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The Portugal News29 Aug

How science can help Portugal make better decisions

Governments have to make difficult decisions. 

The Portugal News29 Aug

Personalised vaccine marks major cancer breakthrough

A personalised cancer vaccine has been credited with preventing melanoma from returning following surgery. 

The Portugal News29 Aug

Portugal island to reinforce Forest Police reinforcement

The Madeira Forest Police Corps (CPF) has 36 new members, bringing its total force to 100 officers distributed across 25 forest stations in seven zones of the archipelago.

The Portugal News28 Aug

Portugal ranks high for life, low for work

Portugal remains one of the most attractive countries for expats looking for a better lifestyle, but those hoping to build a career may find a very different picture.

The Portugal News28 Aug

American Airlines connects Philadelphia to Portugal

Starting 28 March, Portugal will be even more connected to the United States of America.

The Portugal News28 Aug

Office market in Portugal surges

In Porto, the office market jumped 80 percent year on year during the first half of 2026, while Lisbon saw contracted areas fall by 30 percent.

The Portugal News28 Aug

Chega intends to dissolve the Government

Chega has shown interest in presenting a motion of censure against the Government on 1 September.

The Portugal News28 Aug

Property prices remain stable in Portugal

The average asking prices stand at €430,000 for sales and €1,300 a month for rentals, although some regions have recorded sharp increases over the past year. 

The Portugal News28 Aug

Portugal strengthens tsunami safety measures

In 2026, Lisbon will also reinforce its tsunami warning and alert system by installing two new sirens along the city's coastline.

The Portugal News28 Aug

When does the new school year begin in Portugal?

The new school year is approaching, with most pupils in Portugal returning to the classroom between 11 and 15 September.

Portugal Resident28 Aug

The art of moving

In fact, they have christened me “heels with wheels” because apparently, I don’t just walk through life, I happen to roll right through it! I admit I was born with The post The art of moving appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident28 Aug

Two men shot and wounded outside bar in Seixal

Two men were wounded following gunshots in the early hours of this morning near a nightlife establishment in Amora, municipality of Seixal (in the Lisbon Metropolitan area), according to Public The post Two men shot and wounded outside bar in Seixal appeared first on Portugal Resident .

The Portugal News28 Aug

Passenger numbers continue to grow at Portuguese airports

Passenger traffic at Portugal’s airports increased by 2.5% during the first seven months of the year when compared with the same period in 2025.

Algarve Daily News28 Aug

Albufeira: ‘We must move towards family-friendly tourist model which preserves local identity, traditions, and quality of life’, say local politicians

The Albufeira division of the governing Partido Social Democrata (PSD) is calling for a “public discussion” on the tourism model of the municipality following the Oura road incident that left 16 people injured, arguing for greater safety and long-term sustainability.

The Portugal News28 Aug

What happens after the process we call Death

Many people sincerely want to know…what the Bible says about life after death.

Algarve Daily News28 Aug

‘No beach without paying up’: Fight to keep public access reaches Portugal, as landowners and concessionaires continue to bend and break rules

In the US, court battles over public access to beaches have dragged on for decades; in Italy, the organisation Mare Libero has been fighting since 2019 against the privatisation of some of the country’s most stunning coastal destinations; in Greece, the “towel revolt” was the name given to a campaign launched in 2023,

Portugal Resident28 Aug

“I am alarmed by security in Lisbon” – mayor

In the wake of a hugely inconclusive interview with the PSP national police chief, Lisbon mayor Carlos Moedas has tried, yet again, to get the response for the capital that The post “I am alarmed by security in Lisbon” – mayor appeared first on Portugal Resident .

The Portugal News28 Aug

A Perfect European Summer for Portuguese football

Portuguese football could hardly have asked for a better start to the 2026/27 European season. 

Portugal Resident28 Aug

E-scooter firms push back as expert says cars are the bigger problem

As shared e-scooters face increased scrutiny across Portugal, operators and urban mobility experts are pushing back against the idea that removing them will make cities safer. Bolt, Lime and Bird The post E-scooter firms push back as expert says cars are the bigger problem appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident28 Aug

Livre questions government about Azorean citizen detained in U.S.

Left-wing party LIVRE has questioned the government today about a Portuguese citizen – Hugo Freitas de Sousa, 39, from the Azorean island of Terceira – who has been held against The post Livre questions government about Azorean citizen detained in U.S. appeared first on Portugal Resident .

The Portugal News28 Aug

Affordable 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).

Portugal Resident28 Aug

Portugal ranked in global Top 10 for expat quality of life

Portugal has been ranked among the world’s top 10 destinations for expat quality of life, according to the 2025 InterNations Expat Insider Quality of Life Index. Portugal was placed 10th The post Portugal ranked in global Top 10 for expat quality of life appeared first on Portugal Resident .

The Portugal News28 Aug

Property 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 Aug

Portuguese 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.