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Lisbon’s Green Street
Tucked away quietly between the neighbourhoods of Santos and Santa Catarina, Rua da Silva is known to locals and savvy travellers alike as Green Street (Rua Verde).
Protest camps to return to the streets of Lisbon and Porto tonight
In the Popular Assemblies held by ‘right to housing’ protestors in Lisbon and Porto this evening, votes were taken on whether or not to return to camping in the squares The post Protest camps to return to the streets of Lisbon and Porto tonight appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Taxi runs over three people on pedestrian crossing in Porto
Three people were hit this evening when a taxi ploughed into them on a pedestrian crossing in Porto, leaving one, a child, in a critical condition. According to reports, at The post Taxi runs over three people on pedestrian crossing in Porto appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Wild bee species in Europe have declined over the past century
A new study reveals that most wild bee species in Europe have declined over the past 100 years, along with half of all hoverfly species, as world leaders gather for a United Nations biodiversity summit in Armenia.
Russia ready for 3-way talks on Ukraine war, Kremlin says
"The conflict in Ukraine is coming to an end,” Vladimir Putin’s top aide told reporters.
Wealth of Portugal’s richest 10% nearly doubles in 15 years
New data reveal contrasting wealth growth between Portugal’s richest and poorest households.
Ex-DUP chief faces new allegation of raping woman inside Westminster
A woman visiting the House of Commons in 2016 alleges that Jeffrey Donaldson tried to sexually assault her inside the Democratic Unionist Party’s Westminster offices.
Louise Haigh riles up lobbyists with war on UK ‘consultation culture’
Businesses are warning that plans to scale back Whitehall consultations risk making engagement "exclusionary."
Former politicians’ lifetime pensions to cost Portuguese €10.2 million
Although the scheme was abolished in 2005, transitional provisions allow eligible former politicians to continue receiving lifetime pensions.
Portugal urged to turn obesity policy into action
Portugal already has much of the policy framework needed to tackle obesity – but people living with the disease are still waiting to see it translated into actual care, a The post Portugal urged to turn obesity policy into action appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Young Portuguese people prefer paying for an Uber over driving under the influence of alcohol
More than half of Portugal’s Generation Z has used ride-hailing services (TVDE) to avoid driving after consuming alcohol, according to a survey by the Behavioural Insights Unit at the Católica Lisbon School of Business & Economics, released on 21 October.
Could Lower Rent Leave You with More? Portugal’s New Rules for Landlords
Fresh Legal Group and Lisbeyond host a webinar on choosing between AL, medium-term, and long-term rentals
Jazz in the Wineries returns to Silves for 10th edition
Silves’ popular Jazz nas Adegas (Jazz in the Wineries) is returning for its 10th edition, bringing live music back to vineyards and wine estates across the municipality from November 2026 The post Jazz in the Wineries returns to Silves for 10th edition appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Speedy driver speeding 292 kilometres per hour on the Vasco da Gama Bridge
The average-speed radar on the Vasco da Gama Bridge in Lisbon detected a driver crossing eight kilometres of the bridge in 103 seconds.
CP and Lisbon Metro to be on strike simultaneously
CP – Comboios de Portugal announces that disruptions to train services may occur on 30 October due to a strike.
Portugal tourism growth slows in August
Portugal’s tourism industry continued to grow in August, although the latest figures suggest that the pace of expansion is beginning to ease.
Lisbon approves suspension of shared scooters
The Lisbon City Council has officially suspended shared scooter use in the municipality.
MotoGP ticket buyers get early access to Portugal F1 tickets
Motorsport fans heading to this year’s MotoGP Portuguese Grand Prix in Portimão are being offered an early shot at tickets for the return of Formula 1 next summer. The Algarve The post MotoGP ticket buyers get early access to Portugal F1 tickets appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portuguese environmental association calls for “real climate effort”
The environmental association Zero called today for a “real climate effort” after a UN report concluded that the world has failed to meet the goal of keeping global warming below 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels.
Hyatt Regency Vilamoura unveils spooky weekend celebrations
The Hyatt Regency Vilamoura Algarve is preparing a weekend of Halloween celebrations, with an immersive cocktail experience and DJ party on October 31, followed by a family-friendly brunch on November The post Hyatt Regency Vilamoura unveils spooky weekend celebrations appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Precedent created as opposition forces emergency debate on housing crisis
The housing crisis was debated in parliament this afternoon after the opposition joined forces to overturn the decision of the president of the Assembly of the Republic who rejected two The post Precedent created as opposition forces emergency debate on housing crisis appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Water sector to wait until 2027 for full details of Burnham’s overhaul
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has promised greater ‘public control’ of the water industry — but officials are still figuring out how it will work.
Cinema: The Fix
After their mission in Afghanistan goes tragically wrong, enter the heart of Tehran to earn redemption by pulling off a daring rescue. Director: Guy Moshe; Starring: Zachary Levi, Liam Neeson, The post Cinema: The Fix appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Lagoa takes action to protect coastline from storm damage
Lagoa Council is stepping up efforts to protect its coastline and improve safety in vulnerable coastal areas following the severe storms that battered the Algarve in January and February this The post Lagoa takes action to protect coastline from storm damage appeared first on Portugal Resident .