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The Portugal News28 Jul

The Lisbon airport border was temporarily closed after passengers wrong disembarkment

The border control area at Lisbon Airport was temporarily closed on 28 July after passengers from a flight arriving from Brazil disembarked in the wrong zone, resulting in a mix-up, the PSP confirmed.

The Portugal News28 Jul

Electric air travel could be coming to Portugal under new partnership in Comporta

A new partnership between Portuguese developer VIC Properties and British aerospace company Vertical Aerospace is exploring the future introduction of electric air mobility services in Portugal, with the luxury Pinheirinho Comporta development identified as the first potential location.

The Portugal News28 Jul

Why Portugal's luxury new homes are leading the wellness revolution

For decades, a luxury home in Portugal was judged by three things: the view, the postcode, and the finish. That calculation is changing fast.

The Portugal News28 Jul

Portugal most complete dinosaur fossil discovered in Torres Vedras

A dinosaur fossil discovered on Portugal's west coast could become one of the country's most important palaeontological finds to date, with researchers describing it as the most complete dinosaur skeleton ever uncovered in Portugal.

The Portugal News28 Jul

easyJet launches ticket sales for summer 2027 with flights starting at €30 including to Portugal

Low-cost airline easyJet has launched its customary “Big Seat Release”  campaign, making flights available for the summer season through 26 September 2027.

The Portugal News28 Jul

Portugal submits revision of Recovery and Resilience Plan to Brussels

Portugal has submitted a new request to the European Commission to amend its Recovery and Resilience Plan (RRP), marking the seventh revision since the programme was approved and as the deadline for completing projects under the EU-funded initiative draws closer. 

The Portugal News28 Jul

British surfer living in Portugal remains missing in Aljezur

The young man who has been missing since 27 July off the coast of Aljezur, in the Algarve, is British surfer Arran Strong, revealed José Maria Pyrrait, who was with him at the time of his disappearance.

The Portugal News28 Jul

More than 150 people detained over suspected forest fires in Portugal this year

More than 150 people have been detained on suspicion of causing forest fires in Portugal since the beginning of the year, as reported by the National Republican Guard (GNR), as the country continues to battle one of its most critical periods for wildfires.

The Portugal News28 Jul

Fire in Guarda in Portugal forces closure of A25 and EN16 highways

The A25 highway and the National Road (EN) 16 are closed in both directions between Guarda and Alto do Leomil, in the municipality of Almeida, due to a fire raging in that area of ​​the Guarda district, Civil Protection said.

The Portugal News28 Jul

Weekend weather forecast

Warm weekend ahead

The Portugal News28 Jul

Lisbon’s Beach Escape

Stretching along the dramatic, sun-drenched coastline just south of the Caparica cliffs, Fonte da Telha stands as a great getaway from the rhythmic frenzy of urban Lisbon. 

The Portugal News28 Jul

André Ventura's office vandalised at the Assembly of the Republic

The office of André Ventura, leader of Chega, located in the parliamentary group's facilities at the Assembly of the Republic, was reportedly vandalised in the early hours of 28 July.

The Portugal News28 Jul

What to do in Faro: A local guide to the Algarve's capital

Many people think of Faro simply as the place where their Algarve holiday begins. It's where you land, pick up your rental car and, if you're lucky, grab a copy of The Portugal News at the airport before heading to Albufeira, Lagos or one of the many beach resorts along the coast. But Faro deserves much more than being

The Portugal News28 Jul

Ryanair launches €14.99 flights from Portugal to destinations across Europe

If you've been thinking about a last-minute summer getaway, Ryanair has launched a new promotion with one-way flights from €14.99 from several Portuguese airports.

The Portugal News28 Jul

Data indicates that Portuguese people are travelling more

Travel by residents in Portugal increased by 7.0% in the first quarter, year-on-year, registering a historical high for this period of the year, mainly driven by a 30.0% increase in trips abroad, reported the INE (National Institute of Statistics).

The Portugal News28 Jul

Portuguese wine production could increase in the Alentejo region

Wine production in the Alentejo region is expected to increase by 20% this year compared to 2025, reaching 108 million litres, and conditions are in place for the beverage to achieve "high quality," estimated the Alentejo Regional Wine Commission (CVRA).

The Portugal News28 Jul

Eleven aircraft and 320 personnel are battling a fire in Portugal in Guarda

The fire in Rochoso, Guarda, which started at 1:51 pm on 27 July, has three active fronts this morning and is being fought by 320 personnel, 90 vehicles, and 11 aircraft, said Civil Protection.

The Portugal News28 Jul

Portugal Weather Today (28 July): Weather Across Portugal

Check out the full weather forecast in the video below 👇👇👇

The Portugal News28 Jul

Data centres don't have to make energy more expensive for households

The rise of artificial intelligence is putting a legitimate question at the centre of public debate: who will pay for the energy needed to power data centres? 

The Portugal News28 Jul

A resort for wellness in the Algarve

The Westin Salgados Beach Resort in Albufeira is not just a hotel but a holistic holiday and residential experience, built on the six fundamental pillars of well-being: sleep, eat, move, feel, work, and have fun.

The Portugal News27 Jul

Batman mansion from the 1960s TV series goes on sale for €27 million

One of television’s most recognisable homes has been put up for sale in California, with the mansion used as the exterior of Wayne Manor in the classic 1960s “Batman” series returning to the property market with an asking price of approximately €27 million.

The Portugal News27 Jul

Average house price in Portugal stands at €435,000

Whether for buying or renting, the Portuguese property market continues to rise in value.

The Portugal News27 Jul

Galp says setting maximum fuel margins “doesn’t seem to make sense”

Galp believes that, at present, it makes no sense to proceed with the exceptional setting of maximum fuel margins, and has pledged to provide the Energy Services Regulatory Authority (ERSE) with all necessary information regarding price formation.

The Portugal News27 Jul

Portimão Sardine Festival returns with free concerts and Algarve flavours

Portimão is preparing to celebrate one of the Algarve’s best-known traditions as the Festival da Sardinha returns to the city’s riverside from 4 to 9 August, bringing together live music, gastronomy and family entertainment with free admission throughout the event.