Portugal Resident29 OctVeterinarians deliver petition to parliament calling for minimal IVA on pet bills
The Portuguese Veterinary Association (OMV) is submitting a petition to parliament today with the aim of bringing down IVA (VAT) on veterinary services for pets – currently priced at top The post Veterinarians deliver petition to parliament calling for minimal IVA on pet bills appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident29 OctIt’s official: U2 return to Portugal in 2027
U2 are officially returning to Portugal, with the Irish rock giants confirmed to perform at Lisbon’s Estádio da Luz on May 27, 2027. The announcement came this Thursday, October 29, The post It’s official: U2 return to Portugal in 2027 appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident29 OctLisbon housing protesters approve new demonstration on Saturday
The Acampada Lisboa movement (Lisbon Camp) approved, at a public assembly last night, the holding of a new demonstration on Saturday between Marquês de Pombal and Rossio, followed by a The post Lisbon housing protesters approve new demonstration on Saturday appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident29 OctSalgados Golf Club to host EDGA Tour event in November
Salgados Golf Club on Portugal’s southern Algarve coast will host an EDGA (European Disabled Golf Association) Tour event from November 15 to 17, welcoming 60 golfers with disabilities from around The post Salgados Golf Club to host EDGA Tour event in November appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident29 OctTemperatures may reach almost 30ºC in coming days
Maximum temperatures will remain above average for this time of year at least until the weekend, and could reach 29°C in the south, meteorologist Patrícia Gomes tells Lusa. “«”A slight The post Temperatures may reach almost 30ºC in coming days appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident29 OctOlhão approves €49 million loan request, with €40 million earmarked for housing
Olhão Council has approved a request to take out a €49 million loan, with €40 million earmarked for housing as the municipality steps up its local response to the national The post Olhão approves €49 million loan request, with €40 million earmarked for housing appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident29 OctDoughty lithium mine opponents gather in Covas do Barroso for third day
For the third day running, around 50 doughty protesters have gathered near a drilling site on common land in Covas do Barroso, Boticas, to oppose the lithium mine they have The post Doughty lithium mine opponents gather in Covas do Barroso for third day appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident29 OctPorto tops Portugal’s plant-based food ranking, Algarve claims three top-six spots
Porto has been named Portugal’s best destination for plant-based food, narrowly beating Braga and Lisbon in a new national ranking – while the Algarve also performed strongly, with three destinations The post Porto tops Portugal’s plant-based food ranking, Algarve claims three top-six spots appeared first on Portugal R
Portugal Resident29 OctPutin ally warns Portuguese and Spanish arms firms could become Russian targets
A Ukrainian oligarch with close ties to Vladimir Putin has warned that Portuguese and Spanish weapons manufacturers could become targets for Russian retaliatory strikes, claiming they are helping Ukraine develop The post Putin ally warns Portuguese and Spanish arms firms could become Russian targets appeared first on P
Portugal Resident29 OctLoulé hands over 36 affordable homes
Loulé Council has handed over another 36 publicly owned homes at affordable rents, with many of the new tenants belonging to groups increasingly squeezed by the Algarve’s housing market. The The post Loulé hands over 36 affordable homes appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident29 OctPSP, GNR police demonstrate in Lisbon for salary increases
The Police Professionals’ Trade Union Association (ASPP/PSP) and the Guard Professionals’ Association (APG/GNR) are holding a demonstration in Lisbon today to demand salary increases, career restructuring and improvements in working The post PSP, GNR police demonstrate in Lisbon for salary increases appeared first on P
Portugal Resident29 OctPresident Seguro receives parties to discuss (threats to) social cohesion
President António José Seguro is already deep into his series of hearings with political parties with seats in parliament this morning: the one item on the agenda being ‘social cohesion’, The post President Seguro receives parties to discuss (threats to) social cohesion appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident29 Oct120kg turtle, Molly, returns to sea after 20 years in human care
A 120kg loggerhead turtle has returned to the sea after spending around two decades in human care, following a successful rehabilitation programme at Zoomarine Algarve. Molly, a Caretta caretta turtle, The post 120kg turtle, Molly, returns to sea after 20 years in human care appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident29 OctParliament approves law banning animals on chains/ shut on balconies
Today is something of a red-letter day for animal campaigners: parliament has approved new animal protection rules – namely, outlawing the keeping of animals (dogs) on chains, and/ or on The post Parliament approves law banning animals on chains/ shut on balconies appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident29 OctCristiano Ronaldo voted greatest Ballon d’Or ever in €1-a-vote poll
Cristiano Ronaldo has beaten Lionel Messi in a fan vote to choose the greatest Ballon d’Or-winning season of all time – although there was a catch: every vote cost €1. The post Cristiano Ronaldo voted greatest Ballon d’Or ever in €1-a-vote poll appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident28 Oct2027 State Budget approved in general terms thanks to PS abstention
With no last-minute surprises, the proposed State Budget for next year was approved, in general terms, with only the governing parties voting in favor and PS, PAN and JPP abstaining. The post 2027 State Budget approved in general terms thanks to PS abstention appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident28 Oct100,000 fans, 8,000 parking spaces: Portimão’s F1 transport challenge
Getting more than 100,000 people to and from the Algarve International Circuit could be one of the biggest challenges facing organisers when Formula 1 returns to Portimão next summer. The The post 100,000 fans, 8,000 parking spaces: Portimão’s F1 transport challenge appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident28 OctGovernment announces up to 80% support for purchase of electric vehicles for low-income households
Portugal’s minister for the environment and energy has announced support for the purchase of electric vehicles – specifically for low-income households – covering around 20,000 vehicles with subsidies of up The post Government announces up to 80% support for purchase of electric vehicles for low-income households appea
Portugal Resident28 OctFamily appeals for help to find missing Lagoa teenager
The family of a 17-year-old from the Algarve municipality of Lagoa who has been missing for nearly a week is appealing for help to find him. Rodrigo Santos has been The post Family appeals for help to find missing Lagoa teenager appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident28 OctCinema: The Birthday Party
Markos Timoleon, a wealthy Greek businessman, hosts his daughter’s 25th birthday party on his private island. Unforeseen events unfold, jeopardizing his power and challenging his life’s foundations. Director: Miguel Ángel The post Cinema: The Birthday Party appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident28 OctMore than 400 lawyers challenge PSP actions at housing protests
An open letter signed by more than 400 lawyers accuses the police of resorting to the disproportionate use of force at housing demonstrations in Porto and Lisbon last weekend. The The post More than 400 lawyers challenge PSP actions at housing protests appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident28 OctRight wing CHEGA claims “remigration” will solve housing crisis
Portugal’s right-wing populist party CHEGA has said today that the “solution to the housing crisis is remigration”, challenging the government to “enforce the law” and encourage foreigners who may disrupt The post Right wing CHEGA claims “remigration” will solve housing crisis appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident28 OctPortugal offers help in wake of Spanish train carnage
Portugal’s government announced that it has offered Spain support through organisations such as CP and Infraestruturas de Portugal, following the train crash in Toledo today that has claimed at least The post Portugal offers help in wake of Spanish train carnage appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident28 Oct€100,000 spent on cleaning graffiti from Rossio statue. Really?
PS Socialists on Lisbon City Council are highly sceptical of the Mayor’s statements that it is costing the city €100,000 to clean graffiti from the iconic statue in Rossio square The post €100,000 spent on cleaning graffiti from Rossio statue. Really? appeared first on Portugal Resident .