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Serbian prosecutor probing Trump Tower in Belgrade targeted with spyware
The revelations come amid mounting controversy over plans to redevelop the former Yugoslav military headquarters in Belgrade into a new luxury Trump Tower.
EU eyes Rome for 2027 summit ahead of Italian election
Hosting EU leaders in Rome would give Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni a high-profile international stage in an election year.
Immigrants “dumped in PSP, GNR dungeons” – tabloid
Underground holding cells, with abysmal conditions, are being used to hold undocumented immigrants who should be placed in Temporary Installation Centres (TICs), awaiting judicial decisions on whether they should be The post Immigrants “dumped in PSP, GNR dungeons” – tabloid appeared first on Portugal Resident .
France riots: Presidential hopeful Attal pitches social media blackout
The former PM said measures must be “temporary” and “limited to the area where the riots are taking place.”
Portimão educational farm reopens after year-long revamp
Portimão’s Quinta Pedagógica will reopen to the public on Saturday, October 24 after around a year of maintenance and renovation works aimed at improving safety, sustainability and animal welfare. The The post Portimão educational farm reopens after year-long revamp appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal archipelago opens scholarship applications
The Regional Government of the Azores opened applications for scholarships and tuition fee subsidies for the 2026/2027 academic year, aiming to reduce families’ financial burden and ensure equal access to education.
Politicians who support changes to rental law own more than a thousand properties
A report by Público today claims that politicians who have supported (markedly unpopular) changes to Portugal’s rental laws own more than 1,000 properties, with a global value exceeding €55 million. The post Politicians who support changes to rental law own more than a thousand properties appeared first on Portugal Resident .
After Portimão and Faro, Mercadona recruits for third Algarve supermarket
Spanish supermarket chain Mercadona has begun recruiting staff for its third Algarve supermarket, which is due to open in Olhão in 2027. The announcement comes just days after the company The post After Portimão and Faro, Mercadona recruits for third Algarve supermarket appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Schools’ out again: strike by non-teaching staff
A 24-hour strike by non-teaching staff, called by the National Union of Education Professionals (Sinape), has closed several secondary and primary schools this morning throughout the country. Contacted by Lusa The post Schools’ out again: strike by non-teaching staff appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Lisbon housing protestors to coordinate with Porto counterparts
Participants in the housing protest camp in Lisbon have approved a call for an Iberian general strike on November 11, as acknowledged in Porto, and agreed to coordinate actions with The post Lisbon housing protestors to coordinate with Porto counterparts appeared first on Portugal Resident .
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Loulé launches new website for its five protected areas
Loulé Council has launched a new website dedicated entirely to the municipality’s five locally protected natural areas, bringing information about their landscapes, wildlife, trails and scientific projects together in one The post Loulé launches new website for its five protected areas appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Bagamel celebrates 50 years of Algarve tradition with an eye on the future
Fifty years after it was founded in Silves, Bagamel is celebrating five decades of producing traditional Algarve spirits and liqueurs, while looking confidently to the future under the leadership of The post Bagamel celebrates 50 years of Algarve tradition with an eye on the future appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Nikolai Haram Svorte crowned world’s best sommelier in Lisbon
Norwegian sommelier Nikolai Haram Svorte has been crowned the ASI Best Sommelier of the World 2026, following a tense final at Lisbon’s Coliseum (Coliseu dos Recreios). The prestigious competition, organised The post Nikolai Haram Svorte crowned world’s best sommelier in Lisbon appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Weekend Weather (19 October): A very different start to the week
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Socialists propose tax breaks to bring empty homes onto housing market
Portugal’s Socialist Party (PS) has proposed a three-year package of tax incentives aimed at bringing empty homes onto the market, including exemptions from capital gains tax on property sales worth The post Socialists propose tax breaks to bring empty homes onto housing market appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Where’s Burnham really on welfare reform?
Having more than a million young people not in education, employment or training is an “economic catastrophe” according to the prime minister. So, what will the government do about it? With Alan Milburn’s long-awaited review due next month, is Andy Burnham laying the groundwork for tougher benefit conditions in the budget – as ministers look […]
Housing: Between the News and the Reality!
In a single week, those who follow the news about Portuguese real estate find practically everything. Local accommodation decreases in Lisbon, but houses do not return to the market.
Trump’s Russia rethink — and Europe’s response
Donald Trump’s latest moves on Russia and Ukraine have alarmed Kyiv and European capitals alike. But rather than scrambling to contain the fallout, EU leaders are keeping their cool. Zoya Sheftalovich and Nick Vinocur explore Europe’s strategy for weathering Trump’s midterm storm — and what it means for Ukraine. Then, France reels from a weekend […]
5 fights that will shape NATO’s next Russia war plans
NATO allies are beginning talks on new military requirements as fears of a Russian confrontation grow.
Cyberattack on French supermarkets tells us more about food security than AI safety
Experts know little about the motives of the hackers who remotely turned up the temperature on French supermarket refrigerators. Their methods, however, are far from science fiction.
The EU heads into a perfect political storm
Last week's summit gave Brussels a taste of how hard it's going to be to get a deal on the budget — or anything else.
EU liberal chief urges conservatives to shun far right ahead of big election year
The liberals in the European Parliament are making support for any presidential candidate conditional on a detailed coalition deal.
Strong London turnout reflects continued interest in moving to Portugal
The Portuguese Chamber of Commerce in the UK welcomed a strong turnout of prospective residents, property buyers and investors to its latest Moving to Portugal Show & Seminars in London, The post Strong London turnout reflects continued interest in moving to Portugal appeared first on Portugal Resident .