The Portugal News28 OctMetro Mondego increases services to Coimbra
Metro Mondego (MM) will strengthen its metrobus service between Miranda do Corvo and Coimbra with an additional journey from 16 November to meet demand during the morning rush hour.
The Portugal News28 OctPortugal highlights wage growth in 2027 budget debate
Portugal’s finance minister points to rising salaries, new housing support measures and tax reductions.
The Portugal News28 OctPortugal to reform labour laws
Maria do Rosário Palma Ramalho, Labour Minister of Portugal, announced during a parliamentary hearing on the 2027 State Budget on Monday, 26 October, plans to transpose EU directives on pay transparency and working conditions for people employed through digital platforms.
The Portugal News28 OctPortugal chosen to launch global hybrid solar-plus-battery projects
Sonnedix, an international renewable energy producer, has selected northern Portugal as the site for the world premiere of its first large-scale utility-grade solar projects with battery storage.
The Portugal News28 OctPortugal to fund electric car purchases for low-income families
Portugal's Minister for Environment and Energy, Maria da Graça Carvalho, has announced financial support for low-income families purchasing electric vehicles.
The Portugal News28 OctPortugal confirms Eurovision 2027 participation as Canada debuts
The European Broadcasting Union (EBU) has announced the list of participants for the Eurovision Song Contest, which will take place from 11 to 15 May 2027 in Burgas, Bulgaria.
The Portugal News28 OcteasyJet strike announced in Portugal for December
Cabin crew based in Lisbon, Porto and Faro are planning a five-day strike, with potential disruption to flights during the Christmas travel period.
The Portugal News28 OctPortugal mandates grid-forming for big batteries
Portugal has gone one step further than the EU in the revision of the rules for generator grid connections by introducing a new regulatory regime for energy storage.
The Portugal News28 OctSunny October afternoon at Carvoeiro Boardwalk
Today, after lunch, we took a stroll along the beautiful Carvoeiro Boardwalk, one of our favourite places to enjoy the Algarve coastline.
The Portugal News28 OctPortugal sends condolences to Spain after train crash
The Portuguese Government has expressed its “deepest condolences” and “solidarity” to the Spanish authorities following a “tragic train accident” in the Toledo region that killed at least 30 people.
The Portugal News28 OctPortugal beach named fourth best in Europe
Praia da Falésia in Albufeira has been voted the fourth-best beach in Europe in the 2026 Readers' Choice Awards by British travel magazine Condé Nast Traveller. It is also the highest-ranked Portuguese beach on the list.
The Portugal News28 OctPortugal as a ‘plan B’ for families in an uncertain world
What drives an international family to pack up and relocate their lives to southwestern Europe? According to wealth experts at the Portugal Investment Forum, the answer rarely starts with tax breaks or interest rates.
The Portugal News28 OctThe power of "patient capital"
When it comes to building a business that lasts, Portuguese entrepreneurs look to generations, not quarters.
The Portugal News28 OctSpain-Portugal luxury cruise with exclusive Guggenheim visit
In July 2027, a luxury sailing cruise from Spain to Portugal will include a private evening at the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao, stops along the Iberian coast, and a final passage into Lisbon.
The Portugal News28 OctThe real cost of working in Portugal revealed
A Portuguese company can spend more than €50,000 a year employing someone who takes home less than €27,500. It’s a considerable difference, and one that helps explain why the cost of employment remains an important issue for businesses and workers alike.
The Portugal News28 OctCP cancels strike following positive negotiations
The strike scheduled for 30 October at CP – Comboios de Portugal by ticket inspectors and ticket office staff has been called off following “positive developments” at a meeting between the union and the Ministry of Infrastructure and Housing.
The Portugal News28 OctPortugal has 800,000 declared landlords
The Portuguese tax authorities have identified approximately 800,000 taxpayers declaring income from property, offering a glimpse into the scale of the country’s rental market.
The Portugal News28 OctBison Bank appoints new Board of Directors for the 2026–2029 term
Bison Bank has begun the 2026–2029 term with a new Board of Directors, bringing together a team with extensive national and international experience in the financial sector. This renewal reinforces the continuity of the bank's sustained growth strategy and its ability to meet the challenges of an increasingly regulated
The Portugal News28 OctPortugal to host singles party for over-30s in Lisbon
Tired of dating apps and endless online conversations? A special event in Lisbon this November is giving singles over 30 the chance to meet new people face to face, with music, comedy and a few activities to help break the ice.
The Portugal News28 OctWorld Meteorological Organization warns of record greenhouse gas concentrations
Atmospheric concentrations of the main greenhouse gases hit record highs last year, continuing the long-term trend of global warming which in turn locks in a hotter future for the planet.
The Portugal News28 OctCan mussels help protect our oceans? Colégio Júlio Dinis students turn an innovative idea into a national award-winning project
What if mussels could help scientists detect marine pollution? Five students from Colégio Júlio Dinis International School in Porto explored this possibility through MusselUP, an innovative project that secured third place at the fifth edition of the Atlantic Junior Award, organised by the Luso-American Development Fou
The Portugal News28 OctPortugal Weather Today (28 October): A sunny afternoon ahead
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The Portugal News28 OctThere is no quality tourism without housing for those who work in it
Portugal wants to continue to attract tourists, increase the quality of its offer and consolidate the position it has gained in international markets. But there is one question that threatens to compromise this ambition, and that does not always receive the necessary attention: where will the professionals that the sec
The Portugal News28 OctPlanning for the Future: Banking, Longevity and Raising Children Abroad
The questions facing international families, answered