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The Portugal News19 Oct

Portugal doctors call for measures on health misinformation

Portugal’s Medical Association is calling for tougher action against misleading health information after receiving 230 complaints in the past year.

The Portugal News19 Oct

The View They Searched For

Discover an exceptional villa in Quinta das Raposeiras, above Santa Bárbara de Nexe, offered by QMS Real Estate through the IPK Way Luxury Auction. Registration and viewings are open now, ahead of the live online offer period from 10 to 12 November 2026.

The Portugal News19 Oct

Douro River tourism exceeds 1.1 million passengers

Passenger numbers have risen in 2026, with cruises around Porto, Vila Nova de Gaia and Pinhão accounting for 80 percent of river traffic.

The Portugal News19 Oct

Ryanair expands Portugal routes for next summer

The low-cost carrier Ryanair has announced 29 new routes as part of its summer 2027 operational program, strengthening connectivity between Porto and the United Kingdom and Germany.

The Portugal News19 Oct

Strike closes schools across Portugal

According to the union, the strike concerns non-teaching staff, including operational assistants, technical assistants, and specialised or senior technical staff.

The Portugal News19 Oct

Hundreds of bottles collected by Volta dumped in Portugal woods

Hundreds of crushed bottles collected through Portugal’s Volta deposit-return scheme were found dumped in a wooded area in Odivelas, prompting an investigation into the waste's origin and possible fraud. 

The Portugal News19 Oct

Why Is Everyone Talking About Melides? Discovering Portugal’s Most Exclusive Coastal Gem

For years, the understated charm of the Alentejo Coast was one of Europe's best-kept secrets. Today, Melides, a serene and pristine stretch of this coastline, is rapidly transforming into Europe’s most coveted luxury destination and the most talked-about hotspot on the international radar.

The Portugal News19 Oct

Ventura proposes emergency housing measures in Portugal

Chega is calling for increased tax deductions on rent and mortgage payments, alongside changes to property taxation.

The Portugal News19 Oct

Carefree Days

This piece, Carefree Days, was written by me in my early twenties. 

The Portugal News19 Oct

Lisbon mayor wants to suspend shared electric scooters

Lisbon Mayor Carlos Moedas has announced his intention to seek the immediate suspension of the city’s shared electric scooter system. The proposal will be presented at the municipal executive meeting scheduled for 21 October.

The Portugal News19 Oct

Portugal’s National Health Service computer system outage

The outage has prevented doctors at several local health units from issuing prescriptions and accessing patients’ electronic records.

The Portugal News19 Oct

Portugal's Volta recycling system faces criticism

Hotels, restaurants and cafés across Portugal are calling for changes to the Volta recycling system, saying that the current arrangements are creating additional costs, taking up valuable time and making everyday operations more complicated.

The Portugal News19 Oct

Portugal Socialist Party proposes new housing tax exemptions

The proposals include capital gains tax exemptions on property sales of up to €300,000 and reduced taxation on homes sold for between €300,000 and €500,000.

The Portugal News19 Oct

Autumn weather returns to Portugal

After several weeks of warm weather, Portugal is seeing a change in conditions, with temperatures dropping and rain returning to several parts of the country.

The Portugal News19 Oct

From the Algarve to Dubai: Exploring Different Styles of Luxury Coastal Travel

Talk to anybody who has done a few summers in Lagos or Carvoeiro and the ideal boat day comes out almost word for word. Go early. Cliffs the colour of toast. A skipper who insists the dolphins were here yesterday, honestly. Then November rolls in, the Atlantic goes moody, and the beach bars pile up their plastic chairs

The Portugal News19 Oct

Portugal and China strengthen scientific cooperation

The two countries have identified five priority areas for scientific and technological cooperation, with plans to develop a joint programme running until 2030.

The Portugal News19 Oct

Artificial Intelligence: Part 5

Part 5: A Practical Glossary [A-Z]

The Portugal News19 Oct

Portugal archipelago opens scholarship applications

The Regional Government of the Azores opened applications for scholarships and tuition fee subsidies for the 2026/2027 academic year, aiming to reduce families’ financial burden and ensure equal access to education.

The Portugal News19 Oct

Rarely seen creatures

Do they even still exist?

The Portugal News19 Oct

Portugal Weekend Weather (19 October): A very different start to the week

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

The Portugal News19 Oct

Housing: Between the News and the Reality!

In a single week, those who follow the news about Portuguese real estate find practically everything. Local accommodation decreases in Lisbon, but houses do not return to the market. 

The Portugal News18 Oct

A different kind of luxury in Albufeira

W Algarve is part of W Hotels, a luxury lifestyle brand within Marriott International. The W story began in New York in 1998, and today the brand has hotels around the world. 

The Portugal News18 Oct

€50 million investment for electric fleet and charging network in Portugal

Barraqueiro Group now has 283 electric vehicles and expects the investment to prevent more than 8,000 tonnes of CO2 emissions annually. 

The Portugal News18 Oct

Portugal This Week: News, Business, Travel Updates & Top Stories

The Portugal News brings you Portugal This Week: Breaking News, Travel Updates & Top Stories