The Portugal News28 OctCP cancels strike following positive negotiations
The strike scheduled for 30 October at CP – Comboios de Portugal by ticket inspectors and ticket office staff has been called off following “positive developments” at a meeting between the union and the Ministry of Infrastructure and Housing.
The Portugal News28 OctPortugal has 800,000 declared landlords
The Portuguese tax authorities have identified approximately 800,000 taxpayers declaring income from property, offering a glimpse into the scale of the country’s rental market.
Portugal Resident28 OctFake campsite appears on Google Maps with minister’s private contact number
On a lighter note from the grinding right to housing angst playing out in Portugal today, Sábado reports on a ‘digital prank’ that managed to create a ‘fake campsite’ on The post Fake campsite appears on Google Maps with minister’s private contact number appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident28 Oct“Indignation deserves to be heard” – but new rental law must pass, says minister
The Minister of Infrastructure and Housing said today that “indignation deserves to be heard”, referring to protests in the streets, but insisted that the new urban rental regime (so reviled The post “Indignation deserves to be heard” – but new rental law must pass, says minister appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident28 OctHousing protesters return to Rossio; didn’t erect camp last night
Organisers of the Acampada Lisboa (right to housing encampment) decided to pitch tents away from the parliament building last night, citing the need to ensure safety conditions at the site The post Housing protesters return to Rossio; didn’t erect camp last night appeared first on Portugal Resident .
The Portugal News28 OctThere is no quality tourism without housing for those who work in it
Portugal wants to continue to attract tourists, increase the quality of its offer and consolidate the position it has gained in international markets. But there is one question that threatens to compromise this ambition, and that does not always receive the necessary attention: where will the professionals that the sec
Portugal Resident28 Oct‘We’re not afraid’: Dozens stage housing protest in Faro
The wave of protests over Portugal’s housing crisis has reached Faro, where around 50 people gathered on Tuesday evening declaring that they were “not afraid” following the controversial police interventions The post ‘We’re not afraid’: Dozens stage housing protest in Faro appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident27 OctThousands gather outside parliament in yet another protest over housing/ cost of living
After hours of political back-and-forth as politicians discussed the merits, or otherwise, of the AD minority government’s 2027 State Budget proposal, MPs emerged from the chamber to discover a veritable The post Thousands gather outside parliament in yet another protest over housing/ cost of living appeared first on P
The Portugal News27 OctYoung emigrants can qualify for first home tax breaks in Portugal
Living abroad does not automatically disqualify young people under 35 from Portugal's IMT and Stamp Duty exemptions, but buyers must make the property their permanent home within six months.
Algarve Daily News27 Oct‘Portugal’s blocked generation need housing solutions’ urges President Seguro, as violent tensions between police and protestors continue
President António José Seguro has called for urgent answers to Portugal’s housing crisis, warning that it is leaving young people stuck in a “blocked generation”. He also urged dialogue between campaign groups and parliamentarians, rejecting any sort of incitement of violence at protests.
Portugal Resident27 OctPSP publish video showing violence directed against them during housing protests
With the PM having broken his silence to praise police actions, Portugal’s PSP (Public Security Police) force has today published a video showing incidents of violence directed towards them during The post PSP publish video showing violence directed against them during housing protests appeared first on Portugal Reside
The Portugal News27 OctMontenegro praises police response to Portugal housing protests
Luís Montenegro has praised the police response to demonstrations in support of the right to housing in Portugal.
Portugal Resident27 OctPM praises police actions during housing protests, saying PSP acted with proportionality
Prime minister Luís Montenegro has finally broken his silence of recent days – but it is unlikely that opposition parties heard what they were hoping for. The leader of the The post PM praises police actions during housing protests, saying PSP acted with proportionality appeared first on Portugal Resident .
The Portugal News27 OctPortugal public sector unions announce November strike
The Frente Comum of Public Administration Unions has announced a nationwide strike for 20 November in protest against the proposed 2027 State Budget.
Portugal Resident27 OctLeft-wing parties accuse president of being vague on housing protests
Portugal’s political parties in opposition have reacted quickly to the words today from the president about Sunday’s ‘baton charge’ by police on demonstrators in Lisbon – and none of them The post Left-wing parties accuse president of being vague on housing protests appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident27 OctState sector union calls national strike for November 20
The state-sector union Frente Comum (Common Front) has called for a national strike by public-sector trade unions on November 20. A resolution adopted at the plenary session held outside parliament The post State sector union calls national strike for November 20 appeared first on Portugal Resident .
The Portugal News27 OctAn Exceptional Home. A Different Way to Buy
The owners searched from Tavira to Lagos for the right view. They found it in Quinta das Raposeiras.
The Portugal News27 OctPortugal begins debate on 2027 State Budget
The two-day parliamentary debate begins amid housing protests, with the proposed budget outlining new investments in housing and support for household incomes.
The Portugal News27 OctAre you paying too much property tax in Portugal?
With another IMI payment approaching in November, homeowners in Portugal are being encouraged to check whether they could be paying more than necessary.
The Portugal News27 OctPortugal house prices show surprising regional changes
Anyone hoping that Portugal’s housing market is finally becoming more affordable might be encouraged by the latest national figures. But looking a little closer, the picture becomes considerably more complicated.
Portugal Resident27 OctPresident Seguro breaks silence over police reaction to housing protests
After several days of silence and growing pressure from the opposition, the President of the Republic finally spoke out today about police interventions during the housing protests. António José Seguro The post President Seguro breaks silence over police reaction to housing protests appeared first on Portugal Resident
The Portugal News27 OctSeguro breaks silence on Portugal housing protests
António José Seguro has broken his silence following criticism over his response to the housing protests taking place across Portugal.
The Portugal News27 OctChoir serenades Seguro over Portugal’s housing crisis
A choir of around 30 members gathered outside the home of President of the Republic António José Seguro in Caldas da Rainha on the evening of 26 October in a “symbolic action” to “ask for a word” about “what is happening” in the country.
The Portugal News27 OctRelocating to Portugal: Six Mistakes to Avoid Before You Make the Move
Portugal has a way of making a holiday feel like a preview of your future. A morning coffee in the sunshine, a walk by the sea, a leisurely lunch and suddenly you’re browsing properties before you’ve even booked your flight home.