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The Portugal News24 Jul

Albufeira City Council to create more spaces for TVDE but remains bans

The Albufeira City Council will create spaces for passenger pick-up and drop-off by vehicles hired through electronic platforms (TVDE), but will maintain the ban on circulation applied in some areas of the city, the mayor said.

The Portugal News24 Jul

New inheritance rules aim to speed up property sales in Portugal

Government says changes will reduce disputes by allowing a single heir to begin the sale of inherited property in certain cases. 

The Portugal News24 Jul

The sea warmer in northern Portugal is warmer than in the Algarve

For many people, the Algarve is the place to head for the warmest sea in Portugal. But this week, something unusual has happened. 

The Portugal News24 Jul

Barack Obama to headline leadership forum in Portugal

Former United States President Barack Obama is set to return to Portugal this autumn as the headliner at the Game Changers Forum 2026, where he will discuss leadership, resilience and creating positive impact alongside a lineup of international and Portuguese speakers.

The Portugal News24 Jul

Large shark sighted off Nazaré during marine observation tour in Portugal

A shark estimated to be between three and four metres long was spotted on the morning of Thursday, 23 July, about two nautical miles offshore, in the waters between Nazaré and São Martinho do Porto.

The Portugal News24 Jul

United Kingdom updates Portugal travel advice ahead of summer holidays

The UK government has updated its travel advice for Portugal, reminding holidaymakers to take extra care during the busy summer season and to familiarise themselves with local laws before travelling.

The Portugal News24 Jul

Portugal’s ancient brown bears were nearly twice the size of today’s, study finds

Ancient bears in Iberia were almost twice the size of today’s population, with researchers pointing to climate, habitat loss and human hunting as possible causes.

The Portugal News24 Jul

Portugal to host new Ironman 70.3 race as Algarve opens the 2027 European season

The Algarve is set to reinforce its reputation as one of Europe’s leading endurance sports destinations with the launch of a new Ironman 70.3 race in Vilamoura.

The Portugal News24 Jul

Vilamoura's Roman ruins in the Algarve transform into an open-air cinema this summer

Watching a film under the stars is already one of the highlights of summer, but in Vilamoura, the experience comes with a unique backdrop.

The Portugal News24 Jul

European Commission accuses TikTok of failing to guarantee secure accounts for minors

The European Commission has accused the Chinese short-video-sharing platform TikTok of failing to ensure adequate privacy, security, and protection for minors' accounts, potentially violating the Digital Services Regulation.

The Portugal News24 Jul

Demand for rental homes is rising in municipalities in Portugal's interior

Demand in the residential rental market is gradually shifting, with the country’s interior gaining prominence among the most searched-for destinations.

The Portugal News24 Jul

The iconic Portuguese lighthouse at Cabo da Roca has reopened to the public

For 250 years, the space was dedicated solely to navigation, but it can now be visited.

The Portugal News24 Jul

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle were on holiday in Portugal

Fresh reports linking the Duke and Duchess of Sussex to Portugal have once again drawn attention to the country’s growing appeal among high-profile international residents.

The Portugal News24 Jul

Possible farewell of Cristiano Ronaldo from the Portuguese national team announced

Journalist Mohammed Awaad reveals that Cristiano Ronaldo may play for the Portuguese national team one last time in September.

The Portugal News24 Jul

From Postman to Pastor – How Christian Bikers Changed David’s Life

If you’ve yet to learn that God works in mysterious ways, you haven’t been paying attention. There’s no better example than the life of David Campos, now the pastor of Riverside Algarve church. 

The Portugal News24 Jul

SNS 24 helpline registers record number of calls

The SNS 24 helpline has already surpassed four million calls this year and is expected to end 2026 with more than seven million contacts, a volume of demand that is only paralleled during the pandemic.

The Portugal News24 Jul

Property of the Week: Modern 4 bedroom villa with seaview and pool in luz for sale

Discover this exceptional 4-bedroom villa in the peaceful Porto Dona Maria resort, perfectly located between Praia da Luz and Burgau, just minutes from some of the Algarve’s most stunning sandy beaches.

The Portugal News24 Jul

Best Portugal Proxy Servers in 2026

Portugal reads as a low-difficulty market on paper. Ten and a half million people, EU jurisdiction, GDPR enforced by the CNPD, no exotic infrastructure. Then you point a price-monitoring crawler at a Portuguese retailer through a pool of Portugal proxies, and the success rate sits at 60% while the same crawler clears 9

The Portugal News24 Jul

Best Portugal Proxy Servers in 2026

Portugal reads as a low-difficulty market on paper. Ten and a half million people, EU jurisdiction, GDPR enforced by the CNPD, no exotic infrastructure. Then you point a price-monitoring crawler at a Portuguese retailer through a pool of Portugal proxies, and the success rate sits at 60% while the same crawler clears 9

The Portugal News24 Jul

Portugal’s passport ranks above the UK and USA in new report

Portugal’s passport has once again been rated one of the most powerful in the world, according to a new global ranking.

The Portugal News24 Jul

Bonnie Tyler's funeral to be broadcast online

Bonnie Tyler's funeral will be broadcast online worldwide on 17 August. 

The Portugal News24 Jul

Amcham Portugal Barometer

American Companies Barometer in Portugal Highlights Their Growing Contribution to the Portuguese Economy and Portugal’s Potential as a European Digital Hub

The Portugal News24 Jul

Coimbra wants to change traffic rules in the Portuguese city

On 23 July, Coimbra City Council signed a commitment to action with the National Road Safety Authority (ANSR), which provides for the creation of 30 kilometres per hour and coexistence zones, as well as other measures to reduce road accidents.

The Portugal News24 Jul

Why Energy Efficiency Matters to Today’s International Buyers

For decades, the primary allure of relocating or buying a second home in southern Europe was simple: sunshine. However, the global real estate market is undergoing a profound shift. Today's buyers aren’t looking to lie in the sun –  they want to utilise it for green energy! The new wave of buyers coming to the Alg