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The Portugal News15 Aug

Guarda launches three new courses

The Polytechnic University of Guarda (UPG) will launch three higher technical courses (CTeSP)—in Enogastronomy, Gerontology, and Civil Protection Risks—in Gouveia, as part of a partnership with the local vocational school and the municipality.

The Portugal News15 Aug

Fridge-free vaccine shows early promise

A new fridge-free tetanus-diphtheria vaccine could improve access to immunisation in remote communities after showing encouraging results in a first human trial. 

The Portugal News15 Aug

Data centres can transform Portugal - The difference will be in the strategy

In the last two years, data centres have come to occupy a central place in the economic debate in Portugal. 

The Portugal News14 Aug

Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa thanks Algarve health professionals

Former President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa has thanked the healthcare professionals who assisted him after he was taken to Faro Hospital after feeling unwell.

The Portugal News14 Aug

British cyclist Finlay Tarling dies after crash during Volta a Portugal

The British rider died after a collision with a light vehicle during Stage 8 of the race, police said.

The Portugal News14 Aug

Why The Portugal News chooses positive, independent journalism

In an increasingly divided world, trust has become journalism’s most valuable currency.

The Portugal News14 Aug

Pear producers in Portugal estimate an increase

Production of the “Rocha” pear from the Oeste region, harvesting of which began this week, is projected to reach 131,000 tonnes this year, a 13% increase compared to the previous season, the sector’s association estimated.

The Portugal News14 Aug

The average salary in Portugal rises

The average salary in Portugal is 1,835 euros.

The Portugal News14 Aug

INEM workers announce two strikes

Portugal's pre-hospital emergency technicians have announced two days of strike action in September over changes to the country's emergency medical service.

The Portugal News14 Aug

The President of the Republic is working to prevent damage during the upcoming storms

The President of the Republic announced today in Batalha that he will review the status of the report produced following Storm Kristin to assess “preventive measures to face future storms.”

The Portugal News14 Aug

Swimming ban lifted at Areínho Beach

Areínho Beach, in the municipality of Ovar, is once again open for swimming, the local authority announced, following more than three weeks of closure due to microbiological contamination of the water by Escherichia coli.

The Portugal News14 Aug

Belgium leads European real estate tax burden; Portugal falls in the mid-range

Taxation on real estate assets varies significantly across European countries regarding the different stages of property transactions, ownership, and income generation, according to data from the Global Property Guide.

The Portugal News14 Aug

Health Minister visits Algarve hospitals today

Health Minister Ana Paula Martins is visiting the Algarve today, 14 August, with stops planned at all three of the region's public hospitals.

The Portugal News14 Aug

Tourism no longer lives only on tourists

For many years, the success of tourism was measured relatively simply. More tourists, more overnight stays, more revenues. 

The Portugal News14 Aug

Is Portugal's Golden Visa the right choice for your family?

Portugal's Golden Visa continues to draw interest from internationally mobile families weighing up their long-term residency and mobility options. 

The Portugal News14 Aug

Norway wealth fund reaches record investment in Portugal

Holdings in Portuguese shares and bonds climbed to 27.3 billion Norwegian kroner by the end of June.

The Portugal News14 Aug

933 Kanye West concert tickets invalidated

The Portuguese online ticketing platform BOL invalidated 933 speculatively resold tickets for the Kanye West concert held in the Algarve before the show began, the company announced.

The Portugal News14 Aug

Portugal introduces stricter lobbying transparency rules

Starting Friday, contacts between government members and lobbyists must be recorded and, in some cases, disclosed.

The Portugal News14 Aug

INEM workers demand the resignation of President Luís Mendes Cabral

Workers at the National Institute of Medical Emergency (INEM) approved a resolution at a General Assembly demanding the resignation of the agency’s president, Luís Mendes Cabral.

The Portugal News14 Aug

Portugal Weekend Weather (14 August): What to Expect Across Portugal this Weekend

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The Portugal News14 Aug

Yellow heat warning in effect in Portugal today

A yellow heat warning remains in effect today for four districts in mainland Portugal, the Portuguese Institute for Sea and Atmosphere (IPMA) reported.

The Portugal News14 Aug

Portugal proposes new rules for ending rental contracts

The Portuguese Government is proposing changes to rental laws that would make it easier for landlords to end contracts when major renovation or restoration work requires tenants to leave the property.

The Portugal News14 Aug

Portuguese brewery wins world title at the 2026 World Beer Awards

Praxis, a brewery from Coimbra, won a world title at the World Beer Awards 2026 in a category that involves using grape must or grapes in the brewing process, bringing home a total of nine medals from the United Kingdom.

The Portugal News14 Aug

Cyber threats targeting Mac surge in Portugal

Cyberattacks targeting Mac computers have increased sharply in Portugal, with detections rising by 65% during the first half of the year.