Portugal Resident4 AugMunicipalities gain power to approve property expropriations
Portugal’s municipalities will now be able to declare property expropriations to be in the public interest without requiring approval from the government, under changes to the Expropriations Code published in The post Municipalities gain power to approve property expropriations appeared first on Portugal Resident .
The Portugal News4 AugPortugal classified 155 new rare diseases in 2025
Portugal classified 155 different rare diseases for the first time in 2025, the year in which 1,803 Rare Disease Cards were issued – 13.2 per cent more than in 2024 – covering a total of 594 conditions, according to the DGS.
Portugal Resident4 AugPJ police impound Hong Kong flagged container ship in Sines
Early this morning, PJ judicial police boarded and seized a container ship in the Port of Sines carrying cocaine. The massive “MAERSK NOKWANDA” is currently being searched. The vessel sailing The post PJ police impound Hong Kong flagged container ship in Sines appeared first on Portugal Resident .
The Portugal News3 AugA further seven municipalities in Portugal with an average house price exceeding €750,000
The varying dynamics of the Portuguese property market remain evident across the country.
The Portugal News3 AugBurger competition brings international flavours to Albufeira in the Algarve
Burger lovers have a new reason to visit Albufeira this summer as the Portugal Burger Cup – Summer Edition arrives at Parque do Ribeiro from 1 to 10 August, bringing together burgers inspired by eight different countries in a friendly culinary competition.
Portugal Resident2 AugStudy finds disinformation “central to CHEGA’s digital strategy”
Questions surrounding an apparent break-in at André Ventura’s parliamentary office have taken on added significance following the publication of academic research identifying disinformation as a “structural element” of CHEGA’s digital The post Study finds disinformation “central to CHEGA’s digital strategy” appeared fi
Portugal Resident2 AugParents resort to courts to retrieve son’s missing exam papers – and save overall grade
EduQA, the institute of education, quality and evaluation, has until tomorrow (Monday) to live up to its name and deliver the full exam of a Viseu 12th year student, whose The post Parents resort to courts to retrieve son’s missing exam papers – and save overall grade appeared first on Portugal Resident .
The Portugal News2 AugThe Portuguese real estate market is finally returning to normal
For several years, the Portuguese real estate market has lived in an almost exceptional environment.
The Portugal News1 AugThe real estate of the future will be defined by resilience, not just location
The key and fundamental rule of real estate for many was simple: location, location, location.
The Portugal News1 AugThe house has become just the mirror of a larger problem in Portugal
Whenever we talk about housing in Portugal, the discussion almost always ends at the same point: house prices.
Portugal Resident1 AugGerman children rescued off unsupervised Algarve beach
Two German children were rescued from strong currents at the Cacela Velha inlet on Friday afternoon, July 31, after getting into difficulty while swimming in an unguarded area. The children, The post German children rescued off unsupervised Algarve beach appeared first on Portugal Resident .
The Portugal News31 JulWe tried Vilamoura's new world-inspired dinner nights
Visitors looking for something a little different this summer can now enjoy a new series of themed dinner evenings in Vilamoura, with a different cuisine taking centre stage on selected nights throughout the week.
The Portugal News31 JulCoimbra records Portugal’s fastest-growing rental demand
The demand for rental housing in Portugal continued to accelerate during the second quarter of 2026, with Coimbra emerging as the country’s fastest-growing market for tenant interest, even as average rents edged lower.
Portugal Resident31 JulLoulé to double size of free car park
Loulé Municipal Council has given the green light to the preliminary programme for the expansion of the Cássima car park, increasing its capacity from the current 200 spaces to approximately The post Loulé to double size of free car park appeared first on Portugal Resident .
The Portugal News31 JulGrândola, Castro Marim, and Loulé surpass Lisbon in luxury home prices per square metre
Three Portuguese municipalities have overtaken the capital in the median price per square meter for premium-segment housing, reaching figures above €10,000 during the second quarter of 2026.
The Portugal News31 JulPianist Duncan Moss on Swapping Business for the Beauty of Music
For over three decades, Duncan Moss built a successful career in the corporate world, working across business, property, and private equity.
The Portugal News31 JulComporta’s New Chapter: Where Relationships Shape Extraordinary Opportunities
The most valuable opportunities in luxury real estate rarely begin with a property.
The Portugal News30 JulEurope's largest inflatable obstacle course is coming to Lisbon this August
Families looking for something different to do this summer will soon have the chance to experience what organisers describe as Europe's largest inflatable obstacle course.
Portugal Resident30 JulAtlantic Club Comporta opens bookings for luxury private residences
The Atlantic Club Comporta has officially opened and is now accepting reservations, introducing a new luxury residential concept that combines the privacy of a standalone villa with the services of The post Atlantic Club Comporta opens bookings for luxury private residences appeared first on Portugal Resident .
The Portugal News30 JulComporta strengthens its position as one of Portugal premier property destinations
Comporta is continuing to cement its reputation as one of Portugal’s most sought-after luxury property markets, attracting affluent buyers from around the world while maintaining its reputation for understated exclusivity.
Portugal Resident30 JulLisbon council challenged over Glória compensation delays and contradictory autopsy claim
Lisbon’s Socialist councillors have accused the city administration of “total opacity” over compensation and investigations following the Glória funicular disaster, while questioning an apparently contradictory claim that some autopsies remain The post Lisbon council challenged over Glória compensation delays and contr
The Portugal News30 JulProperty of the Week: 3-Bedroom Penthouse with Golf & Sea views in Vilamoura
Set within one of Vilamoura's most prestigious residential condominiums, this beautifully renovated top-floor apartment enjoys an exceptional location overlooking the renowned Millennium and Laguna Golf Courses.
The Portugal News30 JulWhy Tech Workers Are Eyeing Portugal as U.S. Visas Tighten
For many foreign professionals in the U.S. tech sector, immigration planning has become inseparable from career planning. As the H-1B system grows more unpredictable, a growing number of workers are asking a very different question: if the American route closes or becomes too unreliable, where else could a family reali
Portugal Resident30 JulFire in Valpaços: at least six permanent homes, plus several vacant properties engulfed by flames
According to Civil Protection, five people have been reported injured, including three firefighters, a member of the GNR and a civilian as the fire that broke out in Valpaços on The post Fire in Valpaços: at least six permanent homes, plus several vacant properties engulfed by flames appeared first on Portugal Resident