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EU divisions persist on ‘associate member’ label for Canada
The bloc can't agree on controversial status just 48 hours before Montreal summit.
Frontex gets power to track migration talk on social media
Frontex will monitor publicly accessible social media content in a bid to stay ahead of illegal migration.
Quarteira Bike Ride
Sunday 1st November Bike ride starting in Quarteira
Portugal house prices show surprising regional changes
Anyone hoping that Portugal’s housing market is finally becoming more affordable might be encouraged by the latest national figures. But looking a little closer, the picture becomes considerably more complicated.
A smooth getaway from Faro Airport today
Passengers leaving Faro Airport today reported a remarkably hassle-free experience, with no queues at immigration or security and staff praised for their friendly assistance.
President Seguro breaks silence over police reaction to housing protests
After several days of silence and growing pressure from the opposition, the President of the Republic finally spoke out today about police interventions during the housing protests. António José Seguro The post President Seguro breaks silence over police reaction to housing protests appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Andy Burnham considers UK return to European Union free movement
Andy Burnham has called for an “honest discussion” on returning to the European Union’s free movement, but has ruled out recommending that Britain join the euro or Schengen area.
Portuguese in New Jersey (U.S.) shocked by ICE raids
Raids in broad daylight by US immigration police have become a daily reality for the Portuguese community in the State of New Jersey, which several Portuguese nationals have described to The post Portuguese in New Jersey (U.S.) shocked by ICE raids appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Private island in Portugal returns to auction at reduced price
Ilha dos Puxadoiros, in the Ria de Aveiro, is back on the market in an online auction, this time with a starting price of €690,000, €60,000 less than the asking price at the first auction.
French government mulled blocking social networks and mobile internet amid protests
Paris was in touch with telecom operators in the week leading up to Oct. 24 to examine ways of restricting access to social networks.
Total collapse of international law means WW3 imminent – left-wing leader
Jose Manuel Pureza is better known in Portugal as the leader of the Left Bloc (Bloco de Esquerda) but he has also been a lecturer in international relations at the The post Total collapse of international law means WW3 imminent – left-wing leader appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Seguro breaks silence on Portugal housing protests
António José Seguro has broken his silence following criticism over his response to the housing protests taking place across Portugal.
TAP expands operations in Porto to Africa
TAP Air Portugal has just launched a new direct flight between Francisco Sá Carneiro Airport in Porto and the island of Sal in Cape Verde.
Choir serenades Seguro over Portugal’s housing crisis
A choir of around 30 members gathered outside the home of President of the Republic António José Seguro in Caldas da Rainha on the evening of 26 October in a “symbolic action” to “ask for a word” about “what is happening” in the country.
French MPs will vote on Sánchez-style amnesty plan for undocumented workers
Presidential candidate Raphaël Glucksmann is expected to endorse the measure, which would grant amnesty to hundreds of thousands of unauthorized immigrants.
Ryanair kicks off the winter season with four new routes in Portugal
Ryanair has launched its biggest winter schedule to date, adding four new direct routes from Francisco Sá Carneiro Airport in Porto.
Lisbon Metro strikes cancelled
Passengers travelling around Lisbon this week can expect their usual Metro service as usual after two planned strikes were cancelled, although the disagreement between workers and management is not over.
European pilots reveal how often they fall asleep in the cockpit
A new survey has raised concerns about tiredness among airline pilots, with around three in four respondents across Europe saying they had experienced at least one episode of “microsleep” while operating an aircraft.
Faro event asks Algarve businesses to give before they ask
Local business owners and marketers gathered at UAlg Tec Campus, at the University of the Algarve, on Monday, October 19, for “Give, Don’t Ask”, a free Growth Box event built The post Faro event asks Algarve businesses to give before they ask appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Relocating to Portugal: Six Mistakes to Avoid Before You Make the Move
Portugal has a way of making a holiday feel like a preview of your future. A morning coffee in the sunshine, a walk by the sea, a leisurely lunch and suddenly you’re browsing properties before you’ve even booked your flight home.
Kylian Mbappé dropped by Chinese brands over ‘dictator’ comment
French football star loses deals with drinks-maker and dairy company.
Police take to streets for better pay and working conditions
Police officers are preparing a demonstration for Thursday, in Lisbon, to demand better working conditions and pay – and ironically, the housing crisis is intrinsically involved: unions warn that the The post Police take to streets for better pay and working conditions appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Christmas market returns to Ferragudo in November
Ferragudo will get into the Christmas spirit from November 27 to 29, when Artenata returns for its 19th edition. The annual festive event will once again take over part of The post Christmas market returns to Ferragudo in November appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Choir attempts to sing President out of silence over housing protests
A choir group gathered last night in front of the President of the Republic’s home, in Caldas da Rainha, to sing protest songs and demand that António José Seguro take The post Choir attempts to sing President out of silence over housing protests appeared first on Portugal Resident .