Portugal Resident18 AugFour decades of calling the Algarve home
Forty years ago, when Scottish-born Charles Mackenzie first arrived in the Algarve, the region was a very different place. There were fewer resorts, quieter winters and a slower pace of The post Four decades of calling the Algarve home appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident17 AugAlbufeira mayor charged over Roma housing comments
Albufeira mayor Rui Cristina has been charged with discrimination and incitement to hatred and violence over controversial comments about the local Roma gypsy community and access to housing. Portugal’s Public The post Albufeira mayor charged over Roma housing comments appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident15 AugPortugal to exceed PRR housing target with 28,000 homes by end of August
Portugal is expected to exceed its housing target under the Recovery and Resilience Plan (PRR), with more than 28,000 housing solutions due to be delivered to families by the end The post Portugal to exceed PRR housing target with 28,000 homes by end of August appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident14 Aug2026: falling forward
The number one issue, remaining obstinately at the centre of political conversations and people’s concerns, must be the cost of living. With housing costs coming at the top of the The post 2026: falling forward appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident13 AugEnvironment minister “barred” at access to Galé-Fontainhas beach, Melides
The current (increasingly perennial) beef over ‘resorts and developments for the monied few’ muscling in on beaches that should be public, has been amplified this week following the visit of The post Environment minister “barred” at access to Galé-Fontainhas beach, Melides appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident11 AugIMI rates increases of up to 920% reach Constitutional Court
Portugal’s Constitutional Court is to rule on property tax increases of up to 920% imposed on unused building plots in areas facing acute housing pressure. The issue has reached the The post IMI rates increases of up to 920% reach Constitutional Court appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident11 AugResidential property prices see yet another significant jump
A study by global real estate promoter Knight Frank reveals that house prices in Portugal rose by 16.5% in the first quarter, year-on-year, recording the 4th-highest nominal annual increase among The post Residential property prices see yet another significant jump appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident10 AugThe shifting value of ground – Why Southern European real estate needs independent ESG auditing
In my article last month, I questioned whether our local municipalities are able to measure the effectiveness of climate adaptation or are simply “navigating in the mayo”. I concluded that: The post The shifting value of ground – Why Southern European real estate needs independent ESG auditing appeared first on Portuga
Portugal Resident10 AugPortimão launches €27.7m public housing project
Portimão Council has launched the largest public housing project ever undertaken in the municipality, with 204 new homes to be built at Bairro Coca Maravilhas in a €27.7 million investment. The post Portimão launches €27.7m public housing project appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident9 AugOdemira municipality “awaits opinions” of various state agencies on Luís Neves’ contested ‘monte’
With almost every day bringing another ‘news item’ on the alleged incompatibilities stalking Minister for Interior Administration, Luís Neves, Correio da Manhã today brings two slightly different takes on the The post Odemira municipality “awaits opinions” of various state agencies on Luís Neves’ contested ‘monte’ appe
Portugal Resident7 AugPresident sends Foreigners Law to Constitutional Court over family separations and child expulsions
President António José Seguro has sent Portugal’s revised Foreigners and Asylum law to the Constitutional Court, citing “well-founded doubts” over provisions that could separate children from their parents and allow The post President sends Foreigners Law to Constitutional Court over family separations and child expuls
Portugal Resident7 AugFamily of deported scholarship student accuses AIMA of inflicting “psychological terror” on their son
The furious family of 19-year-old Kauê Matos — deported this week after living with his parents and younger brother in Portugal for two years — are demanding that authorities reverse The post Family of deported scholarship student accuses AIMA of inflicting “psychological terror” on their son appeared first on Portugal
Portugal Resident6 Aug“Millionaire burglary” at property in Parque das Nações
A home in Parque das Nações, Lisbon, was the target of a high-value burglary yesterday afternoon (Wednesday, August 5). Suspects gained entry using a fake key. Once inside, they managed The post “Millionaire burglary” at property in Parque das Nações appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident6 AugPortugal offers ‘fast track’ for migrants with jobs and housing – economy minister
Economy and Territorial Cohesion Minister Manuel Castro Almeida has said Portugal remains open to immigration, insisting that people who already have a job and a place to live can enter The post Portugal offers ‘fast track’ for migrants with jobs and housing – economy minister appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident5 AugAlgarve Tourism Board returns to where journey began
The Algarve Tourism Board (RTA) has marked three years since its current executive took office by holding a meeting at the Algarve International Circuit in Portimão, where its mandate began The post Algarve Tourism Board returns to where journey began appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident4 AugEuropean prosecutors reviewing PJ contracts awarded during Luís Neves’ tenure – CNN
The European Public Prosecutor’s Office (EPPO) is reportedly conducting a preliminary review of public works contracts awarded by the Polícia Judiciária while current Interior Minister Luís Neves was its national The post European prosecutors reviewing PJ contracts awarded during Luís Neves’ tenure – CNN appeared first
Portugal Resident4 AugPortugal recognises over 150 rare diseases in year in which 1,803 rare disease cards issued
Portugal recognised 155 different rare diseases for the first time in 2025 – the year in which 1,803 Rare Disease Cards were issued, 13.2% more than in 2024, covering a The post Portugal recognises over 150 rare diseases in year in which 1,803 rare disease cards issued appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident4 AugMunicipalities gain power to approve property expropriations
Portugal’s municipalities will now be able to declare property expropriations to be in the public interest without requiring approval from the government, under changes to the Expropriations Code published in The post Municipalities gain power to approve property expropriations appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident4 AugPJ police impound Hong Kong flagged container ship in Sines
Early this morning, PJ judicial police boarded and seized a container ship in the Port of Sines carrying cocaine. The massive “MAERSK NOKWANDA” is currently being searched. The vessel sailing The post PJ police impound Hong Kong flagged container ship in Sines appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident2 AugStudy finds disinformation “central to CHEGA’s digital strategy”
Questions surrounding an apparent break-in at André Ventura’s parliamentary office have taken on added significance following the publication of academic research identifying disinformation as a “structural element” of CHEGA’s digital The post Study finds disinformation “central to CHEGA’s digital strategy” appeared fi
Portugal Resident2 AugParents resort to courts to retrieve son’s missing exam papers – and save overall grade
EduQA, the institute of education, quality and evaluation, has until tomorrow (Monday) to live up to its name and deliver the full exam of a Viseu 12th year student, whose The post Parents resort to courts to retrieve son’s missing exam papers – and save overall grade appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident1 AugGerman children rescued off unsupervised Algarve beach
Two German children were rescued from strong currents at the Cacela Velha inlet on Friday afternoon, July 31, after getting into difficulty while swimming in an unguarded area. The children, The post German children rescued off unsupervised Algarve beach appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident31 JulLoulé to double size of free car park
Loulé Municipal Council has given the green light to the preliminary programme for the expansion of the Cássima car park, increasing its capacity from the current 200 spaces to approximately The post Loulé to double size of free car park appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident30 JulAtlantic Club Comporta opens bookings for luxury private residences
The Atlantic Club Comporta has officially opened and is now accepting reservations, introducing a new luxury residential concept that combines the privacy of a standalone villa with the services of The post Atlantic Club Comporta opens bookings for luxury private residences appeared first on Portugal Resident .