The Portugal News31 JulAmericancars Algarve Returns to Faro for 13th Annual Gathering
The Algarve will once again celebrate American automotive culture this weekend as Americancars Algarve returns to Faro for its 13th edition, bringing together more than 150 American vehicles for three days of classic cars, live music and family entertainment.
The Portugal News31 JulArt, History and Wine: A Day Out in Estremoz
On 8 August, the 2026 Sovereign Portuguese Student Art Prize opens in Estremoz, offering visitors the perfect opportunity to combine art, history, food and wine in one of the Alentejo's most beautiful historic towns.
The Portugal News31 JulA women's collective teaches earth building in the Alentejo
The Women's Natural Building Collective has its roots in the Alentejo and is run by a core group of experienced natural builders: Lola Byron, Adi Urbach and Melodie Correia.
The Portugal News31 JulPortugal establishes National Vine and Wine Day, to be celebrated on 31 July
The Government has established the National Day of the Vine and Wine, to be celebrated annually on 31 July, recognising wine as a cornerstone of the Portuguese table with social, economic, cultural, religious, environmental, and landscape dimensions.
The Portugal News31 JulPortugal Weekend Weather (31 July): What to Expect Across Portugal this Weekend
What does the weekend weather forecast look like?
The Portugal News31 JulOlder Than the Last Eclipse: Taylor's Unveils VVOP White Port
As Portugal prepares for its first total solar eclipse in 114 years, Taylor's releases a Port whose oldest wines were already resting in cask the last time the Moon darkened the Portuguese skies.
The Portugal News31 JulPortugal no longer competes for costs - It competes for ecosystems
For decades, a country's ability to attract international investment depended mainly on production costs. Competitive wages, tax incentives, and access to markets were enough to convince many companies to set up factories or operation centers.
The Portugal News31 JulThe Dream That Never Stops Chasing Us
On lace, longing and the dress that carried a story into the world.
The Portugal News31 JulInequality: The Hidden Wealth of Portugal
The 2022 World Inequality Report resulted from four years intensive research of data collated by more than one hundred economists. Its principle conclusion was that, in the 21st century, inequality in relation to both income and wealth had increased to alarming and extreme levels. Famously, this was s
The Portugal News31 JulAlgarve Hosts Its Second Neurocritical Care Conference
On 19 June 2026, more than 80 healthcare professionals gathered at the University of Algarve Medical Simulation Centre in Faro for the 2nd Algarve Neurocritical Care Conference, an event bringing together doctors, nurses, technicians and therapists from across Portugal and beyond to share knowledge on one of medicine's
The Portugal News30 JulProposed changes to Portugal’s nationality law could cost economy 15.9 billion over the next decade
The proposed amendments to Portugal’s nationality law could reduce economic activity by as much as €15.9 billion over the next 10 years under a baseline scenario, reveals a study by the SJC – Association for Civic Participation and carried out by ISEG Junior Business Consulting.
The Portugal News30 JulIKEA’s sixth store in Portugal opened in Coimbra
On 30 July, IKEA opened a new store in Portugal at the Mondego Retail Park in the district of Coimbra.
The Portugal News30 JulBison Bank becomes Portugal’s first Crypto-Asset Service Provider
Bison Bank has become the first Portuguese bank authorised to operate as a Crypto-Asset Service Provider (CASP) under the European Union’s Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regulation, marking a significant milestone for the country’s financial sector as digital assets move further into the regulated banking system.
The Portugal News30 JulNearly extinct snail return to Portugal to revive ecosystem
Members of the British Chester Zoo are in Portugal and have completed conservation efforts after breeding more than 300 nearly extinct snail species.
The Portugal News30 JulWildfires continue to plague Portugal, with a new blaze in Chaves
A fire that broke out on 30 July in São Domingos, in the municipality of Chaves, is being tackled by 126 firefighters, supported by 30 vehicles and eight aerial resources, according to a source from the fire service.
The Portugal News30 JulEurope's largest inflatable obstacle course is coming to Lisbon this August
Families looking for something different to do this summer will soon have the chance to experience what organisers describe as Europe's largest inflatable obstacle course.
The Portugal News30 JulHow Portugal’s Golden Visa provides flexibility for international families
For internationally mobile families, one of the most attractive features of the Portuguese Golden Visa is how little it asks of applicants’ time.
The Portugal News30 JulDecree-law published extending the deadline for a decision on the local accommodation regulation
The decree-law extending the deadline until the end of the year for municipalities with more than one thousand local accommodation units to decide whether to draft regulations for the activity or amend existing ones was published on 30 July in the Diário da República (Official Gazette).
The Portugal News30 JulSeven Algarve landmarks compete to become Portugal's new wonders
Seven landmarks from the Algarve have been selected to represent the region in the national stage of the Novas 7 Maravilhas de Portugal competition, where they will compete alongside sites from across the country for a place among Portugal's new Seven Wonders.
The Portugal News30 Jul6,000 hectares already burned in the Valpaços fire in Portugal
The fire that broke out on Tuesday in Ervões mobilised around 800 personnel on 30 July and will be reinforced with ground resources after difficulties operating aerial resources, as per a source from the Northern Regional Emergency and Civil Protection Command.
The Portugal News30 JulLufthansa and Air France-KLM submit binding bids for TAP privatisation
European aviation groups Lufthansa and Air France-KLM have formally submitted their binding bids to Parpública for the acquisition of a minority stake in TAP Air Portugal.
The Portugal News30 JulLufthansa’s Touch-Down in Portugal Signals Opportunity
Lufthansa has officially broken ground on a major new aircraft maintenance hub in Santa Maria da Feira, just south of Porto.