The Portugal News29 JulPortugal recorded Europe’s worst flight delays as passengers lost millions of hours
Air passengers travelling to and from Portugal experienced the worst flight delays in Europe during the first half of the year, based on new research showing that travellers collectively lost more than seven million hours due to disruption across the continent.
The Portugal News29 JulSATA ground handling operations projected to post €6.25 million loss in 2025
SATA Air Açores’ ground handling division posted an estimated loss of €6.25 million in 2025, an increase of €1.66 million compared to 2024 and the highest figure since 2021, the Azores Government revealed.
The Portugal News29 JulMadeleine McCann case returns to Portuguese television in new crime series
More than 19 years after Madeleine McCann disappeared from Praia da Luz, one of Portugal's most closely followed criminal cases is returning to television.
The Portugal News29 JulPortugal and eight other European countries take action against terrorist content network
Nine European countries, including Portugal, participated in a two-month operation targeting a network distributing terrorist, extremist, and violent content; Portuguese authorities flagged 132 items associated with nihilistic violent extremism.
The Portugal News29 JulPortugal economy shows resilience with strong second-quarter growth
Portugal’s economy is expected to have expanded by 0.4% in the second quarter of 2026, outperforming many European peers despite continued uncertainty in the global economy.
The Portugal News29 JulWhite Night returns to the village of Paderne in the Algarve
The White Night of Paderne returns on 8 August to this village in the municipality of Albufeira, in the Algarve.
The Portugal News29 JulFilming begins on first series from Cristiano Ronaldo and Matthew Vaughn’s Studio
UR•Marv Studios, a film production company founded by Cristiano Ronaldo in partnership with British filmmaker Matthew Vaughn, has begun filming its first scripted project in London.
The Portugal News29 JulThe Tilemakers statue in Lisbon
Standing quietly amidst the grand plaza of the Praça dos Restauradores, the bronze monument dedicated to the Azulejadores (the tilemakers) offers a grounded, human-scale tribute to the artisans who physically shaped Portugal’s aesthetic soul.
The Portugal News29 JulCenturies-old Algarve estate reborn as a peaceful luxury retreat
Just outside Vila Nova de Cacela, a former family-owned farm has been transformed into a boutique hotel surrounded by orchards and countryside.
The Portugal News29 JulA guide to understanding Portugal Political System
As an immigrant or expat, it is important to understand the political system of the country you have decided to live in. Here is a guide to understanding the Portuguese political system.
The Portugal News29 JulNVIDIA Stock Slides 5% as MoneySimpler Launches AI Automated Trading Passive Income Solution
Recently, NVDA Stock fell by about 5% at one point, causing AI-related stocks to fluctuate as well and once again drawing market attention to the tech sector’s valuations and short-term trends. Faced with an ever-changing market environment, more and more investors are shifting their focus from short-term price fluctua
The Portugal News29 JulThe Deer Full Moon lights up the skies over Portugal
On 29 July, the skies over Portugal will be graced by one of the most eagerly awaited astronomical phenomena of the summer, the Deer Full Moon.
The Portugal News29 Jul25 per cent of home loans in Portugal were given with the government 100% guarantee
A quarter of the approximately 40,000 loan agreements signed between January 2025 and June 2026 for home purchases were secured by a government guarantee, according to the Bank of Portugal (BdP).
The Portugal News29 JulTrips abroad rise 30%, driving Portuguese travel in the first quarter
Travel abroad by residents of Portugal saw strong growth of 30% in the first quarter of 2026 compared to the same period the previous year, nearing the one-million-trip mark (923,800).
The Portugal News29 JulOne of the fires in Portugal was extinguished in Guarda
The fire that started in Guarda and reached the neighbouring municipalities of Almeida, Pinhel and Sabugal was brought under control in the early morning of 29 July, a civil protection source told Lusa.
The Portugal News29 JulForest fire in Valpaços in Portugal mobilises more than 400 firefighters
The fire in the municipality of Valpaços, Vila Real, which started on the afternoon of 28 July, remains active and is being fought on the morning of 29 July by 439 firefighters, supported by 140 vehicles, according to official data.
The Portugal News29 JulPortugal Weather Today (29 July): What’s in Store in Today’s Forecast?
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The Portugal News29 JulPortugal already knows how to innovate - Now it needs to grow
For many years, we used to say that Portugal was a country that was not very innovative.
The Portugal News28 JulCondominium managers in Portugal call for single building insurance policy
Portugal’s condominium management sector is calling for changes to the country’s building insurance legislation after this year’s severe storms exposed the current system of individual insurance policies for apartment owners.
The Portugal News28 JulLooking for Nightlife in the Azores? Visit L'Epicure!
L’Epicure Azores is a nightlife and music spot in Ponta Delgada, on São Miguel island, that blends bar culture with live performance.
The Portugal News28 JulPortugal records an increase of 931 births in the first half of the year
The number of newborns screened in Portugal in the first half of 2026 stood at 43,181, an increase of 931 babies compared to the same period the previous year, when 42,250 newborns were covered.
The Portugal News28 JulPolice seizes 197 kilograms of cocaine hidden in ship's hull in Portugal
The Judicial Police (PJ) announced today that, on 25 July, they seized 197 kilograms of cocaine concealed in the hull of a commercial ship that had arrived at a Portuguese port, using a method known as “sea chests.”
The Portugal News28 JulGovernment proposes specialised courts to ease the caseload of lawsuits against AIMA
The Executive approved a legislative proposal, part of the administrative and tax justice reform, aimed at creating courts specialised in immigration and international protection.