certain conditions”, which he feels The post Housing minister willing to speak to protesters in Porto appeared first on Portugal Resident .
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 agoFIFA praises Portugal’s World Cup 2030 preparations
FIFA has praised Portugal’s World Cup 2030 preparations, stating that they have undergone a “significant transformation” following a visit to two of the three Portuguese stadiums that are set to The post FIFA praises Portugal’s World Cup 2030 preparations appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident2d agoDozens of Banco CTT clients claim their accounts have been plundered
Dozens of clients of Banco CTT (the bank run by the Post Office) have been victims of fraud, after thousands of euros were transferred from their accounts, writes Correio da The post Dozens of Banco CTT clients claim their accounts have been plundered appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident2d agoDouro launches international academy to train ambassadors for region
The Douro is preparing to launch an international academy aimed at training professionals around the world to understand, interpret and promote the region’s wines, gastronomy and heritage. Provisionally named the The post Douro launches international academy to train ambassadors for region appeared first on Portugal Re
Portugal Resident2d agoPJ police financial director removed from post
The financial director of the PJ (Judicial Police), Álvaro Pires, has been removed from his post, the PJ confirmed in a statement today, after the national director decided not to The post PJ police financial director removed from post appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident2d agoMains water finally on the way for 222 residents near Mexilhoeira Grande
Work has begun to bring mains water to around 222 residents in Montes de Cima, a rural area of Mexilhoeira Grande where many households still depend on private wells and The post Mains water finally on the way for 222 residents near Mexilhoeira Grande appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident2d agoCivil Protection warns citizens to be “ready for earthquake”
On a day when citizens everywhere could be feeling that the world has just become a tad safer, Portugal’s Civil Protection authority has told nationals to be prepared for an The post Civil Protection warns citizens to be “ready for earthquake” appeared first on Portugal Resident .
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 Resident2d agoCimpor denies involvement in plans for Algarve waste incinerator
Cimpor has denied any involvement in plans for a new waste-incineration facility in the Algarve, saying it has neither promoted nor held discussions about such a project. The cement group The post Cimpor denies involvement in plans for Algarve waste incinerator 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 agoPortugal’s U21 football stars heading to Algarve
Football fans in the Algarve will get the chance to see some of Portugal’s brightest young talents in action later this month, when the national Under-21 team returns to the The post Portugal’s U21 football stars heading to Algarve 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