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The Portugal News25 Jun

Shopping from Shein, Temu or AliExpress? A New EU fee could make orders more expensive

European shoppers who regularly order from online marketplaces such as Shein, Temu and AliExpress may soon notice an increase in the cost of their purchases.

The Portugal News25 Jun

Portugal train company profit more than doubles

CP’s profit more than doubled in 2025 compared to 2024, reaching €4.9 million, while passenger numbers rose by 10.9% to surpass 208 million, the railway operator announced today, calling it “a new record for this century.”

The Portugal News25 Jun

Dancing in the Aisles

On Saturday, 13 June, the Silves Rotary Club Charity concert was held at the charming Teatro Mascarenhas Gregório in Silves.

The Portugal News25 Jun

Portuguese families are cutting back on consumption

Rising housing costs are forcing Portuguese households to cut other expenses. A public opinion survey conducted by Intercampus for Negócios, Correio da Manhã, CMTV, and NOW reveals that 56.8% of citizens with active mortgages have already cut, or plan to cut, other areas of their household budgets to cope with rising m

The Portugal News25 Jun

Property of the Week: A Stunning Luxury Villa with Panoramic Sea Views in Loulé's

This exceptional luxury villa delivers an outstanding standard of living, combining refined architecture, complete privacy, and truly breathtaking panoramic views.

The Portugal News25 Jun

Portugal under yellow warning due to thunderstorm forecast

Four districts on the mainland are under a yellow warning due to forecasts of thunderstorms, heavy downpours, and convective gusts, according to the Portuguese Institute for Sea and Atmosphere (IPMA).

The Portugal News25 Jun

LGBTI+-friendly neighborhoods in Portugal are becoming more expensive

Neighbourhoods in Portugal traditionally associated with the LGBTI+ community have evolved from mere nightlife and cultural hubs into luxury real estate assets, as stated by idealista.

The Portugal News25 Jun

Animal rights advocates in Portugal call for better prevention of animal abandonment

The Federation for Animal Defence and Rescue (FEDRA) has advocated for a legislative change to allow Official Collection Centres (CROs) and municipal veterinarians to help prevent animal abandonment.

The Portugal News25 Jun

MED Festival kicks off in historic area of Algarve city

The 22nd MED Festival begins on 25 June in the historic area of Loulé and, until Sunday, 28 June, will bring musicians from 30 countries to the venue's various stages, including Goran Bregovic, Seun Kuti, Natacha Atlas, Bonga, and Lura.

The Portugal News25 Jun

Appeals for municipalities in Portugal to encourage the use of bicycles

The Lisbon and Tagus Valley Regional Coordination and Development Commission challenged the region's 52 municipalities to adopt, by 2030, the 10 measures to promote bicycle use from the COP30 Bike Ride.

The Portugal News25 Jun

Portugal debates initiatives to encourage birth rates

Parliament is debating, at the initiative of the CDS-PP party, initiatives aimed at providing greater tax benefits to families with three or more children and proposing to the government the creation of a national strategy for birth rates.

The Portugal News25 Jun

Signs your summer drinking is out of control

Sunshine and longer days can tempt people to consume far more alcohol than is healthy – here are the signs to watch out for. By Ruth Lawes.

The Portugal News25 Jun

Portuguese team discovers prehistoric DNA in rock art

A Portuguese team helped make the world's first discovery of ancient human DNA preserved in prehistoric cave walls, with Escoural Cave in Montemor-o-Novo providing some of the most relevant samples in the study released this week.

The Portugal News25 Jun

Dogs rescued by major animal welfare operation in Portugal

Portuguese authorities have rescued approximately 250 dogs from a property in Amarante in what is being described as one of the country’s largest animal welfare operations to date.  

The Portugal News24 Jun

Buying a house in Portugal is becoming more challenging

Buying a home in Portugal is becoming increasingly challenging as property prices continue to climb, even as the number of homes being sold begins to fall.

The Portugal News24 Jun

TAP Air Portugal among the airlines with the lowest fare in Europe

A study by AirAdvisor analysed the fares of 23 European airlines, based on the average cost per seat-kilometre.

The Portugal News24 Jun

Portugal ranks among world's top countries for gold holdings per person

As central banks continue buying gold at one of the fastest rates seen in decades, Portugal has emerged as one of the countries with the largest gold reserves per citizen.

The Portugal News24 Jun

Portugal plans million-euro fines for breaches of board gender rules

Companies listed on the stock exchange risk fines of up to 2.5 million euros for breaching board gender-balance rules.

The Portugal News24 Jun

Defying the Noise: Ronaldo Silences Critics as Portugal Runs Riot in Houston

Amid fierce media scrutiny and immense fan pressure, Cristiano Ronaldo delivered a vintage performance, scoring twice to kickstart Portugal’s World Cup campaign.

The Portugal News24 Jun

Portugal increases number of exporting companies

Currently, Portugal has around 42,600 exporting companies, that is, 6,527 more than in 2029.

The Portugal News24 Jun

Ryanair extends O'Leary contract until 2032

Following months of negotiations, the Irish airline has announced that its CEO, Michael O'Leary, who has been in the position since 1994, will remain as CEO until 2032.

The Portugal News24 Jun

8 hacks to cool your home quickly without air-con

Combat the heatwave with these quick tips and tricks.