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The Portugal News5d ago

A view worth seeing. An opportunity approaching.

The live online offer period for this villa in Quinta das Raposeiras opens on 10 November and runs until 12 November 2026.

The Portugal News5d ago

Life expectancy at birth rises in Portugal

Life expectancy at birth in Portugal increased by more than three months in the 2023–2025 period compared with the previous three years, rising from 81.57 to 81.85 years, the National Statistics Institute (INE) announced.

The Portugal News5d ago

Portugal This Week: News, Solutions for the housing crisis, residency renewals and travel

The Portugal News brings you Portugal This Week: News, residency renewals and more...

Portugal Resident5d ago

CHEGA leader accuses PM of “total ineptitude”

On the basis that no political drama would be complete without a headline involving CHEGA, party leader André Ventura today has accused the prime minister (who is keeping his customary The post CHEGA leader accuses PM of “total ineptitude” appeared first on Portugal Resident .

The Portugal News5d ago

Goodbye Mum

 I wrote this song a few days after my lovely mother passed away in 2019. 

Portugal Resident5d ago

Minister blames “small fringe” of protesters for latest round of violence on streets

Portugal’s minister for internal affairs said today that “a small fringe” of protesters is challenging respect for the law, while commenting on the PSP’s intervention at the camps in Lisbon The post Minister blames “small fringe” of protesters for latest round of violence on streets appeared first on Portugal Resident

The Portugal News5d ago

European Central Bank holds interest rates steady

Mortgage holders in Portugal face higher monthly repayments, even as the European Central Bank (ECB) left interest rates unchanged at its October meeting. 

The Portugal News5d ago

Portugal municipality investing in watercourses

The Almeirim Municipal Council is carrying out work on watercourses, rural roads, and hydraulic crossings across the municipality to increase drainage capacity and reduce the impact of heavy rainfall.

Portugal Resident5d ago

The Lisbon Marathon and the rise of running tourism

The United Kingdom had the largest number of international runners, followed by France, Spain and Italy. The Lisbon Marathon also strengthened its international profile this year by joining the European The post The Lisbon Marathon and the rise of running tourism appeared first on Portugal Resident .

The Portugal News5d ago

Portugal needs to build more houses. But who is going to build them

Portugal has spent the last few years discussing the need to build more housing. The diagnosis is relatively consensual. We need to increase supply, speed up licensing, make land available and create conditions for private and public investment to respond to market needs. But there is one question that continues to rec

The Portugal News5d ago

Café of the Week: Pedro’s Bar

Coffee with a view in Armação de Pêra

The Portugal News5d ago

Ireland strengthens its role in European AI innovation

Europe’s artificial intelligence sector is expanding, with nearly 7,000 AI startups operating across the continent. 

The Portugal News5d ago

Portugal municipality investing in students financial aid

The municipal executive of Viana do Castelo unanimously approved an investment of over 890,000 euros to provide transportation and financial aid to students in the municipality for the 2026/2027 academic year.

The Portugal News5d ago

EU countries discuss seasonal clock changes

Italy is pushing for renewed European Union discussions on making summer time permanent, potentially ending the practice of changing clocks twice annually. 

The Portugal News5d ago

How history can be such a great teacher

I’ve never really been one to frequent theatres to watch such things as live stage shows or musicals.

The Portugal News5d ago

Social Democrats seek investment-focused budget deal

Romania has formed a new government following a political crisis, securing a six-month agreement between parties. 

The Portugal News5d ago

Fairy tales – do come true!

“For some of our abandonments, it certainly is furry tails…” Jenny laughs.

The Portugal News5d ago

Nekso Ferragudo: Michelin-level dining for just €90

Two young chefs, one shared dream and an extraordinary nine-course experience.

The Portugal News5d ago

AI technology transforms historical archive research

Artificial intelligence is helping researchers decipher historical documents that have remained unreadable for centuries. 

The Portugal News5d ago

When There’s Nowhere Else to Turn

I decided to come to Portugal from Germany, partly to rekindle memories of the beautiful Algarve, but mainly because I was running from an abusive partner.

Portugal Resident5d ago

Petrol/ diesel not-so-merry-go-round see new changes from tomorrow

Petrol prices are expected to fall by 2.5 cents per litre from tomorrow while diesel is expected to rise by 2 cents, according to estimates by the National Association of The post Petrol/ diesel not-so-merry-go-round see new changes from tomorrow appeared first on Portugal Resident .

The Portugal News5d ago

Solar paving offers new way to power homes

European households are turning driveways and patios into solar installations as high electricity and gas prices encourage interest in renewable power. 

Portugal Resident5d ago

“Dark night in history of Portuguese democracy” – lawyer Ricardo Sá Fernandes

“The only perpetrators of crimes in these circumstances are the Minister of Internal Administration, Luís Neves and the national director of the PSP, Coelho de Moura”. This was the furious The post “Dark night in history of Portuguese democracy” – lawyer Ricardo Sá Fernandes appeared first on Portugal Resident .

The Portugal News5d ago

Azores is investing in climate resilience

The Regional Government of the Azores will invest approximately 20 million euros by 2030, through the LIFE IP CLIMAZ project, to strengthen the region’s resilience to climate change, the Azorean executive announced.