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Airports in Portugal continue to grow in passenger numbers

According to ECO, Portuguese airports registered a 2.3% growth in passenger numbers in April. In News, Business - 21 May 2026, 16:03

Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh will visit Portugal

In News, United Kingdom - 21 May 2026, 15:39

Portugal discusses plan to combat invasive aquatic species

In News, Environment - 21 May 2026, 15:33

Algarve Beaches Among Portugal’s Cleanest in New “Zero Pollution” Ranking

In News, Algarve - 21 May 2026, 15:03

City in Portugal discusses solutions for a circular economy in the automotive sector

In News - 21 May 2026, 14:33

Historic Train set to return to Portugal

In News, Portugal - 21 May 2026, 14:03

Brussels predicts a 0.1% deficit in Portugal

In News, Economy - 21 May 2026, 13:33

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21 May 2026, 13:33

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

Vehicles inspection rules to change in Portugal

In News - 20 May 2026, 15:03

AIMA experiencing internal crisis due to thousands of court decisions

In News - 20 May 2026, 19:03

33 cherries sold for €820 in Portugal

In News - 20 May 2026, 17:03

Lisbon mayor calls for suspension of EES in Portugal

In News - 19 May 2026, 19:33

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

In News - 20 May 2026, 18:33

Portugal dams are in their best situation ever

In News, Environment - 19 May 2026, 17:33

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Real Madrid wants to announce José Mourinho's return

Real Madrid aims to swiftly finalise the signing of José Mourinho and intends to announce... In News, Sport - 21 May 2026, 13:03

SATA reinforces winter operations with 16 weekly flights

Azores Airlines/SATA Internacional will add 16 weekly flights between the mainland and the... In News - 21 May 2026, 12:33

Fuel consumption in Portugal is decreasing

Fuel consumption in Portugal slowed sharply in April, marking a decisive reversal from the... In News - 21 May 2026, 12:03

The European Commission unveils inflation forecast for Portugal

Inflation in Portugal is expected to accelerate to 3% this year, driven by rising energy... In News, Economy - 21 May 2026, 11:33

Top 8 Luxury Boutique Hotels in the Algarve

The Algarve’s hotel scene has expanded well beyond large-scale resorts. Across the... In Travel - 21 May 2026, 11:05

Portugal is one of Southern Europe countries with the least tourist seasonality

Portugal has established itself as one of Southern Europe’s most effective destinations... In News, Tourism - 21 May 2026, 11:03

Number of unemployed decreases in Portugal

The number of unemployed registered at employment centres fell by 9.7% in April, compared... In News, Business - 21 May 2026, 10:33

Today’s Portugal Weather Forecast – 21/05/2026

Check out the video! In News - 21 May 2026, 10:04

Portugal with 73 "Zero Pollution" beaches

In News - 21 May 2026, 10:03

The Portuguese-British short film "Inheritance" explores heritage and identity

In News - 21 May 2026, 09:33

Portugal municipalities at maximum fire risk

In News - 21 May 2026, 09:03

Portuguese citizens detained in flotilla to Israel expected to return to the country today

In News - 21 May 2026, 08:33

Portugal named the country with the most resilient food and agricultural system in the world

In News - 21 May 2026, 08:03

Risk of poverty decreases in Portugal

In News, Economy - 21 May 2026, 07:03

Former Cinema Paris in Lisbon to become residential building

In News, Property - 20 May 2026, 19:33

A Memorial to Peace in Lisbon

In Lisbon - 20 May 2026, 19:05

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News

Bank of Portugal strictens housing loans criteria

The Bank of Portugal (BdP) has implemented stricter housing loan criteria, lowering the maximum debt-to-income ratio from 50% to... In News - 20 May 2026, 18:03

Lisbon leads world ranking of international congresses

Lisbon took first place in the 2025 world ranking of the International Congress and... In News, Business - 20 May 2026, 17:33

Newborn koala emerges at Lisbon Zoo

In News - 20 May 2026, 16:33


Ryanair posts a record annual profit driven by prices increase

In News - 20 May 2026, 16:03


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

In News - 20 May 2026, 15:33

The Portugal News logo Exclusives

Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh will visit Portugal

The Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh will visit Portugal, as per a press release sent to The Portugal News by the British Embassy in... In News, United Kingdom - 21 May 2026, 15:39

