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The caravan used as a home was removed by the Municipal Police after successive notifications of illegality.
The project includes the refurbishment of 16 housing units, involving the replacement of windows and doors, wall coverings, interior flooring, sanitary fixtures, and kitchen cabinets.
We are committed to advancing the municipality of Coimbra by placing people at the heart of our political action. We govern with proximity, transparency, and active listening, working in partnership with local parishes, institutions, and all regional stakeholders. We aim for Coimbra to be a benchmark for quality of life, where balancing professional, family, and personal life is easier. We want to restore the city's economic dynamism, rejuvenate it, and establish it as an attractive territory for the thousands of young people who study here, while valuing our history and using culture as a factor for generational cohesion. In the coming years, we will strengthen social and territorial cohesion, supporting parishes and ensuring quality public services throughout the municipality. We will invest in education from nursery school onwards, affordable housing for young people, and the creation of conditions to retain talent and opportunities in Coimbra. Simultaneously, we will promote active ageing and strengthen social support for the senior population, ensuring an inclusive municipality where everyone feels integrated. We have made the recovery and enhancement of the Mondego River and its banks a strategic priority, transforming them into a space for gathering, leisure, and nature. Recent floods have reinforced the urgency of a harmonious coexistence between the city and the river. We want a municipality resilient to climate change, both in flood and fire management and in building a territory richer in biodiversity, with green corridors to protect us from heatwaves. The traffic challenge will be addressed with more and better public transport, sustainable mobility, and urban spaces designed for people. Economically, by leveraging our centres of excellence in research, Coimbra is well-positioned to become a hub for innovation, knowledge, and investment. We will focus on attracting companies, supporting entrepreneurship, and valuing the talent generated by our educational institutions. To this end, we are in an advanced stage of creating the GoCoimbra agency and implementing an ambitious Innovation District, which will connect the University area to the city centre and the riverfront, bringing knowledge and businesses closer to the city. This is our commitment: to make Coimbra a more dynamic, fair, and future-ready municipality - a territory of opportunities, made by all and for all. In close coordination with the municipalities of the Coimbra Region, we will work in an integrated manner to leverage resources, secure funding, and advocate for structural investments. We support and will work towards a strong, competitive Coimbra Metropolitan Region capable of creating opportunities for everyone.
The real estate platform ACA Real Estate will invest 258 million euros in residential, industrial, and corporate projects, while preparing the development of over 500 homes, the ACA group platform announced this Monday, the 16th. In a statement, the entity mentioned that it is starting a new investment cycle in Portugal exceeding 258 million euros, distributed across residential, industrial, and office projects. The company is also preparing more than 500 homes, an industrial and logistics hub with over 90,000 m², and a corporate building with about 3,000 m², consolidating a growth strategy based on scale, value chain integration, and a strong capacity for simultaneous project execution. Quoted in the statement, ACA Real Estate director João Filipe stated the ambition to build a solid real estate platform with execution capacity and a long-term vision, capable of structuring projects with financial discipline and operational rigor. Currently, the company has the 'POUSIO' project underway, with nearly a dozen multi-family buildings totaling more than 500 housing units in Porto and Guimarães. In the industrial and logistics segment, the company highlighted the development of an industrial hub with over 90,000 m² in Vila Nova de Famalicão, among other projects in the country. ACA Real Estate is the real estate platform of the ACA Group responsible for the development, promotion, and strategic management of all the group's real estate assets.
The article highlights Portugal's stance on international conflicts and domestic issues. President Zelensky of Ukraine personally congratulated Portugal's Prime Minister, indicating strong support from Portugal for Ukraine. Portugal emphasizes its non-involvement in Middle Eastern conflicts and rejects any military involvement in the Strait of Hormuz. Domestically, Portugal is addressing economic and social matters, including discussions on labor laws, investigations into racism at the University of Coimbra, and recent political developments such as the Sócrates corruption case. Additionally, Portugal faces weather challenges with cold temperatures in the Azores and ongoing efforts to manage social issues like housing. Overall, Portugal maintains a position of neutrality in global conflicts while actively managing internal political and social affairs.
