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The Portugal News7 Jul

Weekend weather forecast

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The Portugal News7 Jul

Arquipélago art center in the Azores

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The Portugal News7 Jul

Portugal among the world's leading medical tourism destinations

Portugal is becoming increasingly popular among international patients looking for quality healthcare abroad. 

The Portugal News7 Jul

Cristiano Ronaldo confirms that 2026 World Cup was his last

Cristiano Ronaldo has confirmed that Portugal's defeat to Spain was the final World Cup match of his career, bringing the curtain down on six appearances at football's biggest tournament.

The Portugal News7 Jul

Iberian Clash: Portugal’s World Cup Journey Cut Short by Spain

A cruel 91st-minute strike from Mikel Merino condemned the Seleção to a heartbreaking Round of 16 exit against Spain, exposing the lingering attacking inefficiencies that have plagued Roberto Martínez’s side throughout their North American campaign.

The Portugal News7 Jul

Jorge Jesus emerges as top candidate to be Portugal coach after World Cup exit

Portugal's elimination by Spain in the Round of 16 of the 2026 World Cup marked the end of Roberto Martínez's tenure as head coach of the national team, accelerating the search for his successor.

The Portugal News7 Jul

Festival Noitada returns to the Algarve with concerts, light shows and immersive experiences

Two days of free music, art and family-friendly entertainment will transform the city centre on 24 and 25 July.

The Portugal News7 Jul

One hundred municipalities in Portugal at maximum risk of fire

Around 100 municipalities in the northern and central interior are at the highest risk of fire on 7 July, as well as 13 municipalities in the districts of Évora, Beja and Faro, according to IPMA.

The Portugal News7 Jul

Normal announces new store in Portugal - this time in Alentejo

Normal continues announcing new stores in Portugal, having previously announced the inauguration of a store in Campera Outlet Shopping in Carregado and at Oriente Green Campus. Now, the Danish retailer will expand its presence in the Alentejo with a new location offering thousands of beauty, household and gro

The Portugal News7 Jul

More Than a Competition: What the Student Art Prize Means for Young Artists

While public voting continues for the 2026 Sovereign Portuguese Student Art Prize, the competition represents something far more significant than an award. For many of the students taking part, it is their first experience of exhibiting artwork beyond the classroom, sharing their creativity with the public and seeing t

The Portugal News7 Jul

Portugal Named Europe’s Leading Retirement Destination in New Global Ranking

The country was placed fourth overall among 20 popular retirement destinations worldwide, with the index assessing healthcare quality, visa accessibility, health insurance requirements, cost of living and the strength of expat communities.

The Portugal News7 Jul

Project in Portugal aims to provide ATM services in all parishes of the country

On 6 July, the government presented the "Multibanco + Perto" pilot project, an initiative to guarantee access to banking services for populations living in localities without any service point, which will have 30 terminals.

The Portugal News7 Jul

Portugal city to implement tourist tax starting in September

The tourist tax in Nazaré will be charged from 1 September, the City Council confirmed, following the regulation's publication in the Official Gazette (Diário da República).

The Portugal News6 Jul

Portugal is out of the World Cup

On 6 July, Portugal lost against Spain and is out of the 2026 World Cup.

The Portugal News6 Jul

Edd's Beach Ferragudo: A beach club with sea views

Edd's Beach is one of the Algarve's newer beach clubs, located above Praia do Pintadinho in Ferragudo. 

The Portugal News6 Jul

Lisbon wants to sell 10 properties at public auction

The Lisbon City Council plans to launch a public auction to sell 10 municipal properties, valued at a total of €59.2 million, with the revenue allocated to the municipality's "ambitious investment plan" until 2030.

The Portugal News6 Jul

Portuguese mushroom company taps into growing wellness market

Portuguese functional mushroom brand Gribb is helping place the country at the forefront of one of the fastest-growing trends in the global wellness industry.

The Portugal News6 Jul

England vs Norway World Cup Quarterfinal Tickets Listed at $8 Million

England's qualification for the 2026 World Cup quarter-finals sparked a massive scramble for tickets, with prices on FIFA's official resale market reaching astronomical levels.

The Portugal News6 Jul

easyJet agrees to £5 billion takeover by US investment firm

Low-cost airline easyJet has agreed to a £5 billion (€5.8 billion) takeover by a US investment firm, marking one of the biggest deals in the European aviation sector in recent years.

The Portugal News6 Jul

Total area burned in Portugal continues to increase due to wildfires

More than 15,000 hectares burned in Portugal in the last five days, with the burned area doubling between July 1 and 5, according to provisional data from the Integrated Rural Fire Management System (SGIFR).

The Portugal News6 Jul

New cars in Portugal to have new mandatory asset

From 7 June 2026, drivers buying a new car in the European Union will notice a subtle change designed to improve road safety. 

The Portugal News6 Jul

Portugal-Spain match to be watched at Loulé Market

In a press release, the Municipality of Loulé announces that the match between Portugal and Spain will be broadcast at the Loulé Municipal Market.