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Former Cinema Paris in Lisbon to become residential building

The former Cinema Paris is scheduled for demolition to make way for a new seven-storey residential development in the Portuguese... In News, Property - 20 May 2026, 19:33

A Memorial to Peace in Lisbon

In Lisbon - 20 May 2026, 19:05

AIMA experiencing internal crisis due to thousands of court decisions

In News - 20 May 2026, 19:03

New Spain-Portugal Bridge Expected to Improve Lisbon-Madrid Route

In News - 20 May 2026, 18:33

Bank of Portugal strictens housing loans criteria

In News - 20 May 2026, 18:03

Lisbon leads world ranking of international congresses

In News, Business - 20 May 2026, 17:33

33 cherries sold for €820 in Portugal

In News - 20 May 2026, 17:03

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20 May 2026, 17:03

Waiting times may increase in Portugal airports

In News - 15 May 2026, 07:33



easyJet to have millions of seats in Portugal

In News, Business, Travel - 15 May 2026, 17:03





Petrol prices will increase

In News - 16 May 2026, 14:03



Law that allows deporting illegal immigrants in Portugal discussed in Parliament

In News - 15 May 2026, 09:03


GNR seizes four tons of hashish in the Algarve

In News, Crime - 15 May 2026, 13:33

Spotlight

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Health authorities ban sunscreens in Portugal

In News - 20 May 2026, 07:03

TAP will be on strike affecting flights in Portugal

In News - 19 May 2026, 19:03

European Union to ban cash payments above €10,000

In News - 19 May 2026, 15:03

Demand for homes skyrockets in Portugal

In News - 19 May 2026, 11:03

Vehicles inspection rules to change in Portugal

In News - 20 May 2026, 15:03

Portugal Prime Minister dissatisfied with airport delays

In News - 19 May 2026, 09:03

Lisbon mayor calls for suspension of EES in Portugal

In News - 19 May 2026, 19:33

Government intends to extend the opening hours of the Lisbon Metro

In News - 19 May 2026, 18:03

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Newborn koala emerges at Lisbon Zoo

A baby koala has begun venturing outside its mother’s pouch for the first time at Lisbon... In News - 20 May 2026, 16:33

Ryanair posts a record annual profit driven by prices increase

Ryanair ended its fiscal year with a record €2.26 billion profit, its best result ever. In News - 20 May 2026, 16:03

Portugal to provide €1500 in support for post-storm land clearing

The State will provide substantial financial support for the cleaning and recovery of land... In News - 20 May 2026, 15:33

Weekend weather forecast

Temperatures are increasing In News - 20 May 2026, 14:03

Lisbon is in the European "top 10" of cities with the best access to water

With rising temperatures and weather forecasts indicating the arrival of heat waves in... In News - 20 May 2026, 13:03

A journey back to the era of the King

Check out the video! In Portugal - 20 May 2026, 12:31

Suspected case of hantavirus in Portugal tests negative

On 18 May, she was admitted to the São Francisco Xavier Hospital with symptoms suspected... In News - 20 May 2026, 12:03

Alentejo relies on foreign tourists to reduce seasonality

The Alentejo and Ribatejo Regional Tourism Authority (ERT) is reinforcing the promotion of... In News, Tourism, Alentejo - 20 May 2026, 11:33

Portugal will offer discounts on new appliance purchases

In News, Home & Garden - 20 May 2026, 11:03

Portugal real estate market experiences shortage of homes

In News - 20 May 2026, 10:03

Tourism in Portugal will not be affected by aviation fuel shortage

In News, Tourism - 20 May 2026, 09:33

Today’s Portugal Weather Forecast – 20/05/2026

In News - 20 May 2026, 09:11

President of the Republic invited Pope Leo XIV to visit Portugal

In News - 20 May 2026, 08:33

Airports in Portugal will have more police to reduce waiting times

In News - 20 May 2026, 08:03

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News

Risk of Ebola outbreak in Portugal is low

The National Association of Public Health Physicians (ANMSP) argued that the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo... In News - 19 May 2026, 18:33

Portugal dams are in their best situation ever

The president of the Portuguese Environment Agency (APA) highlighted that the reservoirs... In News, Environment - 19 May 2026, 17:33

11% of rental properties booked in less than a day in Portugal

In News - 19 May 2026, 17:03


Immigrants Account for More Than Half of New Eurozone Jobs

In News, Business - 19 May 2026, 16:33


Could a brain test that accesses memories solve Madeleine McCann case?

