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The Portugal News11 Jul

Are you a list-maker?

Lists are a powerful organisational tool.

The Portugal News10 Jul

RFM Somnii Intermarché is kicking off

RFM Somnii Intermarché is back at Figueira da Foz, promising to bring back the best of electronic music, in Praia do Relógio.

The Portugal News10 Jul

Property of the Week: Best Luxury House in Europe 2025/26 - Discover this Frontline Golf Masterpiece

Panoramic Golf, Ocean & Ria Formosa Views | Quinta do Lago | Algarve

The Portugal News10 Jul

Lisbon continues to attract millionaires

In the luxury property sector, Portugal is showing positive growth, as demonstrated by the Prime Global Cities Index.

The Portugal News10 Jul

TVDE drivers could face Portuguese language requirement under new rules

Portugal is moving towards tighter regulation of TVDE services, with proposed changes that would require drivers to speak Portuguese and allow journeys to be recorded on video for security purposes.

The Portugal News10 Jul

A New Chapter for Your Furry friends: Tibi Quarteira Reopens Its Doors

Renovated space, the same care as always: food, accessories, grooming and baths, veterinary care and veterinary pharmacy, all in one place.

The Portugal News10 Jul

IUC payment dates to change from 2027

Portugal is changing the way drivers pay the Imposto Único de Circulação (IUC), commonly known as the car circulation tax.

Portugal Resident10 Jul

Portugal launches public consultation on National Nature Restoration Plan

Portugal has launched a 30-working-day public consultation on its proposed National Nature Restoration Plan (PNRN), inviting citizens, organisations and stakeholders to comment on the country’s long-term strategy for restoring degraded The post Portugal launches public consultation on National Nature Restoration Plan a

Portugal Resident10 Jul

Sintra steps up patrols after WhatsApp threats to set mountain on fire

The municipality of Sintra has reinforced surveillance across the Sintra mountain range after WhatsApp messages allegedly threatening to start a wildfire began circulating among tour guides and tourism operators. The The post Sintra steps up patrols after WhatsApp threats to set mountain on fire appeared first on Portu

The Portugal News10 Jul

Ryanair flight emergency as passenger is partially sucked out of window

A 61-year-old passenger on a Ryanair flight between Greece and Germany experienced moments of panic when he found himself partially hanging out of the window whilst the plane was in flight.

Portugal Resident10 Jul

New digital euro will hold its own against U.S. dollar, says finance minister

Portugal’s minister of finance has said today that the future digital euro – which is now being discussed within the European Union (EU) – will enable the currency to assert The post New digital euro will hold its own against U.S. dollar, says finance minister appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident10 Jul

Free concerts across Lagoa’s parishes this summer

Lagoa’s popular “A Cultura Sai à Rua – Celebramos a Música Local” festival is back for another summer, bringing free live music and cultural entertainment to towns and villages across The post Free concerts across Lagoa’s parishes this summer appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident10 Jul

Lisbon Municipal Police confiscate CHEGA billboard outside parliament

Lisbon Municipal Police have seized a political billboard erected by Portugal’s far-right CHEGA party outside parliament after officers said party members had illegally drilled holes into the pavement to install The post Lisbon Municipal Police confiscate CHEGA billboard outside parliament appeared first on Portugal Re

The Portugal News10 Jul

Portugal amends rental laws to ease the housing crisis

The Government approved a comprehensive reform package for the rental sector during a Council of Ministers meeting, aiming to mitigate the housing crisis by restoring balance and contractual freedom between landlords and tenants. 

The Portugal News10 Jul

Portugal Unpacked

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Portugal Resident10 Jul

Keanu Reeves rocks NOS Alive with Dogstar’s Portuguese debut

Keanu Reeves proved he’s as comfortable on stage as he is on the silver screen when he performed with his rock band Dogstar at NOS Alive in Algés on Thursday The post Keanu Reeves rocks NOS Alive with Dogstar’s Portuguese debut appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident10 Jul

Broken air conditioning leaves Algarve tax offices sweltering – union

A trade union representing tax authority workers is calling for urgent action after warning that several tax offices across the Algarve are operating without functioning air conditioning, leaving staff working The post Broken air conditioning leaves Algarve tax offices sweltering – union appeared first on Portugal Resi

The Portugal News10 Jul

We Asked Our Expert Partner Why Portugal’s Golden Visa Is Number One

In a world shaped by political, economic and social uncertainty, Portugal continues to be recognised as one of Europe's most stable and attractive destinations for international investors.

Portugal Resident10 Jul

Invest in affordable housing, improve health care access – EU Council

The Council of the European Union (EU) has recommended today that Portugal prioritise affordable housing and improve access to healthcare, while ensuring that net expenditure remains within the limits already The post Invest in affordable housing, improve health care access – EU Council appeared first on Portugal Resid

The Portugal News10 Jul

Water supply in Almada expected to return to normal within three weeks

The Portuguese government has said it expects water supplies in parts of Almada to return to normal within the next two to three weeks, following ongoing disruption caused by infrastructure problems.

Portugal Resident10 Jul

Portugal ranks as Europe’s top retirement destination

Portugal has recently been named the highest-ranked European destination in the Retirement Abroad Index 2026, reinforcing its position as one of the world’s most attractive countries for retirement and long-term relocation. The The post Portugal ranks as Europe’s top retirement destination appeared first on Portugal Re

The Portugal News10 Jul

Apollo outbids Castlelake for easyJet

easyJet has approved a 5.7-billion-pound offer by the U.S. private equity firm Apollo.

The Portugal News10 Jul

Twin sisters to run 30km for volunteer Bombeiros

My name is Mariah, and along with my twin sister Kloe, we are taking on a 30K charity run on 12 September 2026 to raise funds for the volunteer Bombeiros of Albufeira and Messines.

The Portugal News10 Jul

An extra bedroom becomes one of Portugal biggest housing expenses

According to new data from property portal Imovirtual, buyers looking to move from a three-bedroom apartment (T3) to a four-bedroom property (T4) can expect to pay around €100,000 more on average.