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Black Friday expected to create almost 4,000 extra jobs in Portugal

Black Friday is expected to create almost 4,000 extra jobs in Portugal this November. The forecast comes from recruitment company Randstad, which expects employment in retail, transport and warehousing to The post Black Friday expected to create almost 4,000 extra jobs in Portugal appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal mortgage lending hits record €120.2 billion as demand rises

Housing loans in Portugal reached €120.2 billion in September, as interest rates climbed to 3.19%.

Portugal launches new support for artisans and traditional crafts

Portugal is launching a new strategy to make traditional crafts more commercially viable, including a national events calendar, business training, and financial support for artisans.

Netflix turns teenage TAP hijacking into its first film in Portugal

Netflix has started production on its first film in Portugal – inspired by the extraordinary true story of a 16-year-old who hijacked a TAP flight and forced it to divert The post Netflix turns teenage TAP hijacking into its first film in Portugal appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Germany’s Merz warns Europe must have seat at the table on Ukraine peace talks

The German chancellor also called the U.S. move to invite Putin to the G20 “completely unacceptable,” saying Ukraine’s fate must not be discussed without Ukraine.

The 5 most brutal political moggings of 2026

From Vladimir Putin to Donald Trump, some of the world’s most powerful leaders have been outshone this year.

Government focused on ‘saving’ Portugal’s only oil refinery

Minister for the environment and energy Maria da Graça Carvalho said today that energy giant GALP still intends to separate its commercial and industrial divisions, following the collapse of the The post Government focused on ‘saving’ Portugal’s only oil refinery appeared first on Portugal Resident .

European Union open to flexible United Kingdom membership terms

EU officials suggest Britain could retain exemptions from the single currency and passport-free travel area if it applies to rejoin the bloc.

Manifesto warns: “Don’t change subject: we have a major housing shortage…”

Almost 50 public figures, among them politicians, lawyers and other personalities, have signed a manifesto stressing the need to stay focused on the country’s dire housing crisis. Recent protests, the The post Manifesto warns: “Don’t change subject: we have a major housing shortage…” appeared first on Portugal Resident .

FIFA visits Portugal as preparations for 2030 World Cup continue

A FIFA delegation is in Portugal this week to review preparations for the 2030 World Cup, which the country will co-host with Spain and Morocco.

Moscow in talks to arrange Trump, Xi and Putin meeting, Kremlin says

The trilateral meeting would take place during the APEC summit in two weeks.

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President Seguro condemns Russia’s latest attack on Ukraine humanitarian centre

Portugal’s president António José Seguro has condemned the latest Russian attack on a humanitarian facility in Ukraine, which has left 29 people dead. In a message published on the official The post President Seguro condemns Russia’s latest attack on Ukraine humanitarian centre  appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Brits want the Democrats to win the midterms

Polling for POLITICO by PF Global finds the U.K. public believes a Republican victory would be riskier for the world.

Ibero-American summit to establish disaster risk reduction network

The 30th Ibero-American Summit taking place Wednesday and Thursday in Madrid is expected to “witness the creation of the Ibero-American Network for Disaster Risk Reduction and Civil Protection, which stems The post Ibero-American summit to establish disaster risk reduction network appeared first on Portugal Resident .

New taxi access controls at Lisbon Airport

A new barrier system will restrict access to accredited taxis following complaints about excessive fares and service refusals.

New entrance to Portimão opens near Nova Vila Retail Park

Portimão has gained a new entrance and exit from the EN125, with a €700,000 road link opening on Tuesday, November 3 near Nova Vila Retail Park. The new connection gives The post New entrance to Portimão opens near Nova Vila Retail Park appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Communists in Portugal call for investment at Beja Airport

The Portuguese Communist Party (PCP) will propose the creation of a logistics hub at Beja Airport to facilitate the “distribution of regional products” during the detailed parliamentary debate on the 2027 State Budget (OE2027).

Human exploration of Mars to be simulated in Alentejo village

The village of Monsaraz, in Portugal’s interior Alentejo region, will simulate human exploration of Mars from April 5 to 18 April next year, the Austrian organisation promoting the initiative – The post Human exploration of Mars to be simulated in Alentejo village appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal mortgage payments rise despite ECB rate pause

The European Central Bank (ECB) has kept its key interest rates unchanged, offering some stability for borrowers across the eurozone, although new figures show that mortgage repayments in Portugal are continuing to rise.

Electric car subsidy for low earners could reach €15,000 – minister

The latest Portuguese government subsidy for the purchase of electric vehicles by the most disadvantaged households will cover between 70% and 90% of the vehicle’s value, up to a maximum The post Electric car subsidy for low earners could reach €15,000 – minister appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Tavira solar farm would require felling 528 trees

A planned 70-hectare solar farm in Tavira, in the parish of Cachopo, would require the removal of 527 holm oaks and one cork oak, according to environmental documents now open The post Tavira solar farm would require felling 528 trees appeared first on Portugal Resident .

EU to host Ukraine reconstruction talks with US and UK

France, Germany, the U.K., NATO and the World Bank will join representatives from Washington, Kyiv and the EU in Brussels.

Lisbon, Caracas focus on bilateral trade, new strategic alliances

Venezuela’s acting president, Delcy Rodríguez, has stated, following a meeting with Portugal’s minister of the economy and territorial cohesion, Manuel Castro Almeida, that the two countries wish to promote bilateral The post Lisbon, Caracas focus on bilateral trade, new strategic alliances appeared first on Portugal Resident .