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Portugal Resident25 Oct

Still no word from PM on police actions against right to housing demonstrators

As darkness fell on a day that saw police charge protesters in Lisbon and Porto, there has still been no word from the prime minister – in spite of calls The post Still no word from PM on police actions against right to housing demonstrators appeared first on Portugal Resident .

The Portugal News25 Oct

The next real estate revolution could start inside a factory!

Over the past few years, the debate on housing in Portugal has focused mainly on the lack of housing, rising prices, licensing difficulties and the need to speed up construction. 

Portugal Resident25 Oct

Right to housing encampments return to squares of Lisbon and Porto

Anyone imagining that this morning’s scenes of violence were an end to ‘right to housing protests’ will be thinking again following news that protesters are set to return to the The post Right to housing encampments return to squares of Lisbon and Porto appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident25 Oct

Housing crisis: LIVRE calls for strong position from President Seguro

The silence of Portugal’s minority AD government in the face of ‘right to housing protests’, and the indignation arising from last night’s police charge on protesters, has seen LIVRE (left The post Housing crisis: LIVRE calls for strong position from President Seguro appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident25 Oct

Dozens injured as police clear protest camps in Lisbon and Porto

Police charged housing protesters in Lisbon and Porto early on Sunday, clearing two city-centre encampments in operations that organisers say left dozens injured, including some people with serious injuries. Thirty-one The post Dozens injured as police clear protest camps in Lisbon and Porto appeared first on Portugal

Portugal Resident25 Oct

Curia move

It was one of those chance conversations that all adventurous foreign house-hunters might have: “You could live in my grandparents’ old guesthouse, which hasn’t been used for many years. You’d The post Curia move appeared first on Portugal Resident .

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Barlavento24 Oct

Farense sofre três golos em 14 minutos e não evita derrota frente ao Penafiel

O Penafiel venceu por 4-1 na oitava jornada da II Liga. Candeias marcou o único golo dos algarvios, que ocupam o quinto lugar, com 14 pontos. O conteúdo Farense sofre três golos em 14 minutos e não evita derrota frente ao Penafiel aparece primeiro em Barlavento .

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Postal24 Oct

Herdou uma casa e não há acordo para vender? Governo aprova novas regras para desbloquear heranças

Um único herdeiro poderá pedir a venda do imóvel, após 2 anos: aplicação das novas regras depende da entrada em vigor do diploma

Portugal Resident24 Oct

Housing protests continue as demonstrators march through Lisbon

Housing campaigners are taking to the streets of Lisbon today (Saturday, October 24), marching from Marquês de Pombal to Rossio Square to demand urgent measures to tackle Portugal’s worsening housing The post Housing protests continue as demonstrators march through Lisbon appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident24 Oct

PSP pledges to prioritise dialogue with demonstrators

The PSP has today deployed police forces to monitor demonstrations for the right to housing in various towns and cities across the country – with particular focus on Lisbon and The post PSP pledges to prioritise dialogue with demonstrators appeared first on Portugal Resident .

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Postal24 Oct

Lei do arrendamento: especialistas alertam para maior desproteção dos inquilinos

Reforma proposta pelo Governo suscita críticas. Especialistas divergem nas soluções e alterações continuam em discussão no Parlamento

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Barlavento24 Oct

Especialistas alertam que proposta de lei do arrendamento desprotege inquilinos

Gonçalo Antunes e Rita Silva criticam a proposta do Governo. Divergem sobre tetos às rendas, mas defendem medidas articuladas para a crise da habitação. O conteúdo Especialistas alertam que proposta de lei do arrendamento desprotege inquilinos aparece primeiro em Barlavento .

The Portugal News24 Oct

We build buildings. But are we creating cities…

Portugal has been discussing the need to build more housing for several years. Scarcity of supply, rising prices and difficulties in accessing home ownership or renting have become central issues in the economic and social debate. 

Portugal Resident24 Oct

Curing the common cold

If you’ve spent some time in Portugal, you’ve probably heard the older folk, especially the ladies, complaining about the “correntes de ar”, those pesky air draughts that love to “apanhar The post Curing the common cold appeared first on Portugal Resident .

The Portugal News23 Oct

Portugal approves new rules for properties trapped in inheritance disputes

Under a new regime approved by the government, a single heir can trigger the sale of a property after two years without agreement, a measure designed to bring unused homes and land back into circulation. 

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Barlavento23 Oct

Movimento Voz aos Estudantes anuncia tribuna na Tomás Cabreira em Faro

Estudantes da Escola Secundária Tomás Cabreira, em Faro, vão realizar uma tribuna em frente ao portão da escola, na terça-feira, dia 27 de outubro, terça-feira, às 13h30, para exigir mais investimento na escola pública, mais democracia nas escolas e o fim dos exames nacionais. A iniciativa contará com intervenções e te

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Postal23 Oct

Portugal dividido este fim de semana: temperaturas não chegam aos 20 graus no Norte, mas há regiões que podem atingir os 23

O fim de semana de 24 e 25 de outubro será marcado por temperaturas diferentes entre o Norte e o Sul de Portugal.

The Portugal News23 Oct

Portuguese athletes win gold and bronze for Portugal in Argentina

The national canoe team got off to a brilliant start at the Marathon World Championships, currently in Argentina and running through to 25 October, with two medals on day one of competition, 22 October.

The Portugal News23 Oct

Portugal Plans Mandatory Home Insurance Against Natural Disasters

Homeowners in Portugal could soon be required to take out insurance against natural disasters, as the government prepares new rules aimed at protecting properties from extreme weather and earthquakes.

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Sul Informação23 Oct

Portimão renova apoios ao arrendamento a centenas de famílias do concelho

677 agregados familiares de Portimão vão continuar a receber um subsídio de apoio ao arrendamento da Câmara Municipal, ao abrigo das Medidas Excecionais de Crise Económica e Habitacional, cuja renovação para o período entre 1 de Janeiro e 31 de Dezembro de… O conteúdo Portimão renova apoios ao arrendamento a centenas d

Algarve Daily News23 Oct

President Seguro calls parliamentarians to urgent meeting, following housing protests across Portugal’s major cities

President António José Seguro has called a meeting of the Council of State for the afternoon of Monday, 2 November, at Belém Palace, with social cohesion on the agenda. The summons was published on the Presidency’s website on Friday, 23 October.

Portugal Resident23 Oct

News Review: Housing for Teachers, Vandalism Not Helping & Lithium Mining Relief

In this News Review episode, host Carl Munson and The Resident news writer Natasha Donn catch up after Natasha’s break and discuss her top Portuguese news picks: Alentejo town halls The post News Review: Housing for Teachers, Vandalism Not Helping & Lithium Mining Relief appeared first on Portugal Resident .

The Portugal News23 Oct

Portugal may need a decade to resolve the housing crisis

Labour shortages, lengthy construction timelines, bureaucracy and increased demand are some of the factors contributing to the housing shortage.

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Sul Informação23 Oct

Cheias na Rua de São Luís vão acabar com novo Plano de Drenagem de Faro

A situação é recorrente, mas a solução para os próximos 100 anos pode estar ao “virar da esquina”. O Plano Geral de Drenagem de Faro, apresentado hoje, 23 de Outubro, prevê a construção de uma conduta do Largo de São Luís até… O conteúdo Cheias na Rua de São Luís vão acabar com novo Plano de Drenagem de Faro aparece pr