Three vaccination centres ready to open in Algarve
Three vaccination centres have been set up in Olhão, Lagoa and Faro and will open once Portugal’s second stage of vaccinations begins. Olhão’s vaccination centre is based at the headquarters ... [more]
by Michael Bruxo from PRN
16.04.2021
Bonfires
The critical period for fires which is determined by the Bombeiros (fire department) and CPA runs usually from the 1st July to 30th September but may be extended until the end of October by the author... [more]
by Premier Living
11.03.2020
IUC rebates
When vehicles were imported to Portugal and matriculated they were given a new date of registration as being the year of importation to Portugal, rather than the actual year of the vehicle’s first r... [more]
by Premier Living
11.03.2020
New Registration Plates
Portuguese registration numbers have completed another cycle and need to begin a new format. The council of Ministers has approved the diploma that changes the model of registration plates, introducin... [more]
by Premier Living
11.03.2020
Via Verde - How to exchange the device
If your device is not working ( no beeping, an amber light on the display instead of the green one) you can check on the Via Verde website if there is an alert message. You do it by logging in or clic... [more]
by Premier Living
11.03.2020
Complaints in hospital
The place to register a complaint in the public hospital or Centro de saúde is Gabinete utente (GU) Each main health centre in the NHS has it but smaller centres may have restricted facilities or ... [more]
by Premier Living
11.03.2020
Shared swimming pool rules
Anyone who has a shared swimming pool for all the people in their apartment building in Portugal knows what a delight it can be to cool off in the summertime, but you have to bear in mind that there a... [more]
by Premier Living
14.02.2020
CPCV
Buying a new house is as special and exciting as it is complex and frustrating. To make sure everything goes well, there’s nothing better than being properly informed. It’s very important that you... [more]
by Premier Living
13.02.2020
Selling a rented property
Imagine you live in a rented property and the landlord decides that they want to sell it. Do you, as a tenant, have to authorise the landlord to allow visits to the property? This is the subject of to... [more]
by Premier Living
12.02.2020
New law regarding solar energy
It's official. From January 1st, 2020, anyone in Portugal who produces solar energy will be able to share it with their neighbours. Until now, only individual self-consumption was allowed, but a new l... [more]
by Premier Living
11.02.2020
The new legislation on pets
If you're bringing your pet to Portugal or if you’re thinking of getting one, you should know that the current laws for pet owners are about to change. idealista/news takes a snapshot of the most im... [more]
by Premier Living
10.02.2020
Change in format of license plates in Portugal
The Portuguese government has passed a law that affects the number and car license plate format that will come into force in four months. The new Portuguese license plates will consist of two groups ... [more]
by Premier Living
09.02.2020
Scooters in Faro
Bolt, formerly Taxify, who is back to bet on this service in the Algarve’s capital. In total, 200 scooters will be distributed, equipped with GPS locators, which will allow them to be viewed on t... [more]
by Premier Living
08.02.2020