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Portugal Resident22 Oct

Travelling through time in the Algarve

Thousands of years ago, people were living where you live, walking where you walk; talking, singing, and laughing like you. They were your greatest grandparents, yes, your ancient ancestors. Though The post Travelling through time in the Algarve appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident22 Oct

Socialists prepare alternative to government

In the turbulent wake of current protests, PS Socialists have announced that they are preparing an alternative government. The party’s new General Assembly kicks off on November 14; its objective The post Socialists prepare alternative to government appeared first on Portugal Resident .

The Portugal News22 Oct

New Gambling Regulations in Europe in 2026 and What Has Changed Across Different Countries

Online betting in Europe has visibly changed in recent years. European online betting isn't just making small changes this year. It's getting a total reset. Governments across the continent are stepping in with strict rules, higher taxes, and a clear message: the crazy, unregulated days of online gambling are over.

Portugal Resident22 Oct

Right to housing activists sleep rough in Rossio (so police cannot remove their tents…)

Last night’s resolve by ‘right to housing’ protestors in Lisbon to return to camping in Rossio morphed into a decision to sleep under the stars, without tents – so as The post Right to housing activists sleep rough in Rossio (so police cannot remove their tents…) appeared first on Portugal Resident .

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Sul Informação22 Oct

Alqueva gerou riqueza, mas Alentejo continua desigual e a perder população

O Alqueva transformou a agricultura, impulsionou as exportações, melhorou o abastecimento de água e deu um novo dinamismo ao turismo no Alentejo. Mas, apesar de toda a riqueza criada, a região continua a perder população, a envelhecer e a enfrentar profundas desigualdades… O conteúdo Alqueva gerou riqueza, mas Alentejo

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Postal21 Oct

Os pratos saem secos da máquina da loiça mas os recipientes de plástico continuam molhados? Resposta está na velocidade da perda de calor

Plástico comporta-se de forma diferente do vidro durante a secagem na máquina da loiça, o que ajuda a explicar a água que fica à superfície.

Portugal Resident21 Oct

Protest camps to return to the streets of Lisbon and Porto tonight

In the Popular Assemblies held by ‘right to housing’ protestors in Lisbon and Porto this evening, votes were taken on whether or not to return to camping in the squares The post Protest camps to return to the streets of Lisbon and Porto tonight appeared first on Portugal Resident .

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Barlavento21 Oct

Lagos celebra Dia do Município com cultura e entradas gratuitas nos museus

O feriado de 27 de outubro inclui cerimónias, música e atividades em Barão de São João. O estacionamento na Frente Ribeirinha será gratuito, com validação do bilhete. O conteúdo Lagos celebra Dia do Município com cultura e entradas gratuitas nos museus aparece primeiro em Barlavento .

The Portugal News21 Oct

Could Lower Rent Leave You with More? Portugal’s New Rules for Landlords

Fresh Legal Group and Lisbeyond host a webinar on choosing between AL, medium-term, and long-term rentals

Portugal Resident21 Oct

Precedent created as opposition forces emergency debate on housing crisis

The housing crisis was debated in parliament this afternoon after the opposition joined forces to overturn the decision of the president of the Assembly of the Republic who rejected two The post Precedent created as opposition forces emergency debate on housing crisis appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident21 Oct

Portugal among countries where authoritarianism taking root – World Justice Project

In a week where the government has openly said it will not heed “cries from the street” (as mainly young people desperate for a solution to the housing crisis mount The post Portugal among countries where authoritarianism taking root – World Justice Project appeared first on Portugal Resident .

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Barlavento21 Oct

Trabalhadores da hotelaria e restauração protestam junto ao congresso da AHRESP em Lagoa

A concentração está marcada para as 11h00 de 22 de outubro, em frente ao Centro de Congressos de Lagoa. A FESAHT exige melhores salários e condições de trabalho. O conteúdo Trabalhadores da hotelaria e restauração protestam junto ao congresso da AHRESP em Lagoa aparece primeiro em Barlavento .

Portugal Resident21 Oct

Town halls step in to offer teachers ‘free accommodation’

The lack of teachers (particularly in areas where rents are at their highest: viz. Lisbon/ Algarve) has led municipalities to start thinking outside the box. Two town halls (Grândola and The post Town halls step in to offer teachers ‘free accommodation’ appeared first on Portugal Resident .

The Portugal News21 Oct

One in eight homes in Portugal sells within a week

Buying a home in Portugal can mean having to make decisions quickly, with new figures showing that 12% of properties advertised for sale were sold in less than seven days.

Portugal Resident21 Oct

New Algarve museum opens with 50 years of collecting on display

A new museum housing the result of around 50 years of private collecting has opened in Moncarapacho, Olhão, adding what local officials hope will become another cultural attraction for the The post New Algarve museum opens with 50 years of collecting on display appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident21 Oct

“No one has children at their parents’ home”: association warns of impact of housing crisis on birth rate

Housing Rights and Public Policies Association (AHDPP) has explained exactly how the housing crisis is threatening Portugal’s very future. In an interview with Executive Digest, the association warns of the The post “No one has children at their parents’ home”: association warns of impact of housing crisis on birth rat

Portugal Resident21 Oct

Can Portugal’s politicians deliver new hope for housing?

With no-one denying Portugal’s desperate housing crisis, the focus this week is on how to fix it – as fast as humanly possible. After “a sea of people” converged in The post Can Portugal’s politicians deliver new hope for housing? appeared first on Portugal Resident .

The Portugal News21 Oct

Portugal sees flash sales of real estate

A study by the real estate platform idealista, dated 20 October, finds that around 12% of residential properties listed on the market in Portugal in the third quarter of 2026 sold in less than a week. 

Portugal Resident21 Oct

Is a new construction shortage fueling Portugal’s housing crisis?

Portugal’s housing shortage is being driven largely by a sharp decline in private construction, according to Economy and Territorial Cohesion Minister Manuel Castro Almeida, who has called on local authorities The post Is a new construction shortage fueling Portugal’s housing crisis? appeared first on Portugal Resident

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Postal21 Oct

Pensões e subsídios em novembro: estas são as datas em que a Segurança Social vai pagar

Calendário de novembro já está disponível e há pagamentos previstos para diferentes dias do mês. Saiba quando recebe a pensão e os subsídios

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Sul Informação20 Oct

Faro juntou-se ao Porto e a Lisboa: «Na próxima vida, quero ser senhoria»

Cláudia Silva é brasileira e há quatro anos que mora em Portugal. Quis tentar comprar uma casa, não conseguiu. Quis arrendar, esbarrou nos preços. Restou-lhe um quarto, onde mora – «400 euros, aponte aí» – e para o qual voltará na noite… O conteúdo Faro juntou-se ao Porto e a Lisboa: «Na próxima vida, quero ser senhori

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Postal20 Oct

Luís Montenegro tem 55 casas? Saiba quantos imóveis pertencem realmente ao primeiro-ministro

Nas redes sociais, várias publicações afirmam que Luís Montenegro é proprietário de 55 casas. No entanto, os dados declarados pelo primeiro-ministro revelam uma realidade diferente

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Postal20 Oct

Duas frentes frias estão a caminho de Portugal: saiba onde e quando vai chover até sexta-feira

O Atlântico está cada vez mais agitado e duas frentes frias vão atingir Portugal nos próximos dias

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Postal20 Oct

Conheça a praia no Algarve onde é possível caminhar entre três areais diferentes quando a maré está baixa

No Algarve há uma praia que, com a maré baixa, fica ligada a dois areais vizinhos e permite um passeio pouco habitual junto ao Atlântico