Portugal Resident6 JulPortuguese parents demand cancellation of 2026 national exams
A group of Portuguese parents has launched an online petition calling for the cancellation of this year’s secondary school examinations, arguing that serious failures in the digital marking system have The post Portuguese parents demand cancellation of 2026 national exams appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident6 JulLearning to drive with ‘Mum & Dad’ now legally possible
Portugal has moved away from the rigid (and increasingly expensive) rules on teaching people to drive, allowing for parents, grandparents, friends or other approved tutors, to step in and take The post Learning to drive with ‘Mum & Dad’ now legally possible appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident4 JulStay cool in São Brás de Alportel
The municipality of São Brás de Alportel is providing a number of air-conditioned shelters to help residents cope with the current heatwave, with temperatures forecast to exceed 40°C in parts The post Stay cool in São Brás de Alportel appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident4 JulHousing agency rejects Socialist claims of ‘political delay’ over empty new homes
Portugal’s Institute for Housing and Urban Rehabilitation (IHRU) has accused opposition politicians of spreading misleading claims after Socialist Party (PS) leader José Luís Carneiro alleged the government was delaying the The post Housing agency rejects Socialist claims of ‘political delay’ over empty new homes appea
Portugal Resident3 JulWater starts running out: “Almada residents in despair”
With sensationalist images flooding social media showing traffic lights ostensibly melting in the heat, Almada (Lisbon outskirts) appears to be the first major metropolitan area to suffer from current high The post Water starts running out: “Almada residents in despair” appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident3 JulBuying 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 .
Portugal Resident2 JulGovernment 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 JulFaro 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 .
Portugal Resident2 JulMinister 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 JulConstruction 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 .
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
Portugal Resident29 JunBritish 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 .
Portugal Resident29 JunTwin sisters living in Portugal ‘go missing in Dubai’
The family of two 23-year-old Angolan twin sisters living in Portugal has appealed for help/ information after the two young women disappeared, apparently following a trip to Dubai. According to The post Twin sisters living in Portugal ‘go missing in Dubai’ appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident27 JunPortugal’s ‘record’ population increase adds to nation’s housing crisis
Portugal’s revised population numbers have deepened the country’s housing crisis, with experts estimating the national housing shortage has risen to almost 300,000 homes since the country reached its record population The post Portugal’s ‘record’ population increase adds to nation’s housing crisis appeared first on Por
Portugal Resident27 JunBeyond bricks and mortar: rethinking property as an investment asset
Property has long been seen as a reliable, tangible investment asset. But while it can play a role in a portfolio, it also comes with limitations. Here we compare property The post Beyond bricks and mortar: rethinking property as an investment asset appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident26 JunOpen day
Prospective parents and pupils of the O4M International Dutch School Algarve are invited to view the school and its facilities during two open days on April 6 and 7. Enrolment The post Open day appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident26 JunAlentejo’s luxury hotel scene gathers pace
The Alentejo is emerging as one of Portugal’s most sought-after destinations for luxury hospitality, with a wave of new hotel openings, villa relaunches and boutique projects bringing fresh attention to The post Alentejo’s luxury hotel scene gathers pace appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident26 JunPortugal home valuations hit record high
The median value of bank property valuations in Portugal reached a new record high of €2,208 per square metre in May, underlining the continued strength of the country’s housing market The post Portugal home valuations hit record high appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident26 JunTwo-storey building collapses in Porto
A two-storey building collapsed in the centre of Porto on Thursday morning after demolition work on a neighbouring property, with a shop owner and a construction worker escaping moments before The post Two-storey building collapses in Porto appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident25 JunHistoric Olhão cultural venue granted protected status
One of Olhão’s best-known cultural landmarks has officially been granted Municipal Property of Interest status, recognising its architectural, historical and cultural importance to the city. The 19th century República 14 The post Historic Olhão cultural venue granted protected status appeared first on Portugal Resident
Portugal Resident24 JunLisbon launches affordable housing scheme for residents over 60
Lisbon City Council is set to launch a new affordable housing programme aimed exclusively at residents aged 60 and over, in a move designed to help older people facing increasing The post Lisbon launches affordable housing scheme for residents over 60 appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident24 JunPortugal’s biggest dog rescue nears 400 animals
The largest companion animal rescue operation ever recorded in Portugal has expanded significantly after rescuers discovered a further area containing around 50 dogs at a property in Amarante, in the The post Portugal’s biggest dog rescue nears 400 animals appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident23 JunTop tennis stars confirmed for Estoril Open 2026
Three of the world’s top 20 tennis players will compete at this year’s Estoril Open, organisers have confirmed. Former champion Casper Ruud, current world number 12, will headline the field The post Top tennis stars confirmed for Estoril Open 2026 appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident23 JunDomes Lake Algarve appoints Nadia Kostopoulou as new hotel manager
Domes Lake Algarve resort, in Vilamoura, has appointed Nadia Kostopoulou as its new Hotel Manager, marking a new chapter for the five-star property as it continues to strengthen its position The post Domes Lake Algarve appoints Nadia Kostopoulou as new hotel manager appeared first on Portugal Resident .