Portugal Resident20 OctPorto protesters leave peacefully as Lisbon sees arrests
Police dismantled housing protest camps in Lisbon and Porto early on Tuesday morning (October 20), with demonstrators in Porto peacefully complying with orders to leave, while the operation in the The post Porto protesters leave peacefully as Lisbon sees arrests appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident19 OctLisbon’s ‘right to housing’ encampment “stands strong”
Around a hundred tents remain pitched today in Praça D. Pedro IV, in Lisbon, albeit some appear already empty, writes Lusa João Veloso, one of the spokespeople for the Lisbon The post Lisbon’s ‘right to housing’ encampment “stands strong” appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident19 OctPoliticians who support changes to rental law own more than a thousand properties
A report by Público today claims that politicians who have supported (markedly unpopular) changes to Portugal’s rental laws own more than 1,000 properties, with a global value exceeding €55 million. The post Politicians who support changes to rental law own more than a thousand properties appeared first on Portugal Res
Portugal Resident19 OctLisbon housing protestors to coordinate with Porto counterparts
Participants in the housing protest camp in Lisbon have approved a call for an Iberian general strike on November 11, as acknowledged in Porto, and agreed to coordinate actions with The post Lisbon housing protestors to coordinate with Porto counterparts appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident19 OctSocialists propose tax breaks to bring empty homes onto housing market
Portugal’s Socialist Party (PS) has proposed a three-year package of tax incentives aimed at bringing empty homes onto the market, including exemptions from capital gains tax on property sales worth The post Socialists propose tax breaks to bring empty homes onto housing market appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident18 OctStrong London turnout reflects continued interest in moving to Portugal
The Portuguese Chamber of Commerce in the UK welcomed a strong turnout of prospective residents, property buyers and investors to its latest Moving to Portugal Show & Seminars in London, The post Strong London turnout reflects continued interest in moving to Portugal appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident18 OctCHEGA leader announces emergency legislative package for housing
With Portugal’s housing crisis now taking centre stage, President of CHEGA, André Ventura, has announced that his party will present an “emergency legislative package” for housing – accepting that it The post CHEGA leader announces emergency legislative package for housing appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident18 OctDid you know…A different kind of Lighthouse
Called Associação Lighthouse Global, the organisation works with children, young people and families facing challenging circumstances, to provide educational support, opportunities to learn new skills, encouragement and, perhaps most importantly, The post Did you know…A different kind of Lighthouse appeared first on Po
Portugal Resident18 OctHousing protesters camp out in Lisbon and Porto as living costs fuel anger
Protesters demanding affordable homes remained camped in central Lisbon and Porto today after yesterday’s demonstrations against rising living costs, with some already planning how to combine their working week with The post Housing protesters camp out in Lisbon and Porto as living costs fuel anger appeared first on Po
Portugal Resident17 OctPresident joins calls to fix country’s desperate housing crisis
At a point where “a sea of people” has converged in central Porto to kick off today’s protests against the rising cost of living and the country’s desperate housing crisis, The post President joins calls to fix country’s desperate housing crisis appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident17 OctLoulé demands emergency powers to tackle Algarve housing crisis
Loulé Council has issued a stark warning over the Algarve’s housing crisis, describing the situation as both a “housing emergency” and a “human emergency” and calling for exceptional powers to The post Loulé demands emergency powers to tackle Algarve housing crisis appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident17 OctPortugal PM denounces threats against his home and family at housing protest
Prime Minister Luís Montenegro has condemned what he described as “direct threats” against his home and family after a video emerged showing a protest speaker calling for his address to The post Portugal PM denounces threats against his home and family at housing protest appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident16 OctNews Review: Algarve EN125 deadlock, Lufthansa’s TAP takeover & e-waste failure
In this news review episode, host Carl Munson is joined by Paul Rees of Rural Properties, in Central Portugal, to discuss three top stories from The Resident: the long-running EN125 The post News Review: Algarve EN125 deadlock, Lufthansa’s TAP takeover & e-waste failure appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident16 OctGovernment ‘will not give in to shouts from the street’ over housing protests – minister
Portugal’s government has hardened its rhetoric over the housing protests in Porto, warning that it “will not give in to shouts from the street” and insisting the country’s housing crisis The post Government ‘will not give in to shouts from the street’ over housing protests – minister appeared first on Portugal Residen
Portugal Resident16 OctHousing crisis: Porto unrest raises concerns ahead of Lisbon protest
Concerns are growing over the possibility of further unrest in Portugal as housing protests continue in Porto and organisers prepare for a similar demonstration in Lisbon on Saturday, October 17. The post Housing crisis: Porto unrest raises concerns ahead of Lisbon protest appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident15 OctMinister backs PSP after police clash with protesters in Porto
Portugal’s Internal Administration Minister has defended the PSP’s intervention at a housing protest in Porto, insisting police acted lawfully after demonstrators refused orders to remove tents from Praça D. João The post Minister backs PSP after police clash with protesters in Porto appeared first on Portugal Resident
Portugal Resident15 Oct‘Uncompromising’: Porto mayor takes hard line on housing protest
Porto mayor Pedro Duarte has vowed to take an “absolutely uncompromising” stance against attempts to set up tents in the city’s Praça D. João I, where demonstrators have been camping The post ‘Uncompromising’: Porto mayor takes hard line on housing protest appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident14 OctPolice search two banks in €66 million property tax fraud investigation
Portuguese police have searched the headquarters of two banks as part of a major investigation into an alleged property tax fraud scheme believed to have cost the State more than The post Police search two banks in €66 million property tax fraud investigation appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident12 OctThree workers die in Algarve water tank accident
Three workers have died in a workplace accident at a property in Almancil, Loulé, where they were reportedly carrying out waterproofing work inside a water tank. The victims were Romanian The post Three workers die in Algarve water tank accident appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident12 OctBuying property in Portugal – A practical guide for UK buyers
Look beyond the asking price Budget for taxes, legal and registration fees, financing and ongoing expenses. Consider exchange rates and mortgage requirements. Check whether the property forms part of a The post Buying property in Portugal – A practical guide for UK buyers appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident11 OctThousands protest in Portugal over rising living and housing costs
Thousands of people took to the streets of Lisbon and Porto on Saturday, October 10, to protest against the rising cost of living, unaffordable housing and wages that they say The post Thousands protest in Portugal over rising living and housing costs appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident9 OctFree webinar to explain tax, visa and property rules for moving to Portugal
People considering a move to Portugal will have the opportunity to put their questions to tax, residency and property specialists during a free webinar organised by the British-Portuguese Chamber of The post Free webinar to explain tax, visa and property rules for moving to Portugal appeared first on Portugal Resident
Portugal Resident9 OctEnjoy free museum admission while you can – Brussels says it must stop
Brussels has launched infringement proceedings against Portugal – on the grounds of discrimination – over the current practice of allowing residents in this country free admission to museums, while visitors The post Enjoy free museum admission while you can – Brussels says it must stop appeared first on Portugal Reside
Portugal Resident8 OctPortugal sees US as only viable mediator in Ukraine war
Portugal’s Foreign Minister Paulo Rangel has described the United States as the only country currently capable of mediating a lasting peace agreement between Russia and Ukraine, as his American counterpart The post Portugal sees US as only viable mediator in Ukraine war appeared first on Portugal Resident .