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8 things we learned at the EU-Canada summit
Ursula von der Leyen, António Costa and Mark Carney hammered out the contours of a new partnership during a whirlwind 48 hours in Montreal. Here's everything you need to know.
Tusk-Nawrocki battle escalates as chief judge is ousted from Poland’s top court
A bid to remove the court’s nationalist-linked leadership sparked accusations of a coup and clashes between protesters and police in Warsaw.
Albufeira announces embargo on desalination plant
Albufeira City Council claims to have embargoed works on the locally-contested desalination plant. Mayor Rui Cristina has spoken out against the €108 million project previously, describing it as a “political, The post Albufeira announces embargo on desalination plant appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Have you ever wondered what these baskets were for?
Have you ever noticed these large traditional woven baskets outside the Portimão Museum, right beside the Arade River?
Press told “no drones over Rossio for tomorrow’s housing protest”
Television commentators have said the order coming through this evening prohibiting drones over Rossio, in Lisbon, tomorrow – precisely when a new ‘right to housing’ protest has been scheduled – The post Press told “no drones over Rossio for tomorrow’s housing protest” appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Shein and Temu purchases face new European Union handling fee
Online shoppers using platforms based outside the European Union (EU), such as Shein and Temu, will face a new fee from 1 November.
Mark Carney puts deadline on EU ‘associate membership’ push
Canadian prime minister backs “the deepest possible partnership” with the bloc, but questions over its cost and differences on trade remain.
Luís Montenegro reaffirms implementation of €10 billion housing plan
Luís Montenegro said on 29 October in the municipality of Sátão that his government would move quickly to implement a strategic plan for Portugal’s housing sector, a plan that will see a total investment of €10 billion, combining public and private funds.
Portugal approves income tax cuts for three million families
The government has approved reductions to personal income tax rates and new regulations for obtaining Portuguese nationality.
Petition pointing path out of escalating property prices on way to parliament
A petition created in 2022 has surpassed 10,000 signatures and is expected to be delivered to the Assembly of the Republic next week. Organisers (with no formal ties to political The post Petition pointing path out of escalating property prices on way to parliament appeared first on Portugal Resident .
AIMA marks three years in Portugal
Portugal’s immigration agency is entering its fourth year with thousands of cases still awaiting court decisions, despite a major effort to clear the administrative backlog inherited from the former service.
The new Anglo-Portuguese relationship (A letter to my Portuguese friend in the UK)
That honour goes to the wonderful Lutzy, who ran a café in Exeter. Next came Pedro, a colleague at the charity where I worked in Devon. When he heard I The post The new Anglo-Portuguese relationship (A letter to my Portuguese friend in the UK) appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal has already released all oil reserves planned under EU commitment
The Ministry of Environment and Energy has clarified today that Portugal has already released all its strategic oil reserves under the commitment made on March 11, with the process “fully The post Portugal has already released all oil reserves planned under EU commitment appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Algarve pushes for Faro–Seville rail link by 2040
The Algarve has renewed calls for a rail connection linking Faro, Huelva and Seville by 2040, placing the long-discussed project among three major priorities for closer cooperation with neighbouring Andalusia. The post Algarve pushes for Faro–Seville rail link by 2040 appeared first on Portugal Resident .
EU and Canada reach agreement on critical minerals and LNG
Deal aims to boost trade of resources needed in the energy transition.
Why the Algarve Real Estate Summit 2026 Is an Event You Shouldn't Miss
One region. Different industries. Countless opportunities to connect, learn and grow.
The Wonder of Panto in Wonderland
As many Brits will know, the run-up to Christmas is panto season: a particularly British entertainment derived from ribald musical comedy and plots adapted from beloved books or fairy stories
Montenegro responds to Portugal’s housing protests
The Prime Minister says the government is addressing the housing crisis but warns that a decade of underinvestment cannot be reversed in months.
News Review: Chega ‘Remigration’, Housing Protests, F1 Challenges & Lithium Update
In this Portugal Resident News Review podcast, the Natasha and Carl discuss “poster laws” and the practical limits of enforcing measures like banning chained dogs, then turn to Chega figures’ The post News Review: Chega ‘Remigration’, Housing Protests, F1 Challenges & Lithium Update appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Costa Cruises launches new winter itinerary to Portugal
Costa Cruises is launching a new winter itinerary in November 2026, operating until March 2027, linking the Canaries to Madeira on the Costa Smeralda.
Lisbon Art Weekend returns with 95 events across the city
Lisbon Art Weekend returns from November 5 to 8 with its biggest edition yet, bringing together 60 venues and 95 events across the Portuguese capital. Now in its eighth year, The post Lisbon Art Weekend returns with 95 events across the city appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Lisbon Airport border control waiting times fall
Portugal’s Minister of Internal Administration has told parliament that average waiting times at Lisbon Airport stood at 68 minutes in September, “the lowest figure for the same period in the past four years”.
The Rutte way or the Carney method? Scaramucci says Europe’s Trump strategy is off the Mark
The former White House comms chief described two models of behavior displayed by the NATO secretary-general and the Canadian prime minister.
Dakar Rally returns to Algarve in 2027
The 49th edition of the rally will begin in Portugal before continuing to Morocco, marking its return to Portuguese territory after two decades.