Portugal Resident15 JulGovt will continue to take risks even if not always successful – PM
Perhaps not the best thing to say as thousands of parents wring their hands in despair at news of the digital marking shambles, but Portugal’s prime minister has come out The post Govt will continue to take risks even if not always successful – PM appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident14 JulBoavista Property Talks Summer Edition
Hosted in the Emerson Suite at the exclusive Boavista Golf & Spa in Lagos, these informative sessions are designed to help international buyers navigate the intricacies of purchasing property and The post Boavista Property Talks Summer Edition appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident14 JulLifestyle modelling: A smarter way to plan your wealth, retirement and goals
Lifestyle modelling is a financial planning tool that helps people understand how their wealth could support their lifestyle over time. By mapping out income, savings, investments and expenditure against different The post Lifestyle modelling: A smarter way to plan your wealth, retirement and goals appeared first on Po
Portugal Resident12 JulProposed rental law reform sparks political row over tenant protections
Portugal’s centre-right government has unveiled plans for a sweeping overhaul of the country’s urban rental laws, arguing that the reforms will restore confidence among landlords and encourage more homes onto The post Proposed rental law reform sparks political row over tenant protections appeared first on Portugal Res
Portugal Resident11 JulPool or beach? Why Portugal’s coastline is the healthier choice
There comes a moment every summer when holidaymakers divide into two camps. Some head straight for the hotel/villa pool, settling onto a sun lounger within easy reach of the bar. The post Pool or beach? Why Portugal’s coastline is the healthier choice appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident10 JulInvest in affordable housing, improve health care access – EU Council
The Council of the European Union (EU) has recommended today that Portugal prioritise affordable housing and improve access to healthcare, while ensuring that net expenditure remains within the limits already The post Invest in affordable housing, improve health care access – EU Council appeared first on Portugal Resid
Portugal Resident9 JulSmall Portuguese Hotels adds five boutique properties across Portugal
Small Portuguese Hotels has expanded its portfolio with the addition of five new independent properties, strengthening its presence across Portugal ahead of the peak summer season. The latest additions include The post Small Portuguese Hotels adds five boutique properties across Portugal appeared first on Portugal Resi
Portugal Resident9 JulRental property returns start falling throughout Portugal; Lisbon leads decline
Buying residential property in Portugal as a buy-to-let investment became less profitable in the second quarter of 2026, with gross rental yields falling to 6.2%, according to new figures released The post Rental property returns start falling throughout Portugal; Lisbon leads decline appeared first on Portugal Residen
Portugal Resident9 JulWorld’s top cycling team to race at Volta a Portugal
UAE Team Emirates, currently ranked as the world’s top professional cycling team, has confirmed it will compete in this year’s Volta a Portugal, marking the return of a top-tier international The post World’s top cycling team to race at Volta a Portugal appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident8 JulEU opens infringement proceedings against Portugal for failing to protect workers’ rights
The European Commission has opened infringement proceedings against Portugal, saying the country’s labour legislation is not fully aligned with European Union rules designed to guarantee transparent and predictable working conditions The post EU opens infringement proceedings against Portugal for failing to protect wor
Portugal Resident6 JulPortuguese parents demand cancellation of 2026 national exams
A group of Portuguese parents has launched an online petition calling for the cancellation of this year’s secondary school examinations, arguing that serious failures in the digital marking system have The post Portuguese parents demand cancellation of 2026 national exams appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident6 JulLearning to drive with ‘Mum & Dad’ now legally possible
Portugal has moved away from the rigid (and increasingly expensive) rules on teaching people to drive, allowing for parents, grandparents, friends or other approved tutors, to step in and take The post Learning to drive with ‘Mum & Dad’ now legally possible appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident4 JulStay cool in São Brás de Alportel
The municipality of São Brás de Alportel is providing a number of air-conditioned shelters to help residents cope with the current heatwave, with temperatures forecast to exceed 40°C in parts The post Stay cool in São Brás de Alportel appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident4 JulHousing agency rejects Socialist claims of ‘political delay’ over empty new homes
Portugal’s Institute for Housing and Urban Rehabilitation (IHRU) has accused opposition politicians of spreading misleading claims after Socialist Party (PS) leader José Luís Carneiro alleged the government was delaying the The post Housing agency rejects Socialist claims of ‘political delay’ over empty new homes appea
Portugal Resident3 JulWater starts running out: “Almada residents in despair”
With sensationalist images flooding social media showing traffic lights ostensibly melting in the heat, Almada (Lisbon outskirts) appears to be the first major metropolitan area to suffer from current high The post Water starts running out: “Almada residents in despair” appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident3 JulBuying property in Portugal – before or after securing your visa?
For many people planning a move to Portugal, buying a home feels like a natural first step. After all, owning a property seems to provide certainty, and help turn the The post Buying property in Portugal – before or after securing your visa? appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident2 JulGovernment blames ‘lack of managers’ for completed social housing left vacant for nearly two years
Portugal’s government has acknowledged that additional publicly funded social housing units remain unoccupied – but says the delay is due to the absence of organisations to manage them, rejecting accusations The post Government blames ‘lack of managers’ for completed social housing left vacant for nearly two years appe
Portugal Resident2 JulFaro library and pools open as air-conditioned cooling centres
The Municipal Council of Faro has activated a network of air-conditioned refuges to help residents cope with the current spell of extreme heat, with a particular focus on protecting vulnerable The post Faro library and pools open as air-conditioned cooling centres appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident2 JulMinister rules out structural Social Security reform ‘during current legislature’
Minister of Labour (and the wealthiest member of government, in her own right) Maria do Rosário Palma Ramalho recalled that the government’s programme does not provide for “the structural reform The post Minister rules out structural Social Security reform ‘during current legislature’ appeared first on Portugal Residen
Portugal Resident2 JulConstruction begins on 28 affordable rental houses in Portimão
Construction has officially begun on a new development of 28 affordable rental homes in Portimão, marking the latest stage of the municipality’s efforts to expand its public housing stock. The The post Construction begins on 28 affordable rental houses in Portimão appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident2 Jul“No fake news here”: PS leader visits properties government is ‘holding back for political gain’
Having claimed earlier in the week that the government is holding back completed homes for political gain, PS leader José Luís Carneiro travelled to the Alentejo region to expose the The post “No fake news here”: PS leader visits properties government is ‘holding back for political gain’ appeared first on Portugal Resi
Portugal Resident29 JunBritish tourist found dead in Vilamoura swimming pool
A 27-year-old British tourist was found dead in the swimming pool of a holiday rental property in Vilamoura during the early hours of this Monday (June 29). According to Portuguese The post British tourist found dead in Vilamoura swimming pool appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident29 JunTwin sisters living in Portugal ‘go missing in Dubai’
The family of two 23-year-old Angolan twin sisters living in Portugal has appealed for help/ information after the two young women disappeared, apparently following a trip to Dubai. According to The post Twin sisters living in Portugal ‘go missing in Dubai’ appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident27 JunPortugal’s ‘record’ population increase adds to nation’s housing crisis
Portugal’s revised population numbers have deepened the country’s housing crisis, with experts estimating the national housing shortage has risen to almost 300,000 homes since the country reached its record population The post Portugal’s ‘record’ population increase adds to nation’s housing crisis appeared first on Por