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Minimum wage: government meets social partners as unions push for more

The government is meeting today with the social partners as part of the Social Dialogue, at a time when trade union confederations are calling for an upward revision of the The post Minimum wage: government meets social partners as unions push for more appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Future Olympic stars set sail in Vilamoura

Some of the world’s most promising young sailors will travel to Vilamoura this December for the 2026 Youth Sailing World Championships, an event often described as the “Mini Olympic Games” The post Future Olympic stars set sail in Vilamoura appeared first on Portugal Resident .

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Students in Portugal protest against tuition fee increases

University students will demonstrate in Lisbon on 21 October against the government's proposal to allow tuition fees to be updated starting in the 2027/2028 academic year.

Portugal Weather Today (21 October): Autumn has finally arrived

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Is a new construction shortage fueling Portugal’s housing crisis?

Portugal’s housing shortage is being driven largely by a sharp decline in private construction, according to Economy and Territorial Cohesion Minister Manuel Castro Almeida, who has called on local authorities The post Is a new construction shortage fueling Portugal’s housing crisis? appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Burnham’s gas gamble: Why he’s approved Jackdaw

The government has approved the Jackdaw gas field. Energy Secretary Miatta Fahnbulleh says the decision will support the country’s energy security and that it is compatible with legally binding climate commitments. Critics say the move breaks the spirit of the 2024 Labour manifesto – and makes Andy Burnham look like he’s living in a “parallel […]

Public petition proposes replacing "Creche Feliz" in Portugal

A public petition, which has been led by legal expert and UNICEF consultant Mafalda Bravo Velez, is at the present time collecting signatures with a view to presenting a proposal to the Assembly of the Republic for the creation of the “Growing Up Happy” (Crescer Feliz) programme.

A Misty History of Portugal : The Visigoth Monarchy 585 to 711 CE

The Visigoths (western Goths) were a people of Germanic descent who were forced by the invasive Huns to leave their homeland in Romania and seek asylum in the east Roman Empire region of the southern Balkans.    They were not well received by the Roman administration whose harassment provoked the battle of Adrianopolis in 378 CE. Surprisingly, the highly trained legions of Rome were defeated by the Gothic cavalry and the Emperor Valens was killed.

Brussels goes looking for billions to fund Ukraine

With Washington’s support for Kyiv increasingly uncertain, Brussels is looking to its allies to help keep Ukraine afloat. The price tag: €70 billion. On today’s show, Zoya Sheftalovich and Kathryn Carlson discuss how the EU hopes to persuade Canada, Britain and Japan to help foot the bill — and whether closer trade and defense ties […]

EU to press Canada and UK for more Ukraine funding

As Brussels works on closer ties with both countries, it is also looking for partners to help meet Kyiv’s rising costs.

Maybe it’s personal: Europeans worry Trump just likes Putin more than Zelenskyy

After 20 months of upheaval in transatlantic relations, EU officials fear the U.S. president dislikes Ukraine’s leader too much to push for a fair peace.

Poland’s government votes to ease abortion laws in challenge to conservative president

President Karol Nawrocki is aligned with the party that triggered mass protests with its abortion clampdown five years ago, and could veto the government's bills.

Registered unemployment falls in Portugal

The number of people registered as unemployed fell to 271,984 in September, marking a 10.1% decrease compared to the same period last year.

Europe’s conservatives have 2 new targets in their campaign to weaken EU climate laws

The EPP is taking aim at a new carbon price on driving and heating, and rules on methane emissions.

The Statue of Luis at night in Lisbon

Standing proud in the very heart of Lisbon. The statue of King José I looks out directly onto the Tejo River.

Ed Miliband’s clean energy company is being split apart

Billions of pounds from Great British Energy's original budget has been diverted to schemes not in its original remit.

TAP deal gives Lufthansa over 30% of Europe-Brazil market

Lufthansa’s planned acquisition of a stake in TAP Air Portugal could give the German airline group a commanding position on flights between Europe and Brazil.

Ryanair CEO predicts record airfare increases in Europe

The CEO of Ryanair, Michael O'Leary, predicts that travellers will face the biggest increase in airfares “in history” next year.

US to offer Putin face-to-face talks with Zelenskyy and Trump

Steve Witkoff will fly to Russia for discussions about peace proposals on Wednesday.

Algarve bar raises over €1,000 for firefighters

A bar in Carvoeiro has raised more than €1,150 to help support firefighters in the Algarve, thanks to donations from its customers.

More than 900,000 people vaccinated against the flu in Portugal

More than 940,000 people have been vaccinated against the flu since the start of the seasonal campaign, with the majority receiving their shots at pharmacies, the Directorate-General of Health (DGS) announced today.

China threatens retaliation if U.K. follows the EU on tariffs

China urged Britain to follow World Trade Organization rules and warned it against copying Brussels’ approach, arguing that tariffs on Chinese EVs would be discriminatory.

French presidential race largely unaffected by unrest, first post-riot poll shows

Far-right front-runner Marine Le Pen is still ahead of the pack, and far-left candidate Jean-Luc Mélenchon remains in a close race for second place.