The Portugal News - Home Page of Portugal’s National Newspaper in English

Latest News

Portugal to lead European defence project

Portugal has reinforced its leadership in European defence by participating in 16 of 57 projects selected by the European Defence... In News - 16 Apr 2026, 18:03

Can you guess where The Portugal News team is today?

In Travel - 16 Apr 2026, 18:00

British and Americans are leading the search for homes in Portugal

In News, Property - 16 Apr 2026, 17:03

Inactive EES system reduced waiting times at Faro Airport

In News, Travel - 16 Apr 2026, 16:57

Mercadona inaugurates new store in Portugal

In News, Business - 16 Apr 2026, 16:03

Hidden Layers of the Portugal Golden Visa

In News, Business - 16 Apr 2026, 15:04

Metro Saldanha

In Travel - 16 Apr 2026, 14:15

Support The Portugal News

16 Apr 2026, 14:15

EES suspended in Portugal airports during the weekend to avoid delays

In News, Tourism - 13 Apr 2026, 16:03

Ryanair cuts flights across Portugal and Spain in 2026

In News, Business, Tourism, Madeira & Azores - 13 Apr 2026, 17:03

Petition aims to ban drivers over 75 in Portugal

In News, Portugal - 13 Apr 2026, 10:03

easyJet threatens to cease operations to Portuguese Archipelagos

In News, Business, Madeira & Azores - 12 Apr 2026, 18:03

The forces that redefine real estate, and why Portugal is at the center of this redefinition

In News - 12 Apr 2026, 16:03

New bathing waters in Portugal unveiled

In News - 12 Apr 2026, 12:03

The Welsh in Portugal: A quiet Celtic thread in the warmth of Iberia

In Hidden Gems, Algarve - 11 Apr 2026, 17:03

EES led to 27,000 entry refusals

In News, Tourism - 13 Apr 2026, 12:03

Portugal to create cinema pass

In News, Culture - 13 Apr 2026, 18:03

4.3 million people checked at Portugal air borders

In News, Tourism - 14 Apr 2026, 13:03

Spotlight

Scarless Surgery in the Algarve

The HPA Saúde Group has consolidated its position at the forefront of gastroenterology by offering “third-space endoscopy,”... In Health HPA - 27 Feb 2026, 10:01

PM positions Portugal as a stable location for international investors

Portugal’s prime minister, Luís Montenegro, has highlighted what he views as one of the country’s strongest advantages in... In Portugal Visas - 16 Apr 2026, 10:20

BacanaPlay: A Fresh Face at Rock in Rio Lisboa 2026

Experience the thrill of Rock in Rio Lisboa 2026 with BacanaPlay as your official sponsor. Get ready for an epic celebration of... In Gambling - 15 Apr 2026, 13:05

Why Families Are Relocating to Portugal — Safety, Schools & Lifestyle Explained

For an increasing number of families, the opportunity to move to Portugal is becoming hard to turn down. In Portugal Visas - 16 Apr 2026, 11:15

Portugal Pathways on why Portugal’s leaders need to consider fairness of Nationality Law

At a time when global capital is increasingly selective about where it flows, Portugal faces a moment that goes beyond policy and... In Portugal Visas - 14 Apr 2026, 09:05

Most Viewed

Portugal to announce new traffic rules

In News - 16 Apr 2026, 07:03

Portugal approves changes to IUC payments

In News, Finance - 15 Apr 2026, 16:03

Immigrants in Portugal concerned of residence permits expiring

In News - 15 Apr 2026, 13:03

Emirates is back at Lisbon Airport

In News - 14 Apr 2026, 19:03

Port of Algarve now ready to receive cruise ships

In News, Algarve, Tourism - 15 Apr 2026, 14:03

Complaints against AIMA increased

In News - 15 Apr 2026, 18:03

Why the world’s top surfers are heading to Nazaré

In News, Sport - 15 Apr 2026, 11:03

Minister denies link between immigration and crime in Portugal

In News - 15 Apr 2026, 09:03

Support The Portugal News

15 Apr 2026, 09:03

Over 40,000
properties for sale

Click to find
yours now!