In News - 19 May 2026, 16:03

The Portugal News logo Exclusives

A Memorial to Peace in Lisbon

Check out the video! In Lisbon - 20 May 2026, 19:05

A journey back to the era of the King

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Today’s Portugal Weather Forecast – 20/05/2026

Check out the video! In News

Slow afternoons in the Algarve

In Algarve

Education

Research Investment

Canada’s government has highlighted new investments in college-led applied research as part of the 2026 Spring Economic Update... In North America, World, Education - 16 May 2026, 09:31

International Sharing School Sets Benchmark in IB Excellence

Following its 2026 IB re-evaluation, the Lisbon-based international school has been... In Education - 13 May 2026, 09:20

CLIP Oporto International School Joins Dukes Education, Further Strengthening International Education in Northern Portugal

In Education - 08 May 2026, 12:14


CJD Hosts Second-Annual Inter-School “24 Game” Mathematics Tournament

In Education - 06 May 2026, 12:15


The start of IB exams: Advice from a counsellor on how to handle stress

In Education - 05 May 2026, 09:38

Editor's Choice

Portugal becoming a strategic European hub for AI-ready data centres

In News, Economy - 08 May 2026, 12:03

Learning

students

Portugal business schools ranked among the best in the world

The Financial Times Executive Education Ranking 2026 features 90 schools in the Open Programs category and 100 in the Customised... In News, Learning - 18 May 2026, 13:03

A Bilingual Story of Queen Saint Isabel

Telling the Story of Queen Saint Isabel for a New Generation In Culture, Learning - 16 May 2026, 10:01

PaRK International School Launches Portugal’s First International School Internship Programme with 78 Student Placements Across Leading Organisations

In Learning - 15 May 2026, 12:17


Demand for Portuguese language courses among immigrants increases

In News - 11 May 2026, 15:33


The Portugal News Launches Education in Portugal Platform and Magazine

In Learning - 11 May 2026, 08:57

Portugal

An Executive Lunch with Vikram Gandhi in Lisbon

The Canada-Portugal Chamber of Commerce (CPCC) will host an exclusive executive lunch in Lisbon on 12 June, bringing together... In Events - 20 May 2026, 10:22

The Ultimate Guide to Hosting the Perfect Children’s Party for Expats in Portugal

Moving to Portugal is often a dream come true for British families. We swap grey skies for... In Lifestyle, Portugal - 20 May 2026, 08:30

Força Beja: How a Fledgling Rugby Club in the Alentejo is Building Something Special

In Sport, Alentejo - 19 May 2026, 15:33



Algarve 7s 2026 Returns for Its Biggest Edition Yet

In Sport - 19 May 2026, 10:34

World

Portugal Minister won’t be questioned about Lajes Base use

The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Paulo Rangel, will not be questioned by Parliament about the Lajes base this week, as no meeting... In News, Portugal, North America, Madeira & Azores - 19 May 2026, 07:03

How Brazil Quietly Became Latin America’s Most Demanding Software Market in 2026

Something interesting has happened in Brazil over the last eighteen months, and most... In Business, South America - 18 May 2026, 13:27


The Differences Many American’s Notice First in Portugal

In News, North America - 17 May 2026, 19:03


Portugal inaugurates museum dedicated to presence in the East

In News - 17 May 2026, 13:03

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Business

Honoring a Legacy: A Guide to Meaningful and Custom Memorial Gifts

Grief is an incredibly personal journey, one that lacks a uniform timeline or a standard roadmap. When someone we love passes... In Lifestyle - 19 May 2026, 10:13

Sines on the radar of European green steel

Portugal once again appears on the map of major European industrial investments, this time... In Business - 19 May 2026, 07:03

TAP removes flight change fees on tickets booked

In News, Business - 18 May 2026, 19:03


Creation of construction companies in Portugal increased

In News - 18 May 2026, 18:33


Chocolate shops are closing in Portugal

In News, Business - 18 May 2026, 14:03

Portugal Visas

Portuguese cities lead the way for family-friendly living in Europe

Lisbon and Porto have secured leading positions in a recent survey of Europe’s most family-friendly destinations, carried out by... In Portugal Visas - 30 Apr 2026, 12:08

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... In Portugal Visas - 16 Apr 2026, 11:15

International student numbers surge in Portugal

In Portugal Visas - 23 Oct 2025, 10:31


British interest in relocating to Portugal surges ahead of UK tax changes

In Portugal Visas - 14 Oct 2025, 16:34

Invest

Lisbon's Most Exciting New Address Is Across the River

By: Paloma Schafer of Maven Investment Management  In Invest - 17 Apr 2026, 09:40

Portugal Approves National Data Centre Plan

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

Portugal as a Safe Haven for Capital Allocation

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


From Brazil to Portugal: The New Shift in Migration

In Invest - 08 Apr 2026, 12:15

Travel

Beach after work? That’s Algarve life

Check out the video! In Algarve - 18 May 2026, 19:05

The best view in Albufeira?

