The Portugal News19 OctPortugal's Volta recycling system faces criticism
Hotels, restaurants and cafés across Portugal are calling for changes to the Volta recycling system, saying that the current arrangements are creating additional costs, taking up valuable time and making everyday operations more complicated.
The Portugal News19 OctPortugal Socialist Party proposes new housing tax exemptions
The proposals include capital gains tax exemptions on property sales of up to €300,000 and reduced taxation on homes sold for between €300,000 and €500,000.
The Portugal News19 OctFrom the Algarve to Dubai: Exploring Different Styles of Luxury Coastal Travel
Talk to anybody who has done a few summers in Lagos or Carvoeiro and the ideal boat day comes out almost word for word. Go early. Cliffs the colour of toast. A skipper who insists the dolphins were here yesterday, honestly. Then November rolls in, the Atlantic goes moody, and the beach bars pile up their plastic chairs
Portugal Resident19 OctPoliticians who support changes to rental law own more than a thousand properties
A report by Público today claims that politicians who have supported (markedly unpopular) changes to Portugal’s rental laws own more than 1,000 properties, with a global value exceeding €55 million. The post Politicians who support changes to rental law own more than a thousand properties appeared first on Portugal Res
Portugal Resident19 OctLisbon housing protestors to coordinate with Porto counterparts
Participants in the housing protest camp in Lisbon have approved a call for an Iberian general strike on November 11, as acknowledged in Porto, and agreed to coordinate actions with The post Lisbon housing protestors to coordinate with Porto counterparts appeared first on Portugal Resident .
The Portugal News19 OctPortugal Weekend Weather (19 October): A very different start to the week
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Portugal Resident19 OctSocialists propose tax breaks to bring empty homes onto housing market
Portugal’s Socialist Party (PS) has proposed a three-year package of tax incentives aimed at bringing empty homes onto the market, including exemptions from capital gains tax on property sales worth The post Socialists propose tax breaks to bring empty homes onto housing market appeared first on Portugal Resident .
The Portugal News19 OctHousing: Between the News and the Reality!
In a single week, those who follow the news about Portuguese real estate find practically everything. Local accommodation decreases in Lisbon, but houses do not return to the market.
Portugal Resident18 OctStrong London turnout reflects continued interest in moving to Portugal
The Portuguese Chamber of Commerce in the UK welcomed a strong turnout of prospective residents, property buyers and investors to its latest Moving to Portugal Show & Seminars in London, The post Strong London turnout reflects continued interest in moving to Portugal appeared first on Portugal Resident .
The Portugal News18 OctA different kind of luxury in Albufeira
W Algarve is part of W Hotels, a luxury lifestyle brand within Marriott International. The W story began in New York in 1998, and today the brand has hotels around the world.
Portugal Resident18 OctCHEGA leader announces emergency legislative package for housing
With Portugal’s housing crisis now taking centre stage, President of CHEGA, André Ventura, has announced that his party will present an “emergency legislative package” for housing – accepting that it The post CHEGA leader announces emergency legislative package for housing appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident18 OctDid you know…A different kind of Lighthouse
Called Associação Lighthouse Global, the organisation works with children, young people and families facing challenging circumstances, to provide educational support, opportunities to learn new skills, encouragement and, perhaps most importantly, The post Did you know…A different kind of Lighthouse appeared first on Po
Portugal Resident18 OctHousing protesters camp out in Lisbon and Porto as living costs fuel anger
Protesters demanding affordable homes remained camped in central Lisbon and Porto today after yesterday’s demonstrations against rising living costs, with some already planning how to combine their working week with The post Housing protesters camp out in Lisbon and Porto as living costs fuel anger appeared first on Po
The Portugal News18 OctPortugal city invests €8.5 million in housing
The municipal executive of Viana do Castelo has approved the contract award and draft agreement to build 64 housing units in the parish of Darque, an investment of 8.5 million euros.
The Portugal News18 OctTEKEVER and the Portugal I've Always Believed in!
I was born in Germany, the son of Portuguese parents, and it was in that country that I grew up and made most of my career. In 2004, when I decided to move with my family to Portugal, many of my German colleagues did not understand the decision. They asked me what I was going to do for a country that they considered so
The Portugal News17 OctStones That Defy Time: Henrique Agostinho on Portugal’s Megalithic Mysteries
History is often taught as a neat, linear progression of kings, dates, and expanding empires. But what if the physical evidence left behind tells an entirely different story?
Portugal Resident17 OctPresident joins calls to fix country’s desperate housing crisis
At a point where “a sea of people” has converged in central Porto to kick off today’s protests against the rising cost of living and the country’s desperate housing crisis, The post President joins calls to fix country’s desperate housing crisis appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident17 OctLoulé demands emergency powers to tackle Algarve housing crisis
Loulé Council has issued a stark warning over the Algarve’s housing crisis, describing the situation as both a “housing emergency” and a “human emergency” and calling for exceptional powers to The post Loulé demands emergency powers to tackle Algarve housing crisis appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident17 OctPortugal PM denounces threats against his home and family at housing protest
Prime Minister Luís Montenegro has condemned what he described as “direct threats” against his home and family after a video emerged showing a protest speaker calling for his address to The post Portugal PM denounces threats against his home and family at housing protest appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Algarve Daily News16 OctPorto housing protest shut down after being ‘beaten out of tents by police’ and threatened by ‘far-right infiltrators’
A housing protest that has occupied the heart of Porto for several nights was forced to stand down in the early hours of Friday, 16 October, with organisers pointing the finger at far-right infiltrators.
The Portugal News16 OctPortuguese app helps preserve family recipes
Many of us have a favourite dish prepared by our grandparents or parents, but what happens to those recipes when they are no longer around to make them?
The Portugal News16 OctProperty of the Week: Elegant Countryside Living in Monte Canelas
Generous gardens, a private pool and beautifully connected indoor-outdoor spaces define this sophisticated four-bedroom villa near Portimão.
Portugal Resident16 OctNews Review: Algarve EN125 deadlock, Lufthansa’s TAP takeover & e-waste failure
In this news review episode, host Carl Munson is joined by Paul Rees of Rural Properties, in Central Portugal, to discuss three top stories from The Resident: the long-running EN125 The post News Review: Algarve EN125 deadlock, Lufthansa’s TAP takeover & e-waste failure appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident16 OctGovernment ‘will not give in to shouts from the street’ over housing protests – minister
Portugal’s government has hardened its rhetoric over the housing protests in Porto, warning that it “will not give in to shouts from the street” and insisting the country’s housing crisis The post Government ‘will not give in to shouts from the street’ over housing protests – minister appeared first on Portugal Residen