EU Open House 2025
Special Edition

This week's issue

11 Apr 2026

Previous Editions

Other publications

Portugal wants to deepen ties with Ethiopia and Kenya

The Minister of Foreign Affairs stressed to Lusa, following official visits to Ethiopia... In News, Africa - 16 Apr 2026, 14:03

Eight vessels seized in Portugal during operation against illegal clam harvesting

Eight vessels, some of which are associated with the illegal harvesting of Japanese clams... In News - 16 Apr 2026, 13:03

Sporting eliminated from the Champions League after match against Arsenal

Sporting was eliminated on 15 April in the quarter-finals of the Champions League after... In News, Sport - 16 Apr 2026, 12:03

Portuguese restaurants distinguished by Repsol Guide

The Repsol Guide distinguished 120 restaurants in Portugal, awarding Suns to 41... In News, Food & Drink - 16 Apr 2026, 11:03

Today’s Portugal Weather Forecast – 16/04/2026 “feels like June.”

Check out the video! In News - 16 Apr 2026, 10:39

Portugal is investing in inland tourism

Portugal is investing in inland tourism, hoping to draw more visitors away from the busy... In News, Tourism - 16 Apr 2026, 10:03

The Giant of the Square

Check out the video! In Travel - 16 Apr 2026, 09:15

Police warn of scams in holiday home rentals in Portugal

The GNR has warned the public about scams in the purchase and rental of homes as the... In News, Property - 16 Apr 2026, 09:03

Encouraging communities to support local charities in the Algarve

In News, Algarve - 16 Apr 2026, 08:03

Portugal authorities address illegal taxi drivers issues at Lisbon Airport

In News, Lisbon - 15 Apr 2026, 19:03

Portugal cities are among most attractive cities for digital nomads

In News, Business - 15 Apr 2026, 17:03

Portugal to invest around €4 billion in electricity grid

In News, Politics - 15 Apr 2026, 15:03

The unfinished Palace on top of Sintra

In Culture, Central - 15 Apr 2026, 13:35

Porto and Funchal airports are growing faster than Lisbon airport

In News, Business, Lisbon, Porto & North, Madeira & Azores - 15 Apr 2026, 12:03

Sé do Porto

In Porto & North - 15 Apr 2026, 11:00

Today's Portugal Weather Forecast – 15/04/2026

In News, Algarve, Central, Lisbon, Porto & North - 15 Apr 2026, 10:45

News

Portugal has the highest figures in urban accidents in the EU

The number of deaths caused by accidents in towns has increased since the pandemic, according to the National Road Safety... In News - 15 Apr 2026, 10:03

Calls for strengthening ties between sports and universities in Portugal

Reinaldo Teixeira, president of the Portuguese Professional Football League (LPFP),... In News, Learning, Sport - 15 Apr 2026, 08:03

CTT strengthens position in Spain

In News, Business - 15 Apr 2026, 07:03

Aiding illegal immigration crimes skyrocketed in Portugal

In News, Crime - 14 Apr 2026, 18:03

Portugal shines in European Trampoline Championships

In News, Sport - 14 Apr 2026, 17:04

Exclusives

Can you guess where The Portugal News team is today?

Check out the video! In Travel - 16 Apr 2026, 18:00

Inactive EES system reduced waiting times at Faro Airport

At around 3pm this afternoon, passengers arriving at Faro Airport experienced... In News, Travel

Hidden Layers of the Portugal Golden Visa

Most people think the Portugal Golden Visa is simply a residency program – in reality,... In News, Business

Metro Saldanha

In Travel

From Brokenness to Restoration: A South African Home Transforming Women’s Lives Needs Your Help

In Places of Worship

Education

British School of Lisbon’s Restelo Campus: A New Hub for World-Class Learning in Portugal

Lisbon’s educational landscape has welcomed a major new presence with the opening of the British School of Lisbon’s Restelo... In Education - 28 Feb 2026, 14:39

British School of Lisbon Announces Partnership with Dukes Education, Strengthening its Position as a Leading International School

