The Portugal News18 AugAviation carbon tax generates €31.5 million
The carbon levy applied to air passengers generated €31.48 million in revenue during the first half of 2026. According to data released by the National Civil Aviation Authority (ANAC), this figure represents a 2.9% increase compared to the €30.6 million collected during the same period the previous year.
Portugal Resident18 AugFour decades of calling the Algarve home
Forty years ago, when Scottish-born Charles Mackenzie first arrived in the Algarve, the region was a very different place. There were fewer resorts, quieter winters and a slower pace of The post Four decades of calling the Algarve home appeared first on Portugal Resident .
The Portugal News17 AugPortugal is home to olive trees thousands of years old
Portugal is home to hundreds of ancient olive trees, with some believed to have been growing for more than 2,000 years and one estimated to be over 3,700 years old.
The Portugal News17 AugIrish hurling star Gearóid Hegarty and Niamh McCarthy celebrate wedding in the Algarve
Hurler Gearóid Hegarty and former footballer Niamh McCarthy gathered family, friends, and prominent figures from the Irish sports world in the Algarve to celebrate their marriage.
The Portugal News17 AugJessie J Shines at Pine Cliffs Resort’s Spectacular Summer Gala 2026
The Portugal News was delighted to attend the prestigious Summer Gala at Pine Cliffs Resort on Friday, 31 July 2026, an evening that once again demonstrated why this has become one of the highlights of the Algarve’s summer social calendar.
The Portugal News17 AugOver 200,000 vouchers redeemed on Odisseias trips in Portugal
This year, over 200,000 vouchers have already been used to book trips through the travel agency Odisseias, indicating a steady growth in tourism.
The Portugal News17 AugFirefighters battle blaze near Benagil in the Algarve
Firefighters are continuing operations following a wildfire near Benagil, in the municipality of Lagoa, which was first reported shortly after 4.30pm today.
The Portugal News17 AugNew digital surgery waiting list system delayed
The Order of Doctors has welcomed the delay of the new National System for Access to Consultation and Surgery, pointing towards the fact there were still many missing features that could compromise access for users of the health system.
Algarve Daily News17 Aug‘I’m being persecuted’: Albufeira mayor charged with incitement to hatred and housing discrimination, just 10 months after being voted in
Portugal’s Public Prosecution Service (MP) has charged Albufeira mayor Rui Cristina, of the populist Chega party, with discrimination and incitement to hatred and violence over remarks he made at a Municipal Assembly meeting last year, the Regional Prosecutor’s Office revealed on Monday, 17th August. The mayor has sinc
Algarve Daily News17 Aug17-hour A&E wait: Algarve health chief says hospital website’s online figures were wrong
The president of the Algarve’s regional health board, the Local Health Unit (ULS), has disputed emergency department waiting times published on the SNS Portal for Faro and Portimão hospitals, blaming the figures on errors in the computer system.
The Portugal News17 AugVisits opening to one of Portugal’s largest Bronze Age settlements
Outeiro do Circo, located in the Beja municipality, is one of the largest settlements of the Late Bronze Age in the Iberian Peninsula.
Portugal Resident17 AugYungblud opens five-day Vilar de Mouros festival
British singer Yungblud will headline the opening night of Vilar de Mouros on Tuesday, August 18, as Portugal’s oldest music festival expands to five days for the first time. Festival The post Yungblud opens five-day Vilar de Mouros festival appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident17 AugFire breaks out near Lagoa and Carvoeiro
UPDATE: Fire brought under control and now in extinction phase; location updated to Alfanzina A wildfire broke out late this afternoon in the Lagoa area, mobilising firefighters and three aerial The post Fire breaks out near Lagoa and Carvoeiro appeared first on Portugal Resident .
The Portugal News17 AugRonaldo hints at retirement
Cristiano Ronaldo has suggested the 2026/27 season will probably be his last as a professional footballer, as the Portuguese star approaches another extraordinary milestone: 1,000 career goals.
The Portugal News17 AugAlbufeira Mayor charged over Roma comments
Albufeira mayor Rui Cristina has been charged with discrimination and incitement to hatred and violence following comments he allegedly made about the local Roma community and access to municipal housing.
Portugal Resident17 AugNew €50,000 project aims to open Alentejo’s Bronze Age settlement to visitors
Archaeological work has resumed at Outeiro do Circo, one of the largest known Late Bronze Age settlements in the Iberian Peninsula, under a new €50,000 project aimed at eventually opening The post New €50,000 project aims to open Alentejo’s Bronze Age settlement to visitors appeared first on Portugal Resident .
The Portugal News17 AugCascais is home to the most expensive streets in Portugal
Rua das Faias in Cascais is the most expensive street in Portugal to buy a home.
Portugal Resident17 AugSwiss baritone Äneas Humm returns to Faro
Swiss baritone Äneas Humm is returning to Faro for a charity concert at the historic Teatro Lethes on September 26. The concert, organised by the Rotary Club Estoi Palace International The post Swiss baritone Äneas Humm returns to Faro appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident17 AugCivil protection warns of increased wildfire risk across Portugal
Portugal’s civil protection authority has urged the public to take extra precautions as hot, dry and unstable weather increases the risk of wildfires, particularly in northern and central parts of The post Civil protection warns of increased wildfire risk across Portugal appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident17 AugCarvoeiro Clube Group appointed new operating manager of Hibiscus Gardens
Carvoeiro Clube Group has been appointed as the new operating manager of Hibiscus Gardens, bringing the Carvoeiro resort back under the management of an experienced local operator following several years The post Carvoeiro Clube Group appointed new operating manager of Hibiscus Gardens appeared first on Portugal Reside
The Portugal News17 AugTourism contributed 36.2 billion euros to Portugal’s economy in 2025
New INE figures show the sector accounted for 11.8 percent of GDP while continuing to support economic growth.
The Portugal News17 AugWhat to do if you looked directly at the solar eclipse
Here are some warning signs to look out for.
Portugal Resident17 AugLagos keeps centuries-old “Banho 29” tradition alive
One of the Algarve’s most distinctive summer traditions returns to Lagos and Praia da Luz on August 29, when locals and visitors will once again celebrate the Festa do Banho The post Lagos keeps centuries-old “Banho 29” tradition alive appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident17 AugAlgarve Central Hospital takes another step forward as councils fund access works
The Algarve Central Hospital project has taken another concrete step forward, with Faro and Loulé councils formally committing €1 million towards the roads, parking areas and utility networks needed to The post Algarve Central Hospital takes another step forward as councils fund access works appeared first on Portugal