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Luxury property buyers in Portugal are becoming more selective and looking further afield
Luxury buyers in Portugal are looking beyond the established hotspots and asking far more of the properties they buy, according to Alina Obolonska, head of real estate at Portugal Pathways.
Portugal’s Golden Visa legacy puts investment and housing affordability in the spotlight
Portugal’s ability to attract international investment has strengthened its economic profile, but questions remain over how the benefits can be shared more widely.
Property of the Week: Elevated Contemporary Villa with Exceptional Golf, Ria Formosa Nature Reserve and Ocean Views
Set in an elevated position within the prestigious Pinheiros Altos resort, this exceptional contemporary four-bedroom villa combines striking architecture, sophisticated living and breathtaking panoramic views across the golf course, Ria Formosa Nature Reserve, golden dunes and the Atlantic Ocean.
“Shameful”: Mayor criticises insurer’s description of Glória funicular being “unreliable”
Mayor of Lisbon (CML) Carlos Moedas has reacted to statements made by Fidelidade, Carris’s insurer, in compensation proceedings involving the family of one of the victims of the Glória funicular The post “Shameful”: Mayor criticises insurer’s description of Glória funicular being “unreliable” appeared first on Portugal Resident .
U2 confirm two concerts in Portugal for 2027
Irish rock band U2 have announced their return to Portugal, with performances scheduled at Lisbon’s Estádio da Luz.
EU and Canada meet to strengthen strategic partnership
Government leaders will discuss closer cooperation on trade, defence, energy and digital technologies at the 21st bilateral summit in Montreal.
Is it illegal in Portugal to hold €10000 in cash?
Social media posts claim that it will be illegal to have €10,000 in cash, but does this reflect reality?
Adopt a new pet this Halloween at AlgarveShopping
Anyone thinking about welcoming a new four-legged friend into the family could find one this Halloween at AlgarveShopping, which is hosting another animal adoption campaign with Animal Rescue Algarve (ARA) The post Adopt a new pet this Halloween at AlgarveShopping appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Cristiano Ronaldo won the BOAT award
Portugal national team congratulated Cristiano Ronaldo for winning the BOAT (Best of All Time) award, a special Ballon d’Or recognition based on a public vote.
Von der Leyen touts ‘associate member’ status for Canada over objections of EU capitals
Commission president’s speech contrasted with a statement by Germany's Friedrich Merz, who referred instead to an “alliance for the future” between the EU and Canada.
Discovering the centre of Faro
Often overlooked by visitors who head straight to the Algarve’s beaches and resorts, Faro is actually a lovely place to spend a day.
Madeira urged to switch off lights to help young shearwaters reach the sea
Residents and businesses in Madeira and Porto Santo are being asked to switch off unnecessary outdoor lighting for three hours on Friday night in a bid to help young shearwaters The post Madeira urged to switch off lights to help young shearwaters reach the sea appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Canada to join EU network of supercomputers
The compute power team-up is a first step for middle-power cooperation on AI.
Former Spanish employment minister died in train crash
Fátima Báñez, who oversaw Spain’s controversial 2012 labor reform, was among at least 69 people killed in Wednesday’s collision near Toledo.
Lagarde’s bandages due to a ‘little skin cancer,’ not ‘kick-boxing in Thailand’
In a video to staff, seen by POLITICO, the outgoing ECB president says her coverings are due to "a little skin cancer that had to go."
Portuguese citizen missing after Spanish rail carnage
A 45-year-old Portuguese citizen, resident in Spain and an employee of a Spanish railway company, has been reported as among the missing following yesterday’s devastating high speed rail collision near The post Portuguese citizen missing after Spanish rail carnage appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Russian strike on busy train platform kills at least 14 in Dnipro
Moscow also struck residential districts in the Ukrainian cities of Kremenchuk and Chernihiv, killing multiple civilians including children.
Zara heiress to open luxury hotel in Portugal after fire
A luxury hotel backed by the heiress to the Zara fashion empire is preparing to welcome its first guests in Portugal next spring, after a fire earlier this year forced the postponement of its original opening.
Open Letter defending right to demonstrate delivered to President Seguro
The Open Letter that began earlier this week as a result of police baton charges on ‘right to housing’ protesters has been delivered to President Seguro today. The missive, which The post Open Letter defending right to demonstrate delivered to President Seguro appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Veterinarians deliver petition to parliament calling for minimal IVA on pet bills
The Portuguese Veterinary Association (OMV) is submitting a petition to parliament today with the aim of bringing down IVA (VAT) on veterinary services for pets – currently priced at top The post Veterinarians deliver petition to parliament calling for minimal IVA on pet bills appeared first on Portugal Resident .
It’s official: U2 return to Portugal in 2027
U2 are officially returning to Portugal, with the Irish rock giants confirmed to perform at Lisbon’s Estádio da Luz on May 27, 2027. The announcement came this Thursday, October 29, The post It’s official: U2 return to Portugal in 2027 appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Azores Airlines boosts Porto routes for 2027
Azores Airlines will increase the number of flights between Porto and the Azores during the winter season and summer 2027.
Lisbon housing protesters approve new demonstration on Saturday
The Acampada Lisboa movement (Lisbon Camp) approved, at a public assembly last night, the holding of a new demonstration on Saturday between Marquês de Pombal and Rossio, followed by a The post Lisbon housing protesters approve new demonstration on Saturday appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Salgados Golf Club to host EDGA Tour event in November
Salgados Golf Club on Portugal’s southern Algarve coast will host an EDGA (European Disabled Golf Association) Tour event from November 15 to 17, welcoming 60 golfers with disabilities from around The post Salgados Golf Club to host EDGA Tour event in November appeared first on Portugal Resident .