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Portugal Weather Today (23 July): Latest Forecast Across Portugal

Check out the video! In News - 23 Jul 2026, 09:31

Irish desire to live in Portugal grows

In Business - 23 Jul 2026, 09:03

Astrophysicists discover possible first 'moon' outside the Solar System

In News, Curiosity - 23 Jul 2026, 08:03

Minister assures funding for works in 451 Portuguese schools

In News, Learning - 23 Jul 2026, 07:03

The Portugal News launches new podcast section

In Lifestyle - 22 Jul 2026, 19:01

Zoomarine Algarve welcomes birth of dolphin calf during 35th anniversary celebrations

In News, Environment - 22 Jul 2026, 18:33

Mercadona to open new supermarket in Portugal this summer in Setúbal district

In News - 22 Jul 2026, 17:33

Six Portuguese cafés named among Europe’s best

In News, Food & Drink - 17 Jul 2026, 14:03


Amendments to the Portugal Nationality Law double redemptions in "Golden Visa" funds

In News - 26 Jun 2026, 17:03


Expats can donate blood in Portugal

In News - 18 Jul 2026, 13:01


More than 1,200 foreign residents file complaint over Portugal Nationality Law changes

In News - 26 Jun 2026, 12:03


El Niño activity is intensifying globally but the impact in Portugal may be residual

In News - 17 Jul 2026, 18:33


Algarve Falésia Hotel reopens after major renovation as adults-only retreat in Albufeira

In News - 17 Jul 2026, 18:03


European Union wants to stop free museum entry in Portugal

In News, Arts & Culture - 17 Jul 2026, 16:03


Fuel prices keep on increasing

In News - 18 Jul 2026, 14:03


The biggest risk of Portuguese housing is that we continue without building

In Housing - 18 Jul 2026, 16:01


Viseu hosts project to attract digital nomads to Portugal

In News - 18 Jul 2026, 18:03

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Google launches submarine cable that connects Portugal to the United States

In News - 21 Jul 2026, 15:33

Portugal newest village will be built from scratch in the Alentejo

In News, Housing - 22 Jul 2026, 12:03

Petition against the "Volta" system reaches 15,000 signatures

In News - 22 Jul 2026, 11:03

Portugal reveals winners of the 2026 Electric Car awards

In News - 21 Jul 2026, 19:03

Portugal increases number of data-centre projects and announces new industrial zones.

In Business - 21 Jul 2026, 18:33

Portugal and Morocco seek European Union support for new electricity connection

In News - 21 Jul 2026, 09:03

Sea water temperatures are rising in Portugal

In News - 21 Jul 2026, 13:03

Banks in Portugal tighten criteria for mortgage loan applications with new measures

In News, Housing - 22 Jul 2026, 18:03

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Memorial to the Emigrant Soldier in the Azores: A Powerful Tribute

In Ribeira Grande, on São Miguel Island, the Memorial do Soldado Emigrante is a quiet but... In Lifestyle - 22 Jul 2026, 17:31

European Digital Identity Wallet set to launch in 2027

New voluntary system will allow EU citizens to store official documents digitally while... In News - 22 Jul 2026, 17:03

Repairs to the IP3 highway in Penacova are expected to keep the road closed for several days

Infraestruturas de Portugal stated that repairs to the IP3 road surface are expected to... In News - 22 Jul 2026, 16:33

How to safely watch the August 2026 solar eclipse in Portugal

With the solar eclipse on 12 August just weeks away, excitement is building across... In News, Health - 22 Jul 2026, 16:03

Vila Galé CEO links Algarve price hikes to hotel upgrades and new flights to Faro

The debate surrounding rising vacation costs in the Algarve has taken on a new dimension... In News, Tourism - 22 Jul 2026, 15:33

ANA presents detailed plan for the new Lisbon Luís de Camões Airport

ANA – Aeroportos de Portugal has formally presented the engineering and construction... In News - 22 Jul 2026, 15:03

Coimbra updates price of Municipal Tourist Tax

The Coimbra City Hall updated a proposal to readjust the value of the Municipal Tourist... In News, Tourism - 22 Jul 2026, 14:33

Rental housing supply in Portugal falls 22 percent

Coimbra, Porto and Lisbon recorded the sharpest declines in available rental properties,... In News, Housing - 22 Jul 2026, 14:03

Donald Trump wants Infantino to run for UN Secretary-General

In News - 22 Jul 2026, 13:33

easyJet plane that took off from Lisbon forced to make an emergency landing in Madrid

