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The Portugal News12 Sept

Diesel prices will increase again

During the week between 14 and 20 September, a new variation in fuel prices is expected.

Portugal Resident12 Sept

Maritime Police sue State and Navy over alleged “operational asphyxiation and military interference”

The Association of Inspectors and Chiefs of the Maritime Police (AICPM) has filed a lawsuit at Lisbon Administrative Circuit Court against the Portuguese State and the Military Command of the The post Maritime Police sue State and Navy over alleged “operational asphyxiation and military interference” appeared first on

The Portugal News12 Sept

The Fountain of Venus in Lisbon

Back when beauty was top of mind for the citizens, a stunning water statue in Lisbon was created. 

The Portugal News12 Sept

Foundation gains major philanthropic resources

The Kühne Foundation has become one of Europe’s wealthiest foundations after inheriting the €42.2 billion fortune of logistics magnate Klaus-Michael Kühne. 

The Portugal News12 Sept

Portugal Must Know How to Save Its Energy!

For many years, when we talked about energy transition, the discussion focused almost exclusively on the ability to produce more electricity from renewable sources. More solar parks, more wind energy, more clean production. 

The Portugal News12 Sept

Alternative routes keep oil moving

Saudi Arabia is adapting its oil export network to maintain supplies despite growing disruption across regional shipping routes. 

The Portugal News12 Sept

Azores debate problems in fishing and agriculture

The Socialist Party is promoting an urgent debate next week in the Regional Legislative Assembly on the state of Azorean agriculture and rising costs in the primary sector.

The Portugal News12 Sept

Stricter rules planned for smart glasses

Norway is preparing stricter regulation of smart glasses amid concerns about privacy and surveillance. 

Portugal Resident12 Sept

Double murder in Lagos: caretaker detained on suspicion of killing foreign couple “with extreme violence”

PJ judicial police have detained a 45-year-old man in Lagos today, on suspicion of having murdered the foreign business couple for whom he worked as a caretaker. In a statement, The post Double murder in Lagos: caretaker detained on suspicion of killing foreign couple “with extreme violence” appeared first on Portugal

The Portugal News12 Sept

Coimbra hosts first Pink October Race

The main objectives of the first edition of the Pink October Race in Coimbra, on 10 October at 5pm, are to raise public awareness about breast cancer prevention and promote healthy lifestyle habits through sport.

The Portugal News12 Sept

How to work the nocturnal niche trend and create a cosy, cocoon space

 Autumn is all about an atmospheric interior, tactile textures and layered lighting with longer nights, says Sam Wylie-Harris.

The Portugal News12 Sept

Platform changes strengthen child protection

TikTok has agreed to pay $400 million to settle a lawsuit alleging violations of children’s privacy.

The Portugal News12 Sept

Housing in Portugal: Missing a Look at the Whole

Almost every week new figures on housing in Portugal appear.

The Portugal News12 Sept

Renewables investment could strengthen energy security

Canada has announced plans for CAN$70 billion in clean energy investment, described as the largest in North American history. 

Portugal Resident12 Sept

A Year in Monchique 3 – Still Learning – September 2026

This morning, as I looked out across the valley from the farmhouse, I found myself thinking about the journey that brought me here. When I first arrived in Monchique, I The post A Year in Monchique 3 – Still Learning – September 2026 appeared first on Portugal Resident .

The Portugal News12 Sept

New school centre to open in Portugal

The new school year began in Mértola with the inauguration of a new school centre, a €2.5 million investment, which aims to provide "an environment conducive" to the "academic and personal development" of students.

The Portugal News12 Sept

Irish castle earns global recognition

Ireland’s Blarney Castle has been named one of the world’s ten luckiest destinations, placing eighth in a new international ranking. 

The Portugal News12 Sept

The future of restaurants in the Algarve, the shake-out is coming

There are around 5,000 restaurants in the Algarve. That sounds wonderful, but perhaps it is too many.

The Portugal News12 Sept

New models could strengthen arts funding

New research suggests growing wealth inequality is reshaping the art market, with fewer ultra-wealthy collectors driving a greater share of sales. 

The Portugal News12 Sept

Portuguese municipality to reinforce health services supply

The municipality of Vinhais will double the support it allocates to each parish council in 2027 to expand health services in villages, in a project that could cover around 4,000 people.

The Portugal News11 Sept

A little walk along the Carvoeiro boardwalk today

The weather was looking pretty good, with plenty of sunshine, a few clouds and, of course, those beautiful coastal views.

The Portugal News11 Sept

7,275 litres of fuel and a high-speed vessel seized in the Algarve

On 11 September, the GNR seized 7,275 litres of gasoline, a high-speed vessel, and various materials presumably linked to drug trafficking, in a coastal surveillance and control operation near Quarteira, in the Algarve.

The Portugal News11 Sept

Portuguese Cork Hits Times Square

Portuguese cork has landed in one of the world’s most famous advertising spots, with a new campaign now running in New York’s Times Square.

The Portugal News11 Sept

PS could win the next elections in Portugal

The Partido Socialista (PS), currently led by José Luís Carneiro, would have won the elections if they were held now.