Check out the video! In Algarve - 17 May 2026, 19:05

A Different Kind of Getaway: Hilton Vilamoura Review

In Algarve - 17 May 2026, 16:01


If you could describe the Algarve in one word… what would it be?

In Algarve - 16 May 2026, 19:05


Property

Greek Private Island Goes Up for Sale for Less Than €250,000

A private island in Greece is set to go up for auction later this year with a starting price of just €247,000, a figure... In News - 19 May 2026, 14:03

Industrialized construction gains strength in Portugal, but the system continues to slow down scale

Portugal continues to search for solutions to one of its biggest structural challenges:... In Property - 17 May 2026, 18:03

Portugal on the global radar: real estate growth confirms trend, but raises new questions

In Property - 15 May 2026, 18:03


More Than Golf: Golf Developments as Lifestyle Communities

In Sport, Property - 15 May 2026, 09:01


Dils reinforces European identity with a focus on innovation

In News, Property - 15 May 2026, 08:33

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



Mercan Sponsors Hospitality Investment Fund II as a New Investment Opportunity

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

Health HPA

Re-accreditation of the echocardiography laboratory at HPA Gambelas reinforces commitment to excellence

The HPA Health Group has secured the re-accreditation of the Echocardiography Laboratory at HPA Gambelas, reaffirming its ongoing... In Health HPA - 22 Apr 2026, 13:33

Dra Narjara Barros Ribeiro

Parkinson’s: the challenge of moving life with hope

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

Oral Health: The Gateway to Overall Well-being

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

Science

Mummy Manuscript

Archaeologists have discovered a fragment of Homer’s Iliad inside a 1,600-year-old Egyptian mummy. In Africa, World, Science - 16 May 2026, 16:31

Unique wasp species found in Portugal for the first time

The species, previously undocumented in Portugal, was identified in Baião and highlights... In News, Science - 11 May 2026, 14:03

Faces of Portuguese Research: Luísa Lopes

In Science - 10 May 2026, 11:31



Culture

Ancient Islamic Baths in Loulé win global architecture spotlight

The restoration of the Islamic Baths and a 15th-century manor house in Loulé has received a Special Mention at the prestigious... In News, Culture, Algarve - 19 May 2026, 10:03

The Guardian of the Portuguese Parliament

Check out the video! In Portugal - 19 May 2026, 07:31

Cities in Algarve will have museum centres on the Arade River

In News, Culture, Algarve - 18 May 2026, 13:33



Sagres Fortress opens to the public for concerts

In News, Culture, Algarve - 14 May 2026, 12:03

Luxury New Homes

We Explored One of Europe’s Best Coastlines for Luxury New Homes

Portugal’s coastline has become one of the country’s strongest attractions for international homebuyers seeking a lifestyle... In Luxury New Homes - 18 May 2026, 12:01

Comporta emerges as a prime destination for luxury property and new homes

Once a well-kept secret among Portugal’s elite, Comporta is rapidly gaining... In Luxury New Homes - 18 May 2026, 09:01

Inside the high-end real estate market in Cascais

In Luxury New Homes - 17 May 2026, 18:01


Why Portugal’s luxury new homes market is on the rise

In Luxury New Homes - 17 May 2026, 15:01


Top 5 tips for buying luxury real estate in Portugal

In Luxury New Homes - 17 May 2026, 12:01

Other News

Bison Bank launches the first stablecoin issued by a Portuguese bank, redefining international payments

In May, Bison Bank strengthened its position at the forefront of innovation by announcing... In Finance - 20 May 2026, 13:40

Portugal bans speedboats from operating at night to prevent drug trafficking

The new legal regime for speedboats has already come into effect and prohibits their use... In News, Crime - 19 May 2026, 14:33

Portugal team for the 2026 World Cup revealed

Footballers Tomás Araújo, Samu Costa, and Gonçalo Guedes are on Portugal’s 27-man... In News, Sport - 19 May 2026, 13:33

The Portugal AI assistant bridging the digital divide between generations

Built in Lisbon, PeterAI aims to reduce digital frustration and isolation by helping older... In News - 19 May 2026, 13:03

Portugal young people with an undivided inheritance retain exemption from Property Transfer Tax

A share in an undivided inheritance does not prevent access to the exemption. In News - 19 May 2026, 12:33

Coimbra Metrobus sees more passengers than expected

Metro Mondego has registered 1 million validations since the system became a paid service,... In News - 19 May 2026, 11:33