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The Portugal News24 Jul

Best Portugal Proxy Servers in 2026

Portugal reads as a low-difficulty market on paper. Ten and a half million people, EU jurisdiction, GDPR enforced by the CNPD, no exotic infrastructure. Then you point a price-monitoring crawler at a Portuguese retailer through a pool of Portugal proxies, and the success rate sits at 60% while the same crawler clears 9

The Portugal News24 Jul

Best Portugal Proxy Servers in 2026

Portugal reads as a low-difficulty market on paper. Ten and a half million people, EU jurisdiction, GDPR enforced by the CNPD, no exotic infrastructure. Then you point a price-monitoring crawler at a Portuguese retailer through a pool of Portugal proxies, and the success rate sits at 60% while the same crawler clears 9

Portugal Resident24 Jul

Montenegro delays government reshuffle as pressure mounts on Interior minister

Prime Minister Luís Montenegro reportedly intends to postpone any government reshuffle until after the summer, despite mounting pressure on Interior Minister Luís Neves and the political fallout from Portugal’s national The post Montenegro delays government reshuffle as pressure mounts on Interior minister appeared fir

The Portugal News24 Jul

Portugal’s passport ranks above the UK and USA in new report

Portugal’s passport has once again been rated one of the most powerful in the world, according to a new global ranking.

Portugal Resident24 Jul

Alcoutim enlists hunters to help prevent wildfires

Alcoutim is turning to an unlikely ally in its fight against rural wildfires: hunters. The eastern Algarve municipality has signed a collaboration agreement with the Algarve Hunting Federation and 25 The post Alcoutim enlists hunters to help prevent wildfires appeared first on Portugal Resident .

The Portugal News24 Jul

Bonnie Tyler's funeral to be broadcast online

Bonnie Tyler's funeral will be broadcast online worldwide on 17 August. 

Portugal Resident24 Jul

Quinta da Bacalhôa – an old favourite revisited

Back in the mid to late 1980s, there were very few genuinely good Portuguese wines to be found on supermarket shelves or on the wine lists of mainstream restaurants here The post Quinta da Bacalhôa – an old favourite revisited appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident24 Jul

Three-year-old dies after falling from second floor apartment in Maia (Porto district)

Following yesterday’s horrific death of a toddler forgotten in a school bus comes news today of another tragedy: a three year old boy dying following a fall from an apartment The post Three-year-old dies after falling from second floor apartment in Maia (Porto district) appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident24 Jul

Almost half of Portugal’s state contracts sealed without recourse to public tenders

Portugal’s public sector awarded almost €24.8 billion in contracts last year — around 8% of the country’s GDP — as pressure to deliver projects financed through the PRR (Plan for The post Almost half of Portugal’s state contracts sealed without recourse to public tenders appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident24 Jul

Algarve Senior Bikers head west for cooler July ride

The Algarve Senior Bikers headed towards the cooler west coast for their July ride, organised by Phill Anderson and Andrew Chilton. Two groups set off from Silves before climbing into The post Algarve Senior Bikers head west for cooler July ride appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident24 Jul

Bonnie Tyler’s funeral to be streamed live for fans around the world

Fans of Bonnie Tyler from around the world will be able to watch the Welsh singer’s funeral live online, with her family arranging a public livestream of the ceremony to The post Bonnie Tyler’s funeral to be streamed live for fans around the world appeared first on Portugal Resident .

The Portugal News24 Jul

Amcham Portugal Barometer

American Companies Barometer in Portugal Highlights Their Growing Contribution to the Portuguese Economy and Portugal’s Potential as a European Digital Hub

Portugal Resident24 Jul

Portugal attracts Britons amid UK tax changes

British families considering a move to Portugal are being encouraged to review their pension, inheritance and succession planning early, as changes to UK inheritance tax rules will affect one of The post Portugal attracts Britons amid UK tax changes appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident24 Jul

Four decades in the Algarve: How Praia da Luz became a writer’s retreat

It was a family holiday organised by my parents and Luz was a quieter place then – still clinging to its fishing village heritage. What struck me most was its The post Four decades in the Algarve: How Praia da Luz became a writer’s retreat appeared first on Portugal Resident .

The Portugal News24 Jul

Coimbra wants to change traffic rules in the Portuguese city

On 23 July, Coimbra City Council signed a commitment to action with the National Road Safety Authority (ANSR), which provides for the creation of 30 kilometres per hour and coexistence zones, as well as other measures to reduce road accidents.

The Portugal News24 Jul

Why Energy Efficiency Matters to Today’s International Buyers

For decades, the primary allure of relocating or buying a second home in southern Europe was simple: sunshine. However, the global real estate market is undergoing a profound shift. Today's buyers aren’t looking to lie in the sun –  they want to utilise it for green energy! The new wave of buyers coming to the Alg

Portugal Resident24 Jul

Large shark spotted off Nazaré

A large shark measuring an estimated three to four metres was spotted off the coast of Nazaré on Thursday morning, with the marine tourism operator who encountered the animal saying The post Large shark spotted off Nazaré appeared first on Portugal Resident .

The Portugal News24 Jul

Around 50 municipalities in Portugal are under maximum fire risk

Around 50 municipalities in the interior of Portugal, in the districts of Vila Real, Viseu, Bragança, Guarda, Coimbra, Santarém, Portalegre, Castelo Branco and Faro, are at maximum risk of rural fire on 24 July, according to the Portuguese Institute of the Sea and the Atmosphere (IPMA).

The Portugal News24 Jul

The one-stop resource for tax advice when moving from the US to Portugal

Areia Global is a law firm and consulting agency dedicated to guiding American expats through the various loops associated with filing taxes properly under both the US and Portuguese systems.

Portugal Resident24 Jul

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle enjoy Portugal getaway

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have given followers a glimpse of their latest holiday in Portugal after the Duchess of Sussex shared a series of photographs from the Alentejo coast The post Prince Harry and Meghan Markle enjoy Portugal getaway appeared first on Portugal Resident .

The Portugal News24 Jul

What Buyers Should Look for in an Algarve Summer Home

For many international buyers, the Algarve is at its most compelling in summer. It is when terraces become living rooms, outdoor dining becomes part of daily life, and the relationship between the house, garden and pool is experienced most fully. It is also the season when a property reveals how well it really wor

The Portugal News24 Jul

Portugal Weekend Weather (24 July): What to Expect Across Portugal this Weekend

What does the weekend weather forecast look like...

The Portugal News24 Jul

New LEDEX Forum Event Puts AI in Practice for Business Leaders

LEDEX Forum has opened ticket sales for its 15 October 2026 conference, a full-day event for business leaders who want practical answers about using AI at work.

The Portugal News24 Jul

Portuguese municipality intensifies the fight against irregular occupations in social housing in Entroncamento

The Entroncamento City Council cut illegal water and electricity connections in 25 municipal houses, in an operation that the mayor framed on 23 July as being one of "social justice" and reinforcing the policy of restoring legality.