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The Portugal News30 Jul

FlixBus reaches milestone of 100 destinations in Portugal and boosts Algarve operations

FlixBus expanded its service in the Portuguese market during the 2026 summer season, reaching an all-time high of over 100 domestic destinations and nearly 900 daily domestic connections.

The Portugal News30 Jul

The Moorish Castle in Sintra

Sitting atop the granite ridges of the Sintra Mountains, the Castelo dos Mouros stands as a materialised relic of a medieval frontier. 

The Portugal News30 Jul

Comporta strengthens its position as one of Portugal premier property destinations

Comporta is continuing to cement its reputation as one of Portugal’s most sought-after luxury property markets, attracting affluent buyers from around the world while maintaining its reputation for understated exclusivity.

The Portugal News30 Jul

4 Coins on the Top Crypto Gainers Radar: BlockDAG, Kaspa, Monero, and Litecoin

Mining is back in the spotlight as retail buyers hunt for the top crypto gainers this cycle. Kaspa is drawing attention with its rapid 10-blocks-per-second rate. Monero remains a favorite among home miners thanks to its ASIC-resistant RandomX algorithm.

The Portugal News30 Jul

The Ultimate Guide to Drinking Coffee in Portugal

"One of the quickest ways to understand Portugal is to sit in a local café, order a coffee and simply watch the world go by."

The Portugal News30 Jul

Property of the Week: 3-Bedroom Penthouse with Golf & Sea views in Vilamoura

Set within one of Vilamoura's most prestigious residential condominiums, this beautifully renovated top-floor apartment enjoys an exceptional location overlooking the renowned Millennium and Laguna Golf Courses. 

The Portugal News30 Jul

European Union pushes for electric vehicle charging points every 60 kilometres

Electric vehicle drivers across Europe could soon find it easier to travel long distances, thanks to new European Union rules requiring charging infrastructure to become more widespread along major roads.

The Portugal News30 Jul

Benfica Face Defining Night Against St. Gallen

Benfica return to the Estádio da Luz on Thursday, 30 July, knowing that their European season is already at a crossroads. 

The Portugal News30 Jul

What Is DateMeadow and Does It Work? An Honest Review of the Basics

What makes some online dating platforms feel like a quiet meadow, and others feel like something closer to a crowded room? DateMeadow leans hard into the first idea, and this review sets out to explain what DateMeadow is actually used for, how the platform works from sign-up onward, and a few details about the everyday

The Portugal News30 Jul

What Is KnitSouls? A Close Look at How It Works

KnitSouls is an online communication platform designed around written exchange. Not a social network with a feed to scroll, not a rapid-fire matching interface — KnitSouls operates on the premise that a conversation worth having takes a little more than thirty seconds of effort. Understanding what the platform is built

The Portugal News30 Jul

Why Tech Workers Are Eyeing Portugal as U.S. Visas Tighten

For many foreign professionals in the U.S. tech sector, immigration planning has become inseparable from career planning. As the H-1B system grows more unpredictable, a growing number of workers are asking a very different question: if the American route closes or becomes too unreliable, where else could a family reali

The Portugal News30 Jul

Approximately 80% of the Valpaços fire perimeter in Portugal is under control

The fire, which started on 28 July in Valpaços and spread to the municipality of Mirandela, has 80% of its perimeter under control, with two small active fronts.

The Portugal News30 Jul

How Video Game Stickers Became a Revenue Stream for Esports Teams

Football fans buy scarves and shirts to display loyalty to a club. Esports fans make the same kind of statement with digital items. A team logo or a favorite player's autograph goes onto a virtual weapon, and since the best cheap stickers CS2 has to offer sell for a few cents, the gesture costs almost nothing. Each pur

The Portugal News30 Jul

University of the Algarve creates new route to visit the Roman ruins of Milreu

The Roman ruins of Milreu in Estoi (Faro) will feature a new visitor route as part of a project that includes relocating blocks from the ancient temple to improve their interpretation, the University of the Algarve (UAlg) has revealed.

The Portugal News30 Jul

Portugal Weather Today (30 July): What Can You Expect from Today’s Forecast?

For the full forecast, watch the video below 👇👇👇

The Portugal News30 Jul

Portugal extends ban on smartphones in schools to 9th grade

The ban on the use of smartphones in schools is to be extended to pupils in 7th and 9th grade as early as the next academic year, according to an amendment to the Pupils’ Statute due to be approved by the Council of Ministers.

The Portugal News30 Jul

Portugal is no longer peripheral - The world has changed

The reorganisation of the world economy may be creating a rare opportunity for Portugal. 

The Portugal News30 Jul

Indebtedness: Personal and National

The famous advice of Dickens´ Mr. Wilkins Micawber to the young David Copperfield regarding personal debt is that if one´s expenditure is less than income the result should be contentment but if one spends more than is receivable, even fractionally, the potential future is one of absolute misery.

The Portugal News29 Jul

One last sunset concert on Carvoeiro's Boardwalk

The final concert in this summer's live music series took place on Wednesday, 29 July, bringing another enjoyable evening of music to Carvoeiro's famous boardwalk.

The Portugal News29 Jul

Robert de Niro Nobu to launch luxury hotel and branded residences in the Algarve

Nobu Hospitality has announced plans to expand its presence in Portugal with a new hotel, signature restaurant, and branded residential development at Monte Rei Golf & Country Club in the Eastern Algarve, which could welcome its first guests in 2029. 

The Portugal News29 Jul

Portugal through Ronaldo at The Portugal News

This August, The Portugal News invites readers on a unique journey through Portugal, seen through the remarkable life and legacy of Cristiano Ronaldo.

The Portugal News29 Jul

We visited all five Lisbon cafés named among Europe's best – here's what to expect

Lisbon's speciality coffee scene continues to attract international recognition, and we've spent the past few days finding out why. 

The Portugal News29 Jul

Portugal has one of the lowest mortgage interest rates in the eurozone

Portugal continues to offer some of the most competitive mortgage borrowing costs in the eurozone, despite a modest increase in interest rates. 

The Portugal News29 Jul

GNR and Portuguese community support around a hundred elderly people with telecare services

One hundred elderly individuals facing risks, isolation, or social vulnerability across seven municipalities of the Beira Baixa Intermunicipal Community (CIM) are benefiting from the eGuard tele-assistance system.