The British School of Lisbon (BSL), one of Portugal’s fastest-growing international... In Education - 28 Feb 2026, 14:26

United Lisbon (ULIS) welcomed Mayor of Lisbon Carlos Moedas on Friday 16th January to unveil new campus facilities at Edu Hub Lisbon

In Education - 23 Feb 2026, 08:01

CJD: a new way of looking at education

In Education - 22 Feb 2026, 13:07

Colégio Júlio Dinis – International School: House of Champions

In Education - 21 Feb 2026, 14:53

Editor's Choice

Ryanair cuts flights across Portugal and Spain in 2026

In News, Business, Tourism, Madeira & Azores - 13 Apr 2026, 17:03

A step-by-step guide to submit IRS tax return in Portugal

In News, Business, Economy, Finance - 25 Mar 2026, 19:03

Location of the new Lisbon Airport confirmed

In News, Business, Lisbon - 21 Mar 2026, 20:03

Portugal strengthens its gastronomic identity in Michelin Guide 2026

In News, Food & Drink - 17 Mar 2026, 11:03

Learning

Portugal University institution to have new president

The academy's General Council elected Professor Aldo Passarinho president of the Polytechnic Institute of Beja (IPBeja) with 14... In News, Learning - 13 Apr 2026, 07:03

The teaching of Portuguese abroad will go through changes

The Minister of State and Foreign Affairs, Paulo Rangel, announced in parliament that... In News, Learning - 11 Apr 2026, 12:03

Portuguese municipalities call for funding schools

In News, Learning - 10 Apr 2026, 10:03

AIMA eases change from tourist to student visa

In News, Learning - 09 Apr 2026, 18:03

Portuguese students learning about business during school break

In News - 05 Apr 2026, 15:03

Portugal

Property of the Week: Minimalist 3-bedroom villa on the front line of Praia Verde

Set on the front line of Praia Verde, this minimalist villa presents a compelling opportunity in the Algarve real estate market,... In Property, Algarve - 16 Apr 2026, 09:45

A new address, the same expert hands.

Check out the video! In Business - 14 Apr 2026, 18:45

Metro Roma

In Lisbon - 14 Apr 2026, 15:30

Today's Portugal Weather Forecast – 14/04/2026

In News - 14 Apr 2026, 10:01

Where the Donkeys used to be

In Culture - 14 Apr 2026, 09:15

World

A road trip around Sicily: Where every mile tells a story

Sicily feels like a place that’s been waiting for me. In Tourism, Europe - 13 Apr 2026, 08:03

Sustainable Fuel

In Myanmar, rice husk briquettes are emerging as a sustainable alternative to firewood,... In Asia, World, Sustainability - 11 Apr 2026, 18:31

Elephant Safety

In Asia, World, Environment - 11 Apr 2026, 17:31

Automotive Momentum

In Asia, World, Business - 11 Apr 2026, 16:31

Carbon Conservation

In Africa, World, Environment - 11 Apr 2026, 15:31

Enjoying our content?

Business

When Airlines Land, Investment Opportunities Take Off

Portugal’s appeal increasingly reflects a balance that many travelers — and investors — are starting to notice. In News, Business - 14 Apr 2026, 12:03

Portugal inflation accelerates in March

The inflation rate accelerated to 2.7% in March, 0.6 percentage points higher than in... In News, Economy - 14 Apr 2026, 10:03

Catering service of TAP was sold

In News, Business - 14 Apr 2026, 09:03

Natural gas price rises again

In News, Economy - 14 Apr 2026, 07:03

Science, business, and the true path to growth

In News, Business, Science - 12 Apr 2026, 09:03

Portugal Visas

Why Families Are Relocating to Portugal — Safety, Schools & Lifestyle Explained

For an increasing number of families, the opportunity to move to Portugal is becoming hard to turn down. In Portugal Visas - 16 Apr 2026, 11:15

PM positions Portugal as a stable location for international investors

Portugal’s prime minister, Luís Montenegro, has highlighted what he views as one of the... In Portugal Visas - 16 Apr 2026, 10:20

Portugal Pathways on why Portugal’s leaders need to consider fairness of Nationality Law

