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Condominium AGM rules
By law, the first AGM condominium of the year, in which the accounts for the previous year and the budget for the current year must be presented, among other matters necessary for the management of the condominium, should take place in the first half of January. However, it can be done up to the end of the first quarter, if the condominium regulations allow it, or if this was decided by resolution of the condominium assembly and approved by the majority.
News from afpop
Included in this Member Briefing:
1. Annual General Meeting
2. Finanças new scam warning
3. IPMA jellyfish warning (Caravelas Portuguesas)
4. Air Quality by WHO
5. EU to implement new form of identification
6. Viajar sem pressa Campaign
7. Nighttime Parking Program for Residents in Lisbon
8. Portugália strike – reminder
9. Daylight saving time
10. AFPOP Presents…
11. Satellite Offices
12. Social media
News from afpop
Included in this Member Briefing:
1. Annual General Meeting
2. Bus strike Madeira
3. Land Law
4. Almancil becomes a town
5. ETA – Travelling to the UK - reminder
6. Tourism conference
7. Water restrictions Algarve
8. Father’s Day
9. Portugália strike - reminder
10. MOVE.Tavira - reminder
11. AFPOP Presents…
12. Satellite Offices
AGM 2025
The 37th Annual General Meeting will take place on Saturday March 29th 2025
News from afpop
Included in this Member Briefing:
1. Alojamento Local (AL) update
2. Portugália strike
3. Albufeira bikini ban
4. Lisbon to ban tuk-tuks in the centre
5. e-Fatura communication deadlines - reminder
6. Flight connection Bragança – Portimão
7. Parishes will not be reinstated
8. MOVE.Tavira
9. AFPOP Presents…
10. Carnaval 4th of March
11. Satellite Offices
News from afpop
Included in this Member Briefing:
1. AT alert
2. Online criminal record
3. Alojamento Local (AL) open session in English
4. LPCC screenings calendar
5. New MBWAY transfer limits
6. Household and e-Fatura communication deadlines - reminder
7. Bus strike Coimbra
8. Aljezur swimming pools closed
9. AFPOP Presents…
10. Satellite Offices
Drones in Portugal
The use of Drones, or Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems (RPAS), is growing and many of us will have encountered them and probably been annoyed as they fly over us while we’re at the beach. Perhaps you are interested in buying one and want to know where you can fly them and if you can take videos or photos using them. We know that personal privacy laws in Portugal restrict the use of cameras for gathering images of people without their permission, so how does that transfer into the use of drones?
2025 Holiday dates
The following are the dates for public, or National, holidays in Portugal in 2025.
P03E - Residencia Non-EU citizens
Portuguese Residence (Residência) permits are different for non-EU citizens and visas apply only to them. This Bulletin includes information on the general procedure for obtaining a visa and/or a Residence permit in Portugal in a Question and Answer format.
P11E - Medical Card
Did you know that as a resident you are entitled to use the national health care service (SNS)? Would you like to know how to access healthcare in Portugal Our bulletin walks you through the process of obtaining a Medical Card and granting you access to the Serviço National de Saude.