Portugal Resident18 JulYoung professionals: Portugal’s biggest export?
In the years since, the government has executed a series of fiscal measures in an attempt to retain its youth. So why, just over halfway through 2026, do we still The post Young professionals: Portugal’s biggest export? appeared first on Portugal Resident .
The Portugal News18 JulIbiza Anthems: How a tiny Mediterranean island taught the world how to party
There are certain sounds that instantly transport us somewhere else.
The Portugal News18 JulInventor of Malaria vaccine wins top honour
Irish scientist Sir Adrian Hill has won the European Inventor Award 2026 for developing the R21/Matrix-M malaria vaccine with his team at the University of Oxford.
The Portugal News18 JulBayeux Tapestry returns to England
The Bayeux Tapestry has arrived in the UK for the first time in almost 1,000 years after travelling from France.
Portugal Resident18 JulTourism projects across Portugal receive €2.4m funding boost
Ten new tourism projects across mainland Portugal have secured €2.4 million in government funding through the Crescer com o Turismo (Growing with Tourism) programme, as the country continues to invest The post Tourism projects across Portugal receive €2.4m funding boost appeared first on Portugal Resident .
The Portugal News18 JulPortugal leads in renewables. But are our homes prepared for the heat?
There are numbers that deserve to be celebrated but also analysed carefully.
The Portugal News17 JulTourism in Portugal attracts new markets and grows in North American visitor numbers
Portugal's tourism sector continued to expand in 2025, albeit at a noticeably more moderate pace than in previous years.
The Portugal News17 JulEl Niño activity is intensifying globally but the impact in Portugal may be residual
The official return of the El Niño climate phenomenon to the Equatorial Pacific has put scientific and meteorological communities worldwide on alert.
The Portugal News17 JulAlgarve Falésia Hotel reopens after major renovation as adults-only retreat in Albufeira
After months of renovation, one of the Algarve's most familiar hotels has reopened with a fresh new look and a new adults-only concept.
The Portugal News17 JulMedian housing rent rises in 2025 to €9.29/m² in Portugal
The median rent for the 149,628 new residential lease contracts signed in 2025 was 9.7% higher than the previous year, at €9.29 per square meter, as reported by the National Statistics Institute (INE).
The Portugal News17 JulPortugal welcomes new Action store in Covilhã
Action, a discount retailer, has continued its rapid expansion across Portugal with the opening of its 29th store in the country’s central region.
Portugal Resident17 JulBonnie Tyler unanimously honoured by Portuguese Parliament
Portugal’s Parliament has unanimously approved a vote of condolence honouring the life and career of Bonnie Tyler, following the Welsh singer’s death at Faro Hospital last week. The motion, proposed The post Bonnie Tyler unanimously honoured by Portuguese Parliament appeared first on Portugal Resident .
The Portugal News17 JulSeven Years, Seven Foundations: The Pillars Behind ISS Lisbon's Success
There is something remarkable about the number seven.
Portugal Resident17 JulPortimão to get new €5.7 million sports pavilion
Construction has begun on a new €5.65 million sports pavilion in Portimão, with the project set to deliver a modern indoor sports venue, upgraded green spaces and improved public amenities The post Portimão to get new €5.7 million sports pavilion appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident17 JulAlbufeira invites public to learn life-saving CPR skills
Residents and visitors will have the chance to learn life-saving CPR skills at a free Basic Life Support (BLS) training event in Albufeira next month. Organised by Albufeira Municipal Council The post Albufeira invites public to learn life-saving CPR skills appeared first on Portugal Resident .
The Portugal News17 JulLisbon nominated for two World Cruise Awards
Votes are open until the 21st of August, and the winners will be announced at the 6th edition of the World Cruise Awards on the 14th of October in Jamaica.
Portugal Resident17 JulGovernment “refuses” to say when results of national exams will be ready for schools to display
The Portuguese government has refused to commit to a specific time for publishing this year’s secondary school national exam results – leaving schools in a state of complete bewilderment. Speaking The post Government “refuses” to say when results of national exams will be ready for schools to display appeared first on
The Portugal News17 JulWhat does ‘infinite scrolling’ on phones do to our brains?
We spoke to some experts who explained why this habit is so hard to break.
The Portugal News17 JulProperty of the Week: Unique Outdoor Country & Nature Living
Charming 3-Bedroom Countryside Villa with Swimming Pool located on a 4,720 m² Plot, located only 10 minutes from Messines, 15 minutes from Silves, and 30 minutes from Albufeira.
Portugal Resident17 JulPublic prosecutors open investigation into ‘drug-trafficking trailer’ found with minister’s building contractor
The Portuguese Public Prosecution Service (MP) has opened an investigation after a trailer seized during a major drug-trafficking operation was discovered in the possession of a businessman/ civil construction contractor The post Public prosecutors open investigation into ‘drug-trafficking trailer’ found with minister’
Portugal Resident17 JulParliament moves to unlock inherited homes with forced-sale law
Parliament has approved legislation aimed at unlocking thousands of inherited properties that have remained tied up in family disputes, clearing the way for a single heir to force the sale The post Parliament moves to unlock inherited homes with forced-sale law appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident17 JulNews Review: Houses on contaminated land, state of nation & ‘snow’ fall in Portugal?”
In today’s roundup Natasha, Carl & Chris Graeme from Essential Business look at: Plus the usual mix of politics, society, expat life and what it all means for those living The post News Review: Houses on contaminated land, state of nation & ‘snow’ fall in Portugal?” appeared first on Portugal Resident .
The Portugal News17 JulEuropean Union wants to stop free museum entry in Portugal
Portugal could be forced to overhaul its popular free admission scheme for state-run museums, monuments and palaces after the European Commission argued that the policy unfairly favours residents over visitors from elsewhere in the EU.