In News, Business - 22 Jul 2026, 13:03

Albufeira to have restrictions on the circulation of ride-hailing vehicles in the Algarve city

In News - 22 Jul 2026, 12:31

Garcias Wine and Spirits in Comporta opens new terrace

In Lifestyle - 22 Jul 2026, 11:33

Carvoeiro Beach Party is back in the Algarve village

In News, Algarve - 22 Jul 2026, 10:46

Portugal Weather Today (22 July): Latest Forecast Across the Country

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50 municipalities in Portugal at maximum risk of wildfire

In News - 22 Jul 2026, 09:33

Earthquake felt in the municipality of Évora

In News - 22 Jul 2026, 09:03

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Chega wants the end of VAT on electricity to take effect as early as 2027

Chega announced that it will introduce a bill to eliminate VAT on electricity and wants the measure included in the upcoming State... In News - 22 Jul 2026, 08:03

Demand for mortgage loans falls slightly in Portugal

Demand for mortgage loans decreased slightly in the second quarter, while demand for... In News, Housing - 22 Jul 2026, 07:03

Higher fuel prices cut Ryanair’s quarterly profit

In News, Business - 21 Jul 2026, 18:03


Study reveals why Portuguese are choosing to travel alone

In News, Travel - 21 Jul 2026, 17:33


Most Portuguese want to avoid a new political crisis in Portugal

In News, Politics - 21 Jul 2026, 17:03

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Portugal Weather Today (23 July): Latest Forecast Across Portugal

Check out the video! In News - 23 Jul 2026, 09:31

The Portugal News launches new podcast section

The Portugal News is proud to announce the launch of Podcast Portugal, the latest addition... In Lifestyle

Portuguese Perfumes: The Best Fragrance Brands Made in Portugal

Step into a Lisbon street in early summer and you might catch the scent of jacaranda... In Portugal Handbook

Memorial to the Emigrant Soldier in the Azores: A Powerful Tribute

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Education

Seven Years, Seven Foundations: The Pillars Behind ISS Lisbon's Success

There is something remarkable about the number seven. In Education - 17 Jul 2026, 16:54

CJD celebrates Family Day with youngest learners and their families

Colégio Júlio Dinis International School recently celebrated its Family Day, a special... In Education - 14 Jun 2026, 18:49

International Sharing School Lisbon Welcomes Aatif Hassan

In Education - 09 Jun 2026, 11:07


United Lisbon Students Step Into the World of Work

In Education - 05 Jun 2026, 07:01


Advice from United Lisbon International School’s Guidance Counsellor Before Starting University

In Education - 03 Jun 2026, 13:29

Editor's Choice

The Portugal News launches the Portugal Handbook

In Portugal Handbook - 15 Jul 2026, 17:31

Historic Estoril summer house in Portugal transformed into €6.95 million luxury home

In News, Housing - 13 Jul 2026, 16:03

Portugal in top 30 wealthiest countries

In News, Economy - 01 Jul 2026, 17:03

Fábrica do Inglês Cork Museum reopens in the Algarve

In News, Algarve - 23 Jun 2026, 15:33

Learning

ACCAKIDS Launches Annual Back to School Campaign to Give Every Child a Fair Start

As summer draws to a close, thousands of children across the Algarve are preparing for a new school year. For many families... In Community - 20 Jul 2026, 09:51

Minister dismisses changes to the calendar for access to Higher Education in Portugal

On 17 July, the Minister of Education dismissed the need to alter the calendar for the... In News, Learning - 17 Jul 2026, 15:33

Teachers, parents and students protest over Portugal national exam system

In News, Education - 16 Jul 2026, 19:03


Forbes 30 Under 30 recognises Gonçalo Santos on a journey that began in Madeira and now reaches the Algarve

In Learning - 13 Jul 2026, 10:19


The Surprising Portuguese Origins of Words You Didn’t Know

In Curiosity - 12 Jul 2026, 14:01

Property

Libertas Group Launches Pre-Sales for UNIQUE Albufeira

New private condominium will be the first development in the Algarve to benefit from the new VAT reduction for primary residences In Property - 16 Jul 2026, 10:37

The first speciality coffee has arrived at Apolónia Supermarkets

Apolónia Supermarkets has just expanded its range of premium products with the arrival of... In Property - 16 Jul 2026, 10:37

Portugal

When Should You Hire a Private Detective in Portugal? Five Situations Where Reliable Information Can Make All the Difference

You suspect something isn't right — but suspicion alone rarely gives you the answers you need. Whether it's a partner's... In Portugal - 22 Jul 2026, 09:50

Transparent boat tours launch in the Algarve on the Ria Formosa

One of the Algarve's best-known natural attractions can now be explored from a completely... In News - 21 Jul 2026, 15:03

Nine Islands, Endless Wonders: Your Guide to the Azores

In Portugal Handbook - 21 Jul 2026, 13:22


Faro Motorcycle Rally attracted 17,000 visitors in 2026

In News - 21 Jul 2026, 12:33


Can you guess where The Portugal News team is today?

