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The Portugal News23 Jun

The Convent Church of São Francisco

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Portugal Resident23 Jun

Algarve’s first inland Blue Flag river beach opens this week

The Algarve’s first inland river beach to receive Blue Flag status is set to open this week, marking a significant milestone for tourism and leisure facilities in the region’s interior. The post Algarve’s first inland Blue Flag river beach opens this week appeared first on Portugal Resident .

The Portugal News23 Jun

The world accelerates - Portugal discusses

There is something curious when we observe Portugal from the outside. 

The Portugal News23 Jun

Mercosur

In April 2026, the first left-wing president of Colombia, Gustavo Petro, declared that his country would apply for full Membership of the Mercosur trade community. 

Portugal Resident23 Jun

Celebrating 15 years of evolution

With a clear focus on constant and carefully considered growth, Bespoke Architects, founded by John Wilson in Carvoeiro, proves the reasons for its success on a daily basis. Since opening The post Celebrating 15 years of evolution appeared first on Portugal Resident .

The Portugal News22 Jun

European Union air rights ban extra charges for family seats

Families travelling within Europe are set to benefit from a major overhaul of air passenger rights, after the European Union reached an agreement that bans airlines from charging extra for parents to sit alongside their young children. 

The Portugal News22 Jun

Lisbon in World Cup Fever

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The Portugal News22 Jun

First Hard Rock Hotel in Portugal set to open in the Algarve

The Algarve is preparing to welcome Portugal’s first Hard Rock Hotel, with the new luxury resort expected to open in Portimão this summer.

The Portugal News22 Jun

What does an Andy Burnham premiership mean for British expats living in Portugal?

For the thousands of Britons who have swapped drizzle for sunshine and the M25 for the A22, British politics remains a pretty curious business.

The Portugal News22 Jun

Minister says immigration in Portugal is under control

The Minister of the Presidency said that the revision of the number of foreign residents in Portugal released by the National Institute of Statistics (INE) means that "immigration is now under control."

The Portugal News22 Jun

Top 5 All-in-One AI Quant Trading Platforms in 2026 for Cryptocurrency, Forex, and Stock Markets

More and more investors are starting to focus on the cryptocurrency, forex, and stock markets simultaneously. However, most trading platforms typically only cover a single market, and investors often need to switch between multiple platforms, increasing operational complexity and management costs.

The Portugal News22 Jun

Lusíadas Saúde announces Lusíadas Faro Hospital: 500 new qualified jobs to retain and attract talent in the Algarve

With its opening scheduled for the end of 2027 and an investment of 60 million euros, the new unit will be the most advanced private hospital in the Algarve and the Group's biggest ever investment in attracting and retaining clinical talent in the region.

The Portugal News22 Jun

Portugal as strategic gateway for international logistics networks

In 2025, national exports reached €79.3 billion, and Portuguese companies continue to modernise how they deliver goods to their customers.

Algarve Daily News22 Jun

Report shows 27.9% of Algarve residents now of foreign origin, as region relies on immigration to offset ageing population

The Algarve has gained more than 70,000 residents since 2021, making it Portugal's fastest-growing region. The vast majority of these new residents did not move here from elsewhere in the country, and were not born here, but rather they moved to the region from abroad. There is zero room for doubt in recognising that i

The Portugal News22 Jun

Portugal has fewer unemployed people registered at employment centres

The number of unemployed people registered at employment centres fell by 8.7% in May compared with the same period last year, to 274,766, a figure also lower than in April by 3%, according to data published today by the Institute of Employment and Vocational Training (IEFP).

Algarve Daily News22 Jun

Faro Airport: French driver injured after crashing into stone statues on roundabout

One person was injured after a car crashed on Sunday at the roundabout leading into Faro's Gago Coutinho Airport.

The Portugal News22 Jun

Cheap Travel UK: How to Explore Britain on a Small Budget

London hotel prices alone scare off plenty of would-be visitors before they even check the train fares. After years of planning trips on tight budgets, our team keeps proving that reputation wrong.

The Portugal News22 Jun

New Phase in the Integration of the HPA Health Group

CUF Network Now Present in the Algarve, Alentejo and Madeira

Portugal Resident22 Jun

Population statistics show immigration ‘now under control’ – minister

Portugal’s minister for the presidency, António Leitão Amaro, has stressed that the revised figure for the number of foreign residents in Portugal, released today by INE, national statistics institute, means The post Population statistics show immigration ‘now under control’ – minister appeared first on Portugal Reside

The Portugal News22 Jun

Mercadona ranked among Europe’s most innovative companies

Spanish supermarket chain Mercadona has been recognised as one of Europe’s most innovative companies, securing fifth place in the retail sector in a ranking published by Fortune magazine.

Portugal Resident22 Jun

Questions as company “based in parish council space” wins tender with bargain basement price

Questions have been raised over the rather bizarre situation in which a relatively new marketing company (formed in September last year) clinched an important state tender by putting in a The post Questions as company “based in parish council space” wins tender with bargain basement price appeared first on Portugal Res

The Portugal News22 Jun

Portugal authorities warn of PayPal scam

The Attorney General's Office (PGR) has warned about a scam involving phone calls that appear to be from PayPal, in which users of this online payment application are informed of suspicious purchases that, in reality, never occurred.

Portugal Resident22 Jun

Farewell to HPA: Algarve healthcare group adopts CUF name

The familiar HPA name that has been part of Algarve healthcare for decades is disappearing, with hospitals and clinics across the region officially adopting the CUF brand. The move marks The post Farewell to HPA: Algarve healthcare group adopts CUF name appeared first on Portugal Resident .

The Portugal News22 Jun

Over 1 million foreigners reside in Portugal

The National Institute of Statistics (INE) has updated the population of Portugal to 11,424,031, reflecting the inclusion of 1,597,539 foreign nationals.