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Algarve Daily News2 Sept

Spanish investment manager Alfana buys Forum Algarve shopping centre for nearly €130 million

Spanish investment manager Alfana Investment Management has acquired the Forum Algarve shopping centre in Faro for close to €130 million, in what is expected to be the company’s first international acquisition.

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.

Portugal Resident2 Sept

Cinema: By Any Means

Forced to work alongside notorious mafia hitman Greg Scarpa, he finds himself pulled into a deadly hunt where justice and vengeance begin to blur. When the system is broken, two The post Cinema: By Any Means appeared first on Portugal Resident .

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.

Portugal Resident2 Sept

CHEGA tables motion of no confidence in government, triggering political crisis

CHEGA leader André Ventura has announced that, following internal meetings, his party has moved forward with a motion of no confidence in the government over the actions of the minister The post CHEGA tables motion of no confidence in government, triggering political crisis appeared first on Portugal Resident .

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.

Portugal Resident2 Sept

Coimbra craft beer fest has 25 brands from 10 countries

Coimbra’s Brew! craft beer festival, which takes place from September 11-13, brings together 25 national and international beer brands, featuring, for the first time, a selection of beers from around The post Coimbra craft beer fest has 25 brands from 10 countries appeared first on Portugal Resident .

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.

Portugal Resident2 Sept

Algae update: stinking blanket seriously affecting biodiversity on coast of Sines

The stinking blanket of invasive algae that has caused endless problems in the south is now causing similar headaches on the west coast. According to reports today “this invasive algae, The post Algae update: stinking blanket seriously affecting biodiversity on coast of Sines appeared first on Portugal Resident .

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

Portugal Resident2 Sept

“I am alarmed by security in Lisbon”, admits mayor

At the end of a month marked by outbreaks of violence, principally in the Metropolitan areas of Lisbon and Porto, the Mayor of Lisbon, Carlos Moedas has renewed his appeal The post “I am alarmed by security in Lisbon”, admits mayor appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident2 Sept

Growers dump 300kg grapes in street as alert to Douro region crisis

Around 300 kilograms of grapes were dumped outside the headquarters of the Douro and Porto Wine Institute (IVDP) in Régua, in northern Portugal, today in a symbolic protest to draw The post Growers dump 300kg grapes in street as alert to Douro region crisis appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident2 Sept

Eastern Algarve dam takes step forward after 50 years of debate

A plan to build a major new dam in the eastern Algarve has taken a significant step forward after more than half a century of discussion, with the proposed Foupana The post Eastern Algarve dam takes step forward after 50 years of debate appeared first on Portugal Resident .

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.

Portugal Resident2 Sept

‘Wrong place, wrong time’ – police syndicates criticise minister’s choice for defence

With right-wing populist party CHEGA making the most of eking out its Tuesday deadline on whether or not it will provoke a constitutional crisis over Minister for Interior Administration, Luís The post ‘Wrong place, wrong time’ – police syndicates criticise minister’s choice for defence appeared first on Portugal Resid

The Portugal News2 Sept

Weekend weather forecast

Warm weekend ahead

Portugal Resident2 Sept

Diesel on course for “one of largest increases in recent weeks”

Figures obtained by SIC Notícias indicate that, next Monday, diesel could rise by 14 cents and petrol by seven. The figures will only be finalised at the end of the The post Diesel on course for “one of largest increases in recent weeks” appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident2 Sept

Spanish investment firm buys Forum Algarve for €130 million

Forum Algarve shopping centre in Faro has reportedly been sold for around €130 million to Spanish asset manager Alfana Investment Management, marking the group’s first investment outside Spain. The deal The post Spanish investment firm buys Forum Algarve for €130 million appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident2 Sept

Cinema: Couture

Drawn into a love story with a familiar collaborator as her path intersects with women of different ages and cultural backgrounds, all fighting to take control of their own destinies, The post Cinema: Couture appeared first on Portugal Resident .

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

Portugal Resident2 Sept

Coimbra University scientists announce milestone in dark matter search

The international XENON collaboration, which brings together scientists from 30 countries, including a team from the University of Coimbra (UC), has announced a historic milestone today in the search for The post Coimbra University scientists announce milestone in dark matter search appeared first on Portugal Resident

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.