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The Portugal News6 Jul

Repsol Guide reveals 100 must-visit places to eat and drink this summer

Repsol Guide has unveiled the second edition of its Summer Soletes, recognising 100 relaxed, welcoming and affordable places to eat and drink across Portugal.

The Portugal News6 Jul

Before Installing Solar Panels, Take a Closer Look at Your Electricity Bill

One of the questions I am asked most often is: “How many solar panels do I need?”

Portugal Resident6 Jul

Experience Algarve traditions at Loulé’s summer fair

Visitors looking for an authentic taste of Algarve culture will have plenty to enjoy when the Feira Popular de Loulé (Loulé Popular Fair) returns from Thursday to Sunday (July 9-12), The post Experience Algarve traditions at Loulé’s summer fair appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident6 Jul

Portuguese vets renew push to slash IVA on pet healthcare

Portugal’s veterinary profession has renewed its campaign to reduce IVA on pet animal healthcare, this time calling for the tax to be cut from 23% to the minimum rate of The post Portuguese vets renew push to slash IVA on pet healthcare appeared first on Portugal Resident .

The Portugal News6 Jul

Fishing for sole will be prohibited in Portugal

Portugal has exhausted its sole quota by 80% and, therefore, catches will be prohibited in the Bay of Biscay, Portuguese waters, and the Azores Bank, starting on 6 July.

Portugal Resident6 Jul

Police step up motorcycle checks in new road safety campaign

Motorcyclists across Portugal can expect increased police checks this week as authorities launch a nationwide road safety campaign aimed at reducing serious accidents involving two-wheeled vehicles. The campaign, titled Duas The post Police step up motorcycle checks in new road safety campaign appeared first on Portuga

Portugal Resident6 Jul

Portugal boosts airport border controls from today

More than 360 police officers are being deployed to Portugal’s airports from today (Monday) in a bid to speed up border controls and reduce long queues experienced by passengers since The post Portugal boosts airport border controls from today appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident6 Jul

Portugal face Spain as Ronaldo begins World Cup farewell

Portugal take on Spain this evening in one of the standout ties of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with a place in the quarter-finals on the line and Cristiano Ronaldo The post Portugal face Spain as Ronaldo begins World Cup farewell appeared first on Portugal Resident .

The Portugal News6 Jul

Livestock to be sold in Portugal

Quinta de Pentieiros in Ponte de Lima will sell 37 head of livestock and other small animals for a minimum total of 2,410 euros.

The Portugal News6 Jul

Sines Oil Refinery

It is most disconcerting, to say the least, to hear that the government has only until the end of July to avert the fall of this national asset unto the realms of foreign investment.

Portugal Resident5 Jul

Silves Cork Museum opens doors for first preview in 16 years

One of the Algarve’s most important industrial heritage sites welcomed visitors for the first time in 16 years on Saturday evening, July 4, as the restored Cork Museum at Silves’ The post Silves Cork Museum opens doors for first preview in 16 years appeared first on Portugal Resident .

The Portugal News5 Jul

Afro Nation coming to an end

The fifth edition of Afro Nation has come to a close on the event’s third day, bringing an end to a weekend in Praia da Rocha like no other.

The Portugal News5 Jul

Best Crypto to Buy Now: Why Bitcoin, Ethereum and IceBull Are on Every Investor's Watchlist

Ask ten cryptocurrency investors what the best crypto to buy now is and you'll probably receive ten different answers.

The Portugal News5 Jul

Portugal contests motorway compensation claims

The government rejects compensation claims and says that operators are not entitled to pandemic-related compensation.

The Portugal News5 Jul

Portugal approves amendment to VAT on urban rehabilitation

The PSD's bill clarifying the application of the reduced VAT rate to construction projects in urban rehabilitation areas, even without an existing urban rehabilitation operation (ORU), was approved in general on 3 July by all parliamentary parties.

Portugal Resident5 Jul

Castelo Branco refuses to roll over for ‘green investment’

The relentless swathe of ‘green energy investments’ taking Portugal by storm is becoming more and more difficult for communities to accept – no matter how ‘absolutely necessary’ the plundering of The post Castelo Branco refuses to roll over for ‘green investment’ appeared first on Portugal Resident .

The Portugal News5 Jul

What not to keep in the car during a heatwave

The sharp rise in temperatures in Portugal, with thermometers approaching or exceeding the 40ºC mark in various parts of the country, calls for extra caution when leaving or storing items in vehicles.

The Portugal News5 Jul

Beer Fest returns to Algarve city

Between 14 and 18 July, a historic city in the Algarve will host a beer festival.

The Portugal News5 Jul

Portugal city to have activities with artists on the streets

The historic centre of Marinha Grande, in the Leiria district, will host dozens of artists and over 15 activities this Saturday as part of the “Quarteirão d’A Fábrica” (The Factory Block) program, the municipality announced.

The Portugal News5 Jul

Algarve Café of the Week: Pó de Açúcar

This week, we visited Pó de Açúcar, a café that is much more than a traditional coffee shop. Located next to the Municipal Market in Armação de Pêra, this family-run business specialises in traditional Portuguese pastries and confectionery.

Portugal Resident5 Jul

Thousands face fresh water shortages in Almada

Thousands of residents in the Greater Lisbon municipality of Almada were left without running water today after a major water main burst disrupted supplies across several neighbourhoods – adding to The post Thousands face fresh water shortages in Almada appeared first on Portugal Resident .

The Portugal News5 Jul

Fuel prices to be reduced in Portugal region

Fuel prices in the Azores are dropping in July, with gasoline costing 1.9 cents less per litre and diesel 10.4 cents less per litre, according to an order published in the Official Gazette.

The Portugal News5 Jul

Diogo Jota honoured in Liverpool a year after his death

Liverpool marked 2 July, one year since the deaths of Portuguese football player Diogo Jota and his brother André Silva, with a ceremony next to the "Forever 20" memorial and with the dissemination of evocative messages and content on the club's platforms.