Portugal Resident2d agoPortugal, Germany sign declaration to boost defence cooperation
Portugal and Germany have signed a declaration of intent in Berlin today to strengthen defence cooperation, with projects in areas such as armaments, space, drones and military training. At a The post Portugal, Germany sign declaration to boost defence cooperation appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident2d agoHousing: President welcomes PM’s decision, and willingness of CHEGA and PS
In Spain for the Ibero-American summit, President of the Republic, António José Seguro, has welcomed the prime minister’s initiative and the willingness of PS and CHEGA to hold meetings on The post Housing: President welcomes PM’s decision, and willingness of CHEGA and PS appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident2d agoCinema: The Cat in the Hat
Our hero takes on his toughest assignment yet for the I.I.I.I. (Institute for the Institution of Imagination and Inspiration, LLC): to cheer Gabby and Sebastian, a pair of siblings struggling The post Cinema: The Cat in the Hat appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident2d agoLisbon mayor walks out of meeting following insinuations that he lied
Lisbon mayor Carlos Moedas walked out of a council meeting this morning after being challenged, yet again, over the figures he has given for the clearing of Rossio as a The post Lisbon mayor walks out of meeting following insinuations that he lied appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident2d agoPortimão Museum marks 100 years of city’s volunteer firefighters
A new exhibition at Portimão Museum will celebrate a century of the city’s volunteer firefighters, tracing their evolution from the first organised rescue efforts of the early 20th century to The post Portimão Museum marks 100 years of city’s volunteer firefighters appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident2d agoHousing minister willing to speak to protesters in Porto
Portugal’s housing minister, Miguel Pinto Luz, said today that he is willing to listen to the movements campaigning for the right to housing, but “on certain conditions”, which he feels The post Housing minister willing to speak to protesters in Porto appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident2d agoPortugal and six other countries call for simultaneous demonstrations over three days
Trade unions and tenants’ collectives from seven European countries particularly affected by the housing crisis, including Portugal, have agreed, in Paris, to call for simultaneous demonstrations on November 20, 21 The post Portugal and six other countries call for simultaneous demonstrations over three days appeared f
Portugal Resident2d agoFIFA praises Portugal’s World Cup 2030 preparations
FIFA has praised Portugal’s World Cup 2030 preparations, stating that they have undergone a “significant transformation” following a visit to two of the three Portuguese stadiums that are set to The post FIFA praises Portugal’s World Cup 2030 preparations appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident2d agoDozens of Banco CTT clients claim their accounts have been plundered
Dozens of clients of Banco CTT (the bank run by the Post Office) have been victims of fraud, after thousands of euros were transferred from their accounts, writes Correio da The post Dozens of Banco CTT clients claim their accounts have been plundered appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident2d agoDouro launches international academy to train ambassadors for region
The Douro is preparing to launch an international academy aimed at training professionals around the world to understand, interpret and promote the region’s wines, gastronomy and heritage. Provisionally named the The post Douro launches international academy to train ambassadors for region appeared first on Portugal Re
Portugal Resident2d agoPJ police financial director removed from post
The financial director of the PJ (Judicial Police), Álvaro Pires, has been removed from his post, the PJ confirmed in a statement today, after the national director decided not to The post PJ police financial director removed from post appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident2d agoMains water finally on the way for 222 residents near Mexilhoeira Grande
Work has begun to bring mains water to around 222 residents in Montes de Cima, a rural area of Mexilhoeira Grande where many households still depend on private wells and The post Mains water finally on the way for 222 residents near Mexilhoeira Grande appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident2d agoCivil Protection warns citizens to be “ready for earthquake”
On a day when citizens everywhere could be feeling that the world has just become a tad safer, Portugal’s Civil Protection authority has told nationals to be prepared for an The post Civil Protection warns citizens to be “ready for earthquake” appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident2d agoGovernment warns “those who do not comply with law may have residence permits cancelled”
Deputy Secretary of State for the Presidency and Immigration has warned that those who take part in housing protests and do not comply with the law on foreigners may have The post Government warns “those who do not comply with law may have residence permits cancelled” appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident2d agoCimpor denies involvement in plans for Algarve waste incinerator
Cimpor has denied any involvement in plans for a new waste-incineration facility in the Algarve, saying it has neither promoted nor held discussions about such a project. The cement group The post Cimpor denies involvement in plans for Algarve waste incinerator appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident3d agoPM breaks silence: has scheduled meetings over housing with CHEGA and PS
Prime minister Luís Montenegro broke his silence of the last few days to ‘speak to the country’ this evening – and this time he allowed journalists’ questions afterwards. In a The post PM breaks silence: has scheduled meetings over housing with CHEGA and PS appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident3d agoPortugal’s U21 football stars heading to Algarve
Football fans in the Algarve will get the chance to see some of Portugal’s brightest young talents in action later this month, when the national Under-21 team returns to the The post Portugal’s U21 football stars heading to Algarve appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident3d agoProtesters refuse to leave Rossio: shopkeepers want square cleared for Christmas Market
Protesters forming the ‘Lisbon Encampment’ ‘fighting for the right to housing’ have today refused to leave Rossio in order to allow the Christmas Market to be set up. According to reports, The post Protesters refuse to leave Rossio: shopkeepers want square cleared for Christmas Market appeared first on Portugal Residen
Portugal Resident3d agoDiagnostic and therapeutic technicians call yet another strike for this month
Senior diagnostic and therapeutic technicians will be on strike on November 19 and 20 November to demand greater recognition of their career and, on the first day, will gather near The post Diagnostic and therapeutic technicians call yet another strike for this month appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident3d agoAdditional security screening at Lisbon airport forced by “error in disembarkation of flight from Brazil”
An error by Menzies’ ground handling service during the disembarkation of a flight arriving from Brazil today led to additional security screening of passengers in the international area of terminal The post Additional security screening at Lisbon airport forced by “error in disembarkation of flight from Brazil” appear
Portugal Resident3d agoBlack Friday expected to create almost 4,000 extra jobs in Portugal
Black Friday is expected to create almost 4,000 extra jobs in Portugal this November. The forecast comes from recruitment company Randstad, which expects employment in retail, transport and warehousing to The post Black Friday expected to create almost 4,000 extra jobs in Portugal appeared first on Portugal Resident .
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 .
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