AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoFootball: Sporting beat Casa Pia 2-0 in Rio Maior, with Pedro Lima scoring again as the club secured a second straight win. Portugal’s Under-15 side lost 5-2 to Zambia in the Tier B World Cup final. Dakar Rally: Organisers confirmed the 2027 rally will start in the Algarve, with a prologue and first stage before the route crosses to Morocco. The move from Saudi Arabia follows security concerns and is being welcomed by Algarve hoteliers as a boost for winter tourism. Housing Protests: Demonstrations over Portugal’s housing crisis continue after police cleared protest camps in Lisbon and Porto, leaving dozens injured. A new Rossio protest is planned, while a drone ban over the square has raised concerns about press coverage. Economy and Energy: Portugal’s growth slowed in the third quarter as inflation rose in October. The country has also released all the oil reserves planned under its EU commitment. Regional Links: Algarve representatives are pressing for a Faro–Seville rail link and a bridge over the Guadiana by 2040. Lisbon Art Weekend returns with 95 events across the city.
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