The Ministry of Education rejected a proposal from three institutions to create a residence in its former headquarters. It says the plan is unfeasible and that talks with the Open University have been underway since 2024.
Institutions wanted a residence in the former Ministry of Education. Students lament the project's abandonment
Saturday, 31 January 2026RSS
Context & Explainers
Local accommodation (alojamento local) means short-term tourist rentals—private apartments, houses or rooms rented for days or weeks—that must be registered and licensed with municipal authorities. Municipalities can suspend or cancel licences (Lisbon cancelled about 6,700 licences in early 2026), so travellers and hosts should check a listing's registration and local rules before booking or offering stays.
