The Portugal News13 AugEurope Doesn't Need to Outgrow America to Outperform It
One comment from Rob Lucas, CEO of CVC Capital Partners, recently caught my attention.
The Portugal News13 AugPortugal has to decide whether it wants to be the AI back office or create the AI economy!
Portugal has become, in recent years, a particularly competitive destination for international service centres, administrative operations and support teams of large companies.
Portugal Resident13 AugPortugal looks to the skies for historic solar eclipse
Portugal looked to the skies on Wednesday evening (August 12, 2026) as thousands of people gathered across the country to witness one of the most eagerly awaited astronomical events in The post Portugal looks to the skies for historic solar eclipse appeared first on Portugal Resident .
The Portugal News12 AugThe total eclipse captivated all of Portugal
Although the full effect was visible only in Bragança and along the Spanish border, the beauty of the phenomenon could be seen across the entire country.
The Portugal News12 AugSolar Eclipse at the Geodesical center of Portugal
On 12 August 2026, a solar eclipse was visible across Portugal.
Algarve Daily News12 AugAlgarve’s beaches and waterways to receive chunk of €3.2 million post-storm recovery fund, following worst flooding in decades
A new €3.2 million package of funding for the rehabilitation of the coastline and waterways will benefit eight Algarve municipalities affected by severe weather at the beginning of this year, the Government announced today, 12 August.
Algarve Daily News12 AugFormer President Marcelo taken to Faro Hospital after fainting at Monte Gordo restaurant
Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa was taken to Faro Hospital on Wednesday, 12 August, as a precaution after feeling unwell in Monte Gordo, where he is currently spending his holidays.
The Portugal News12 Aug18-year-old Portuguese student wins international space award
Portuguese student Lua Afonso has been recognised in the United States with the Anita Gale Visionary Leadership Award, following her participation in the International Space Settlement Design Competition.
The Portugal News12 AugInvestment in Iberian agribusiness reaches 1.2 billion euros
Institutional investment in Iberian agribusiness grew by 50 percent over the past year across Portugal and Spain.
The Portugal News12 AugPortugal will be at the World Wellness Weekend 2026
Portugal will join the World Wellness Weekend 2026, in its 10th edition, taking place from 18 to 20 September.
The Portugal News12 AugMinister announces surprise police road checks for holiday weekend
Luís Neves says motorists should expect inspections without warning as authorities reinforce patrols across the country.
The Portugal News12 AugPortugal’s Hobbit House sits 1,100 metres above sea level
A centuries-old stone shelter in the mountains of northern Portugal is attracting attention for its resemblance to the homes of Tolkien’s Hobbits, offering visitors the chance to stay in an unusual rural retreat surrounded by unspoilt countryside.
The Portugal News12 AugINE confirms slowdown in inflation to 3.0%
The inflation rate slowed to 3.0% in July year-on-year, down from 3.2% the previous month, according to data released today by the National Statistics Institute (INE), confirming the flash estimate.
Portugal Resident12 AugQuinta do Lago golf tournament to honour Tiago Sousa
Quinta do Lago will host a memorial golf tournament on August 19 to celebrate the life and legacy of young Portuguese golfer Tiago Sousa, who died in a road accident The post Quinta do Lago golf tournament to honour Tiago Sousa appeared first on Portugal Resident .
The Portugal News12 AugEuropean regulation imposes new restrictions on packaging use and design
The European Union’s Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR), which formally entered into force in February 2025, becomes practically applicable starting 12 August 2026.
Portugal Resident12 AugSophia ‘photovoltaic parque’: Quercus challenges APA
Quercus Castelo Branco is questioning Portuguese Environment Agency (APA) about the process of reformulating the massively contested Sophia Solar Photovoltaic Plant. At issue is the APA’s decision to suspend the The post Sophia ‘photovoltaic parque’: Quercus challenges APA appeared first on Portugal Resident .
The Portugal News12 Aug€10 million allocated to restore rivers and streams in Portugal
More than a dozen river and stream restoration measures are set to receive support through a new €10 million funding package aimed at improving the ecological condition of waterways across northern Portugal.
Portugal Resident12 AugCinema: The End of Oak Street
The Platt family soon discovers that their very survival depends on them sticking together as they navigate their now unrecognizable surroundings. Director: David Robert Mitchell; Starring: Anne Hathaway, Ewan McGregor, The post Cinema: The End of Oak Street appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident12 AugFormer president Marcelo transported to hospital after being taken ill in Algarve
Former President of the Republic Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa has been transported to hospital today in the Algarve, after starting to feel unwell in a restaurant. According to Jornal de The post Former president Marcelo transported to hospital after being taken ill in Algarve appeared first on Portugal Resident .
The Portugal News12 AugCristiano Ronaldo marries Georgina Rodríguez in Cascais
Cristiano Ronaldo and Georgina Rodríguez have officially married, almost ten years after they first met.
Portugal Resident12 AugLuís Neves once again refers to “civil war” on Portuguese roads
Portugal’s embattled minister for internal administration, Luís Neves, has given a stark assessment of the road traffic situation in Portugal today, promising new measures by the end of September. Expresso The post Luís Neves once again refers to “civil war” on Portuguese roads appeared first on Portugal Resident .
The Portugal News12 AugPreparations for the Solar Eclipse at the São Mateus Fair
OMB Optical, a sponsor of the 2026 São Mateus Fair, is distributing the final batch of eclipse glasses today for the total eclipse, catering to those who missed the chance to buy them at supermarkets and pharmacies before they sold out.
The Portugal News12 Aug30% of unemployed Portuguese people found work
More than half of those unemployed in the first quarter of this year remained unemployed in the second quarter.
Portugal Resident12 AugBus accident killing two in Cacém last month down to “human error” .
The accident involving a Carris Metropolitana bus in Agualva-Cacém, in July, in which two people died and 20 others were injured, was due to an error “of a human nature” The post Bus accident killing two in Cacém last month down to “human error” . appeared first on Portugal Resident .