Get ready for a wind of change – What to expect this Pentecost

As in past years on Pentecost Sunday, Christ The King Anglican Church in Almancil is... In Places of Worship, Algarve

The celebration of Pentecost

Two thousand years ago in Jerusalem, during the Jewish festival of Pentecost, a... In Places of Worship

Today’s Portugal Weather Forecast – 21/05/2026

In News

A Memorial to Peace in Lisbon

In Lisbon

Education

Young Footballers from United Lisbon International School Take Major Step Toward Sporting CP Pathway

The recent success of two United Lisbon Internation School students on the football pitch underscores the growing caliber of... In Education - 21 May 2026, 15:07

Research Investment

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

International Sharing School Sets Benchmark in IB Excellence

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

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

Paderne Bike Ride

Sunday, 24 May: Bike ride starting in Paderne. In Community - 21 May 2026, 16:04

Property of the Week: Amazing Single-Storey 3-Bedroom Villa with Pool near Silves

Amazing single-storey 3-bedroom villa with pool on a 1,640 sqm plot, within only 10... In Property - 21 May 2026, 11:26


A journey back to the era of the King

In Portugal - 20 May 2026, 12:31


Alentejo relies on foreign tourists to reduce seasonality

In News, Tourism, Alentejo - 20 May 2026, 11:33

World

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

Portugal Minister won’t be questioned about Lajes Base use

The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Paulo Rangel, will not be questioned by Parliament about... 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

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

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Business

Immigrants Account for More Than Half of New Eurozone Jobs

Immigration has played a major role in supporting the Eurozone labour market in recent years, with foreign workers responsible for... In News, Business - 19 May 2026, 16:33

Portugal brand pioneers social commerce

A Portuguese clothing brand is one of the first Portuguese brands to be present on TikTok... In News, Business, Portugal - 19 May 2026, 12:03

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

In Lifestyle - 19 May 2026, 10:13


Sines on the radar of European green steel

In Business - 19 May 2026, 07:03


TAP removes flight change fees on tickets booked

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

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

Tourism in Portugal will not be affected by aviation fuel shortage

The Minister of Economy and Territorial Cohesion, Castro Almeida, said that jet fuel will not be a problem for the country's... In News, Tourism - 20 May 2026, 09:33

Airports in Portugal will have more police to reduce waiting times

The PSP will reinforce Portuguese airports with 360 police officers in July, a measure... In News - 20 May 2026, 08:03

Slow afternoons in the Algarve

In Algarve - 19 May 2026, 19:05


Portugal Prime Minister dissatisfied with airport delays

In News - 19 May 2026, 09:03


Beach after work? That’s Algarve life

In Algarve - 18 May 2026, 19:05

Property

Portugal real estate market experiences shortage of homes

Portugal’s housing shortage has become a structural issue, with the number of homes available for sale falling sharply at the... In News - 20 May 2026, 10:03

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

The Portuguese residential rental market remains under pressure and highly asymmetric... In News - 19 May 2026, 17:03

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

In News - 19 May 2026, 14:03


Demand for homes skyrockets in Portugal

In News - 19 May 2026, 11:03


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

In Property - 17 May 2026, 18:03

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



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

Lisbon Book Fair prepares for return

The Lisbon Book Fair returns to Parque Eduardo VII between 27 May and 14 June, with more than 2,200 scheduled events and... In News, Culture, Lisbon - 20 May 2026, 10:33

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... In News, Culture, Algarve - 19 May 2026, 10:03

The Guardian of the Portuguese Parliament

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


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

First Drive: Is Volvo’s EX60 a new electric game-changer?

 Volvo is quickly expanding its line-up of electric models, so is the EX60 a worthy... In Lifestyle - 21 May 2026, 15:08

Weekend weather forecast

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

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

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

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

Portugal will offer discounts on new appliance purchases

Starting 1 December, returning old appliances could result in immediate discounts on new... In News, Home & Garden - 20 May 2026, 11:03