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Portugal needs to build more houses. But who is going to build them
Portugal has spent the last few years discussing the need to build more housing. The diagnosis is relatively consensual. We need to increase supply, speed up licensing, make land available and create conditions for private and public investment to respond to market needs. But there is one question that continues to receive less attention than it should: who is going to build all those houses?
Allies fear Trump will target NATO in case of midterm loss
The U.S. president could move thousands more troops out of Europe or cut NATO funding as he seeks to cement his legacy, diplomats say.
Café of the Week: Pedro’s Bar
Coffee with a view in Armação de Pêra
EU and Canada’s 6-month test of commitment
The Montreal summit launched work on a deeper partnership. Now 27 EU governments and Ottawa have to agree what that will mean.
Ireland strengthens its role in European AI innovation
Europe’s artificial intelligence sector is expanding, with nearly 7,000 AI startups operating across the continent.
Portugal municipality investing in students financial aid
The municipal executive of Viana do Castelo unanimously approved an investment of over 890,000 euros to provide transportation and financial aid to students in the municipality for the 2026/2027 academic year.
Russian strikes leave thousands without power in Ukraine, says Zelenskyy
The Ukrainian president's remarks came as Moscow reported "significant damage" to an industrial facility in Russia's Nizhny Novgorod region.
EU countries discuss seasonal clock changes
Italy is pushing for renewed European Union discussions on making summer time permanent, potentially ending the practice of changing clocks twice annually.
How history can be such a great teacher
I’ve never really been one to frequent theatres to watch such things as live stage shows or musicals.
Social Democrats seek investment-focused budget deal
Romania has formed a new government following a political crisis, securing a six-month agreement between parties.
Fairy tales – do come true!
“For some of our abandonments, it certainly is furry tails…” Jenny laughs.
Nekso Ferragudo: Michelin-level dining for just €90
Two young chefs, one shared dream and an extraordinary nine-course experience.
AI technology transforms historical archive research
Artificial intelligence is helping researchers decipher historical documents that have remained unreadable for centuries.
When There’s Nowhere Else to Turn
I decided to come to Portugal from Germany, partly to rekindle memories of the beautiful Algarve, but mainly because I was running from an abusive partner.
Commission backs Tusk as he vows no compromise in court showdown
"Appointing the new judges lies within the power of the Sejm," Commissioner Michael McGrath told POLITICO.
Petrol/ diesel not-so-merry-go-round see new changes from tomorrow
Petrol prices are expected to fall by 2.5 cents per litre from tomorrow while diesel is expected to rise by 2 cents, according to estimates by the National Association of The post Petrol/ diesel not-so-merry-go-round see new changes from tomorrow appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Solar paving offers new way to power homes
European households are turning driveways and patios into solar installations as high electricity and gas prices encourage interest in renewable power.
“Dark night in history of Portuguese democracy” – lawyer Ricardo Sá Fernandes
“The only perpetrators of crimes in these circumstances are the Minister of Internal Administration, Luís Neves and the national director of the PSP, Coelho de Moura”. This was the furious The post “Dark night in history of Portuguese democracy” – lawyer Ricardo Sá Fernandes appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Azores is investing in climate resilience
The Regional Government of the Azores will invest approximately 20 million euros by 2030, through the LIFE IP CLIMAZ project, to strengthen the region’s resilience to climate change, the Azorean executive announced.
UK’s future lies in EU, says Rachel Reeves
The intervention by the former British chancellor comes ahead of a UK-EU summit later this month.
Dozens more injuries as police confront ‘right to housing protesters’ in Lisbon and Porto
After three warnings in the early hours of this morning to demonstrators gathered in the country’s two main cities in protest to the difficulty of accessing housing, police officers once The post Dozens more injuries as police confront ‘right to housing protesters’ in Lisbon and Porto appeared first on Portugal Resident .
New diaper recycling scheme introduced
Copenhagen has begun introducing separate collection bins for used diapers in residential courtyards and municipal daycare centres.
A €10 million palace, then Portugal’s lights went out
Billy Nash was about an hour into filming a restored palace in Sintra when the lights went out.
London Calling – October 2026: A very fine bear indeed
The original story was commissioned by London’s Evening News for Christmas Eve 1925. Milne had bought a stuffed toy bear for his son from the famous department store Harrods, while The post London Calling – October 2026: A very fine bear indeed appeared first on Portugal Resident .