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Government to Sell 16 Public Properties to Finance Housing Policies The Portuguese Government has officially mandated the sale of 16 state-owned buildings an...
European Commission Targets Housing Crisis with Plan Affecting Portugal The European Commission has put forward its European Affordable Housing Plan, an init...
AD Coalition Returns to Barreiro Municipal Council, Citing Mandate for Change and Focus on Housing The Democratic Alliance (AD), a coalition formed by Portug...
Portugal's Golden Visa Program Sees Investment Shift to Culture and Agriculture After Real Estate Exit Portugal's residency-by-investment program, widely kno...
State Budget for 2026 Contradicts Government's Own Housing Promises The Portuguese government's housing policy is facing scrutiny after the State Budget for ...
Almada Council Confronts Government Over Sprawling Illegal Settlements The Almada Municipal Council has formally demanded government intervention in what it ...
Portugal's 2026 State Budget Reveals Policy Rift on Immigration and Economy The Portuguese government has presented its State Budget for 2026 (OE2026), a pro...
European Commission and EIB Announce Plan for 1.3 Million New and Renovated Homes Across EU The European Commission is collaborating with the European Invest...
Government Introduces 'Moderate Rent' Policy with Tax Incentives The Portuguese government has officially announced a new housing policy initiative, creating...
Lisbon Municipality Prioritizing Hotel Construction Over Residential Housing, Airbnb-Commissioned Study Claims The Lisbon municipality's urban development st...
Chega Emerges as Decisive Force in Seven of Ten Largest Municipalities; Lisbon Council Seat Hinges on Disputed Ballots The final tally of Portugal's local el...
Government Proposes Tax Exemptions for Build-to-Rent Projects The Portuguese Government has put forward a new package of measures designed to stimulate the h...
Industry Leader Calls for Reversal of Golden Visa Policy and End to “Demonization” of Foreign Capital The Portuguese Association of Residential Tourism and R...
Carlos Moedas Reelected Lisbon Mayor with Increased Mandate, Pledges Renewed Focus on Housing Carlos Moedas, leading the ‘Por ti, Lisboa’ coalition, has been...
Socialist Ricardo Leão Reelected in Loures with Absolute Majority, Reinforcing Mandate on Housing The Socialist Party candidate, Ricardo Leão, declared a dec...
EU Leaders to Debate Pan-European Affordable Housing Plan The European Council has officially placed the continent-wide housing crisis on the agenda for its ...
Political Deadlock in Lisbon Threatens Housing Policy and Stalls Urban Development, Reports Observador Portugal's political system, centered in Lisbon, is su...
Lisbon Political Crisis Paralyzes National Housing Institute, Jeopardizing EU Funds and Development Projects Portugal's national housing strategy is facing a...
EU Commission Proposes New Cohesion Policy Framework for 2028-2034, Sparking Debate on Competitiveness vs. Territorial Equity The European Commission has put...
Policy Analysis Links Portugal's Economic Model to Housing and Labor Dilemmas A recent policy analysis argues that Portugal is facing the direct consequences...
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