The real estate market may face new difficulties. The president of the country's largest construction company, Mota-Engil, makes harsh criticisms of the Government's measures and warns of possible consequences for the sector. Carlos Mota Santos also predicts that the increase in fuel prices will put pressure on construction costs, which could be reflected in a new rise in the housing market.
The controversy stems from a case involving the councillor's girlfriend, who allegedly rented out clandestine housing to immigrants.
A fire in a Setúbal apartment building garage has displaced 30 residents, destroyed one vehicle, and caused significant infrastructure damage, prompting an investigation by the Judiciary Police.
One year after reporting her situation, Ana Paula dos Santos, now a mother of four, continues to live in a social emergency accommodation centre while waiting for housing in Loures.
A fire in a garage of a building in Setúbal, Portugal, resulted in 30 residents being displaced. The blaze, which destroyed a car and damaged electrical installations, caused the building to become uninhabitable and left it without power. The police are investigating the cause of the fire, with authorities and emergency services, including firefighters, police, and civil protection, responding to the incident. Some residents are staying with family, while others have been relocated by municipal services.
As time passes, thousands of people are losing hope of receiving support to rebuild their homes. In the most affected parish of Leiria, only two out of 400 people have received support.
CNN Portugal commentator Mafalda Anjos does not believe that the latest measures from Luís Montenegro's executive are sufficient to quickly bring homes to the market.
The association argues that strengthening legal certainty will help develop housing projects for rent, mainly through the 'built-to-rent' model.
Rents in Portugal show no signs of stopping their rise. In 2025, the average price per square metre increased by 5.3% compared to the previous year, following a 7% increase in 2024. Furthermore, in February of this year, housing rents recorded a year-on-year increase of 5.2%, one tenth of a percentage point higher than in January. At a time when more...
Making it easier to sell undivided inheritances and speeding up eviction processes. Plus, funding to support tenants. What to make of the new measures to stimulate the housing market?
There are houses that remain empty for years because the heirs cannot reach an agreement. The Government wants to change the rules for undivided inheritances. What is at stake? A conversation with journalist Edgar Caetano.
The government has passed new legal measures aimed at the housing sector.
Home Property Senmar: The Future of Construction Senmar: The Future of Construction Senmar was founded in 2022 and was the result of a “shared dream” to build high-quality houses while always respecting the environment.
The man will be temporarily rehoused at a relative's home.
The Government has approved a set of amendments to the tenancy law to restore confidence to landlords and increase the number of homes on the market. Changes include streamlining evictions for repeated non-compliance and accelerating judicial decisions. Minister of the Presidency, António Leitão Amaro, stated that the goal is to unlock thousands of properties currently off the market, including 250,000 homes in good condition and 130,000 requiring renovation. The package also includes measures to resolve undivided inheritances through arbitration to prevent individual heirs from blocking property sales or rentals, and the creation of an emergency housing fund.
The government has passed three legislative measures aimed at the housing sector.
António José Seguro, in his inaugural address as President of the Republic, called for cross-party cooperation to ensure political stability and avoid frequent parliamentary dissolutions, while proposing national pacts on healthcare, housing, and economic growth.
In 2023, Portugal ranks among the EU countries with the lowest purchasing power, with its average annual income allowing for the purchase of only 11 baskets of essential goods, significantly less than the 24 baskets that can be afforded by an average Luxembourger. This disparity highlights the economic challenges faced by Portuguese residents, particularly in the context of rising housing costs.
The socialist leader Carneiro expresses frustration over the lack of response from Montenegro regarding five critical letters he sent, which included proposals on health, housing, defense, justice, and storm damage mitigation. He emphasizes that while patience is important, it has its limits, indicating a growing urgency for action on these pressing issues.
