The Portugal News1 JulPortugal housing prices hit new high
The residential market in Portugal continues to post unprecedented figures, with the median housing cost reaching a new all-time high of €3,156 per square metre in June 2026.
The Portugal News1 JulRed weather warning to be issued in Portugal due to heatwave
The districts of Lisbon and Setúbal will be under a red warning due to the heat starting on 2 July, with Coimbra and Leiria following on 3 July, according to the Portuguese Institute of the Sea and the Atmosphere (IPMA).
The Portugal News1 JulFire in North Portugal extinguished
The fire that broke out in Varges, Murça, was brought under control at 9:40pm on 30 June, with approximately 230 personnel and 72 vehicles still on the ground, according to information from Civil Protection.
The Portugal News1 JulHealth Unit in Portugal strengthens liver cancer treatment
The Local Health Unit of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro (ULSTMAD) has strengthened its therapeutic response for patients with liver cancer through a "minimally invasive" technique that administers treatment directly to the tumour.
The Portugal News1 JulSevere weather warning issued in Portugal due to high temperatures
The districts of Beja, Évora, Portalegre, and Castelo Branco will be under an orange heat warning starting on 1 July, with the warning later extending to other regions, the IPMA announced.
The Portugal News1 JulChurch linked to Portuguese Discoveries explorer to reopen
The Church of Nossa Senhora das Salas in Sines (Setúbal district), a monument linked to the explorer Vasco da Gama, is preparing to reopen to the public in July following a €450,000 renovation project.
The Portugal News30 JunAlgarve to introduce beach maps to end confusion over beach umbrellas
Visitors heading to some of the Algarve's most popular beaches this summer may soon notice new maps at beach entrances, designed to make it easier to understand where parasols can and cannot be placed.
The Portugal News30 JunAir passengers could be entitled to compensation if flights are disrupted by unruly travellers
Travellers whose flights are delayed or cancelled because of disruptive passengers may still be entitled to compensation of up to €600, despite airlines sometimes citing such incidents as “extraordinary circumstances” to reject claims.
The Portugal News30 JunConclusion of TAP's restructuring plan confirmed
The European Commission formally confirmed today that Portugal has “fully met the commitments made to Brussels” regarding TAP’s restructuring plan, concluding the process that began in 2021.
The Portugal News30 JunPortugal Park to host stargazing event in July
Visitors to Peneda-Gerês National Park will have the chance to experience the night sky from one of its best-known gateways this July, with an evening dedicated to stargazing and astronomy.
The Portugal News30 JunDogs help elderly people in Portugal combat isolation and grief
More than a hundred elderly people in Penacova, in the Coimbra district, are supported by the “Estou CãoTigo” project, which uses dog-assisted interventions to combat loneliness, social isolation, and grief.
The Portugal News30 JunLisbon to build new river terminal
The capital is expanding its river transport network by constructing a new ferry terminal at Parque das Nações, which is set to be completed in 2027.
The Portugal News30 JunThe United Kingdom is still the main market for tourism in Portugal
During the month of May, the number of tourists in Portugal grew, as did revenue.
The Portugal News30 JunPortugal launch new AI model
The Portuguese artificial intelligence model, Amália, will be released on 1 July.
The Portugal News30 JunPortugal emerges among EU’s most appealing industrial investment destinations
Portugal and Spain are emerging as two of Europe’s most attractive destinations for industrial investment, supported by competitive electricity prices and higher productive investment than in many of the continent’s largest economies, according to a new report from the McKinsey Global Institute (MGI).
The Portugal News30 JunWildfire mobilises 8 aircraft and 147 firefighters in Portugal
8 aircraft and 147 firefighters are mobilised to combat a wildfire burning in a wooded area in Varges, in the municipality of Murça, in the district of Vila Real, according to Civil Protection.
The Portugal News30 JunAlmancil bike ride
This coming weekend is forecast to be hotter and so I am making the starting time earlier to help compensate.
The Portugal News30 JunNo further IRS relief in Portugal State Budget due to fiscal pressures
The State Budget will not include further extraordinary personal income tax (IRS) relief during the final stretch of this year, thereby concluding the cycle of retroactive withholding tax adjustments that characterised October 2024 and September 2025.
The Portugal News30 JunOrganisations call on Portugal and Spain to defend the Iberian Wolf
Three organisations linked to nature protection called for coordinated action by Portugal and Spain to defend the Iberian wolf and address what they say is "a growing conservation crisis" for the animal.
The Portugal News30 JunNew Lufthansa Technik Factory in Portugal
With an investment of over 300 million euros, the new Lufthansa Technik factory in Santa Maria da Feira is scheduled to begin operations in 2028.
