The Portugal News30 OctPortugal plans new hospital in Barcelos
The new hospital in Barcelos will be built under a public-private partnership (PPP), but the future facility will remain under public management, according to an order published in the Official Gazette.
The Portugal News30 OctPortugal to light up its cities purple marking 1755 earthquake
Over 40 sites in 15 districts and autonomous regions of Portugal will be lit up in purple from the night of 31 October through 1 November as part of a campaign to raise public awareness of the risks of seismic activity and the need to be prepared for natural disasters.
The Portugal News30 OctPortugal criminalises chaining animals and leaving them on balconies
On 29 October, Portugal’s Assembly of the Republic approved new animal protection rules, including a ban on leaving pets permanently chained up or confined to balconies.
The Portugal News30 OctThe Rockets Are Finally Taking Off
There is a different feeling around the Houston Rockets this season.
The Portugal News30 OctPortugal's Growing International Community Highlights Wider Relocation Needs
With foreign nationals accounting for 14% of Portugal's population, immigration, investment and language services are becoming increasingly relevant to the experience of settling in the country.
The Portugal News30 OctHow to use paint to make your space look more luxe
From warm, earthy neutrals to muted pinks, to colour drenching, the right paint finishes will lend an air of opulence, says Sam Wylie-Harris.
The Portugal News30 OctFirst Editions à Mesa
Three intimate dinners, three distinct curatorial worlds and a rare opportunity to meet some of the artists behind this year’s Sovereign Portuguese Art Prize.
The Portugal News30 OctSolving the housing crisis
While the housing crisis in Portugal is undeniable, the Government is already working on reversing the situation.
The Portugal News30 OctPortugal: A Safe Haven in an Uncertain World
Why international buyers are looking beyond property, towards a European Plan B
The Portugal News30 OctPortugal sells sunshine. Amara Village wants to offer belonging
Every year, thousands of people move to Portugal for the light, the food and the pace of life. Fewer talk about what many of them find once the boxes are unpacked: silence. By the Castelo de Bode lake near Tomar, a new eco village called Amara Village is betting that the answer is an old one.
The Portugal News30 OctPortugal Weekend Weather (30 October): What can we expect this Halloween weekend?
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The Portugal News30 OctWhy Moving to Portugal May Trigger an Investment Review
Moving to Portugal can offer a new lifestyle, attractive surroundings and exciting professional or retirement opportunities. However, relocating can also change how your investments are taxed, managed and structured.
The Portugal News30 OctVale do Lobo celebrates year-round Algarve lifestyle
Those who visit the Algarve in August might be forgiven for considering it to be mainly a summer holiday destination, but the region actually offers a vast amount to do year-round. With 300+ days of sunshine, an active, outdoor lifestyle is easily achievable throughout the seasons, particularly at a resort such as Vale
The Portugal News30 OctTourism Needs More Value, Not Just More Tourists
Portugal has conquered, over the last decades, a prominent place among international tourist destinations. The awards follow one another, visitors continue to choose our country, and tourism has consolidated itself as one of the most relevant activities in the national economy. But perhaps the time has come to ask a di
The Portugal News30 OctA Misty History of Portugal: The Moors
Part 1 – Incursion, Invasion and Consolidation – 711 to 756 CE
The Portugal News29 OctBritish actor Sir Patrick Stewart dies aged 86
British actor Sir Patrick Stewart, known for his roles in productions such as Star Trek: The Next Generation and X-Men, died in Los Angeles on 28 October, aged 86, his family announced on 29 October.
The Portugal News29 OctOne in five luxury homes in Portugal sells within a month
Portugal’s high-end property market continues to move quickly, with one in five properties advertised for more than €1 million selling within 30 days in the third quarter of 2026.
The Portugal News29 OctUnited Kingdom budget to support first-time homebuyers
In England, first-time buyers could soon be able to purchase newly built homes with a deposit of just 2.5 percent, as the UK Government prepares to set out a new housing support scheme in its Autumn Budget.
The Portugal News29 OctNumber of children in care falls in Portugal
The number of children and young people in care in Portugal fell by around 4% between 2024 and 2025.
The Portugal News29 OctMadeira calls for voluntary blackout to protect seabirds
On 30 October, Madeira and Porto Santo are challenging residents to switch off outdoor lighting for three hours to help protect seabirds.
The Portugal News29 OctThe Global Exploration Summit is live in Coimbra!
What drives humans to push past the absolute edge of the unknown? Land, oceans, space.
The Portugal News29 OctLoulé delivers 36 affordable homes to residents
The Loulé City Council has announced another 36 public housing units under the affordable rental scheme of its Local Housing Strategy 2019-2032.
The Portugal News29 OctAbnormal heat coming to Portugal
Portugal will enjoy several more days of unusually warm, dry weather, with temperatures in the south potentially reaching 29°C for this time of year.
The Portugal News29 OctPortugal launches nationwide cancer fundraising campaign
More than 21,000 volunteers are taking to the streets across Portugal today, 29 October, as the Portuguese Cancer League launches its annual national fundraising campaign to support cancer patients and their families.