The Portugal News27 JulWorld’s First Commercial Octopus Farm Abandoned After Years of Opposition
Plans to build the world’s first commercial octopus farm have been abandoned following years of criticism from scientists, animal welfare organisations and environmental groups.
The Portugal News27 JulUnited Kingdom plans welfare reforms that could affect britons living abroad
The UK government has announced plans to tighten access to certain welfare benefits as part of a broader effort to reduce public spending and encourage greater participation in the workforce.
The Portugal News27 JulSolar eclipse of 12 August in Portugal has a special program in Pampilhosa da Serra
The schist village of Fajão, in the municipality of Pampilhosa da Serra, will host an initiative on 12 August to observe the partial solar eclipse and the Perseid meteor shower.
The Portugal News27 JulPortuguese author Lídia Jorge honoured with prestigious Austrian Literary Award
Renowned Portuguese novelist Lídia Jorge has been awarded the 2026 Austrian State Prize for European Literature, one of Europe’s most respected literary honours recognising outstanding contributions to contemporary European writing.
The Portugal News27 JulSampson Property Celebrates Eight Years in Business
Sampson Property is proud to be celebrating its eighth anniversary, marking eight years of helping clients buy and sell homes across Carvoeiro, Ferragudo and the surrounding Algarve.
The Portugal News27 JulPortugal hosts a European military experimentation campaign
Portugal will host the European Defence Agency’s operational experimentation campaign, integrated into ARTEX26. For the first time, the Army Chief of Staff (CEME) announced today, describing the exercise as a statement of Portugal’s commitment to military innovation.
The Portugal News27 JulPortugal still has one of the world's most powerful passports
Portugal has slipped one place in the latest ranking of the world's most powerful passports, although it remains among the countries offering the greatest freedom to travel.
The Portugal News27 JulWho Controls Your Crypto Once It Enters an Online Casino?
Portugal’s regulated gambling market is built around identified player accounts and legal-tender payment methods, not native Bitcoin, Ethereum or USDT balances. On an international casino platform, the crypto shown on screen may be controlled entirely by the operator rather than the person who deposited it.
The Portugal News27 JulLisbon Metro with new elevators at Martim Moniz and Intendente stations
The new elevators at the Martim Moniz and Intendente metro stations in Lisbon have become operational, bringing the total accessibility of the network to 47 out of 56 stations.
The Portugal News27 JulPortuguese annual income is on the rise
In 2024, only six Portuguese municipalities saw the median net income per taxpayer exceed €1,000 per month.
The Portugal News27 JulNearly 40% of children are overweight in Portugal
Almost four out of ten children between the ages of five and 14 are overweight or obese in Portugal, and 44.7% regularly consume fast food, ultra-processed foods, or soft drinks, according to the INE (National Institute of Statistics).
The Portugal News27 JulKülföldi Online Kaszinó – Top 10 Megbízható Platform Magyar Játékosoknak 2026-ban
Külföldi online kaszinón olyan nemzetközi platformot értünk, amelyet nem Magyarországon jegyeztek be, mégis teljes körűen elérhető magyar játékosok számára – regisztrálható, forintban kezelhető, és legtöbbször magyar felülettel is rendelkezik. Ez az útmutató rangsorolt listával indul. Tárgyalja a licenc és biztonság ké
The Portugal News27 JulAlgarve takes top spot in European index for best value-for-money family holiday
The Algarve has reached the top of the Family Holiday Report 2026, a benchmark study conducted by Post Office Travel Money in partnership with tour operator TUI.
The Portugal News27 JulBeach Safety in Portugal: The Essential Guide Every Visitor Should Read
Portugal’s coastline is one of the country’s greatest treasures. Stretching more than 900 kilometres along the Atlantic Ocean, it offers everything from the dramatic cliffs of the Algarve to the golden sands of the Alentejo, the powerful surf of the Silver Coast and family-friendly beaches in the north.
The Portugal News27 JulFuture income tax cuts in Portugal remain uncertain for 2027
The Portuguese Government has said it is too early to confirm whether income tax (IRS) will be reduced again in 2027, despite maintaining its commitment to lowering the overall tax burden by the end of the current legislature.
The Portugal News27 JulFuel prices fell in the Azores
Fuel prices in the Azores fell in August, with gasoline costing 1.6 cents less per litre and diesel 3.1 cents less per litre, according to a decree published on 27 July in the Official Gazette.
The Portugal News27 JulPortugal's Big Three: Who Looks Most Ready for the New Season?
As the new Portuguese football season approaches, Benfica, Sporting CP and FC Porto have all used pre-season to integrate new signings, fine-tune tactical ideas and build momentum.
The Portugal News27 JulMainland Portugal at maximum or very high risk of fire
All districts in northern and central mainland Portugal and Faro are at maximum risk of fire on 27 July, with the rest of the territory at very high risk.
The Portugal News27 JulLagoa's Convent Sweet Festival returns with five days of Portugal finest traditional desserts
One of the Algarve's sweetest summer events is returning to Lagoa this week, as the 22nd Mostra do Doce Conventual takes place from 29 July to 2 August at the Convento de São José.
The Portugal News27 JulPortugal Weather Today (27 July): Forecast Across Portugal
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The Portugal News27 JulAI could be a real estate opportunity for Portugal
When talking about the impact of artificial intelligence on the labour market, the first reaction is almost always to think about the jobs that could disappear.
The Portugal News27 JulFormat change to be applied in football in the Azores
The Azores Football Championship will change its format starting in the 2027/28 season, featuring a regional phase contested by the top finishers from the island championships, the Regional Directorate of Sports confirmed.