Operation "Golden Key". Eight people arrested for a multi-million euro fraud involving "golden visa" properties

The Judiciary Police announced an operation that resulted in the arrest of five men and three women, aged between 26 and 62. The case involves the fraudulent sale of unoccupied homes belonging to foreign citizens with “golden visas,” which were sold in their names without their consent. As part of the “Golden Key” operation, ten residential and non-residential searches were carried out in the Lisbon area.

Fake luxury home sales in Greater Lisbon net group 10 million euros. Nine people arrested

The victims are mostly Chinese nationals who believed they had acquired the properties as part of the golden visa programme.

Chega party member accused of renting houses to illegal immigrants claims to have audio of conversation with Lisbon City Council vice-president

Mafalda said that Gonçalo Reis guaranteed he believed the Chega member was innocent in the case regarding houses rented to illegal immigrants.

PJ dismantles millionaire network for fake luxury real estate sales in Greater Lisbon

Among those arrested are solicitors who were instrumental in the document forgery scheme.

Chega party member accused of renting houses to immigrants in exclusive interview with CMTV

Mafalda Livermore, who was dismissed from the Lisbon City Council, responds for the first time on the Grande Jornal da Noite.

Megaproject at the Oeiras Foundry returns to discussion. Association raises concerns

For the Oeiras Foundry, the demolition of almost all existing structures and the construction of new buildings, including one with 17 floors, is planned. Residents are concerned about the project's density.

Notícias ao Minuto - Última hora

The webpage provides a broad overview of current news related to Portugal, covering political, economic, and social issues. Key highlights include ongoing debates about labor laws, with ministers emphasizing common ground; a family of four in Lisbon losing their housing without a solution; and a controversy involving Salesianos de Manique over food standards in a school. Additionally, there are reports on the decline in house sales at auctions, political tensions between Oeiras and Amadora, and local sports coverage about the Sporting-Bodo/Glimt match. The site also features international news, such as the Iran conflict and Middle East tensions, alongside cultural updates like the release of a new poetry book.

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Tenants' association rejects acceleration of evictions

The Government's new housing measures are being met with criticism by the Lisbon Tenants' Association (AIL), particularly regarding the aspect that aims to accelerate evictions due to non-payment, the vice-president told Lusa. “We are very critical of the measure and never thought it would have this scope,” stated the AIL vice-president, Luís.

Tenants' association rejects acceleration of evictions

The Government's new housing measures are being met with criticism by the Lisbon Tenants' Association (AIL), particularly regarding the aspect that aims to accelerate evictions due to non-payment, the vice-president told Lusa.

'Fala Barato' with Eduardo Madeira | Did you know that house prices in Lisbon have exceeded five thousand euros per square metre for the first time?

This is the question for this 'Fala Barato', the segment that Eduardo Madeira presents daily on Correio da Manhã Rádio.

The end of blocked houses

Lisbon faces a paradox: while the city struggles with a housing shortage, thousands of properties remain vacant due to legal disputes, undivided inheritances, and slow eviction processes. New government proposals aim to accelerate evictions for non-payment and allow individual heirs to unlock the sale of inherited properties. These measures seek to remove legal barriers that have kept thousands of homes off the market for decades, ensuring existing housing stock can finally be utilised.

7 PM. Casa para Viver delivers document to Belém Palace

They want the President of the Republic to treat the problem as a “national emergency,” as significant as the health crisis. Additionally, the PS secretary-general advocates for a revision of the Law on the Financing of Autonomous Regions.

“Housing to Live” movement takes demands to Belém and asks the President to treat housing as a “national emergency”

The platform will deliver an open letter in Belém demanding structural measures, such as rent regulation and longer contracts, warning that accelerating evictions will “worsen an already brutal crisis” for thousands of families.

Casa para Viver platform delivers open letter to Belém regarding the national housing emergency

Fear of eviction threatens Pátio da Quintinha in Lisbon again. Local council considers right of first refusal

For the residents of Pátio da Quintinha, in the Beato parish, eviction is once again a looming threat. They are asking the Lisbon City Council to find a solution for them. The council told Antena 1 that it is monitoring the situation and considering exercising its right of first refusal to acquire the property.

Karl Lagerfeld Residences Lisbon promoted in the US by Corcoran Atlantic

Real estate agency Corcoran Atlantic has been chosen as one of the exclusive partners for sales and marketing operations for the Karl Lagerfeld Residences Lisbon project, taking on the promotion and commercialisation of the development in the North American market. The initiative is part of the international positioning strategy for one of the branded residential projects currently under development in the capital.

Real estate development grows: “Developers are moving to the periphery. Loures has tripled its licensing”

Real estate development is accelerating in Portugal. According to a study by the consultancy JLL, 41,770 new homes were completed in 2025, representing a 21% increase compared to the previous year. We analyse the main findings with Andreia Almeida, head of research at JLL, and Telmo Azevedo, head of residential. Listen to the podcast here.

5 PM. Seguro receives Montenegro in Belém for the first time

First meeting between the new head of state and Montenegro following Seguro's inauguration. Also in the news, the government approved housing measures during the Council of Ministers meeting.

Oeiras Foundry: Don't Waste the Opportunity

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House prices rose 16% and the square metre now costs €5,000 in Lisbon

Cascais City Council pays €30 million for land near Quinta da Marinha

Members approve Benfica District at General Assembly