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The Portugal News3d ago

Investor Talks brings together more than 2,000 people in Portimão and prepares for its return in 2027

The 5th edition of Investor Talks brought together investors, business owners and entrepreneurs from across the country at Portimão Arena. The event also marked a new phase for the project, with Tomás Caeiro taking over its leadership.

The Portugal News5d ago

Charity Dinner to Raise Funds for Associação Lighthouse Global’s Educational Projects

An evening of good food, live music, and community spirit will help make a difference for children and young people in Portugal at a special charity dinner organised by Associação Lighthouse Global on Thursday, 24 September, at 7.00 pm at Vilarosa Hotel, Portimão.

The Portugal News10 Sept

Bison Bank at Investor Talks: knowledge and financial innovation under discussion

Bison Bank will take part in the 5th edition of Investor Talks, taking place on 12 and 13 September at Portimão Arena, with Ricardo Martins, Chief Crypto Officer and Head of Operations and Data. 

The Portugal News9 Sept

Espaço Portas do Sol closes its doors in Portimão

Espaço Portas do Sol, in Portimão, closed its doors on 1 September 2026, after twelve years of hosting and promoting activities in the fields of culture, art and wellbeing.

The Portugal News4 Sept

Investor Talks returns to Portimão for its biggest edition ever

More than 2,000 attendees, 50 expert speakers and 4 stages with 50 sessions dedicated to investing, personal finance and business. That is the promise of the 5th edition of Investor Talks, taking place at Portimão Arena on 12 and 13 September.

The Portugal News29 Aug

Benny the Dog

Six months ago, a young dog was dumped at Canil de Portimão in the cat colony outside, with a huge lump on his neck and no one to explain why he’d been left behind.

The Portugal News28 Aug

Affordable rental homes available in three Algarve municipalities

Homes in Olhão, Portimão and Vila Real de Santo António are included in a new round of affordable rental competitions opened by the Institute for Housing and Urban Rehabilitation (IHRU).

The Portugal News28 Aug

Property of the Week: You’re Invited - Open House at 5 Senses Apartments in Portimão

Just moments from Praia dos Três Castelos/Praia da Rocha, 5 Senses brings contemporary design, Mediterranean living and the Atlantic coastline together. 

The Portugal News26 Aug

Food festival brings 24 chefs to Portimão

Arrebita Portimão is returning to the city on 5 and 6 September, bringing together chefs from across Portugal for two evenings of food, local products and entertainment.

The Portugal News26 Aug

Most of those injured in the Albufeira hit-and-run have already been discharged from hospital

Most of the 12 people injured in the hit-and-run that occurred in the early hours of 25 August, in the Oura area of ​​Albufeira, have already been discharged, with two people hospitalised at the Portimão Hospital, a hospital source told Lusa.

The Portugal News21 Aug

Where Art Lives

Can you find serious art in the Algarve without flying to Paris? That question stayed with me as I spent a day exploring Portimão. What I discovered was far more valuable than a list of galleries - it was a community of people who quietly dedicate their lives to keeping art alive.

The Portugal News20 Aug

Portimão moves to introduce rules for shared e-scooters and bicycles

Portimão is taking steps to introduce new rules for shared e-scooters, bicycles and other forms of micromobility in the municipality.

The Portugal News18 Aug

System errors caused incorrect SNS waiting time figures

Incorrect data briefly showed patients facing waits of up to 17 hours in Portimão, according to the regional health authority.

The Portugal News17 Aug

Food truck festival returns to Portimão this week

Food trucks will return to Portimão's riverside this week for four evenings of street food, music and entertainment.

The Portugal News12 Aug

Mar Me Quer festival returns to Portimão for three days of music

The Mar Me Quer festival returns to Portimão from 12 to 14 August, bringing three evenings of live music to the city's riverside.

The Portugal News11 Aug

The Port of Portimão breaks all-time passenger record

The record was set during the Norwegian Dawn’s stopover on 8 August, beating the previous record of 46,263 passengers, which was registered in 2011.

The Portugal News8 Aug

Why Portimão's Sardine Festival remains an Algarve favourite

I didn't realise this year was already the 30th edition of Portimão's Sardine Festival. 

The Portugal News7 Aug

Algarve city to build 204 homes

The Portimão City Council has awarded the contract to build 204 housing units in the Coca Maravilhas neighbourhood, budgeted at €27.7 million and considered the "largest public housing project" developed in the municipality, the local authority announced.

The Portugal News27 Jul

Portimão Sardine Festival returns with free concerts and Algarve flavours

Portimão is preparing to celebrate one of the Algarve’s best-known traditions as the Festival da Sardinha returns to the city’s riverside from 4 to 9 August, bringing together live music, gastronomy and family entertainment with free admission throughout the event. 

The Portugal News23 Jul

Portimão holds blood donation campaign in the Algarve

At a time when health authorities are appealing for blood donations due to resource shortages, a blood donation campaign is being organised in Portimão, in the Algarve.

The Portugal News21 Jul

Environment Agency to promote waste separation during the summer in the Algarve

The Marina de Portimão will host the final stop of the Portuguese Environment Agency’s (APA) summer awareness roadshow this weekend, bringing an interactive campaign designed to encourage residents and visitors to separate household waste correctly during the busiest months of the year. 

The Portugal News19 Jul

Lota Cool Market closes another successful edition in Portimão

The old fish market in Portimão was once again transformed into one of the Algarve's most vibrant summer venues as Lota Cool Market returned for five evenings of food, music, shopping and creativity. 

The Portugal News19 Jul

A New Dinner Spot for Vegans in Portimão

We Tried Balance’s New Vegan Dinner Menu.

The Portugal News14 Jul

1,000 counterfeit sports jerseys seized from shipments in the Algarve

The GNR’s Fiscal Action Unit (UAF) seized approximately 1,000 sports jerseys and another 400 counterfeit items during inspections carried out in the municipalities of Faro and Portimão, the security force announced.

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