The Portugal News31 AugHouse prices in England are now worth less than 20 years ago
An analysis by Hamptons has revealed that inflation and higher borrowing costs have wiped out much of the real growth in property values.
Algarve Daily News31 AugLong-awaited Alcoutim-Sanlúcar bridge linking Algarve to Andalusia gets funding lifeline, despite environmental woes on Spanish side
The Guadiana International Bridge opened to the public in August 1991, and since then has remained the only route linking the Algarve to southern Spain. However, another long awaited bridge, this one farther in-land, in Alcoutim, could still be built with Recovery and Resilience Plan funding (PRR), something that has r
Algarve Daily News31 AugMonchique’s nameless roads, no longer: Council names 48 streets in bid to fix long-standing address problems
Monchique Council has completed a long-running street-naming process, assigning 48 new names to roads and public spaces in Marmelete and the town of Monchique.
Portugal Resident31 AugFATACIL draws over 200,000 visitors despite rainy August weather
Over 200,000 people visited the 2026 edition of FATACIL over its ten-day run in Lagoa, despite unusually wet weather affecting several days of one of the Algarve’s biggest summer fairs. The post FATACIL draws over 200,000 visitors despite rainy August weather appeared first on Portugal Resident .
The Portugal News31 AugPaderne bike ride
Sunday Morning 6th September: Bike ride starting in Paderne
The Portugal News31 AugA whirlwind of ash seen in Portugal
On 30 August, a meteorological phenomenon called a "dust devil" appeared in the municipality of Chaves and became especially noticeable as it lifted dust and the layer of ash left by a forest fire that had impacted the area in mid-August.
Algarve Daily News31 AugAlvor invests €15 million in upgrading irrigation system, aiming to cut water losses by around 60%
The modernisation of the Alvor Irrigation Scheme represents an investment of around €15 million and is designed to reduce water losses across the Alvor-Bravura Irrigation line.
Portugal Resident31 AugWar and drought put Portugal in tight spot
The price of bread is expected to start rising in Portugal from October, pressured by the higher cost of wheat and by other costs borne by companies, and the rise The post War and drought put Portugal in tight spot appeared first on Portugal Resident .
The Portugal News31 AugCompassionate Lisbon Police Hero
A police officer with the Public Security Police (PSP) saved three men from a car that had, a few minutes before, tried to collide with him during a traffic stop on Avenida de Brasília in Lisbon, on 29 August.
The Portugal News31 AugPortuguese bank to sell off €400 million in assets and debt of former football club president
Novobanco has initiated a sale procedure in order to get rid of its whole problematic position connected with Luís Filipe Vieira, the former president of Benfica, whose companies had built up liabilities amounting to more than €400 million with the bank.
Portugal Resident31 AugOrder of Nurses calls for urgent intervention to stop waste of new professionals
The Portuguese Order of Nurses (OE) has called for urgent intervention to allow hospitals to hire nurses coming into the job market – because otherwise the country will simply waste The post Order of Nurses calls for urgent intervention to stop waste of new professionals appeared first on Portugal Resident .
The Portugal News31 AugWorld-first brain surgery using live AI saves man’s sight
A British man has become the first patient in the world to undergo brain surgery with artificial intelligence assisting the surgeon in real time.
Portugal Resident31 AugPortugal’s top footvolley pairs head to Carvoeiro for national finals
Some of Portugal’s best footvolley players will soon descend on the Algarve’s famous Carvoeiro beach for the grand final of the 2026 National Footvolley Championship. The event takes place on The post Portugal’s top footvolley pairs head to Carvoeiro for national finals appeared first on Portugal Resident .
The Portugal News31 AugFree fitness classes continue on Armação de Pêra beach
Free fitness classes continue at Praia dos Pescadores in Armação de Pêra, with Zumba, yoga, Pilates, and other activities taking place throughout the week.
Portugal Resident31 AugPortuguese tourist brought back from dead after 79 minutes without heartbeat
A 23-year-old Portuguese man, named this far only as Álvaro, has the most extraordinary holiday story to tell: he drowned off a Greek island over a week ago. Had it The post Portuguese tourist brought back from dead after 79 minutes without heartbeat appeared first on Portugal Resident .
The Portugal News31 AugInflation rate accelerates in Portugal
The inflation rate rose to 3.3% in August, year-on-year, up from 3.0% in the previous month, driven by higher fuel prices, according to the preliminary estimate released by the National Institute of Statistics (INE).
Portugal Resident31 AugMan ‘jumps perimeter fence’ into Lisbon Airport
A man, aged 36 and of Portuguese nationality, ostensibly jumped the perimeter fence of Humberto Delgado Airport, in Lisbon, yesterday morning, entering into areas designated for aircraft parking. According to The post Man ‘jumps perimeter fence’ into Lisbon Airport appeared first on Portugal Resident .
The Portugal News31 AugUnemployment decreases in Portugal
The unemployment rate stood at 5.7% in July, the same as in June, but 0.1 percentage point (p.p.) lower compared to the same month last year, as mentioned in provisional data released by INE.
Portugal Resident31 AugPRR: Municipalities query government’s claim that ‘100% of milestones, targets have been met’.
ANMP, the National Association of Portuguese Municipalities, has not been ‘convinced’ by the government’s claims that by today, 100% of the milestones and targets agreed with the European Commission for The post PRR: Municipalities query government’s claim that ‘100% of milestones, targets have been met’. appeared firs
The Portugal News31 AugDeadline for IMI payment exceeding €500 approaches
Property owners with an annual IMI value exceeding €500 have until this Monday to pay the second instalment of the tax to the Tax Office.
Portugal Resident31 AugHundreds keep up pressure against one family’s fight to ‘privatise five Arrábida beaches’
Hundreds of protestors joined a ‘flashmob’ in the centre of Setúbal on Saturday to maintain focus on the efforts by one very rich family to claim the exclusive rights to The post Hundreds keep up pressure against one family’s fight to ‘privatise five Arrábida beaches’ appeared first on Portugal Resident .
The Portugal News31 AugBaby born at Lisbon Airport
A baby was born at Lisbon Airport on Saturday afternoon after there was not enough time to take the mother to the hospital.
The Portugal News31 AugPortugal maintains high economic rating
Standard & Poor's decided to maintain Portugal's rating at A+ and the outlook as positive, citing the "resilience of economic growth," even while anticipating a budget deficit this year.