The Portugal News13 JulBuying a detached house in Portugal can be cheaper than buying a flat
Swapping a flat for a detached house still represents an average additional investment of €30,500 in Portugal.
The Portugal News13 JulPortugal government restructures IMT and creates specialised concessions unit
The new unit will oversee major transport concessions, including the future New Lisbon Airport, as part of a broader overhaul aimed at strengthening the transport authority.
Portugal Resident13 JulInterior Minister under fire from CHEGA; caught up in media exposé
Portugal’s ‘star minister’ – the only one who seems to have shone in recent months – Luís Neves, has had a horrible few days, juggling with a ‘media exposé’ and The post Interior Minister under fire from CHEGA; caught up in media exposé appeared first on Portugal Resident .
The Portugal News13 JulPortuguese scientists conduct unprecedented study of clouds on Mars
Portuguese scientists have "hunted" and analysed clouds on Mars, measuring their altitude and propagation speed, a milestone that could support a future human mission to the planet, the University of Lisbon (UL) announced.
Portugal Resident13 JulNearly 1,000 counterfeit football shirts seized in Algarve
GNR police in the Algarve have seized 1,451 counterfeit clothing items and accessories, including almost 1,000 fake football shirts, during inspections in Faro and Portimão. The operation, carried out on The post Nearly 1,000 counterfeit football shirts seized in Algarve appeared first on Portugal Resident .
The Portugal News13 JulHistoric Estoril summer house in Portugal transformed into €6.95 million luxury home
A historic summer house in Monte Estoril has been restored and transformed into a luxury residence, combining the character of early 20th-century Portuguese architecture with the comfort of a modern home.
Portugal Resident13 JulLisbon cruise port records busiest June ever
The Port of Lisbon enjoyed its busiest June on record this year, welcoming more cruise passengers and ships than ever before as the Portuguese capital continued to strengthen its position The post Lisbon cruise port records busiest June ever appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident13 JulCustody for two women suspected of false registration of thousands of immigrants
A court in Coimbra has ordered two women linked to an accountancy firm to be remanded in custody, and suspended the head of the local tax office from official duties, The post Custody for two women suspected of false registration of thousands of immigrants appeared first on Portugal Resident .
The Portugal News13 JulUnsettled weather to ease as dry conditions return across Portugal
After several days of unsettled weather in parts of Portugal, drier and warmer conditions are expected to become more widespread as the week progresses, although the recent rainfall is unlikely to significantly ease longer-term concerns over water availability.
Portugal Resident13 JulFinal report on sustainability of Social Security system “already with government”
Portugal’s government has received the final report from an expert working group on the long-term sustainability of the country’s Social Security system, marking the latest step in a review that The post Final report on sustainability of Social Security system “already with government” appeared first on Portugal Reside
Portugal Resident13 JulSilves Medieval Fair returns with tribute to its Islamic golden age
One of the Algarve’s biggest and most popular summer events returns next month as the Silves Medieval Fair transforms the historic city into the bustling medieval capital formerly known as The post Silves Medieval Fair returns with tribute to its Islamic golden age appeared first on Portugal Resident .
The Portugal News13 JulPortugal cities among finalists for the European Green Capital and European Green Leaf Awards
At a highly anticipated ceremony in Guimarães on 8 October, the winners of the European Green Capital 2028 and European Green Leaf 2028 Awards will be crowned.
The Portugal News13 JulPortugal has 331 hospital beds per 100,000 inhabitants – below the European Union average
Portugal had 331 hospital beds per 100,000 inhabitants in 2024, behind the European Union average (507) but ahead of countries such as Spain (283.5) and Denmark (226.3).
Portugal Resident13 JulPortugal minister for state reform defends ‘digital transition’; “reform requires trial and error”
In yet another of those ‘speeches’ that seem to dig an even larger hole for the AD government to disappear into, Portugal’s Minister for State Reform, Gonçalo Matias, has defended The post Portugal minister for state reform defends ‘digital transition’; “reform requires trial and error” appeared first on Portugal Resid
Portugal Resident13 JulBuilding trust – It goes both ways!
“We’ve planned on getting Miss Odelouca for months now.” Association for Protection of Animals Algarve (APAA) have been thwarted at every turn. Jenny Clarke, president of APAA, explains: “Logistics, planning, The post Building trust – It goes both ways! appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident13 JulTwo gold medals for Portugal’s canoeing star Fernando Pimenta in Montreal
Portugal’s Fernando Pimenta capped a superb weekend at the Canoe Sprint World Cup in Montreal, Canada, by winning his second gold medal in as many days and helping Portugal finish The post Two gold medals for Portugal’s canoeing star Fernando Pimenta in Montreal appeared first on Portugal Resident .
The Portugal News13 JulFrom Father Guilherme’s techno to Hardwell’s return: A look back at the 12th edition of RFM SOMNII Intermarché
On 12 July, Praia do Relógio bade farewell to the 12th edition of RFM SOMNII Intermarché.
Algarve Daily News13 JulAlgarve village set to bring alive Ancient Roman history in three-day festival: Gladiatorial combat, performances, and chariot races
A multi-day event is set to bring the Algarve’s Ancient Roman history back to life, with Over 200 performances, chariot races, gladiatorial duels, and family experiences.
Algarve Daily News13 JulGNR seize 3.1 tonnes of cocaine from Olhão beach, along with speed-boat and signal jammers
The detection of a suspicious high-speed boat along the coast of the Algarve has led Portugal's National Republican Guard (GNR) to seize 3.1 tonnes of cocaine abandoned on a beach in Olhão, following a large-scale coastal surveillance operation.
Portugal Resident13 JulToo good to be true? PSP and Airbnb warn of spike in holiday booking scams
As thousands of people book their summer holidays, Portugal’s Public Security Police (PSP) is warning travellers to be on their guard against online accommodation scams, saying fraudsters are becoming increasingly The post Too good to be true? PSP and Airbnb warn of spike in holiday booking scams appeared first on Port
The Portugal News13 JulPortugal among Europe's best-value holiday destinations
Portugal has been named one of Europe's best-value holiday destinations, with visitors paying significantly less for hotels and restaurant meals than in many of the continent's most popular tourist hotspots.
The Portugal News13 JulPortuguese scientists call for urgent reclassification of the Iberian rabbit to halt extinction
An international scientific study concluded that the Iberian Peninsula is home to two rabbit species, not just one, proposing the "urgent reclassification" of the Iberian rabbit as a "distinct species" to prevent its extinction, as revealed today by BIOPOLIS/CIBIO, University of Porto.