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 .
The Portugal News2d agoPortugal PM to meet Chega and PS over housing crisis
The Prime Minister has announced that he will meet the leaders of Chega and the PS in São Bento on 5 November to hear their proposals on housing.
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 .
The Portugal News2d agoRain is returning to Portugal
After several weeks of mostly dry weather, rain may return to mainland Portugal from Friday, 6 November, with the North and Centre expected to see the first effects.
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 .
The Portugal News2d agoEuropean markets rise after US Democrats' election victory
Major European stock markets opened higher on 4 November following the Democrats' victory in the US midterm elections.
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 .
The Portugal News2d agoEuropean Union urges countries to help people prepare for first 72 hours of a crisis
The European Commission is urging EU countries to do more to help people prepare for emergencies, including by making sure households know how to manage during the first 72 hours of a crisis.
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 .
The Portugal News2d agoInternational students in Portugal to spend Christmas with Portuguese families
International students spending Christmas in Portugal can celebrate the festive season with Portuguese families through an initiative that brings students living away from home together with local households.
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 .
The Portugal News2d agoDemocrats win United States of America Midterm Elections
Democrats won both chambers of the US Congress in the midterm elections on 3 November, securing surprising victories in Republican states and delivering a major political defeat to President Donald Trump.
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 .
The Portugal News2d agoPortugal Weather Today (4 November): Is rain on the way?
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The Portugal News2d agoInvestment doesn't end when it arrives!
Portugal has been consolidating its position as an international investment destination. Stability, European integration, available talent and the capacity of our companies are factors that contribute to this attractiveness. According to the October edition of Portugal Global magazine, AICEP contracted 3.58 billion eur
The Portugal News2d agoPortugal, Plan B and Beyond: Inside the Wealth & Migration Summit
The Wealth & Migration Summit, hosted by Global Citizen Solutions on 5–6 November EPIC SANA Marquês Hotel in Lisbon, Portugal is a chance to look into long term planning in terms of residency, citizenship, and wealth management.
The Portugal News2d agoSoulful Thoughts for Animals
Rather appropriately, this essay is being written on All Souls Day, 2026 as a reflection on W.H. Auden´s observation that “The human species has the monstrous qualification of being the only animal which seemingly enjoys being the cause of harm to others”.
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 .
The Portugal News3d agoItaly’s exit tax affect wealthy residents considering Portugal
Meloni’s proposed 26% capital gains levy could influence relocation decisions, with Portugal among Europe’s most competitive destinations for wealthy migrants.