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The Portugal News15 Jul

EU - Cyber independence under assault

In recent essays I have compared Portugal and Ireland as being similar in size of population and land areas which largely confront the Atlantic Ocean.   

The Portugal News14 Jul

Portugal to invest €1 million in new river beach for summer leisure in Braga

Braga is set to expand its network of inland bathing areas by creating a new river beach in the parish of Navarra, which is part of a broader strategy to enhance public access to the River Cávado and its surrounding natural spaces.

The Portugal News14 Jul

PAW Patrol Live returns to Portugal with new interactive family show

PAW Patrol is coming to Portugal this December with a brand-new live production that will invite children to become part of the action rather than just watch from their seats. 

The Portugal News14 Jul

The Magic of Algarve summer nights

In the summer months, the Algarve becomes much busier – not just during the day, when the beaches are packed with people, but also at night.

The Portugal News14 Jul

Smooth arrivals at Faro Airport as passengers clear passport control in minutes

Passengers arriving at Faro Airport in the Algarve experienced a smooth and efficient journey through border control at around 3pm today, with no queues reported and all Entry/Exit System (EES) machines operating normally.

The Portugal News14 Jul

Lidl recalls Dubai chocolate-style ice cream due to the presence of an allergen

Supermarket chain Lidl issued a warning about an ice cream it is withdrawing from the market due to the potential presence of cashews and the reactions this could trigger in people with allergies.

The Portugal News14 Jul

The Portuguese beaches Cristiano Ronaldo chooses for family holidays

Cristiano Ronaldo may spend much of his life travelling between matches, training camps and international events, but Portugal continues to be one of the places he returns to when he wants time away with his family.

The Portugal News14 Jul

3 Things I Learned in One Day at The Portugal News

A productive week... by Eva-Marie Fernandez

The Portugal News14 Jul

37-Hectare Island in Ria de Aveiro Goes to Auction for €750,000

A 37-hectare island in the Ria de Aveiro has been placed on the market through an online auction, offering a rare combination of working aquaculture facilities, former salt marshes and buildings surrounded by one of Portugal’s most distinctive coastal landscapes.

The Portugal News14 Jul

Singer Zara Larsson travels the world wearing boots made in Portugal

A Portuguese company has created a collection of bespoke boots for the Swedish singer Zara Larsson, who recently performed in Portugal at NOS Alive.

Portugal Resident14 Jul

Faro’s Festival F to showcase Portugal’s biggest music stars

One of Portugal’s biggest celebrations of homegrown music is returning to the Algarve this September, with more than 60 concerts set to transform Faro’s historic old town during the 11th The post Faro’s Festival F to showcase Portugal’s biggest music stars appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident14 Jul

President agrees to meet CHEGA leader over alleged ministerial threats

Portugal’s head of state, António José Seguro, has agreed to meet will CHEGA leader André Ventura tomorrow following the party’s urgent request over allegations that Interior Minister Luís Neves threatened The post President agrees to meet CHEGA leader over alleged ministerial threats appeared first on Portugal Residen

Portugal Resident14 Jul

Lisbon ranked world’s third best city for quality of life

Lisbon has been ranked the third best city in the world for quality of life by British lifestyle magazine Monocle, climbing two places in its 2026 global survey and finishing The post Lisbon ranked world’s third best city for quality of life appeared first on Portugal Resident .

The Portugal News14 Jul

Portugal proposes adding Russia and Vietnam to tax haven list

The Government has asked Parliament for permission to update Portugal’s list of tax havens to better reflect the European Union’s list of jurisdictions for tax purposes.

Portugal Resident14 Jul

Teachers still being contacted to mark ‘digital exams’ as hours count down…

Portugal’s Education Ministry is facing fresh calls this afternoon to ‘accept defeat’ over the shambolic digital marking of this year’s secondary school exams, and extend the deadline once again. According The post Teachers still being contacted to mark ‘digital exams’ as hours count down… appeared first on Portugal Re

The Portugal News14 Jul

Portuguese Institute appeals for blood donations

The Portuguese Institute of Blood and Transplantation (IPST) has appealed to the public to donate blood before or during the holidays, warning that the institute's blood reserves are below desirable levels for several blood types.

Portugal Resident14 Jul

Stepped on a weever fish? Here’s what to do

A day at the beach can quickly turn painful if you accidentally step on a weever fish, one of the most common marine hazards found along Portugal’s coastline during the The post Stepped on a weever fish? Here’s what to do appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident14 Jul

Supreme Court rejects TAP’s appeal in ex-CEO’s €5.9 million lawsuit

Seven months since her blistering article published by Expresso, Portugal’s Supreme Court has handed former TAP CEO Christine Ourmières-Widener the decision she wanted. It has rejected TAP Air Portugal’s bid The post Supreme Court rejects TAP’s appeal in ex-CEO’s €5.9 million lawsuit appeared first on Portugal Resident

Portugal Resident14 Jul

Free beach yoga returns to Ferragudo this summer

Lagoa Municipality is once again encouraging residents and visitors to embrace a healthier summer with the return of its Verão Ativo 2026 programme, offering free yoga classes on the beach The post Free beach yoga returns to Ferragudo this summer appeared first on Portugal Resident .

The Portugal News14 Jul

These are the 25 cheapest municipalities to buy a home in Portugal

Buying a home in Portugal has become increasingly difficult, particularly in the country’s largest cities and most popular coastal areas. However, there are still parts of the country where property can be found at considerably lower prices.

Portugal Resident14 Jul

Olhão prepares to launch new waterfront jazz festival

A new music festival is set to make its debut on the Algarve’s summer calendar later this month as Olhão South Jazz brings two evenings of live performances to the The post Olhão prepares to launch new waterfront jazz festival appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident14 Jul

Three Porto police officers jailed over ‘drugs-for-informants’ scheme

Three former officers of Portugal’s Public Security Police (PSP) have been sentenced to prison after a Porto court found they diverted drugs and cash seized during police operations to pay The post Three Porto police officers jailed over ‘drugs-for-informants’ scheme appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident14 Jul

Portugal’s blood institute calls for donations as reserves run low

The Portuguese Institute of Blood and Transplantation (IPST) is urging people to donate before or during their summer holidays after warning that reserves for several blood groups have fallen below The post Portugal’s blood institute calls for donations as reserves run low appeared first on Portugal Resident .

The Portugal News14 Jul

Gibraltar to remove border controls with Spain in landmark Post-Brexit agreement

A new chapter in Gibraltar’s history will begin on 15 July, when routine land border controls between the British Overseas Territory and Spain are due to be removed for the first time in more than a century.