In Portugal - 21 Jul 2026, 10:31

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World

Frog bacterium shows promise against cancer

Japanese researchers have identified a bacterium from amphibian intestines that eliminated bowel cancer tumours in mice after a... In Asia, World, Science - 18 Jul 2026, 18:31

South Korea balances medical tourism and public healthcare

South Korea’s beauty tourism industry is attracting growing numbers of international... In Asia, World, Economy - 18 Jul 2026, 17:31



Turkey upgrades airbase for giant Boeing 747 donated by Qatar to the US

In Europe, World, Politics - 18 Jul 2026, 14:31

Business

The Cosy Tea House Inside a Volcano in the Azores You Need to Visit

Casa de Chá “O Poejo” is a cosy tea house in Sete Cidades, on São Miguel Island in the Azores.  In Madeira & Azores - 21 Jul 2026, 19:33

Portugal's Next Investment Opportunity May Already Be Built

Portugal's biggest investment opportunity may not be building something new. In Business - 21 Jul 2026, 16:33

Number of unemployed people registered at employment centres falls 9.9% in Portugal

In News, Business - 21 Jul 2026, 08:03


European companies embrace integrated digital transformation through Microsoft’s ecosystem

In News, Business - 20 Jul 2026, 15:03


Michael Jordan, Carsten Koerl, and Jason Robins to Open SBC Summit 2026

In Events, Business, Lisbon - 20 Jul 2026, 13:43

Wealth and Tax

Expert Breaks Down Why Portugal Is Now a Magnet for Global Wealth

Portugal has long been admired for its quality of life, its warmth and its people, but over the past three decades the country has... In Wealth and Tax - 22 Jul 2026, 13:59

Why Portugal's space economy is catching family offices' eye

Five centuries after its explorers charted the seas, Portugal is now looking to chart the... In Wealth and Tax - 22 Jul 2026, 13:56

Portugal NHR Tax Holders: Plan Early and Mitigate Future Tax Burden

In Wealth and Tax - 22 Jul 2026, 13:51


Portugal secures place among Europe's top 10 investment destinations

In Wealth and Tax - 22 Jul 2026, 13:47


Portugal's Low Tax Status for Highly Qualified Professionals: IFICI (NHR 2.0) Explained

In Wealth and Tax - 22 Jul 2026, 13:41

Invest

Can Foreign Buyers Get a Mortgage in Portugal? Here’s What You Need to Know

Portugal continues to attract buyers from around the world, but navigating a different banking system can feel daunting. The good... In Invest - 14 Jul 2026, 12:09

How investor’s demand is reshapping Alcácer do Sal

From overlooked inland town to emerging coastal alternative, Alcácer is attracting a new... In Invest - 08 Jun 2026, 16:06

Lisbon's Most Exciting New Address Is Across the River

In Invest - 17 Apr 2026, 09:40


Portugal Approves National Data Centre Plan

In Invest - 15 Apr 2026, 11:40


Portugal as a Safe Haven for Capital Allocation

In Invest - 13 Apr 2026, 13:35

Housing

The coast of Portugal concentrates 85% of the demand for housing

85% of housing demand in Portugal is concentrated along the coast, reflecting predominant interest in the main urban centres. In News, Housing - 20 Jul 2026, 18:03

Ourique municipality in Portugal implements new housing regulation

The Ourique Municipality, in the Beja district, has adopted new housing regulations... In News - 19 Jul 2026, 18:03

The market cools down - The crisis does not

In Housing - 19 Jul 2026, 17:01


The future of offices is no longer decided in offices

In Business, Housing - 19 Jul 2026, 10:01


Portuguese real estate is stronger - But you should not lose your memory!

