Portugal Resident2 SeptCinema: Couture
Drawn into a love story with a familiar collaborator as her path intersects with women of different ages and cultural backgrounds, all fighting to take control of their own destinies, The post Cinema: Couture appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident1 Sept“Enormous opportunities for Portuguese companies in Ireland”
Portugal’s foreign minister Paulo Rangel has said today that there are “enormous opportunities for Portuguese companies” in Ireland due to public investment currently underway in sectors such as energy and The post “Enormous opportunities for Portuguese companies in Ireland” appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident30 AugParents renew call for overhaul of school holidays
Parents’ representatives have renewed calls for Portugal’s school calendar to be reorganised, warning that exceptionally long summer holidays leave many working families facing costly childcare arrangements — or children spending The post Parents renew call for overhaul of school holidays appeared first on Portugal Res
Portugal Resident28 AugThe art of moving
In fact, they have christened me “heels with wheels” because apparently, I don’t just walk through life, I happen to roll right through it! I admit I was born with The post The art of moving appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident28 AugA taste of the world
Twenty different ways to dine. All in one place. At Pine Cliffs Resort, the wealth of culinary and gastronomic options is an invitation to taste the world on a plate. The post A taste of the world appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident27 AugMinor Hotels appoints new Algarve sales director for Tivoli resorts
Minor Hotels has strengthened its commercial team in the Algarve with the appointment of Luís Coelho as Cluster Director of Sales for three Tivoli Hotels & Resorts properties in the The post Minor Hotels appoints new Algarve sales director for Tivoli resorts appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident26 AugPSP officer dives into river to save man after suicide attempt
A PSP officer jumped into the River Leça in northern Portugal to save a 26-year-old man following an apparent suicide attempt in Leça da Palmeira on Sunday. The dramatic rescue The post PSP officer dives into river to save man after suicide attempt appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident26 AugTourism boss highlights pressure to resurrect Montijo as overspill airport for Lisbon
Closing another busy summer season, President of the Portuguese Tourism Confederation, Francisco Calheiros, has shown that the undercurrent of pressure to resurrect the plan to transform Montijo air base into The post Tourism boss highlights pressure to resurrect Montijo as overspill airport for Lisbon appeared first o
Portugal Resident24 AugWhat would Zé say?
What, for example, would he make of the current Prime Minister or Portugal’s new president, and what about America’s? What would be his view of the great number of foreigners The post What would Zé say? appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident23 AugWhat could the new UK leadership mean for tax?
Currently there is more speculation than certainty. That said, the views they have expressed over the years could offer some clues about the direction of travel. A difficult economic inheritance The post What could the new UK leadership mean for tax? appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident21 AugTwo Portuguese among injured in Switzerland restaurant fire
Two Portuguese nationals are among the eight people injured in the major fire that destroyed a building housing a Portuguese restaurant in Switzerland, Portugal’s Foreign Ministry has confirmed. One of The post Two Portuguese among injured in Switzerland restaurant fire appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident21 AugFive missing after major fire at Portuguese restaurant in Switzerland
Five people are missing and eight have been injured after a major fire destroyed a building housing a Portuguese restaurant and apartments in Switzerland in the early hours of this The post Five missing after major fire at Portuguese restaurant in Switzerland appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident21 AugGoing the extra mile
This June, 1 on 1 Car Rental and Transfer Services proudly celebrated its third anniversary, marking another year of delivering on its promise of service, value, and reliability that consistently The post Going the extra mile appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident18 AugAlbufeira mayor says he is being “persecuted” after discrimination charge
Albufeira mayor Rui Cristina has said he stands by his position on municipal housing after being charged with discrimination and incitement to hatred and violence over comments concerning the local The post Albufeira mayor says he is being “persecuted” after discrimination charge appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident18 AugFour decades of calling the Algarve home
Forty years ago, when Scottish-born Charles Mackenzie first arrived in the Algarve, the region was a very different place. There were fewer resorts, quieter winters and a slower pace of The post Four decades of calling the Algarve home appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident17 AugAlbufeira mayor charged over Roma housing comments
Albufeira mayor Rui Cristina has been charged with discrimination and incitement to hatred and violence over controversial comments about the local Roma gypsy community and access to housing. Portugal’s Public The post Albufeira mayor charged over Roma housing comments appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident15 AugPortugal to exceed PRR housing target with 28,000 homes by end of August
Portugal is expected to exceed its housing target under the Recovery and Resilience Plan (PRR), with more than 28,000 housing solutions due to be delivered to families by the end The post Portugal to exceed PRR housing target with 28,000 homes by end of August appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident14 Aug2026: falling forward
The number one issue, remaining obstinately at the centre of political conversations and people’s concerns, must be the cost of living. With housing costs coming at the top of the The post 2026: falling forward appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident13 AugEnvironment minister “barred” at access to Galé-Fontainhas beach, Melides
The current (increasingly perennial) beef over ‘resorts and developments for the monied few’ muscling in on beaches that should be public, has been amplified this week following the visit of The post Environment minister “barred” at access to Galé-Fontainhas beach, Melides appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident11 AugIMI rates increases of up to 920% reach Constitutional Court
Portugal’s Constitutional Court is to rule on property tax increases of up to 920% imposed on unused building plots in areas facing acute housing pressure. The issue has reached the The post IMI rates increases of up to 920% reach Constitutional Court appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident11 AugResidential property prices see yet another significant jump
A study by global real estate promoter Knight Frank reveals that house prices in Portugal rose by 16.5% in the first quarter, year-on-year, recording the 4th-highest nominal annual increase among The post Residential property prices see yet another significant jump appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident10 AugThe shifting value of ground – Why Southern European real estate needs independent ESG auditing
In my article last month, I questioned whether our local municipalities are able to measure the effectiveness of climate adaptation or are simply “navigating in the mayo”. I concluded that: The post The shifting value of ground – Why Southern European real estate needs independent ESG auditing appeared first on Portuga
Portugal Resident10 AugPortimão launches €27.7m public housing project
Portimão Council has launched the largest public housing project ever undertaken in the municipality, with 204 new homes to be built at Bairro Coca Maravilhas in a €27.7 million investment. The post Portimão launches €27.7m public housing project appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident9 AugOdemira municipality “awaits opinions” of various state agencies on Luís Neves’ contested ‘monte’
With almost every day bringing another ‘news item’ on the alleged incompatibilities stalking Minister for Interior Administration, Luís Neves, Correio da Manhã today brings two slightly different takes on the The post Odemira municipality “awaits opinions” of various state agencies on Luís Neves’ contested ‘monte’ appe