The Portugal News3d agoPortugal mortgage lending hits record €120.2 billion as demand rises
Housing loans in Portugal reached €120.2 billion in September, as interest rates climbed to 3.19%.
The Portugal News3d agoPortugal launches new support for artisans and traditional crafts
Portugal is launching a new strategy to make traditional crafts more commercially viable, including a national events calendar, business training, and financial support for artisans.
Portugal Resident3d agoNetflix turns teenage TAP hijacking into its first film in Portugal
Netflix has started production on its first film in Portugal – inspired by the extraordinary true story of a 16-year-old who hijacked a TAP flight and forced it to divert The post Netflix turns teenage TAP hijacking into its first film in Portugal appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident3d agoGovernment focused on ‘saving’ Portugal’s only oil refinery
Minister for the environment and energy Maria da Graça Carvalho said today that energy giant GALP still intends to separate its commercial and industrial divisions, following the collapse of the The post Government focused on ‘saving’ Portugal’s only oil refinery appeared first on Portugal Resident .
The Portugal News3d agoEuropean Union open to flexible United Kingdom membership terms
EU officials suggest Britain could retain exemptions from the single currency and passport-free travel area if it applies to rejoin the bloc.
Portugal Resident3d agoManifesto warns: “Don’t change subject: we have a major housing shortage…”
Almost 50 public figures, among them politicians, lawyers and other personalities, have signed a manifesto stressing the need to stay focused on the country’s dire housing crisis. Recent protests, the The post Manifesto warns: “Don’t change subject: we have a major housing shortage…” appeared first on Portugal Resident
The Portugal News3d agoFIFA visits Portugal as preparations for 2030 World Cup continue
A FIFA delegation is in Portugal this week to review preparations for the 2030 World Cup, which the country will co-host with Spain and Morocco.
Portugal Resident3d agoPresident Seguro condemns Russia’s latest attack on Ukraine humanitarian centre
Portugal’s president António José Seguro has condemned the latest Russian attack on a humanitarian facility in Ukraine, which has left 29 people dead. In a message published on the official The post President Seguro condemns Russia’s latest attack on Ukraine humanitarian centre appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident3d agoIbero-American summit to establish disaster risk reduction network
The 30th Ibero-American Summit taking place Wednesday and Thursday in Madrid is expected to “witness the creation of the Ibero-American Network for Disaster Risk Reduction and Civil Protection, which stems The post Ibero-American summit to establish disaster risk reduction network appeared first on Portugal Resident .
The Portugal News3d agoNew taxi access controls at Lisbon Airport
A new barrier system will restrict access to accredited taxis following complaints about excessive fares and service refusals.
Portugal Resident3d agoNew entrance to Portimão opens near Nova Vila Retail Park
Portimão has gained a new entrance and exit from the EN125, with a €700,000 road link opening on Tuesday, November 3 near Nova Vila Retail Park. The new connection gives The post New entrance to Portimão opens near Nova Vila Retail Park appeared first on Portugal Resident .
The Portugal News3d agoCommunists in Portugal call for investment at Beja Airport
The Portuguese Communist Party (PCP) will propose the creation of a logistics hub at Beja Airport to facilitate the “distribution of regional products” during the detailed parliamentary debate on the 2027 State Budget (OE2027).
Portugal Resident3d agoHuman exploration of Mars to be simulated in Alentejo village
The village of Monsaraz, in Portugal’s interior Alentejo region, will simulate human exploration of Mars from April 5 to 18 April next year, the Austrian organisation promoting the initiative – The post Human exploration of Mars to be simulated in Alentejo village appeared first on Portugal Resident .
The Portugal News3d agoPortugal mortgage payments rise despite ECB rate pause
The European Central Bank (ECB) has kept its key interest rates unchanged, offering some stability for borrowers across the eurozone, although new figures show that mortgage repayments in Portugal are continuing to rise.
Portugal Resident3d agoElectric car subsidy for low earners could reach €15,000 – minister
The latest Portuguese government subsidy for the purchase of electric vehicles by the most disadvantaged households will cover between 70% and 90% of the vehicle’s value, up to a maximum The post Electric car subsidy for low earners could reach €15,000 – minister appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident3d agoTavira solar farm would require felling 528 trees
A planned 70-hectare solar farm in Tavira, in the parish of Cachopo, would require the removal of 527 holm oaks and one cork oak, according to environmental documents now open The post Tavira solar farm would require felling 528 trees appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident3d agoLisbon, Caracas focus on bilateral trade, new strategic alliances
Venezuela’s acting president, Delcy Rodríguez, has stated, following a meeting with Portugal’s minister of the economy and territorial cohesion, Manuel Castro Almeida, that the two countries wish to promote bilateral The post Lisbon, Caracas focus on bilateral trade, new strategic alliances appeared first on Portugal R
The Portugal News3d agoPortugal plans €15,000 electric-car aid for low-income families
Lower-income families in Portugal could receive substantial help to buy an electric car, with government support covering up to 80% of the vehicle’s eligible cost.
Portugal Resident3d agoCouncil of State concludes without consensus
Portuguese President António José Seguro presided over a long Council of State yesterday afternoon, convened to discuss ‘social cohesion’ at a point where Portugal is ‘floundering’: thousands are involved in The post Council of State concludes without consensus appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident3d ago12 arrested after 4,900 litres of fuel found on Albufeira beach
Twelve men have been arrested after police found nearly 5,000 litres of fuel being unloaded near São Rafael beach in Albufeira, in what the GNR suspects was a logistical operation The post 12 arrested after 4,900 litres of fuel found on Albufeira beach appeared first on Portugal Resident .
The Portugal News3d agoA smooth arrival at Faro Airport
Arriving at Faro Airport from Bristol at 8.15pm on Monday evening, the experience was refreshingly straightforward. All the passport gates were working, every immigration booth was manned, and passengers were moving through efficiently.
Portugal Resident3d agoPortimão asks residents to help shape tourism future
People living in Portimão are being asked to have their say on the future of tourism in the municipality – with the consultation available in both Portuguese and English. Portimão The post Portimão asks residents to help shape tourism future appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident3d agoChristmas magic returns to Vale do Lobo
One of the Algarve’s most popular festive traditions is back. The Vale do Lobo Christmas Market returns for its 16th edition on December 5 and 6, from 10am to 5.30pm, The post Christmas magic returns to Vale do Lobo appeared first on Portugal Resident .
The Portugal News3d agoWhere Is Wealth Moving Next?
Wealth & Migration Summit Puts Policymakers and Investors in the Same Room