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.
Portugal Resident27 OctPolice take to streets for better pay and working conditions
Police officers are preparing a demonstration for Thursday, in Lisbon, to demand better working conditions and pay – and ironically, the housing crisis is intrinsically involved: unions warn that the The post Police take to streets for better pay and working conditions appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident27 OctChoir attempts to sing President out of silence over housing protests
A choir group gathered last night in front of the President of the Republic’s home, in Caldas da Rainha, to sing protest songs and demand that António José Seguro take The post Choir attempts to sing President out of silence over housing protests appeared first on Portugal Resident .
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Postal27 OctFábio Paim acusado de violar jovem universitária em Faro: julgamento arranca a 18 de novembro
Antigo futebolista vai responder por três crimes ligados a um episódio ocorrido em 2023, num apartamento partilhado por estudantes em Faro
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Barlavento27 OctCausa Pública acusa Governo de agravar crise da habitação e apoia protesto à porta do Parlamento
A Causa Pública associa-se à concentração convocada pela plataforma Casa para Viver em frente à Assembleia da República. O movimento contesta a política de habitação do Governo e condena a atuação policial nas acampadas. O conteúdo Causa Pública acusa Governo de agravar crise da habitação e apoia protesto à porta do Pa
Portugal Resident27 OctParliament begins debate on State Budget proposal against a backdrop of housing protests
Today is the day that the government’s proposal for next year’s State Budget comes under debate in parliament – and, due to tensions focused on lack of housing, the event The post Parliament begins debate on State Budget proposal against a backdrop of housing protests appeared first on Portugal Resident .
PTPostal27 OctPS lidera sondagem, AD cai para 21,6% e Carneiro surge à frente de Montenegro para primeiro-ministro
Chega mantém-se próximo do PS nas intenções de voto, enquanto a AD recua. Carneiro passa Montenegro nas preferências para primeiro-ministro
The Portugal News26 OctIrish face uncertainty over Spain flights after EU airport ruling
Those travelling from Ireland to Spain, including homeowners who regularly visit their properties, now face questions about future flight availability after a European court ruling upheld an annual passenger limit for Dublin Airport as a factor in allocating airline slots.
Algarve Daily News26 OctProtestors gather in Faro, fighting back against police violence at housing encampments in Lisbon and Porto
More than 100 people gathered in Faro’s Praça da Liberdade on Sunday, 25 October, to protest against the police handling of the housing protest camps, or acampadas, in Lisbon and Porto. Participants condemned the undue violence used against peaceful demonstrators seeking to defend the right to housing, freedom, and dem
The Portugal News26 OctAlgarve group calls for Montenegro resignation after housing demonstration incidents
The Algarve em Resistência movement has called for the resignation of Portuguese Prime Minister Luís Montenegro following police interventions at housing protests in Lisbon and Porto during the early hours of Sunday, 25 October.
The Portugal News26 OctMunicipalities offering affordable student housing while tackling loneliness among older residents in Portugal
Portuguese municipalities are expanding affordable accommodation schemes for university students, from subsidised residences to arrangements that let young people share homes with older residents.
Portugal Resident26 OctHousing investment to fall 63.5% as PRR funding ends
Planned investment under the government’s ‘Construir Portugal’ housing programme will fall by almost two-thirds next year as European recovery funding ends — against a backdrop of protests over housing shortages The post Housing investment to fall 63.5% as PRR funding ends appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident26 OctMinister pressed over new regime that ‘could see him off hook’ over Cascais Hilton controversy
PS Socialists convened an urgent parliamentary hearing today with Minister for Housing and Infrastructure Miguel Pinto Luz to clarify suspicions of a conflict of interest surrounding the approval of the The post Minister pressed over new regime that ‘could see him off hook’ over Cascais Hilton controversy appeared firs
Portugal Resident26 OctAlentejo elephant sanctuary prepares for new retiree from captivity
Pangea, the elephant sanctuary created in the Alentejo, is finally preparing for the arrival of its second retiree from a life of captivity, Kariba, aged around 40, and currently still The post Alentejo elephant sanctuary prepares for new retiree from captivity appeared first on Portugal Resident .
The Portugal News26 OctPolice response to housing protests in Portugal under investigation
The Inspectorate-General of Internal Administration (IGAI) has opened an administrative inquiry following police interventions in the early hours of 25 October at Rossio Square in Lisbon and Praça D. João I in Porto.
Portugal Resident26 OctBar association demands inquiry into police actions at housing protest
The president of Portugal’s Bar Association believes an inquiry must be carried out into the security forces’ actions at the protest camps in Lisbon and Porto on Sunday, as the The post Bar association demands inquiry into police actions at housing protest appeared first on Portugal Resident .
The Portugal News26 OctLagoa approves land for 743 homes in Algarve
Lagoa City Council has approved the reclassification of 12 hectares of land for residential use, with at least 70% of the construction area earmarked for public housing, including affordable rentals and homes built under controlled-cost schemes.
The Portugal News26 OctPortugal President demands action on housing crisis
With housing protests continuing across Portugal, President António José Seguro is calling on political leaders to put their differences aside and find solutions to the country’s growing housing crisis.
Portugal Resident26 Oct‘Future of Algarve’ debate in Ferragudo tackles pressing issues
From cutting electricity bills and building more efficiently to property investment, education and medical tourism, a wide range of ideas for the Algarve’s future will be on the table at The post ‘Future of Algarve’ debate in Ferragudo tackles pressing issues appeared first on Portugal Resident .
The Portugal News26 OctPortugal cuts investment to combat housing crisis by 63.5%
Government planned investment in the structural elements of the 'Construir Portugal' (Build Portugal) programme will be down 63.5% in 2027, from €2.905 billion to €1.061 billion.
Portugal Resident26 OctSunday night’s protests end without incident; focus now on Lisbon courthouse
Last night’s throngs at the squares in Porto and Lisbon that have become centres for ‘right to housing demonstrations’ dispersed without incident last night, and through the early hours of The post Sunday night’s protests end without incident; focus now on Lisbon courthouse appeared first on Portugal Resident .
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Sul Informação26 OctPortugueses são dos europeus que mais valorizam a adesão à UE
Quarenta anos depois da entrada de Portugal na então Comunidade Económica Europeia (CEE), 78% dos portugueses consideram que a integração europeia teve efeitos positivos na democracia e na economia nacionais. Portugal é o país que mais valoriza estes dois benefícios, segundo um… O conteúdo Portugueses são dos europeus