The Portugal News17 JulPortugal This Week: The Stories You Need to Know
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The Portugal News17 JulMinister dismisses changes to the calendar for access to Higher Education in Portugal
On 17 July, the Minister of Education dismissed the need to alter the calendar for the national entrance exam to Higher Education, reiterating that conditions are in place to post the results of the national exams by the end of the day.
The Portugal News17 JulCamping meets astrology in Portugal for the fifth edition of Star Camp in Fafe
The organisation Counting Stars, a project specialising in astronomical experiences, invites camping lovers to the fifth edition of Star Camp on Saturday, the 8th of August.
The Portugal News17 JulMedian housing price rises 16.8% in 2025 in Portugal
The median price of family homes was €2,076 per square metre (€/m2) in 2025, an increase of 16.8% from the previous year, according to data from the National Institute of Statistics (INE).
The Portugal News17 JulSix Portuguese cafés named among Europe’s best
Portugal has earned six places in a new ranking of Europe’s top cafés, reinforcing the country’s growing reputation for speciality coffee alongside its long-established café culture.
The Portugal News17 JulFirst Night of Faro Motorcycle Rally Celebrates Portuguese Music
The 44th edition of the Faro Motorcycle Rally got underway on Thursday evening with a vibrant celebration of Portuguese music, drawing thousands of bikers, locals and visitors to the Vale das Almas site for the opening night of one of Europe's most iconic motorcycle gatherings.
The Portugal News17 JulMadeira reaches the European podium for water sports tourism
Madeira ranked third among European islands most sought after for water sports, as reported by a study by TUI Musement, the TUI brand dedicated to tours and activities.
The Portugal News17 JulHouse sales in Portugal in 2025 reach a record of over €40 billion
House sales in 2025 totalled €41.2 billion, the highest value in the series that began in 2009, representing growth of 21.7% compared to 2024, according to the National Institute of Statistics (INE).
The Portugal News17 JulJYSK to invest €60 million as it expands across Portugal and Spain
Danish home furnishings retailer JYSK is preparing for its biggest expansion in the Iberian Peninsula to date, announcing plans to invest €60 million over the next four years as it opens 120 new stores across Portugal and Spain.
The Portugal News17 JulMilena Cassani to represent Algarve in Miss Portugal final
Representing the Algarve, Milena Cassani is preparing to compete in the National Final of Miss Portugal. The contestants will arrive on 21 July, with the grand final taking place in Amarante on 26 July.
The Portugal News17 JulShowers to Linger Before Summer Heat Returns Across Portugal
After a spell of unsettled weather in parts of the country, Portugal is expected to move back towards warmer summer conditions this weekend, although some regions could continue to see scattered showers and thunderstorms.
The Portugal News17 JulHow to stop veg bolting in the summer heat
Crops will become tough and bitter if you let them run to seed prematurely.
The Portugal News17 JulAyrton Senna and Nelson Piquet's cars on display in Portugal at the Caramulo Museum
Around 30 Formula 1 cars, including the legendary cars driven by Ayrton Senna and Nelson Piquet, are on display for the first time in Portugal at the Caramulo Museum, starting 18 July.
The Portugal News17 JulEkōgaio is helping regenerate Portuguese landscapes from its hub near Tomar
Ekōgaio takes its name from the Eurasian jay (gaio in Portuguese), one of nature’s great forest gardeners.
The Portugal News17 JulStudy highlights inequalities in the social protection of immigrants in Portugal
Portugal's lack of social protection agreements with countries in South Asia is generating inequalities between immigrants from these countries and others, says a study by the Migration Observatory.
The Portugal News17 JulHotel investment in Portugal rises 82%
Hotel investment in Portugal rose 82% in the first half of the year, to €512 million.
The Portugal News17 Jul"We Want to Bring the CUF Healthcare Network Closer to People and the Communities We Serve"
Pedro Bastos, Chief Executive Officer of CUF Healthcare Units in the Algarve, Alentejo and Madeira.
The Portugal News17 JulDiscovering Tomorrow's Artists Today
As public voting continues for the 2026 Sovereign Portuguese Student Art Prize, visitors have a unique opportunity to do more than admire the work on display. They have the chance to discover emerging artists at the very beginning of their creative journey.
The Portugal News17 JulPortugal Weekend Weather (17 July): What to Expect Across the Country
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The Portugal News17 JulTerrace Restaurant — a Green Oasis in Parque das Nações, Lisbon
Summer in Lisbon has a special kind of energy, and nowhere does it shine brighter than at Terrace Restaurant in Parque das Nações.
The Portugal News17 JulWhen a logistics park can also be a power plant
There are investments that should be analysed for what they represent today and others that deserve to be observed, especially for what they may allow tomorrow.
The Portugal News16 Jul44th Faro International Motorcycle Rally Begins with a Strong Opening Day
The 44th Faro International Motorcycle Rally (Concentração Internacional de Motos de Faro) has officially begun, bringing thousands of motorcycle enthusiasts together in the Algarve for one of Europe’s most recognised motorcycle events.
The Portugal News16 JulPortugal remains among EU countries with highest VAT rates
Portugal continues to rank among the European Union countries with the highest standard rate of Value Added Tax (VAT), maintaining its 23 percent rate as VAT remains a major source of government revenue across the bloc.
The Portugal News16 JulTeachers, parents and students protest over Portugal national exam system
Teachers, students and parents are expected to stage demonstrations in Lisbon on 16 July, with protests planned throughout the day and into the evening over growing concerns about the management of Portugal’s national examinations.