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The Portugal News28 Aug

Citizens gather at Câmara Municipal de Lagos to Save Meia Praia

On Wednesday, August 19, at 2:00 PM, local residents gathered outside the Municipal building to express concern about a proposed hotel development on the environmentally sensitive Dunas Douradas dunes at Meia Praia.

The Portugal News28 Aug

More people in Portugal move homes during summer holiday

August is usually associated with holidays, but many people in Portugal are also using the summer break to move home.

PT
Postal28 Aug

“Paisagem é impressionante”: alemães destacam praia no Algarve pelas lagoas naturais e poucas multidões

Página alemã dedicada ao Algarve destacou uma praia pela paisagem natural, pelas lagoas naturais e pelo ambiente tranquilo

The Portugal News27 Aug

All non-EU passengers to face biometric checks in Portugal

The collection of biometric data from foreign passengers will be carried out in full from 6 September, the Prime Minister announced during a visit to Lisbon Airport.

Portugal Resident27 Aug

Portugal’s largest vegan fair returns to Loulé in September

Portugal’s largest vegan fair returns to the Algarve next month, with organisers expecting thousands of visitors and around 5,000 plant-based meals to be served over three days. The seventh edition The post Portugal’s largest vegan fair returns to Loulé in September appeared first on Portugal Resident .

PT
Postal27 Aug

Família passou férias há 2 anos neste hotel no Algarve junto à praia e considera-o o “paraíso em Portugal”

Há dois anos, uma família escolheu este resort em Sagres para umas férias junto ao mar e descreveu-o como "o paraíso em Portugal"

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Barlavento27 Aug

PSD quer turismo mais qualificado, seguro e sustentável em Albufeira

O PSD de Albufeira defende uma mudança no modelo turístico, com mais segurança, sustentabilidade, valor acrescentado e respeito pela comunidade. O conteúdo PSD quer turismo mais qualificado, seguro e sustentável em Albufeira aparece primeiro em Barlavento .

The Portugal News27 Aug

Pestana to build new apartment resort in Portugal

A new tourist development in Porto Covo is set to begin construction in September, expanding the Pestana Hotel Group’s presence on the Alentejo coast. 

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Postal27 Aug

Vai ser construído um novo mega-aeroporto que será dos maiores a nível europeu: construção começa já este ano e inauguração está ‘marcada’ para esta data

Desenhado para ser um dos maiores da Europa, este mega-aeroporto na Polónia deverá começar a ser construído já este ano de 2026

The Portugal News27 Aug

Bad weather cancels eight flights at Porto airport

Rain on the morning of 27 August at Porto airport led to the cancellation of eight flights, the diversion of another seven, and delays in air operations, ANA Aeroportos de Portugal said.

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Sul Informação27 Aug

Tivoli Hotels & Resorts nomeia novo diretor de vendas no Algarve

A Minor Hotels reforçou a equipa comercial da Tivoli Hotels & Resorts no Algarve com a contratação de Luís Coelho para o cargo de Cluster Director of Sales. O profissional ficará responsável pelo desenvolvimento comercial de três unidades da marca na região,… O conteúdo Tivoli Hotels & Resorts nomeia novo diretor de ve

Portugal Resident27 Aug

Portugal’s airports return to collecting biometric data from foreign passengers 24/ 7

In the kind of announcement that hides an unpleasant punchline, prime minister Luís Montenegro has announced today that the collection of biometric data from foreign passengers will start being carried The post Portugal’s airports return to collecting biometric data from foreign passengers 24/ 7 appeared first on Portu

The Portugal News27 Aug

easyJet flight cancellation to Portugal affects 130 passengers

Around 130 people were affected by the cancellation on 25 August of an easyJet flight between Boa Vista Island, in Cape Verde, and Porto, Portugal, with some still awaiting a solution, as mentioned by passengers

Portugal Resident27 Aug

Passengers stranded in Cape Verde after easyJet cancels Porto flight

Around 130 passengers have been caught up in the cancellation of an easyJet flight from Cape Verde to Porto, with some reportedly stranded on the island of Boa Vista without The post Passengers stranded in Cape Verde after easyJet cancels Porto flight appeared first on Portugal Resident .

The Portugal News27 Aug

Portugal Has the Hotels. The Opportunity Is In Its Authenticity

Something interesting is happening in the global hotel industry.

Portugal Resident27 Aug

A special four-part series celebrating 20 years of Exclusive Algarve Villas – When the Algarve changed forever (Part 4)

Still looking ahead We’ve experienced booming markets and difficult ones. We’ve seen new government initiatives attract buyers from around the world. We’ve watched the Algarve evolve from a popular holiday The post A special four-part series celebrating 20 years of Exclusive Algarve Villas – When the Algarve changed fo

Portugal Resident27 Aug

Engineering firm Martifer wins contract for Lisbon airport expansion

Portuguese engineering firm Martifer has been awarded a contract for the expansion of Lisbon Airport, which includes work on the steel structure, roofing and façades. According to the half-yearly report The post Engineering firm Martifer wins contract for Lisbon airport expansion appeared first on Portugal Resident .

The Portugal News27 Aug

Sculpture celebrates Railway Heritage in Loulé

As part of the celebrations marking the 136th anniversary of São Sebastião, one of the two civil parishes in Loulé, a sculptural landmark was unveiled on Thursday, August 13, along the path beside Loulé/Praia de Quarteira railway station.

The Portugal News27 Aug

Swimming prohibited on six Portuguese beaches

The municipality of Matosinhos has six beaches where swimming is discouraged because of microbiological contamination, the Portuguese Environment Agency (APA) said.

The Portugal News26 Aug

New flight between USA and Portugal announced

The Azores are getting another direct connection to the United States, with United Airlines announcing a new nonstop service between Newark and Terceira for summer 2027.

Portugal Resident26 Aug

New Italian pizzeria opens at Salgados resort

A new Italian-inspired restaurant specialising in artisan pizzas has opened at Marriott Residences Salgados Resort in the Algarve. Amarea Pizzeria is the latest concept from the Amarea brand, which already The post New Italian pizzeria opens at Salgados resort appeared first on Portugal Resident .

The Portugal News26 Aug

No women at the top of Portugal’s tourism associations

Women make up more than half of the global tourism workforce, yet only 7 percent reach top management positions.

Portugal Resident26 Aug

Algarve tees up international golf push at Solheim Cup

The Algarve will be promoted to an international golfing audience at the Solheim Cup 2026, as regional tourism authorities look to strengthen the destination’s profile in one of its most The post Algarve tees up international golf push at Solheim Cup appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Algarve Daily News26 Aug

Irish tourist describes “frightening” Albufeira hit-and-run after being dragged on car bonnet, as majority of 16 victims discharged from hospital

A majority of the 16 people injured in a hit-and-run incident in Albufeira, during the early hours of Tuesday, 25th August, have been discharged from Portimão Hospital, with two seriously injured victims remaining under intensive care, according to the Algarve Local Health Unit (ULS).