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The Portugal News2d ago

Montenegro defends response to housing protests

The Prime Minister called for peaceful demonstrations and greater political consensus on housing legislation.

Portugal Resident2d ago

Housing 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 .

The Portugal News2d ago

Duncan Moss Podcast (Part 2) - Career in Music

As a young man, Duncan Moss felt pulled in two very different directions. 

Portugal Resident2d ago

Faro 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 .

The Portugal News2d ago

AIMA appointments increase by 60%

Rui Armindo Freitas, Secretary of State for the Presidency and Immigration, has reported that appointments at AIMA offices increased by 60% during the first six months of 2026.

The Portugal News2d ago

How to save time when visiting Lisbon?

Visitors to Lisbon may spend a significant part of a short break waiting to enter some of the city’s best-known sights.

The Portugal News2d ago

Premier League and EFL warm-weather training camps in the Algarve: why Wolves, Burnley and West Brom keep coming back

On 17 July 2026, West Bromwich Albion ended almost a week of training in the Algarve with a 4-1 friendly win over Bromley at the Estádio da Nora in Albufeira. 

The Portugal News2d ago

Why international families are turning to Portugal amid global uncertainty

Some wealthy families who start out building a backup plan abroad end up making it their main one.

Portugal Resident2d ago

Former 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 .

The Portugal News2d ago

Portugal and Germany deepen defence ties

Portugal and Germany signed a declaration of intent in Berlin on 4 November to strengthen defence cooperation, with projects covering armaments, space, drones, and military training.

Portugal Resident2d ago

PSP 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 ago

Algarve 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 .

The Portugal News2d ago

Weekend weather forecast

Rainy days are coming

Portugal Resident2d ago

Cinema: 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 .

The Portugal News2d ago

TAP rules out job cuts following privatisation

TAP's chairman said he does not expect Lufthansa's entry into the company's capital to result in cost reductions and, consequently, job cuts.

The Portugal News2d ago

Portugal attracts €2 billion in property investment

Commercial property investment in Portugal reached €2 billion during the first nine months of 2026, with international investors accounting for much of the activity and retail properties attracting the largest share of capital.

The Portugal News2d ago

Portugal bank fraud victims gain stronger protection

Banks must generally refund customers who have money stolen through unauthorised transactions, even if they believe the customer was seriously negligent, following a ruling by the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU).

Portugal Resident2d ago

Portugal, 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 ago

Housing: 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 ago

Cinema: 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 .

The Portugal News2d ago

€9 million for smart water management project in Algarve

The Algarve Intermunicipal Community (AMAL) announced the approval of a project to modernise water management through smart technologies in supply networks, involving an investment of more than €9 million.

The Portugal News2d ago

America votes Portugal wins

The Democrats’ sweeping victory in the US midterm elections on 3 November opens a new political chapter in Washington, bringing potential opportunities for Portugal’s tourism industry, businesses and transatlantic relationships.

The Portugal News2d ago

Lagoa Câmara yet to fulfil its promise of funding for Carvoeiro Cat Charity

In January this year, because of the lack of response from the Lagoa Câmara, the Carvoeiro Cat Charity Associação was forced to bring to the public's attention that, despite the charity maintaining the protocol that has been in place for several years, the Lagoa Câmara failed to provide any funding during 2025 for the

The Portugal News2d ago

Portugal urges residents to prepare for earthquakes

Portugal’s Civil Protection Authority is reminding residents of the importance of knowing what to do during an earthquake, as the country prepares for its annual earthquake awareness exercise on November 5.