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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 .
Denmark wants to ban ‘turbo chickens’
"They simply grow too fast for their bodies to keep up," said the animal welfare minister.
EU tells capitals to halt their national social media bans for a year
Austria, the first country told to halt its national legislation, has lashed out at the order from Brussels meant to allow for the unified EU law to first be finalized.
Temperatures may reach almost 30ºC in coming days
Maximum temperatures will remain above average for this time of year at least until the weekend, and could reach 29°C in the south, meteorologist Patrícia Gomes tells Lusa. “«”A slight The post Temperatures may reach almost 30ºC in coming days appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Olhão approves €49 million loan request, with €40 million earmarked for housing
Olhão Council has approved a request to take out a €49 million loan, with €40 million earmarked for housing as the municipality steps up its local response to the national The post Olhão approves €49 million loan request, with €40 million earmarked for housing appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Veterinarians call for lower VAT on pet care in Portugal
The Portuguese Veterinary Order (OMV) will submit a petition to the Assembly of the Republic calling for a reduction in VAT on veterinary services for pets. The petition had collected around 8,000 signatures by 27 October.
Doughty lithium mine opponents gather in Covas do Barroso for third day
For the third day running, around 50 doughty protesters have gathered near a drilling site on common land in Covas do Barroso, Boticas, to oppose the lithium mine they have The post Doughty lithium mine opponents gather in Covas do Barroso for third day appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Porto tops Portugal’s plant-based food ranking, Algarve claims three top-six spots
Porto has been named Portugal’s best destination for plant-based food, narrowly beating Braga and Lisbon in a new national ranking – while the Algarve also performed strongly, with three destinations The post Porto tops Portugal’s plant-based food ranking, Algarve claims three top-six spots appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portuguese police forces protest in Lisbon to demand salary increases
The Police Professionals' Trade Union Association (ASPP/PSP) and the National Guard Professionals' Association (APG/GNR) are organising a national demonstration in Lisbon on 29 October to demand higher pay, revised career structures and allowances, and better conditions.
Putin ally warns Portuguese and Spanish arms firms could become Russian targets
A Ukrainian oligarch with close ties to Vladimir Putin has warned that Portuguese and Spanish weapons manufacturers could become targets for Russian retaliatory strikes, claiming they are helping Ukraine develop The post Putin ally warns Portuguese and Spanish arms firms could become Russian targets appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal’s 2027 State Budget approved in general terms by Parliament
The proposal passed following two days of debate focused on housing, the cost of living and the Government’s economic policies.
Belgium’s deputy PM wants to use ‘trade bazooka’ on US over pharma threats
Frank Vandenbroucke foresees an extreme increase in European drug prices — or even the withdrawal of drugs from the market.
José Seguro audits parliamentary parties on social cohesion and housing
On 29 October, the President of the Republic, António José Seguro, will be hosting the ten parties with parliamentary representation at the Belém Palace for hearings on social cohesion and housing.
Loulé hands over 36 affordable homes
Loulé Council has handed over another 36 publicly owned homes at affordable rents, with many of the new tenants belonging to groups increasingly squeezed by the Algarve’s housing market. The The post Loulé hands over 36 affordable homes appeared first on Portugal Resident .
PSP, GNR police demonstrate in Lisbon for salary increases
The Police Professionals’ Trade Union Association (ASPP/PSP) and the Guard Professionals’ Association (APG/GNR) are holding a demonstration in Lisbon today to demand salary increases, career restructuring and improvements in working The post PSP, GNR police demonstrate in Lisbon for salary increases appeared first on Portugal Resident .
President Seguro receives parties to discuss (threats to) social cohesion
President António José Seguro is already deep into his series of hearings with political parties with seats in parliament this morning: the one item on the agenda being ‘social cohesion’, The post President Seguro receives parties to discuss (threats to) social cohesion appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Christine Lagarde to step down as ECB president in February
The moves gives French leader Emmanuel Macron a say in choosing her successor before the election next year.
120kg turtle, Molly, returns to sea after 20 years in human care
A 120kg loggerhead turtle has returned to the sea after spending around two decades in human care, following a successful rehabilitation programme at Zoomarine Algarve. Molly, a Caretta caretta turtle, The post 120kg turtle, Molly, returns to sea after 20 years in human care appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Seguro meets housing experts at Belém Palace
The President of the Republic has met housing experts at Belém Palace, including academics, tenants’ and landlords’ associations, and representatives of the construction and public works sector.
Quebec premier boycotts Mark Carney’s EU summit
In a letter to European leaders, Paul St-Pierre Plamondon warns that agreements running counter to Quebec’s interests “will simply not be implemented.”
Parliament approves law banning animals on chains/ shut on balconies
Today is something of a red-letter day for animal campaigners: parliament has approved new animal protection rules – namely, outlawing the keeping of animals (dogs) on chains, and/ or on The post Parliament approves law banning animals on chains/ shut on balconies appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Cristiano Ronaldo voted greatest Ballon d’Or ever in €1-a-vote poll
Cristiano Ronaldo has beaten Lionel Messi in a fan vote to choose the greatest Ballon d’Or-winning season of all time – although there was a catch: every vote cost €1. The post Cristiano Ronaldo voted greatest Ballon d’Or ever in €1-a-vote poll appeared first on Portugal Resident .