
The Portugal News9 SeptNew income tax reduction arrives in Portugal in November
The measure will be retroactive to January and is expected to affect more than two million households.

The Portugal News9 SeptChega’s motion of no confidence was rejected
The motion of no confidence tabled by Chega against the Government was rejected on 8 September, with the Socialist Party abstaining (PS)

The Portugal News9 SeptLawn recovery: Tackling dry grass, diseases and grubs
Let the rain do the work so your lawn doesn’t look like straw for long.

The Portugal News9 SeptSilves Council receives the archives of the Cork Museum
On 3 September 2026, Carvoeiro Branco and ANTRIX will have formalised the donation of the Cork Museum’s archival and documentary collection to Silves Council.

The Portugal News9 SeptMichael Jackson tribute show returning to Portugal
Michael Jackson fans will have two opportunities to see one of the world’s best-known tribute shows when “This Is Michael” returns to Portugal later this year.

The Portugal News9 SeptThe Wine Fair is back at Apolónia, with a new addition: the new Delicatessen area
Apolónia Supermarkets are once again celebrating wine and gastronomy with the Wine and Delicatessen (Deli) Fair, which began on 3 September and will end on 20 September, taking place at the Almancil branch

The Portugal News9 SeptPorto Half Marathon had 15,000 registered participants
Kenyan Owen Korir Kapkama and Ethiopian Emmy Jepkemoi Mutai are the main contenders among the 15,000 participants.

The Portugal News9 SeptLoulé Bike ride
Sunday Morning 13th September: Bike ride starting in Loulé

The Portugal News9 SeptEuropean Union moves to tackle short-term rentals
The European Commission is moving to give cities and regions more room to restrict short-term holiday rentals in areas where residents are struggling to find affordable homes.

The Portugal News9 SeptBernie Ecclestone Stopped With Shotgun in Portugal
Former Formula One boss Bernie Ecclestone was stopped by police in Portugal after arriving on his private jet with a shotgun but without the documentation required to bring the weapon into the country.

The Portugal News9 SeptReal-World Learning in Action: International Sharing School Connects Students with Industry Leaders
International Sharing School Lisbon is strengthening its commitment to real-world learning through a growing programme of career experiences, with a particular focus on technology, innovation and the future of work.

The Portugal News9 SeptPortugal prepares group to prevent female genital mutilation
The decree creating the temporary Working Group for the prevention and combating of harmful practices, such as female genital mutilation, child marriages and honour killings, was published in the Diário da República.

The Portugal News9 SeptWhile house prices fall across the world, Portugal continues to rise
Most of the world's housing markets cooled at the start of 2026, but Portugal moved in the opposite direction, recording the largest rise in real house prices anywhere in the world.

The Portugal News9 SeptTAP privatisation deadline extended until end of this year
Air France-KLM and Lufthansa will enter a final negotiation phase after submitting similarly evaluated bids.
The Portugal News9 SeptComplaints against AIMA fall by 50%
The president of the Agency for Integration, Migration and Asylum (AIMA) said the number of complaints against the agency has fallen this year to about half of those registered in 2024, even as service has increased.

The Portugal News9 SeptPortugal King’s heart to be exhibited in public
The heart of King Pedro IV, kept since the 1930s in the mausoleum of the Church of Lapa in Porto, will be on display again on 25, 26 and 27 September, the Irmandade da Lapa revealed.

The Portugal News9 SeptAbnildo d’Oliveira Places National Value Creation at the Heart of Agricultural and Fisheries Development
Abnildo d’Oliveira argues that São Tomé and Príncipe should move from an economy focused primarily on primary production towards a model capable of processing more of its own resources and retaining a greater share of the value they generate*. Agriculture, fisheries, local processing and the blue economy form part of a

The Portugal News9 SeptPortugal aims to resolve water shortage on the south bank of the Tagus River
The government wants to have a solution within four months for the water shortage on the south bank of the Tagus River, starting from Castelo de Bode and/or the Tagus River, said the Minister of the Environment.

The Portugal News9 SeptEspaço 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 News9 Sept231,000 people visit Porto Book Fair
Around 231,000 people visited this year’s Porto Book Fair, making it the second most popular edition the event has ever held.

The Portugal News9 SeptBernardo Teixeira, Garvetur: “The Algarve continues to be one of the most resilient real estate markets in Portugal”
Bernardo Teixeira, a member of Garvetur’s management team, analyses the current real estate cycle in the Algarve. Against a backdrop of strong international demand and the growing difficulty faced by people living in the region when it comes to accessing housing, he identifies the lack of supply as the main structural

The Portugal News9 SeptHundreds of UK flights cancelled after air traffic control failure
At least 250 flights have been cancelled across the United Kingdom following a technical failure in the country’s air traffic control system

The Portugal News9 SeptAmericans become top foreign tourists in the Douro
American tourists are increasingly discovering Northern Portugal, with the US now becoming the leading foreign tourism market in the Douro.

The Portugal News9 SeptCinema audience in Portugal doubled
Portuguese cinemas drew almost 1.8 million viewers in August, an 83.5% increase from the same month last year, driven by the new "Spider-Man," the Portuguese Institute of Cinema and Audiovisual (ICA) revealed.