Portugal Resident4d agoState, Peru boost cooperation against international criminal networks
Portugal and Peru have strengthened their cooperation in the fight against international criminal networks with the signing of a strategic port agreement, their respective ministers of foreign affairs announced today The post State, Peru boost cooperation against international criminal networks appeared first on Portug
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 agoBrazilians who moved to Portugal and decided to return at record level
The number of Brazilians who moved to Portugal and decided to return is at a new level – exceeding figures recorded in the last two years, mainly because of economic The post Brazilians who moved to Portugal and decided to return at record level appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident4d agoAlgarve racetrack boosts permanent workforce by 33%
The Algarve International Circuit (AIA) has increased its permanent workforce by 33% since the start of 2026, as the Portimão racetrack expands its operations and steps up investment in sustainability. The post Algarve racetrack boosts permanent workforce by 33% appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident4d agoCHEGA leader claims court decision “further promotes anarchy and confusion”
CHEGA leader André Ventura has shown push-back against the court decision legitimising Lisbon and Porto tent protests, suggesting it “further promotes the prevailing anarchy and confusion“, and makes police “scapegoats The post CHEGA leader claims court decision “further promotes anarchy and confusion” appeared first o
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 agoPresident Seguro highlights right to demonstrate: “violence is not part of Portuguese democratic culture”
With a bombshell ruling just through from Lisbon’s administrative court, the President of the Republic has again highlighted the right to demonstrate today, stressing that violence “is not part of The post President Seguro highlights right to demonstrate: “violence is not part of Portuguese democratic culture” appeared
Portugal Resident4d agoContrapeso Festival brings international theatre, jazz and circus to Algarve
The Contrapeso Festival returns to the Algarve from November 27 to 29 with a compact but ambitious programme spanning visual theatre, contemporary jazz, circus and music. Now in its sixth The post Contrapeso Festival brings international theatre, jazz and circus to Algarve 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 agoNew blues festival makes its debut in Fuseta
Fuseta will host the first edition of Blues na Ria on November 7 and 8, bringing two days of blues concerts, workshops and jam sessions to the coastal Algarve town. The post New blues festival makes its debut in Fuseta appeared first on Portugal Resident .
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 agoPublic sector workers down tools yet again
Today’s strike by public administration workers was registering an adherence rate of around 60% in education and health across the mainland and autonomous regions at 9am today, a union source The post Public sector workers down tools yet again appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident4d agoPSP under fire for fining motorists who sounded horns in support of protesters
A new account of potentially inflammatory behaviour on the part of PSP police has come in the form of the claim that drivers were fined in the early hours of The post PSP under fire for fining motorists who sounded horns in support of protesters appeared first on Portugal Resident .
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 agoLoulé delighted to host Dakar Rally start in 2027
Loulé Mayor Telmo Pinto has welcomed confirmation that the 2027 Dakar Rally will start in the Algarve, describing it as a major opportunity to promote the region internationally and boost The post Loulé delighted to host Dakar Rally start in 2027 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 .
Portugal Resident5d agoCHEGA leader accuses PM of “total ineptitude”
On the basis that no political drama would be complete without a headline involving CHEGA, party leader André Ventura today has accused the prime minister (who is keeping his customary The post CHEGA leader accuses PM of “total ineptitude” appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident5d agoMinister blames “small fringe” of protesters for latest round of violence on streets
Portugal’s minister for internal affairs said today that “a small fringe” of protesters is challenging respect for the law, while commenting on the PSP’s intervention at the camps in Lisbon The post Minister blames “small fringe” of protesters for latest round of violence on streets appeared first on Portugal Resident
Portugal Resident5d agoThe Lisbon Marathon and the rise of running tourism
The United Kingdom had the largest number of international runners, followed by France, Spain and Italy. The Lisbon Marathon also strengthened its international profile this year by joining the European The post The Lisbon Marathon and the rise of running tourism appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident5d agoPetrol/ diesel not-so-merry-go-round see new changes from tomorrow
Petrol prices are expected to fall by 2.5 cents per litre from tomorrow while diesel is expected to rise by 2 cents, according to estimates by the National Association of The post Petrol/ diesel not-so-merry-go-round see new changes from tomorrow appeared first on Portugal Resident .