The Portugal News28 AugAffordable rental homes available in three Algarve municipalities
Homes in Olhão, Portimão and Vila Real de Santo António are included in a new round of affordable rental competitions opened by the Institute for Housing and Urban Rehabilitation (IHRU).
The Portugal News28 AugProperty of the Week: You’re Invited - Open House at 5 Senses Apartments in Portimão
Just moments from Praia dos Três Castelos/Praia da Rocha, 5 Senses brings contemporary design, Mediterranean living and the Atlantic coastline together.
The Portugal News28 AugPortuguese city plans to build 500 aimed at the middle class
The mayor of Matosinhos told Lusa that she will request a €40 million loan to build 500 affordable rental homes, with one project exclusively for young people up to 35 years old.
The Portugal News28 AugMercadona announces new store in Portugal
The Spanish supermarket chain Mercadona continues to invest in Portugal, with a new store opening in 2027.
The Portugal News28 AugE-Lar support misses most vulnerable in Portugal
A Portuguese government scheme designed in part to tackle energy poverty has distributed around two-thirds of its funding to households outside the country’s social energy tariff.
The Portugal News28 AugPortugal Ranked in Global Top Ten for Expat Quality of Life
Portugal has been ranked among the world’s top ten destinations for expat quality of life, according to the 2025 InterNations Expat Insider Quality of Life Index.
The Portugal News28 AugFestival F livens up the Algarve
The Festival F returns to the historic centre of Faro starting on 3 September, with 67 shows on seven stages, as well as talks, crafts, gastronomy, a children's area, and exhibitions, the organisation highlighted.
The Portugal News28 AugTomorrow is another day
No arguments about that! Planning ahead can be a joy, a trip away, a new outfit.
The Portugal News28 AugChurch reinforces its invitation for a Pope visit to Portugal
The Portuguese Episcopal Conference (CEP) was received by the Pope at the Vatican in the first audience after the election of this board, and renewed its invitation to the leader of the Catholic Church to visit Portugal.
The Portugal News28 AugIt Takes a Community
From opening doors and sharing spaces to collaborating on new ideas, the Sovereign Art Foundation's work in Portugal is made possible by a growing network of organisations and individuals that believe in the value of art, creativity and community.
The Portugal News28 AugTemperatures set to rise as rain eases across Portugal
The unsettled weather experienced across parts of Portugal this week is beginning to ease, with temperatures expected to rise from Friday, 28 August.
The Portugal News28 AugPortugal seen as a “lesson” for indebted countries
The ratings agency Fitch highlighted Portugal's progress in controlling public finances and significantly reducing debt.
The Portugal News28 AugPortuguese athlete crowned European sea canoeing champion
Portuguese athlete Bernardo Pereira was crowned European champion in both the absolute and under-23 sea canoeing categories on 27 August, while Constança Frazão secured the junior title, a category in which Pedro Moreira was runner-up in Brest, France.
The Portugal News28 AugPortugal as a Plan B: Why International Families Are Looking Beyond the Property
For a growing number of international buyers, Portugal isn't just a holiday home anymore. It's becoming their Plan B in Europe.
The Portugal News28 AugPortugal prepares to create the world's largest bifana
In the bifana capital, Vendas Novas, on 5 September, the city is preparing to create the World's Largest Bifana with Cheese.
The Portugal News28 AugGrow lists 90 off-grid communities to visit, stay, or work at
Fénix Stardust is building a business around something he knows from experience: community living. His latest project, Grow, is a platform designed to connect people with off-grid, regenerative and natural-living communities, bringing together accommodation, events and work exchanges.
The Portugal News28 AugPortugal Weekend Weather (28 August): Plenty of Sunshine Ahead
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The Portugal News28 AugCitizens gather at Câmara Municipal de Lagos to Save Meia Praia
On Wednesday, August 19, at 2:00 PM, local residents gathered outside the Municipal building to express concern about a proposed hotel development on the environmentally sensitive Dunas Douradas dunes at Meia Praia.
The Portugal News28 AugMore people in Portugal move homes during summer holiday
August is usually associated with holidays, but many people in Portugal are also using the summer break to move home.
The Portugal News28 AugDils: The exclusive one-stop shop for international buyers
With a specialised team in Vilamoura and an international clientele, Dils is strengthening its Algarve presence through local expertise, personalised service and long-term relationships.
The Portugal News28 AugKing of Norway dies
King Harald V of Norway, who was hospitalised due to complications related to a blood disease, died at the age of 89, the Norwegian Royal Palace announced.
The Portugal News28 AugCould Technology Save You Thousands When Selling Your Property?
Tradition Meets Technology: Bringing Private Property Selling Into the Digital Age
The Portugal News28 AugNormal opened a new store in Portugal
The Danish discount retailer Normal is continuing to expand across Portugal, with its latest shop now open in Caldas da Rainha.
The Portugal News28 AugPortugal's Corporate Tax Cuts Are Good News, Except for Some American-Owned Businesses
Portugal has been lowering its corporate tax rate for several years, from 21% before 2025 to 20% that year, with a newer law bringing it to 19% in 2026, 18% in 2027, and 17% in 2028. For most businesses, that's a straightforward win, and one more reason Portugal has become an attractive place to set up shop for founder