In Housing - 18 Jul 2026, 12:01

Sustainability

Environment Agency to promote waste separation during the summer in the Algarve

The Marina de Portimão will host the final stop of the Portuguese Environment Agency’s (APA) summer awareness roadshow this... In News, Environment, Sustainability - 21 Jul 2026, 16:03

Ekōgaio is helping regenerate Portuguese landscapes from its hub near Tomar

Ekōgaio takes its name from the Eurasian jay (gaio in Portuguese), one of nature’s... In Sustainability - 17 Jul 2026, 10:01


Portuguese scientists call for urgent reclassification of the Iberian rabbit to halt extinction

In News, Sustainability , Environment - 13 Jul 2026, 12:33


Residency by Investment

Keranis Residences: A Landmark Reborn

Commencement of Redevelopment Works at the Historic Keranis Building In Residency by Investment - 16 Jun 2026, 10:50

Stable Growth Keeps Portugal on the Radar of Global Investors

Economic growth forecasts for 2026 and continued hospitality investment underline... In Residency by Investment - 15 Jan 2026, 16:35

How Mercan Properties Is Helping Transform Local Regions in Portugal

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


Luxury New Homes

Portugal's property market shows no signs of slowing, report reveals

Portugal continues to outperform the wider EU, UK and US property markets, according to the newly published Property Market-Index... In Luxury New Homes - 14 Jul 2026, 09:31

International buyers set sights on Portugal's Alentejo

A region once associated primarily with cork forests and an unhurried rural way of life is... In Luxury New Homes - 09 Jul 2026, 17:40

Inside the luxury new homes market of Estoril, Portugal’s historic riviera town

In Luxury New Homes - 01 Jul 2026, 12:57


Lagos sees rising demand for luxury new homes

In Luxury New Homes - 24 Jun 2026, 13:21


How Portugal Became Europe’s #1 New Homes Hotspot

In Luxury New Homes - 09 Jun 2026, 13:52

Arts

Catch the Moment: TIME Magazine Photographer to Lead Masterclass at Algarve Arts Academy

What does it take to capture a single frame that ends up defining how the world remembers a moment? If you're a photographer for... In Arts - 22 Jul 2026, 13:20

Art Teachers from Around the World

Every culture has shaped clay differently, and every tradition reflects a different way of... In Arts - 16 Jul 2026, 10:16

All Senses Night: An Intimate Evening of Wine, Art & Live Harp

In Arts, Arts & Culture - 16 Jun 2026, 12:03


The Symphony of the Soul: Why the Harp is the Heartbeat of Algarve’s Most Exclusive Evening

In Arts, Events, Algarve - 05 Jun 2026, 07:31


All Senses Night: An Intimate Evening of Wine, Art & Live Harp

In Arts - 29 May 2026, 07:31

Portugal Handbook

A Guide to the Great Stages of the Countryside: 5 Unmissable Summer Festivals in the District of Viseu

When people think about summer festivals in Portugal, they often picture the coast or big cities.  In Portugal Handbook - 15 Jul 2026, 10:24

A Guide to Driving in Portugal: Everything You Need to Know Before You Hit the Road

Portugal consistently ranks among Europe's most beautiful countries to explore by car.... In Portugal Handbook - 15 Jul 2026, 10:15


What are dry thunderstorms and why are they common in Portugal?

In Portugal Handbook - 15 Jul 2026, 10:05


Understanding Portugal’s Heatwaves, Nortada and Levante Winds

In Portugal Handbook - 15 Jul 2026, 10:02

Other News

Bison Bank brings digital assets closer to Portuguese banking clients

Bison Bank has become the first bank in Portugal authorized to provide crypto-asset... In Finance - 23 Jul 2026, 09:46

Building a financial base in Portugal without disrupting your global wealth

For international individuals and families, setting up a financial presence in Portugal... In Wealth and Tax - 22 Jul 2026, 13:28

W Algarve continues its exclusive Sommelier’s Table Series with Buçaco

Following the successful launch of its new Sommelier’s Table Signature Wine Dinner... In Community - 21 Jul 2026, 15:04

Algarve Jazz Orchestra to tour Portugal and Spain

The Algarve Jazz Orchestra is set to take audiences on a musical journey through Latin... In News - 21 Jul 2026, 14:33

Weekend weather forecast

Temperatures to decrease over the weekend In News - 21 Jul 2026, 14:03

Hospital in northern Portugal adopts advanced prostate cancer biopsy

Men in the Tâmega e Sousa region can now undergo a more advanced type of prostate biopsy... In News, Health - 21 Jul 2026, 12:03

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