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Portugal Resident23 Jul

Housing campaigners will deliver an open letter to Housing Minister Miguel Pinto Luz this evening, warning that the government’s proposed rental reforms amount to an unprecedented attack on tenants, and The post Housing movements challenge government over rental law overhaul appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident22 Jul

Portugal’s Infrastructure Minister Miguel Pinto Luz has publicly praised Interior Minister Luís Neves for helping halve waiting times at the country’s airports, despite both ministers currently being embroiled in separate The post “Our sincere thanks” – one minister under scrutiny praises another… appeared first on Por

Portugal Resident21 Jul

“Try, try and try again!” Jenny is laughing now. But it was a different story a few months ago when Ms Odelouca hit the APAA headlines. “She was extremely distressed, The post If at first you don’t succeed… appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident21 Jul

Traditional therapy methods mainly focus on talking through thoughts and emotions. Family Constellation Therapy and Equine Therapy are very different in their approaches but both invite the exploration of healing The post Did you know…Family Constellation and Equine Therapy appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident21 Jul

Portugal’s housing market regained momentum in the second quarter of 2026, with home sales across the mainland rising 7% compared with the previous three months, according to new figures from The post Portugal’s property market regains momentum appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident20 Jul

The Regional Federation of Parents’ Associations of the Algarve (FRAP Algarve) has called on the government to guarantee that no student is negatively affected by the problems that have disrupted The post Algarve parents demand guarantees after exam grading chaos appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident20 Jul

Portugal has completed just over a quarter of the student accommodation beds promised under its National Higher Education Accommodation Plan (PNAES) – despite a deadline less than two months away The post Just one in four promised student residence beds ready as housing crisis deepens appeared first on Portugal Residen

Portugal Resident20 Jul

Portimonense, Portimão’s premier football club currently competing in the second-tier Liga Portugal 2, have appointed Alex Costa as their new head coach on a one-year contract, with the former Amarante The post Portimonense appoint former Portugal international Alex Costa as new head coach appeared first on Portugal Re

Portugal Resident19 Jul

Portugal’s property market has so far appeared remarkably resistant to higher interest rates, weaker European growth and repeated warnings about affordability. House prices continue to rise at a pace rarely The post Could another ECB rate rise cool Portugal’s property market? appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident17 Jul

Parliament has approved legislation aimed at unlocking thousands of inherited properties that have remained tied up in family disputes, clearing the way for a single heir to force the sale The post Parliament moves to unlock inherited homes with forced-sale law appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident17 Jul

Portugal’s Minister of Internal Administration, Luís Neves, is facing mounting political pressure after fresh media reports linked the contractor carrying out work at his property in Odemira to a trailer The post Minister under fresh pressure as seized drug trailer now linked to private contractor appeared first on Por

Portugal Resident17 Jul

Portugal’s housing crisis is frequently blamed on foreign buyers, Golden Visas, short-term holiday rentals and wealthy international residents. All have undoubtedly influenced prices in certain locations. But Portugal is far The post Portugal’s housing crisis is part of a much bigger European problem appeared first on

Portugal Resident16 Jul

Hotel investment in Portugal rose by 82% to €512 million in the first half of the year, property consultancy CBRE has said in a statement today. According to the consultancy’s The post Hotel investment up 82% to €512 million – CBRE appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident16 Jul

Teachers, parents and students will stage two protests in Lisbon today as anger continues to mount over the Portuguese government’s handling of this year’s national secondary school exams. The demonstrations The post Teachers, parents and students protest in Lisbon over exam marking crisis appeared first on Portugal Re

Portugal Resident15 Jul

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 Jul

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 Jul

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 Jul

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 Jul

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 Jul

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 Jul

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 Jul

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 Jul

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 Jul

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