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Portugal Resident11 Sept

Portugal: More than a place to live

Portugal has become an increasingly attractive destination for Americans looking to invest, relocate, retire or establish a meaningful connection with Europe. The reasons are easy to understand: quality of life, The post Portugal: More than a place to live appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident11 Sept

Group “invades apartment” in Olhão with intention of killing men inside

Further details of the stabbing of two men in Olhão yesterday morning – one of whom died of his injuries, the other is still fighting for life in hospital – The post Group “invades apartment” in Olhão with intention of killing men inside appeared first on Portugal Resident .

The Portugal News11 Sept

Portugal Weekend Weather (11 September): What can we expect this weekend?

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The Portugal News11 Sept

Portugal's Real Estate Market Has Changed

Why Local Expertise Still Beats Algorithms

Portugal Resident11 Sept

Nine municipalities at maximum wildfire risk

Monchique and Portimão in the Algarve are among nine Portuguese municipalities facing the maximum level of rural fire danger today, according to national weather institute IPMA. The other municipalities at The post Nine municipalities at maximum wildfire risk appeared first on Portugal Resident .

The Portugal News11 Sept

Fire breaks out at historic Lisbon café

Three people were injured after a fire broke out at the historic Café Nicola in the centre of Lisbon.

Portugal Resident11 Sept

Mercadona reaches 76 stores as long-awaited Algarve debut approaches

Mercadona’s rapid expansion across Portugal has reached another milestone, with the Spanish supermarket chain opening its 76th store in the country – just weeks before making its long-awaited Algarve debut. The post Mercadona reaches 76 stores as long-awaited Algarve debut approaches appeared first on Portugal Resident

The Portugal News11 Sept

Landlords in Portugal can raise rents by up to 2.56% in 2027

Landlords can increase rental values ​​by up to 2.56% in 2027, based on August inflation figures confirmed by the National Institute of Statistics (INE).

The Portugal News11 Sept

NeuroResearch Foundation's Strategic Involvement in Portugal: Advancing Neuroscience Research and Clinical Innovation

Portugal has emerged as a compelling destination for neuroscience research and clinical trial activity, driven by regulatory efficiency, experienced research centers, and growing patient recruitment capacity. The NeuroResearch Foundation is positioning itself as a key facilitator of collaborative research initiatives c

The Portugal News11 Sept

€4.7 million to reduce flood risk in Portuguese city

The Municipality of Lourinhã has launched a €4.7 million tender for works aimed at mitigating the risk of flooding, according to an announcement published in the Diário da República.

The Portugal News11 Sept

The Next Chapter

As a summer of community programmes draws to a close, the Sovereign Art Foundation turns towards the 2026 Sovereign Portuguese Art Prize, with 30 finalists soon to be revealed and an ambitious programme of exhibitions and events ahead.

Portugal Resident11 Sept

Ageing well starts long before the mirror

In a world increasingly fascinated by the promise of looking younger (and living longer), Dr Carolina Queiroz takes a refreshingly measured view: sometimes, the most important part of aesthetic medicine The post Ageing well starts long before the mirror appeared first on Portugal Resident .

The Portugal News10 Sept

Algarve opera night to end with wine tasting

In Faro, opera lovers will have the chance to enjoy an evening of classical music followed by a wine tasting when Swiss baritone Äneas Humm returns to the Algarve capital later this month.

Algarve Daily News10 Sept

Faro to take over abandoned commercial quay, with plans for 500-boat natural marina

Faro City Council is set to take over management of the commercial quay on 18 September, paving the way for the creation of a natural marina with capacity for 500 boats, the municipality announced today, 10 September.

Algarve Daily News10 Sept

Lisbon council fined €463,700 after giving Russian embassy private data of anti-Putin protesters

Lisbon City Council has been ordered to pay a €463,700 fine for sharing the personal data of Russian activists protesting Putin’s regime, in the latest ruling in the national ‘Russiagate’ case. The penalty is less than half of the €1.25 million fine initially imposed by Portugal’s data protection regulator, the Nationa

The Portugal News10 Sept

Foreigners secure €87 million investment for housing in Portugal

Three international property professionals have joined forces to launch a new development company in Portugal, planning 245 homes across three residential projects. 

Portugal Resident10 Sept

Visit of President Carmona to Algarve

Another commentator suggested that a visit by the President of the Republic should “mark for the province the beginning of a new era of peace, harmony, work and consequently of The post Visit of President Carmona to Algarve appeared first on Portugal Resident .

The Portugal News10 Sept

The Volta System collected 305 million packages in Portugal

In the first five months of the Volta system, it collected 305 million single-use beverage bottles and cans.

Portugal Resident10 Sept

Portuguese tourists become Brazil’s biggest European market

Portuguese tourists have overtaken the French to become Brazil’s largest European visitor market, with almost 178,000 arrivals recorded in the first seven months of 2026. According to Embratur, Brazil’s international The post Portuguese tourists become Brazil’s biggest European market appeared first on Portugal Residen

The Portugal News10 Sept

Portugal faces Denmark in a football match in Braga

Portugal, the trophy holder, will host Denmark at the Municipal Stadium of Braga on 14 November for the fifth round of Group A4 of the 2026/27 edition of the Nations League, announced the Portuguese Football Federation (FPF).

Portugal Resident10 Sept

Three injured as fire breaks out at historic Lisbon café

At least three people were injured in a fire which broke out at Lisbon’s historic Café Nicola this Thursday afternoon (September 10). Authorities were alerted to the blaze at around The post Three injured as fire breaks out at historic Lisbon café appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident10 Sept

Tinder dating giant sues Portuguese start-up that organised ‘face to face’ dinners for strangers

Tinder, the world’s most famous dating app, has filed an intellectual property lawsuit against Portuguese startup Swipeless – a platform that organised in-person group dinners for strangers. The legal dispute, The post Tinder dating giant sues Portuguese start-up that organised ‘face to face’ dinners for strangers appe

The Portugal News10 Sept

Low Incomes Leave Portuguese Struggling

Low incomes are the main reason people in Portugal find themselves financially stretched, according to a new European study which paints a difficult picture of household finances.