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Portugal rents rise again
A recent study by idealista found that rental prices in Portugal continued to rise throughout October, as the pace of growth eased considerably, with Porto among the cities recording an annual decline.
Hungary releases secret police files from communist era
The files reveal the names of the socialist regime's informant network, 70 years after the Soviet Union crushed the Hungarian revolution of 1956.
MEPs fear fundamental rights will take a hit under plans to expand EU border agency
New mandate would permit Frontex to support deportations to and from return hubs, commissioner says.
Shades of pink over Praia da Rocha
Today, we were lucky enough to experience another beautiful sunset in the Algarve, with the sky above Praia da Rocha turning into an amazing mix of pink shades.
Lisbon Metro to increase services for Web Summit 2026
Lisbon Metro, Carris, and CP are introducing special transport arrangements to help attendees navigate the city during the four-day event.
Damaged Chernobyl nuclear site needs urgent funding, warns European development bank
Half a billion euros is required to fix the protective dome that was damaged by Russian attacks.
JD Vance blames Iran war for US election defeat
US Vice President JD Vance has placed blame on President Donald Trump’s war with Iran for the Republican Party’s sweeping defeat in Tuesday’s midterm elections, as Democrats secured control of both chambers of Congress.
Portugal airport announces new winter routes
Porto Airport is expanding its international connections this winter, adding 24 routes and giving passengers more options to travel across Europe, North America, the Middle East and Africa.
Portugal warns immigrants of residence permit cancellation in case of public disorder
Portugal's Secretary of State for the Presidency and Immigration has said that immigrants taking part in housing demonstrations who fail to comply with the law may have their residence permits cancelled.
Montenegro defends response to housing protests
The Prime Minister called for peaceful demonstrations and greater political consensus on housing legislation.
Housing protesters “disobedience”: investigation could end up in bin
Wednesday promises a seismic shift in the attitudes between housing protesters and police. Not only has the PSP police union come out against what it denounces as the force being The post Housing protesters “disobedience”: investigation could end up in bin appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Duncan Moss Podcast (Part 2) - Career in Music
As a young man, Duncan Moss felt pulled in two very different directions.
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle to visit EU Parliament
Couple will be in Brussels to talk about online child safety.
Faro mayor backs private concession to revive municipal pools
Faro Mayor António Miguel Pina says the best solution for the city’s long-closed municipal swimming pools may be to hand their rehabilitation and management to a private operator. The complex, The post Faro mayor backs private concession to revive municipal pools appeared first on Portugal Resident .
AIMA appointments increase by 60%
Rui Armindo Freitas, Secretary of State for the Presidency and Immigration, has reported that appointments at AIMA offices increased by 60% during the first six months of 2026.
How to save time when visiting Lisbon?
Visitors to Lisbon may spend a significant part of a short break waiting to enter some of the city’s best-known sights.
Premier League and EFL warm-weather training camps in the Algarve: why Wolves, Burnley and West Brom keep coming back
On 17 July 2026, West Bromwich Albion ended almost a week of training in the Algarve with a 4-1 friendly win over Bromley at the Estádio da Nora in Albufeira.
Why international families are turning to Portugal amid global uncertainty
Some wealthy families who start out building a backup plan abroad end up making it their main one.
Former central bank governor reacts to U.S. mid-term ‘tsunami’
Former governor of the Bank of Portugal, Mário Centeno, has commented today on the landslide results for the Democrats in Tuesday’s U.S. mid-term elections, noting that the results demonstrate the The post Former central bank governor reacts to U.S. mid-term ‘tsunami’ appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal and Germany deepen defence ties
Portugal and Germany signed a declaration of intent in Berlin on 4 November to strengthen defence cooperation, with projects covering armaments, space, drones, and military training.
PSP union accuses the government of using the police as political tool
After days in which authorities appeared to try and finesse over who, in fact, ordered the police baton charges of housing protesters on three different occasions since last month, PSP The post PSP union accuses the government of using the police as political tool appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Algarve approves €9 million smart water management project
A €9 million project to make the Algarve’s water networks smarter and more efficient has been approved, with new technology set to help detect leaks and unusual consumption more quickly. The post Algarve approves €9 million smart water management project appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Cinema: Under the Stars
Hoping to reignite his passion, he travels to Italy for inspiration, only to unexpectedly fall for a spirited local who challenges everything he thought he knew about love and himself. The post Cinema: Under the Stars appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Metsola tells MEPs not to rely on AI when drafting laws
European Parliament prepares guidelines for lawmakers on the use of AI.