News archive

The Portugal News22 Jul

Despite the decrease in mortgage loan applications in Portugal, due to the high price of houses, banks have also tightened the criteria for granting loans.

The Portugal News22 Jul

The Spanish supermarket chain Mercadona is set to reinforce its presence in Portugal with the opening of a new store in Alhos Vedros, in the municipality of Moita, on 20 August, continuing its nationwide expansion programme for 2026. 

The Portugal News22 Jul

In Ribeira Grande, on São Miguel Island, the Memorial do Soldado Emigrante is a quiet but powerful tribute to emigrant soldiers. 

Portugal Resident22 Jul

Portugal will allow organs and tissues to be retrieved from intensive-care patients who die following controlled cardiorespiratory arrest, under new rules intended to increase the number of organs available for The post Portugal expands organ donation rules to include controlled cardiorespiratory arrest appeared first

The Portugal News22 Jul

New voluntary system will allow EU citizens to store official documents digitally while giving users greater control over the personal information they share.

The Portugal News22 Jul

Infraestruturas de Portugal stated that repairs to the IP3 road surface are expected to continue “for several days,” following the resin spill that forced the road closure in Penacova on 20 July.

Portugal Resident22 Jul

Some of the biggest names in golf history will be teeing it up in the Algarve next week as Vilamoura hosts the first-ever Portugal Invitational, bringing the PGA Tour Champions The post Golf legends descend on Vilamoura for Portugal Invitational appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident22 Jul

CHEGA leader André Ventura is considering calling for a parliamentary inquiry into Luís Neves’s eight years at the head of Portugal’s Polícia Judiciária, as prosecutors take direct control of an The post CHEGA considers parliamentary inquiry into Luís Neves’ mandates at PJ appeared first on Portugal Resident .

The Portugal News22 Jul

With the solar eclipse on 12 August just weeks away, excitement is building across Portugal as people prepare to witness one of the biggest astronomical events of the year. But before looking up, experts are reminding the public that protecting your eyes is just as important as enjoying the spectacle.

Portugal Resident22 Jul

The first 56 families have received the keys to new municipal homes at Quinta das Bicas, on the outskirts of Coimbra, in what mayor Ana Abrunhosa described as a “profoundly The post “Profoundly human” day as 56 Coimbra families receive keys to new homes appeared first on Portugal Resident .

The Portugal News22 Jul

The debate surrounding rising vacation costs in the Algarve has taken on a new dimension following statements by Gonçalo Rebelo de Almeida, who, in an interview with Jornal de Negócios and Antena 1, rejected the notion that the region has become prohibitively expensive.

Portugal Resident22 Jul

Portugal’s trailblazing basketball star Neemias Queta has been ranked the NBA’s most underrated player by US sports outlet Bleacher Report following a breakthrough season with the Boston Celtics. The 26-year-old The post Portugal’s Neemias Queta named NBA’s most underrated player appeared first on Portugal Resident .

The Portugal News22 Jul

ANA – Aeroportos de Portugal has formally presented the engineering and construction plan for the future Luís de Camões Airport, slated for the Alcochete Firing Range.

The Portugal News22 Jul

The Coimbra City Hall updated a proposal to readjust the value of the Municipal Tourist Tax on 20 July.

The Portugal News22 Jul

Coimbra, Porto and Lisbon recorded the sharpest declines in available rental properties, while several smaller markets posted increases from a year earlier.

Portugal Resident22 Jul

Every government has its difficult weeks. A minister makes an unfortunate remark. A department mishandles a project. A political opponent senses weakness and presses home the advantage. What has made The post No, Minister: Summer controversies fuel claims of double standards appeared first on Portugal Resident .

The Portugal News22 Jul

Portugal has long been admired for its quality of life, its warmth and its people, but over the past three decades the country has quietly transformed itself into something more: a serious contender in the global competition for capital and talent.

The Portugal News22 Jul

Five centuries after its explorers charted the seas, Portugal is now looking to chart the skies, positioning itself as a rising player in Europe's space economy.

Portugal Resident22 Jul

Portugal’s Infrastructure Minister Miguel Pinto Luz has publicly praised Interior Minister Luís Neves for helping halve waiting times at the country’s airports, despite both ministers currently being embroiled in separate The post “Our sincere thanks” – one minister under scrutiny praises another… appeared first on Por

The Portugal News22 Jul

Only around 27% of people benefiting from Portugal's Non-Habitual Resident (NHR) tax regime are properly prepared for what happens once it ends, according to the latest Wealthy Expats in Portugal Survey.

The Portugal News22 Jul

Portugal has been placed ninth in the Ernst & Young (EY) European Attractiveness Survey for foreign direct investment, highlighting its appeal to investors and entrepreneurs.

The Portugal News22 Jul

With the original Non-Habitual Resident (NHR) regime now closed to new arrivals, IFICI — the Tax Incentive for Scientific Research and Innovation, often called "NHR 2.0" — is Portugal's main special tax regime for new highly qualified tax residents.

The Portugal News22 Jul

The American newspaper New York Post reported on 21 July that US President Donald Trump may support FIFA leader Gianni Infantino as a candidate for the next Secretary-General of the United Nations.

Portugal Resident22 Jul

Anyone who has ever had a Portuguese podengo has an extra reason for going to see Christopher Nolan’s new blockbuster film, The Odyssey, in which a rough-haired podengo plays the The post Portuguese podengo ‘steals show’ in Christopher Nolan’s new film, The Odyssey appeared first on Portugal Resident .