Portugal Resident28 OctCinema: Crawlers
Tenants at Paradiso Palms apartments fight a deadly spider invasion while the cunning building manager might be their only hope for survival. Director: Ángel Gómez Hernández; Starring: Matilda Lutz, Gary The post Cinema: Crawlers appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident28 OctPJ police arrest Spain’s most wanted female fraudster
PJ police in Portugal have arrested a young Moroccan woman, described as Spain’s “most wanted fugitive for fraud”, the subject of 26 arrest warrants and already sentenced to a prison The post PJ police arrest Spain’s most wanted female fraudster appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident28 OctPortugal sends condolences to Spain after high-speed train crash kills at least 30
Portugal has expressed its condolences and solidarity with neighbouring Spain after a deadly collision between two high-speed trains near Toledo left at least 30 people dead. Foreign Minister Paulo Rangel The post Portugal sends condolences to Spain after high-speed train crash kills at least 30 appeared first on Portu
Portugal Resident28 OctPortimão demands “respect” as vandals target 500-year-old stonework
Portimão Council is appealing for greater respect for a set of 500-year-old Manueline stonework after repeated acts of vandalism forced restoration teams to intervene several times in recent months. The The post Portimão demands “respect” as vandals target 500-year-old stonework appeared first on Portugal Resident .
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 .
Portugal Resident28 OctOlhão unveils walking and running centre
Olhão has opened a new Municipal Walking and Running Centre, offering residents regular guided exercise sessions at the Municipal Stadium for €1.20 per month. The centre was officially inaugurated on The post Olhão unveils walking and running centre appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident28 OctCovas do Barroso maintains David v. Goliath struggle against lithium mining
Opponents of lithium mining in Covas do Barroso, Boticas, are continuing their protest today against exploration work by British based Savannah Resources, to “defend a way of life” and, ultimately, The post Covas do Barroso maintains David v. Goliath struggle against lithium mining appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident28 OctSolution to teacher shortage? Graduates without Master’s degrees to teach primary years
Trying to solve Portugal’s crushing shortage of qualified teachers, the government has come up with what it hopes is a solution. It wants to allow graduates with a degree in The post Solution to teacher shortage? Graduates without Master’s degrees to teach primary years appeared first on Portugal Resident .
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
Portugal Resident27 OctMore than 27,000 immigrants notified to leave Portugal so far this year: only 800 have left
More than 27,000 immigrants were informed, this year, that they should leave Portugal. However, only around 800 complied with the voluntary departure notice, according to figures provided by the Minister The post More than 27,000 immigrants notified to leave Portugal so far this year: only 800 have left appeared first
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
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 .
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 OctGranfondo Portimão returns with 1,500 cyclists expected
Portimão is gearing up for the third edition of the Granfondo Portimão, with around 1,500 cyclists from 30 countries expected to take part on November 7 and 8. The main The post Granfondo Portimão returns with 1,500 cyclists expected 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 .
Portugal Resident27 OctOpponents of Boticas’ Lithium mine mount new blockade
Opponents of the Barroso lithium mine in Boticas, mounted a new blockade today, stressing they will not give up in their fight to thwart British-based mining company Savannah Resources. Early The post Opponents of Boticas’ Lithium mine mount new blockade appeared first on Portugal Resident .
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
Portugal Resident27 OctPortuguese in New Jersey (U.S.) shocked by ICE raids
Raids in broad daylight by US immigration police have become a daily reality for the Portuguese community in the State of New Jersey, which several Portuguese nationals have described to The post Portuguese in New Jersey (U.S.) shocked by ICE raids appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident27 OctTotal collapse of international law means WW3 imminent – left-wing leader
Jose Manuel Pureza is better known in Portugal as the leader of the Left Bloc (Bloco de Esquerda) but he has also been a lecturer in international relations at the The post Total collapse of international law means WW3 imminent – left-wing leader appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident27 OctFaro event asks Algarve businesses to give before they ask
Local business owners and marketers gathered at UAlg Tec Campus, at the University of the Algarve, on Monday, October 19, for “Give, Don’t Ask”, a free Growth Box event built The post Faro event asks Algarve businesses to give before they ask appeared first on Portugal Resident .
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 .