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Received — 18 October 2026 ⏭ Portugal Resident

CHEGA leader announces emergency legislative package for housing

18 October 2026 at 20:00
He may not know the difference between a citizen and a hamburger, but André Ventura and his right wing party CHEGA are winning with the Portuguese electorate. Image: Miguel A Lopes/ Lusa

With Portugal’s housing crisis now taking centre stage, President of CHEGA, André Ventura, has announced that his party will present an “emergency legislative package” for housing – accepting that it

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Did you know…A different kind of Lighthouse

18 October 2026 at 19:30
Student Hadassa Castell, Patrícia Norte, Barroso Mandele (multimedia student from Angola) and Lemz Henrique (photography student) at afpop expo

Called Associação Lighthouse Global, the organisation works with children, young people and families facing challenging circumstances, to provide educational support, opportunities to learn new skills, encouragement and, perhaps most importantly,

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GNR officers rescue snake trapped in protective netting

18 October 2026 at 17:36
Cobra GNR Ponte de Lima

GNR officers rescued a snake that became trapped in protective netting in Ponte de Lima, in the northern district of Viana do Castelo. The rescue was carried out by officers

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Portugal shines yet again at tourism ‘Oscars’

18 October 2026 at 13:42
Lisbon (Ari Dinar-unsplash)

Portugal has once again shone at the European World Travel Awards – dubbed by the sector as ‘tourism Oscars’ – picking up no less than 32 trophies.  In addition to

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European rockets blast off in Portugal

18 October 2026 at 13:16

Around 690 students from 13 countries are meeting in Constância for the 7th edition of the European Rocketry Challenge, which has the support of the European Space Agency (ESA) and

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Housing protesters camp out in Lisbon and Porto as living costs fuel anger

18 October 2026 at 13:05

Protesters demanding affordable homes remained camped in central Lisbon and Porto today after yesterday’s demonstrations against rising living costs, with some already planning how to combine their working week with

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Are you paying tax in the right country?

18 October 2026 at 10:40
Tax (Kelly Sikkema-Unsplash)

Getting it wrong can mean paying unnecessary tax, facing unexpected reporting obligations, or attracting attention from the tax authorities. Some British expatriates assume they remain taxable only in the UK

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Received — 17 October 2026 ⏭ Portugal Resident

New Sagres Sessions festival puts Algarve surf back in spotlight

17 October 2026 at 15:30
New Sagres Sessions festival puts Algarve surf back in spotlight

The western Algarvet town of Sagres is getting a new three-day surf festival this autumn, with the first Sagres Sessions promising everything from competitions and adaptive surfing to live music,

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President joins calls to fix country’s desperate housing crisis

17 October 2026 at 14:31

At a point where “a sea of people” has converged in central Porto to kick off today’s protests against the rising cost of living and the country’s desperate housing crisis,

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Loulé demands emergency powers to tackle Algarve housing crisis

17 October 2026 at 11:45
Loulé demands emergency powers to tackle Algarve housing crisis

Loulé Council has issued a stark warning over the Algarve’s housing crisis, describing the situation as both a “housing emergency” and a “human emergency” and calling for exceptional powers to

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Beyond pears, surfing, and 90s discos: why the Oeste Region needs a territorial ESG reality check

17 October 2026 at 10:20
Parque Dom Carlos I (Beatriz Santos-unsplash)

It’s the crisp Atlantic breeze rolling over the coast between Peniche and Nazaré, the world-famous surf breaks, the endless orchards of Rocha pears and apples stretching across Caldas da Rainha,

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Thousands expected at protests across Portugal over cost of living

17 October 2026 at 09:41
CGTP

Thousands of people are expected to take to the streets across Portugal today (Saturday, October 17) in a nationwide protest against the rising cost of living, with demonstrations planned in

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Portugal PM denounces threats against his home and family at housing protest

17 October 2026 at 09:29
Prime Minister Luis Montenegro speaks during a final press conference at the second day of a European Council Summit in Brussels, Belgium, on October 16, 2026 - Photo: EPA/Olivier Hoslet

Prime Minister Luís Montenegro has condemned what he described as “direct threats” against his home and family after a video emerged showing a protest speaker calling for his address to

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Received — 16 October 2026 ⏭ Portugal Resident

Portugal’s October heat takes a break this weekend

16 October 2026 at 16:56
Portugal’s October heat takes a break this weekend

After a late taste of summer in October, Portugal is heading for a cooler weekend. Temperatures will fall most noticeably in the northern and central interior, while the Algarve should

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High-speed boat found abandoned on Vila do Bispo beach

16 October 2026 at 16:43

An abandoned high-speed boat has been seized at Praia do Telheiro, in the Algarve municipality of Vila do Bispo. Maritime police were alerted at around 12.15pm on Thursday (October 15)

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Portuguese cancer research project wins prestigious European award

16 October 2026 at 16:35
Porto Comprehensive Cancer Centre - European Commission

A pioneering cancer research project in northern Portugal has won the public vote at the 2026 REGIOSTARS Awards, recognising its work in bringing scientific advances closer to patients and expanding

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Parliament backs tighter SNS rules for non-resident foreigners

16 October 2026 at 16:18
Parliament backs tighter SNS rules for non-resident foreigners

Portugal’s Parliament has given its initial approval to proposals tightening the rules governing access to the National Health Service (SNS) for foreigners who do not live in the country, including

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