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Portugal Resident3 Jul

Buying 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 .

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Barlavento2 Jul

Governo declara situação de alerta e proíbe várias atividades agrícolas

Devido ao calor e inerente risco extremo de incêndio. O conteúdo Governo declara situação de alerta e proíbe várias atividades agrícolas aparece primeiro em Barlavento .

Portugal Resident2 Jul

Government 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 Jul

Faro 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 .

The Portugal News2 Jul

Portugal had the highest increase in house prices in the EU, according to Eurostat

Despite the slowdown in rental prices, Portugal was the European Union (EU) member state where house prices increased the most year-on-year (17.8%) and the second highest quarter-on-quarter (3.8%) in the first quarter, according to Eurostat.

The Portugal News2 Jul

Rents fall for fifth consecutive month in Portugal

National asking rents in Portugal fell for a fifth consecutive month in June, despite continued price growth in several regional cities, according to the recent figures from property portal idealista. 

Portugal Resident2 Jul

Minister 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 Jul

Construction 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 .

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Jornal do Algarve2 Jul

Portugal soma terceira derrota e despede-se da fase final do Euro sub-22 de voleibol

A seleção portuguesa de voleibol despediu-se da fase final do Europeu sub-22, competição que decorre em Albufeira, com uma derrota por 3-1 frente à Ucrânia. Portugal, que já tinha perdido com Israel (3-0) e Polónia (3-2), foi ontem derrotado pelos parciais de 12-25, 22-25, 26-26 e 23-25, terminando no último lugar do G

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

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Jornal do Algarve1 Jul

Portimão inicia construção de 28 casas financiadas pelo PRR

A construção de 28 habitações destinadas a arrendamento apoiado no Bairro do Pontal, em Portimão, entrou na fase de execução, depois da consignação da empreitada realizada no final de junho. Os primeiros trabalhos já são visíveis no terreno, com a instalação do estaleiro e a colocação da vedação da área de intervenção.

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Barlavento1 Jul

Arranca obra de 28 casas para arrendamento apoiado em Portimão

A construir no Bairro do Pontal, é um investimento de cerca de 5 milhões de euros por parte do município, financiado pelo PRR. O conteúdo Arranca obra de 28 casas para arrendamento apoiado em Portimão aparece primeiro em Barlavento .

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Jornal do Algarve1 Jul

Flamengo e River Plate defrontam-se esta sexta-feira no Estádio Algarve

O Flamengo e o River Plate defrontam-se esta sexta-feira, dia 3, num jogo particular a disputar no Estádio Algarve, com o pontapé de saída agendado para as 19h30. O encontro coloca frente a frente dois dos emblemas mais prestigiados do futebol sul-americano, num duelo amigável inserido no período de preparação das duas

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Postal1 Jul

A realidade é sempre maior do que aquilo que conseguimos ver | Por Luís Ganhão

"Tal como existem inúmeros seres humanos (...) poderão existir inúmeras estruturas superiores, cada uma acolhendo universos inteiros com formas de vida semelhantes ou completamente diferentes da nossa"

The Portugal News1 Jul

Portugal housing prices hit new high

The residential market in Portugal continues to post unprecedented figures, with the median housing cost reaching a new all-time high of €3,156 per square metre in June 2026.

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Postal1 Jul

Calor extremo instala-se em Portugal e pode durar vários dias seguidos: cúpula de calor traz máximas acima dos 40 ºC

Portugal poderá enfrentar vários dias seguidos de temperaturas extremas, com uma cúpula de calor a empurrar máximas acima dos 40 ºC

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Postal30 Jun

Especialistas avisam: Portugal vai parecer um “forno” nos primeiros dias de julho

Prepare-se: Portugal continental deverá enfrentar pelo menos cinco dias de calor intenso no arranque de julho

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Postal30 Jun

Tem terrenos por limpar? A partir desta data já há coimas e podem chegar aos 25 mil euros

A partir de 1 de julho, quem não cumprir a obrigação de limpar terrenos pode enfrentar coimas que chegam aos 25 mil euros

The Portugal News29 Jun

Ryanair introduces free family seating at the back of aircraft

Ryanair has announced changes to its family seating policy, introducing a new option that allows parents travelling with young children to sit together free of charge in designated rows at the rear of the aircraft.

The Portugal News29 Jun

It Is Time to Invest in a New Housing Policy

For many years, adequate housing has been recognised as a fundamental pillar of social cohesion. This issue has therefore received increasing attention from the European Parliament, which has established dedicated committees to address the housing crisis. 

Portugal Resident29 Jun

British 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 .

Algarve Daily News29 Jun

27-year-old British tourist found dead in Vilamoura swimming pool, as police question friends of victim

A 27-year-old British tourist was found dead in the early hours of Monday morning in the swimming pool of a holiday rental property in Vilamoura, in the municipality of Loulé.

Algarve Daily News29 Jun

Algarve reports more burglaries than anywhere else in Portugal - GNR urge extra caution over summer period

The Algarve has recorded the highest number of residential burglaries in all of Portugal this year, as the National Republican Guard (GNR) urged homeowners to take extra precautions when leaving their properties over the summer holidays.

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Postal29 Jun

Polícia Marítima chamada à Praia Verde no Algarve para ‘travar’ banhistas com chapéus-de-sol em frente às áreas concessionadas

No domingo, a Polícia Marítima foi chamada à Praia Verde e a Altura por causa da colocação de chapéus-de-sol em frente a concessões de praia