In Portugal Visas - 14 Apr 2026, 09:05

Why Lisbon is becoming a centre for global tech and entrepreneurship

In Portugal Visas - 10 Apr 2026, 10:05

Portugal Golden Visa Explained (2026 Guide): Process, Benefits & Eligibility

In Portugal Visas - 07 Apr 2026, 10:15

Invest

Portugal Approves National Data Centre Plan

By: Miguel Gama Albuquerque, Head of Development and Managing Partner at Maven Investment Management In Invest - 15 Apr 2026, 11:40

Portugal as a Safe Haven for Capital Allocation

By: Maven Investment Management In Invest - 13 Apr 2026, 13:35

In Portugal's Property Market, Who Is Looking Out for You

In Invest - 13 Apr 2026, 10:05

Global advisory giant deVere opens in Algarve as expat demand surges

In Invest, Finance - 10 Apr 2026, 07:45

Top 6 Melhores Plataformas de Investimento em Portugal para 2026

In Invest, Crypto - 09 Apr 2026, 10:05

Travel

Have you ever tried camping in the Algarve?

Check out the video! In Algarve - 14 Apr 2026, 12:15

Algarve considered one of the most popular hiking destination in Europe

The Algarve was recently ranked third among Europe's most popular hiking regions in the... In News, Travel, Algarve - 13 Apr 2026, 19:03

The escalator that takes you to the beach

In Algarve - 13 Apr 2026, 18:05

Free travel passes to be given to European Union youth

In News, Tourism - 13 Apr 2026, 15:03

Metro Arroios

In Lisbon - 13 Apr 2026, 13:05

Property

Rent prices rose in Portugal

Rent prices per square meter increased by 5.1% in March 2026 compared to March 2025, which is 0.1 percentage points less than the... In News, Property - 14 Apr 2026, 16:03

Room rent prices in Portugal increased

The shared housing rental market in Portugal continues its upward trend, with prices... In News, Property - 13 Apr 2026, 14:03

The New Real Estate Mediation: More Than an Event, a Sign of Change

In News - 13 Apr 2026, 13:03

From Buildings to Infrastructure: The New Meaning of Real Estate

In News, Property - 11 Apr 2026, 16:03

Portugal on the European podium for real estate appreciation

In News, Property - 10 Apr 2026, 16:03

Residency by Investment

Stable Growth Keeps Portugal on the Radar of Global Investors

Economic growth forecasts for 2026 and continued hospitality investment underline Portugal’s long-term stability In News - 15 Jan 2026, 16:35

How Mercan Properties Is Helping Transform Local Regions in Portugal

Over the past decade, Mercan Properties has become one of the most active international... In Residency by Investment - 03 Dec 2025, 11:15

Renaissance Porto Lapa Hotel Named One of the “TOP 100 of the World” for Sustainability

In Residency by Investment - 18 Nov 2025, 11:06

Hospitality Sector Trends: Who Is Driving the Change?

In Residency by Investment - 06 Nov 2025, 17:47

Mercan Sponsors Hospitality Investment Fund II as a New Investment Opportunity

In Residency by Investment - 31 Oct 2025, 11:13

Health HPA

Parkinson’s: the challenge of moving life with hope

11 April marks World Parkinson’s Awareness Day. Established in 1998 by the World Health Organisation (WHO), the date honours the... In Health HPA - 10 Apr 2026, 08:10

Oral Health: The Gateway to Overall Well-being

In the context of World Oral Health Day, celebrated on 20 March, it is important to... In Health HPA - 20 Mar 2026, 10:01

The Silent Thief of Sight: How modern treatments are changing glaucoma care

In Health HPA - 13 Mar 2026, 08:31

Scarless Surgery in the Algarve

In Health HPA - 27 Feb 2026, 10:01

Obesity and Metabolic Surgery

In Health HPA - 27 Feb 2026, 09:01

Science

Physics Breakthrough

Scientists at CERN have successfully transported antimatter for the first time, testing whether fragile antiprotons can be safely... In United Kingdom, World, Science - 11 Apr 2026, 12:31