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Received — 27 October 2026 ⏭ Portugal Resident

Thousands gather outside parliament in yet another protest over housing/ cost of living

27 October 2026 at 20:38

After hours of political back-and-forth as politicians discussed the merits, or otherwise, of the AD minority government’s 2027 State Budget proposal, MPs emerged from the chamber to discover a veritable

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More than 27,000 immigrants notified to leave Portugal so far this year: only 800 have left

27 October 2026 at 17:22
An image of immigrants challenging expulsion orders, and staging a protest in Lisbon last month. Image: Miguel A Lopes/ EPA/ Lusa

More than 27,000 immigrants were informed, this year, that they should leave Portugal. However, only around 800 complied with the voluntary departure notice, according to figures provided by the Minister

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PSP publish video showing violence directed against them during housing protests

27 October 2026 at 16:54
Right to housing movement maintains its people's assemblies at 7pm in Rossio. Photo: Fernando Veludo/ Lusa

With the PM having broken his silence to praise police actions, Portugal’s PSP (Public Security Police) force has today published a video showing incidents of violence directed towards them during

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PM praises police actions during housing protests, saying PSP acted with proportionality

27 October 2026 at 16:36
Luís Montenegro

Prime minister Luís Montenegro has finally broken his silence of recent days – but it is unlikely that opposition parties heard what they were hoping for. The leader of the

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Left-wing parties accuse president of being vague on housing protests

27 October 2026 at 16:03

Portugal’s political parties in opposition have reacted quickly to the words today from the president about Sunday’s ‘baton charge’ by police on demonstrators in Lisbon – and none of them

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Granfondo Portimão returns with 1,500 cyclists expected

27 October 2026 at 15:45
Granfondo Portimão returns with 1,500 cyclists expected

Portimão is gearing up for the third edition of the Granfondo Portimão, with around 1,500 cyclists from 30 countries expected to take part on November 7 and 8. The main

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State sector union calls national strike for November 20

27 October 2026 at 15:39

The state-sector union Frente Comum (Common Front) has called for a national strike by public-sector trade unions on November 20. A resolution adopted at the plenary session held outside parliament

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Opponents of Boticas’ Lithium mine mount new blockade

27 October 2026 at 13:38

Opponents of the Barroso lithium mine in Boticas, mounted a new blockade today, stressing they will not give up in their fight to thwart British-based mining company Savannah Resources. Early

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President Seguro breaks silence over police reaction to housing protests

27 October 2026 at 12:51

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

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Portuguese in New Jersey (U.S.) shocked by ICE raids

27 October 2026 at 12:36

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

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Total collapse of international law means WW3 imminent – left-wing leader

27 October 2026 at 12:21

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

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Faro event asks Algarve businesses to give before they ask

27 October 2026 at 10:45
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

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Police take to streets for better pay and working conditions 

27 October 2026 at 10:37
Police unions organise national rally against pension cuts

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

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Christmas market returns to Ferragudo in November

27 October 2026 at 10:30
Artenata returns this weekend to Ferragudo

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

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Choir attempts to sing President out of silence over housing protests

27 October 2026 at 10:20
President Seguro

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

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Portimão gears up for 363rd St Martin’s Fair

27 October 2026 at 10:08
Portimão gears up for 363rd St Martin’s Fair

One of Portimão’s oldest traditions is almost back, with the 363rd Feira de São Martinho returning to the city’s fairground from November 6 to 15. Dating all the way back

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Parliament begins debate on State Budget proposal against a backdrop of housing protests

27 October 2026 at 10:01
Prime Minister Luís Montenegro addressed country over Antena 1 radio station at 9.30pm last night. Photo: José Sena Goulão/ Lusa

Today is the day that the government’s proposal for next year’s State Budget comes under debate in parliament – and, due to tensions focused on lack of housing, the event

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Quinta Shopping celebrates Halloween with activities for the whole family

27 October 2026 at 09:45
Quinta Shopping celebrates Halloween

On Saturday, October 31, Quinta Shopping will welcome families and visitors for a celebration of Halloween. Featuring a themed programme of events taking place between 11am and 1pm and 2pm

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Received — 26 October 2026 ⏭ Portugal Resident

Bereaved family in shock as insurer concedes Lisbon funicular was unreliable

26 October 2026 at 18:09
Aftermath of the Gloria funicular derailment in Lisbon

The insurer of Lisbon’s municipal transport operator, Carris, has contested the claim for compensation relating to one of the fatalities in the Gloria funicular accident, albeit conceding that the quaint

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