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The Portugal News2 Sept

Mortgage payments to rise in Portugal in September

Homeowners in Portugal with variable-rate mortgages due for revision in September are set to see their monthly payments increase.

The Portugal News2 Sept

Ireland Becomes Portugal’s Sixth-Largest Tourism Market

Dublin event helps Irish residents explore property, lifestyle and relocation opportunities in Portugal

The Portugal News2 Sept

CANTA Choir Welcomes New Voices Across the Algarve

People who enjoy singing—or are simply curious to try—will have new opportunities to join CANTA Choir this autumn, with groups meeting weekly in Luz, Lagos and Alvor.

The Portugal News2 Sept

Portuguese authorities withdraw bowel medicine from the market

Infarmed has ordered the withdrawal from the market of a batch of a medicine used to treat inflammatory bowel diseases.

The Portugal News2 Sept

Recreational bivalve fishing banned in a region of Portugal

Recreational bivalve fishing will be prohibited in the international section of the River Minho (TIRM) from 1 November for public health reasons until a management plan is approved.

The Portugal News2 Sept

Djokovic's Shock US Open Exit Raises Questions About the Future

The US Open has delivered its first major shock of 2026, and it is one that few tennis fans could have imagined. 

The Portugal News2 Sept

Bitcoin News: MoneySimpler AI Trading Enables Crypto Users to Earn $7,700 Per Day

Bitcoin prices have been rising recently, and market sentiment has improved significantly. Amid increased volatility, investors' demand for stable returns is growing stronger. MoneySimpler AI Trading offers cryptocurrency users a new solution through automated market analysis and trade execution, allowing digital asset

The Portugal News2 Sept

Foreign investment in Portugal rebounds to record €6.7 billion

Foreign direct investment into Portugal reached €6.7 billion in the six months to June, according to Bank of Portugal data, reversing a net outflow recorded over the same period in 2025. 

The Portugal News2 Sept

How to qualify for Portugal's IFICI tax regime

Portugal's IFICI tax regime, often called NHR 2.0, offers new tax residents a flat 20% rate on qualifying Portuguese income and broad exemptions on foreign-sourced income, for up to 10 consecutive years.

The Portugal News2 Sept

Newspaper reader’s subscription became almost impossible to cancel

A Costa del Sol resident claims he was left paying for an online newspaper subscription months after a three-month trial had ended, raising questions about how easy it should be to leave recurring services. 

The Portugal News2 Sept

Portugal Weather Today (2 September): Today's weather forecast

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The Portugal News2 Sept

VocaSpark

VocaSpark was founded by Gabriel Antunes, a native Portuguese tutor with a degree in Languages and Culture who has been teaching Portuguese to international learners since 2017.

The Portugal News2 Sept

Heat warning issued for 11 Portuguese districts

Eleven districts in mainland Portugal will be under a yellow weather warning on Thursday and Friday as temperatures rise across the country.

The Portugal News2 Sept

Portugal needs 850 nurses

The number of nurses needed for local health units (ULS) is around 850, the Minister of Health said, adding that an expansion of these professionals' working hours is planned.

The Portugal News2 Sept

The Hand Matters Again: What Venice Tells Us About the Future of Art Education

Among all the spectacular things I encountered at the Venice Biennale, one of the most encouraging was also one of the simplest: The hand matters again.

The Portugal News2 Sept

Oriente Metro Station in Lisbon is more than a place to catch a train

Opened in 1998 for the world-famous Expo '98, the station was designed as an underground art gallery, with works inspired by the theme of the oceans.

The Portugal News2 Sept

Portugal spent more than 10% of public expenditure on education

Portugal dedicated 10.3% of its public expenditure to education in 2024, higher than the European Union average of 9.7%, as mentioned in the most recent data from the European Commission on investment in the sector.

The Portugal News2 Sept

Portugal's One Health Opportunity: Building a European Hub for Health Innovation in the Algarve

In an era defined by complex health challenges—from antimicrobial resistance to climate-related diseases—Portugal stands at the forefront of a transformative movement. 

The Portugal News1 Sept

Summer evening in Alvor

Alvor is one of the most popular holiday destinations in the Algarve, and during summer evenings, the usually quiet streets completely change. 

The Portugal News1 Sept

Orcas continue to damage vessels off the Iberian Peninsula

A number of incidents involving orcas and recreational boats have caused sailors along the Atlantic coast to become alert, there having been several such episodes in Portuguese waters.

The Portugal News1 Sept

President of Portugal promulgates new immigration and asylum law

Portugal’s President António José Seguro has promulgated the country’s new immigration and asylum legislation, three days after the Constitutional Court cleared the contested provisions.

The Portugal News1 Sept

Portugal tourism grows despite United States dip

Portugal’s tourism sector continued to grow in July, despite an unexpected fall in overnight stays by visitors from the United States.

The Portugal News1 Sept

Have you visited the Terra Nostra thermal pool in Furnas, the Azores?

The Terra Nostra thermal pool in Furnas, on São Miguel Island, is one of the most famous places to enjoy the natural volcanic waters of the Azores. 

The Portugal News1 Sept

Mercadona opens new store in Alentejo

On 3 September, Mercadona will inaugurate a new store in the Beja district, at the Beja Jardim retail park.