The Portugal News24 JulDiscovering Tomorrow's Artists Today
Every finalist in the 2026 Sovereign Portuguese Student Art Prize has invested hours of creativity, experimentation and determination into their work. Behind every piece is a young artist with the courage to share their ideas with the public.
The Portugal News23 JulA Tasquinha do Xico das Bifanas: A Taste of Tradition at Armação de Pêra Market
For both locals and visitors, the Municipal Market of Armação de Pêra is far more than a place to shop. It is where authentic Algarve life comes alive each morning, with fresh produce, local conversation and the unmistakable aromas of traditional Portuguese cuisine filling the air.
The Portugal News23 JulParking charges to be raised in Lisbon for the first time in 15 years
In the capital, motorists could soon pay more to park on the streets after the city council proposed its first increase in EMEL parking tariffs in more than a decade.
The Portugal News23 JulVivaGym Plans €100 Million Expansion Across Portugal
VivaGym is planning to more than double its Portuguese network by the end of the decade, with €100 million earmarked for new clubs as competition intensifies across the country’s growing fitness market.
Portugal Resident23 JulToddler dies after being left in nursery minibus in Almada
An 18-month-old girl has died after being left inside a nursery minibus in Almada, south of Lisbon, in what police believe was a tragic oversight. The child was found unconscious The post Toddler dies after being left in nursery minibus in Almada appeared first on Portugal Resident .
The Portugal News23 JulPortugal establishes itself as a beauty tourism destination
Demand for beauty and wellness treatments in Portugal grew by 34.5% between 1 June and 14 July 2026, compared to the same period the previous year.
The Portugal News23 Jul3 international novels set in Portugal released this year
Portugal continues to inspire international authors, with three novels released this year placing the country at the heart of their stories.
Portugal Resident23 JulFibre optic cables – the gathering digital storm
The final beneficial owner of the Nuvem fibre optic cable system is Google LLC, but the segment which runs through the Portuguese EEZ is registered in the name of Sailfish The post Fibre optic cables – the gathering digital storm appeared first on Portugal Resident .
The Portugal News23 JulPortugal Golden Visa 2026: A Guide to EU Residency Through Investment
Recent changes to Portugal’s nationality law have extended the timeline for citizenship, but the country’s Golden Visa programme continues to offer a long-term residency pathway for non-EU investors.
Portugal Resident23 JulAlgarve named cheapest European holiday destination for Brits
The Algarve has once again been named the cheapest European beach destination for British families, topping a new annual survey that compares the cost of everyday holiday spending across the The post Algarve named cheapest European holiday destination for Brits appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident23 JulPortugal receives €65.37 million in EU storm aid as telecom repairs drag on
Portugal is to receive an advance payment of €65.37 million from the European Union Solidarity Fund following the devastating storms that killed at least 19 people and caused more than The post Portugal receives €65.37 million in EU storm aid as telecom repairs drag on appeared first on Portugal Resident .
The Portugal News23 JulPortugal Among Europe’s Leaders for 5G Adoption, New Study Finds
Portugal has been ranked as one of Europe’s top performers for 5G mobile usage, with a new report placing the country second among nations of a comparable size.
Algarve Daily News23 JulAmbulances kept waiting for hours outside A&E wards risks lives of Algarve’s residents, local authorities warn
The growing number of ambulances being held outside accident and emergency departments, largely due to hospital admission waiting times across the Algarve, is seriously undermining the region's pre-hospital emergency response capacity, particularly during the busy summer months, regional authorities have warned.
Algarve Daily News23 JulLisbon’s second airport to cost €8.5 billion and only open in 2035, as city struggles with immense passenger queues
Portugal's Minister for Infrastructure and Housing, Miguel Pinto Luz, unveiled on Wednesday, 22 July, the government's new airport strategy for the Lisbon region, declaring that the construction of a second airport had moved "from the decision-making phase to the implementation phase". "We dreamed of a new airport for
Portugal Resident23 JulPorto’s Guindais Funicular closed indefinitely over certification process
One of Porto’s best-known tourist attractions has been closed indefinitely at the height of the summer season while its operator completes a certification renewal process with Portugal’s mobility authority. The The post Porto’s Guindais Funicular closed indefinitely over certification process appeared first on Portugal
Portugal Resident23 JulGovernment plans specialist immigration courts as AIMA cases overwhelm system
Portugal’s government is preparing to create specialist immigration and asylum court divisions to distribute lawsuits against immigration agency AIMA across the country, following a European Commission warning over the deteriorating The post Government plans specialist immigration courts as AIMA cases overwhelm system
The Portugal News23 JulLourinhã emerges as one of the Silver Coast’s most attractive new home markets
As buyers increasingly look beyond Lisbon, Cascais, and the Algarve, Portugal’s Silver Coast has become one of the country’s fastest-growing lifestyle and property investment regions.
The Portugal News23 JulLourinhã emerges as one of the Silver Coast’s most attractive new home markets
As buyers increasingly look beyond Lisbon, Cascais, and the Algarve, Portugal’s Silver Coast has become one of the country’s fastest-growing lifestyle and property investment regions.
Portugal Resident23 JulParis Opera productions come to Faro this summer
Two acclaimed productions from the Paris National Opera will be screened in Faro this summer as part of the Summer Opera initiative, bringing world-class opera and ballet to the Algarve The post Paris Opera productions come to Faro this summer appeared first on Portugal Resident .
The Portugal News23 JulPortugal poised to land $40 billion US tech boost by 2031
Portugal is set to receive over $40 billion in American technology investment by 2031, a development that would make it home to the largest concentration of US artificial intelligence infrastructure anywhere in Europe.
The Portugal News23 Jul20 Portuguese Customs That Will Help You Feel Like a Local
From greeting strangers to lingering over lunch, understanding these unwritten rules will help you settle into life in Portugal and appreciate the culture that makes the country so special.
Portugal Resident23 JulReport claims Cristiano Ronaldo could play last game for Portugal in September
Cristiano Ronaldo could be set to bring the curtain down on his record-breaking international career after Portugal’s UEFA Nations League match against Wales in September. The speculation stems from comments The post Report claims Cristiano Ronaldo could play last game for Portugal in September appeared first on Portug
Portugal Resident23 JulEcologists, councillors join protest against Spanish mine 2km from Portuguese border
Around 40 Portuguese and Spanish environmentalists and local councillors from the municipality of Vinhais were protesting today in A Gudiña, in Galicia, Spain, against a mine due to start operation The post Ecologists, councillors join protest against Spanish mine 2km from Portuguese border appeared first on Portugal R
The Portugal News23 JulMondim de Basto hosts event to observe meteor shower and historic solar eclipse in Portugal on the same day
The summit of Senhora da Graça, located in Mondim de Basto in the Vila Real district, is preparing to host a unique astronomical experience on 12 August.