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The Portugal News25 Jul

Northern Ireland becomes first to eradicate ferrets from inhabited island

Northern Ireland has become the first country in the world to eradicate an invasive ferret population from an inhabited island. 

The Portugal News25 Jul

Micro-enterprises to be boosted by investment in Madeira

The Government of Madeira (PSD/CDS-PP) is set to create a new incentive scheme for micro-enterprises, offering support of up to 60% for investments ranging from €25,000 to €300,000, the Regional Secretariat for the Economy announced.

The Portugal News25 Jul

Portugal's 11 Great Castles: A Journey Through the Nation's History

Portugal's landscape is dotted with hundreds of castles, each telling a story of conquest, faith, and nation-building. From dramatic hilltop fortresses to riverside strongholds built by the Knights Templar, these remarkable monuments have stood watch over the country for centuries. Drawing on recommendations from leadi

The Portugal News25 Jul

UK joins global ocean treaty

The UK has formally ratified the global high seas treaty, joining more than 90 countries that have adopted the agreement. 

The Portugal News25 Jul

The country that knows how to attract investment, but does not know how to decide

There is an idea that, for many years, marked the economic discourse in Portugal: we needed to attract investment. Programs, incentives, international missions and campaigns were created to convince companies to choose our country. Today, this reality has changed. The investment exists. So did international interest. T

The Portugal News24 Jul

New euro banknotes are coming, and Europeans can choose their next design

On 23 July, Christine Lagarde presented ten shortlisted design proposals for the new euro banknotes.

The Portugal News24 Jul

Golden Visa investors threaten legal action against Portugal over new Nationality Law

A group of 1,260 foreign investors in Portugal has lodged a collective complaint with the Ombudsman’s Office and intends to arrange a meeting with the new Ombudsman shortly.

The Portugal News24 Jul

Albufeira City Council to create more spaces for TVDE but remains bans

The Albufeira City Council will create spaces for passenger pick-up and drop-off by vehicles hired through electronic platforms (TVDE), but will maintain the ban on circulation applied in some areas of the city, the mayor said.

The Portugal News24 Jul

New inheritance rules aim to speed up property sales in Portugal

Government says changes will reduce disputes by allowing a single heir to begin the sale of inherited property in certain cases. 

The Portugal News24 Jul

The sea warmer in northern Portugal is warmer than in the Algarve

For many people, the Algarve is the place to head for the warmest sea in Portugal. But this week, something unusual has happened. 

Portugal Resident24 Jul

Pêra’s Arraial do Petisco returns with six nights of food and music

The popular Arraial do Petisco returns to the village of Pêra, in the municipality of Silves, this month, offering six evenings of traditional Algarve cuisine, live music and community spirit. The post Pêra’s Arraial do Petisco returns with six nights of food and music appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident24 Jul

Rare dinosaur discovery could be Portugal’s most complete ever

Palaeontologists excavating cliffs near Torres Vedras believe they have uncovered what could be the most complete dinosaur skeleton ever found in Portugal, in a discovery they describe as exceptionally rare The post Rare dinosaur discovery could be Portugal’s most complete ever appeared first on Portugal Resident .

The Portugal News24 Jul

Barack Obama to headline leadership forum in Portugal

Former United States President Barack Obama is set to return to Portugal this autumn as the headliner at the Game Changers Forum 2026, where he will discuss leadership, resilience and creating positive impact alongside a lineup of international and Portuguese speakers.

Algarve Daily News24 Jul

Albufeira bans TVDE vehicles from busiest areas of town centre, sparking outrage from drivers

The Portuguese Association of Ride-Hailing Transport Operators (APTAD) has come out in opposition following Albufeira Municipal Council's decision to ban the circulation of ride-hailing vehicles booked through electronic platforms, commonly referred to as TVDEs, in several parts of the town, a measure that came into fo

Portugal Resident24 Jul

Amy Winehouse tribute to take the stage in Portimão

Portuguese singer Ally Garrido will pay tribute to Amy Winehouse in a special concert at Rucla – Petiscos com Alma in Portimão on Friday, August 15, celebrating the music and The post Amy Winehouse tribute to take the stage in Portimão appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Algarve Daily News24 Jul

Harry and Meghan share Alentejo holiday snaps, as Sussexes summer at their Portuguese villa in Melides

The Duchess of Sussex has shared a series of photographs from the family's summer holiday in Portugal’s Alentejo region on Thursday, 23 July, offering a rare glimpse into the couple's private life, including images of Prince Harry and their children, Archie and Lilibet.

Algarve Daily News24 Jul

Alcoutim to invest €139,000 in wildfire prevention partnership with Algarvian hunting associations

Alcoutim Municipal Council is set to sign a cooperation agreement with the Algarve Hunters' Federation and 25 local hunting clubs and associations to strengthen rural wildfire prevention and promote the sustainable management of the municipality's landscape.

Portugal Resident24 Jul

Otter returns to Sintra hills after decades-long absence

An otter has been spotted in the grounds of Pena Park, marking the first confirmed record of the species in the heart of the Sintra hills for several decades. The The post Otter returns to Sintra hills after decades-long absence appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident24 Jul

Ride-hailing drivers protest in Albufeira against new restrictions

More than 100 ride-hailing (TVDE) drivers protested outside Albufeira Town Hall today (July 24), demanding the reversal of new restrictions that prevent them from picking up passengers in some of The post Ride-hailing drivers protest in Albufeira against new restrictions appeared first on Portugal Resident .

The Portugal News24 Jul

Large shark sighted off Nazaré during marine observation tour in Portugal

A shark estimated to be between three and four metres long was spotted on the morning of Thursday, 23 July, about two nautical miles offshore, in the waters between Nazaré and São Martinho do Porto.

Portugal Resident24 Jul

France welcomes Portuguese firefighting help as thousands flee Atlantic coast blazes

France has welcomed Portuguese help in fighting devastating wildfires along its Atlantic coast, where thousands of residents and holidaymakers have been ordered to evacuate — some by boat — as The post France welcomes Portuguese firefighting help as thousands flee Atlantic coast blazes appeared first on Portugal Reside

Portugal Resident24 Jul

PS accuses CHEGA of “trying to weaken PJ police” for ulterior motives

Portugal’s Socialist Party has accused CHEGA of using a parliamentary inquiry to try to weaken the PJ judicial police at a point where the force is investigating armed far-right groups The post PS accuses CHEGA of “trying to weaken PJ police” for ulterior motives appeared first on Portugal Resident .

The Portugal News24 Jul

United Kingdom updates Portugal travel advice ahead of summer holidays

The UK government has updated its travel advice for Portugal, reminding holidaymakers to take extra care during the busy summer season and to familiarise themselves with local laws before travelling.

Portugal Resident24 Jul

Government weighs sale of historic Estoril Circuit

The company that manages Portugal’s historic Estoril Circuit has been identified as a candidate for privatisation under a government-commissioned review of state-owned enterprises. A report on the strategic role of The post Government weighs sale of historic Estoril Circuit appeared first on Portugal Resident .