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Average monthly mortgage payments hit record high in Portugal
The average monthly payment on mortgages for permanent home ownership reached €450 in September, the highest figure since records began in 2018, and 9% higher year-on-year, according to the Bank of Portugal (BdP).
Algarve racetrack boosts permanent workforce by 33%
The Algarve International Circuit (AIA) has increased its permanent workforce by 33% since the start of 2026, as the Portimão racetrack expands its operations and steps up investment in sustainability. The post Algarve racetrack boosts permanent workforce by 33% appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal allocates €1.5 billion more to healthcare
The additional funding will cover medicines, diagnostic examinations and operating expenses, bringing the total additional funding for 2026 to €2.7 billion.
CHEGA leader claims court decision “further promotes anarchy and confusion”
CHEGA leader André Ventura has shown push-back against the court decision legitimising Lisbon and Porto tent protests, suggesting it “further promotes the prevailing anarchy and confusion“, and makes police “scapegoats The post CHEGA leader claims court decision “further promotes anarchy and confusion” appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Kimi Antonelli Crowned Formula 1 World Champion
Italian Andrea Kimi Antonelli (Mercedes) has been crowned Formula 1 world champion at the Mexican Grand Prix, a race won by Dutch driver Max Verstappen (Red Bull).
Ministry issues short statement following court decision to allow Rossio protest camp
The press office of the Ministry of Interior Administration has issued a short statement this afternoon following the court decision which is being hailed by ‘right to housing protesters’. Most The post Ministry issues short statement following court decision to allow Rossio protest camp appeared first on Portugal Resident .
‘Victorious’protesters return to Rossio this evening at 7.30pm
On a day when ‘the feeling in the air’ is that the ugliness of recent days is being brought to an end, Lisbon’s right to housing protesters are celebrating the The post ‘Victorious’protesters return to Rossio this evening at 7.30pm appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Project Emc2 celebrates National Day of Castles
As part of the Emc2 Project “Exploring White Crowberry Coastal Habitats”, researcher Alexandra Viegas Abreu Lima (MARE-ARNET & INIAV, I.P.) took students on an educational field trip during the National Day of Castles, 7 October, co-organised by the Sagres Fortress.
New Continente opening in the Algarve with free gifts for customers
Residents of Quarteira will soon have another place to do their everyday shopping, as a new Continente Bom Dia supermarket prepares to open its doors on Tuesday, 3 November.
Berlin unveils blueprint to catch up on AI
Germany should become a “sovereign AI nation” by 2030, according to a plan set to be released Monday.
NGOs from nine countries call for investigation into police action in Porto
Just as a Lisbon court has ruled that police need to back-off from hounding ‘right to housing’ demonstrations, 78 organisations, collectives, movements and projects from nine countries have signed an The post NGOs from nine countries call for investigation into police action in Porto appeared first on Portugal Resident .
TAP launches direct flights from Portugal to USA
Travelling from Portugal to one of America’s most popular holiday destinations has become easier, with TAP Air Portugal launching its first direct flights between Lisbon and Orlando, Florida.
Portugal to see temperatures drop as rain approaches
Portugal is set to a see a change in the weather this week, with temperatures expected to fall and rain potentially returning to much of the country over the weekend of 7 and 8 November.
President Seguro highlights right to demonstrate: “violence is not part of Portuguese democratic culture”
With a bombshell ruling just through from Lisbon’s administrative court, the President of the Republic has again highlighted the right to demonstrate today, stressing that violence “is not part of The post President Seguro highlights right to demonstrate: “violence is not part of Portuguese democratic culture” appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Contrapeso Festival brings international theatre, jazz and circus to Algarve
The Contrapeso Festival returns to the Algarve from November 27 to 29 with a compact but ambitious programme spanning visual theatre, contemporary jazz, circus and music. Now in its sixth The post Contrapeso Festival brings international theatre, jazz and circus to Algarve appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Power cuts planned across 11 areas of Portugal
Residents in 11 Portuguese municipalities could experience temporary electricity cuts this week as E-Redes carries out scheduled maintenance on the national distribution network.
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Court rules tents CAN remain overnight in Rossio
By court order and as requested by ‘right to housing’ protesters, tents will be allowed to remain in Rossio until November 24 – and beyond the witching hour of 00:30 The post Court rules tents CAN remain overnight in Rossio appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Hackers attack supermarket fridges in Belgium, Sweden and Luxembourg
Store fridges heated up to 50 degrees Celsius, mimicking similar incidents that plagued France last month.
Government wants to accelerate hand-over of tens of thousands of public properties for housing
Minister of Infrastructure and Housing Miguel Pinto Luz has assured parliament today that the government wants to accelerate the transfer of approximately 83,000 public properties to municipalities, in order to The post Government wants to accelerate hand-over of tens of thousands of public properties for housing appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Three-hour flight, three-hour airport wait? Brits spark online debate on Faro Airport
A social media post comparing a three-hour flight from Manchester to Faro with an alleged three-hour wait at the airport has sparked a lively debate about long queues, Brexit and the impact on Algarve tourism.
New blues festival makes its debut in Fuseta
Fuseta will host the first edition of Blues na Ria on November 7 and 8, bringing two days of blues concerts, workshops and jam sessions to the coastal Algarve town. The post New blues festival makes its debut in Fuseta appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Speaker gives parties 24-hours to decide on request for urgent debate on housing
Parliamentary speaker José Pedro Aguiar-Branco has given political parties a 24-hour deadline today to clarify whether there is consensus to change the timetable for consideration of the 2027 State Budget The post Speaker gives parties 24-hours to decide on request for urgent debate on housing appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Public sector workers down tools yet again
Today’s strike by public administration workers was registering an adherence rate of around 60% in education and health across the mainland and autonomous regions at 9am today, a union source The post Public sector workers down tools yet again appeared first on Portugal Resident .