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The Portugal News3 Sept

Portugal inflation rises to 3.3%

Inflation in Portugal increased to 3.3% in August, with the rise in fuel prices largely responsible for the increase.

The Portugal News3 Sept

Quercus criticises incinerator in the Algarve

Quercus criticised the government's decision to proceed with the construction of a waste incinerator in the Algarve, calling it an anachronistic and inadequate solution for the region's seasonal peaks.

The Portugal News3 Sept

FAVA expects to attract thousands of visitors to Loulé and serve 5,000 plant-based meals

Portugal’s largest vegan fair returns to the Algarve from 18–20 September, with more than 100 exhibitors and 100 free activities for all ages.

The Portugal News3 Sept

Uber has succeeded in acquiring Glovo

The board of directors of Delivery Hero, the owner of Glovo, has accepted Uber’s takeover bid of $14.8 million (€12.7 million) and will recommend that shareholders accept the deal.

The Portugal News3 Sept

Portugal scientists reach milestone in search for dark matter

Portuguese scientists from the University of Coimbra have contributed to a major breakthrough in an international experiment searching for some of the most difficult particles in the universe to detect.

The Portugal News3 Sept

From IB Results to Bold New Beginnings

United Lisbon celebrates the achievements—and next chapters—of the Class of 2026

The Portugal News3 Sept

Spring bulbs: Should you leave planting until later?

Experts review how bulbs will have been affected by the hot summer.

The Portugal News3 Sept

Police seizes 400kg of cocaine in Portugal

Around 400 kilograms of cocaine have been seized during an operation in Setúbal, with one man arrested.

The Portugal News3 Sept

Portugal Weather Today (3 September): Weather warnings for today

For the full weather forecast video, see below 👇👇👇

The Portugal News3 Sept

Fortress in Portugal hosts medieval market

The Valença Fortress will host the Medieval Market between September 4th and 6th, which, in this edition, recreates the presence of Duarte de Armas in Valença in 1509, the municipality revealed.

The Portugal News3 Sept

The Fountain of Diana in Lisbon

Tucked just outside Lisbon in Oeiras, the Quinta Real de Caxias stands as a magnificent testament to 18th-century aristocratic luxury, echoing the grand, formal style of Versailles. 

The Portugal News3 Sept

Car market grows in Portugal

The car market in Portugal grew by 10.3% between January and August, with 197,632 new vehicles, based on data from ACAP – the Portuguese Automobile Association – released.

The Portugal News2 Sept

The Soulful Stage of Read Writing Hood in Lisbon

Nestled within the poetic atmosphere of The Midnight Espresso in Chiado,the project, Read Writing Hood has established itself as a sanctuary for those who value the raw, transformative power of language. 

The Portugal News2 Sept

Construction work to affect Lisbon Metro operations

The Praça de Espanha station, on the Blue Line of the Lisbon Metro, will see further operational changes and step-by-step service adjustments over the next two months as part of ongoing renovations aimed at improving accessibility. 

The Portugal News2 Sept

Portugal leads global house price rise

Portugal recorded the strongest annual rise in real house prices among 57 economies tracked by the Bank for International Settlements (BIS) in the first quarter of 2026.

The Portugal News2 Sept

Black ibis chick born at Zoomarine Algarve

Zoomarine is celebrating the birth of a black ibis chick, which has been named “Vozinha”.

The Portugal News2 Sept

New bus route connects Lisbon with Spain from €10

Rede Expressos is launching a new daily connection between Lisbon and the Spanish city of Badajoz, with tickets available from €10.

The Portugal News2 Sept

TAP announces flight price promotions

TAP Air Portugal announced on 2 September a new promotional campaign that allows you to travel to more than 90 destinations.

The Portugal News2 Sept

Algarve ranks second best place for retirement

The Algarve has been ranked as the second-best place in the world to retire in 2026, according to a new international list for North Americans thinking about moving overseas.

The Portugal News2 Sept

Coimbra hosts craft beer festival featuring local rice beer

The Brew! craft beer festival, taking place between 11 and 13 September in Coimbra, brings together 25 national and international beer brands and, for the first time, features a beer wall from around 10 countries.

The Portugal News2 Sept

The Future of Automation Testing: Predictions and Business Implications

Automation testing is changing as software development becomes faster, more complex, and more dependent on continuous delivery. Teams are no longer testing only a few stable applications before scheduled releases. They are working across web, mobile, APIs, cloud environments, integrations, and constantly changing user

The Portugal News2 Sept

Portugal registers moderate tourism growth

On the basis of its analysis of official data for the first six months of 2026 obtained from INE, the Bank of Portugal, and Turismo de Portugal, the National Association of Travel Agencies (ANAV) has concluded that the national tourism sector is still following a path of growth, refuting recent theories which had predi

The Portugal News2 Sept

Deer culling condemned in Portugal

The PAN party condemned the ICNF's authorisation for the culling of deer, due to the damage caused to chestnut producers in Cova de Lua, in the municipality of Bragança, and advocated for preventive measures and support for farmers.

The Portugal News2 Sept

Weekend weather forecast

Warm weekend ahead