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The Portugal News25 Aug

Pharmacies in Portugal will receive €3.15 for each vaccine

Pharmacies that participate in the next vaccination campaign against influenza and COVID-19 will receive €3.15 for each vaccine administered, according to a decree published in the Official Gazette of the Union.

The Portugal News25 Aug

Portugal is an international premium real estate destination

When addressing the development of premium real estate over the last 40 years in Portugal, it is clear that this market segment has evolved from a discreet market into one of the most dynamic and internationalized in Europe. 

The Portugal News25 Aug

An August filled with music, sunsets and open-air experiences

From wellness moments and sunset sessions to open-air evenings and music, Kimpton Atlântico Algarve presents a programme designed to make the most of August, in a light, vibrant and laid-back spirit.

The Portugal News25 Aug

Former Porto Bank headquarters transformed into luxury development

The 1960's building in central Porto will include eight apartments and one commercial unit, with completion scheduled for December 2026.

The Portugal News25 Aug

Georgina officially adopts Cristiano Ronaldo older children

Following a discreet wedding ceremony, Georgina Rodriguez has reportedly adopted Cristiano Ronaldo's older children.

The Portugal News25 Aug

Weekend weather forecast

Cloudy skies and warm temperatures

The Portugal News25 Aug

The Algarve Luxury Market Comes of Age

by Kerstin Buechner, Co-Owner & Director, QP Savills

The Portugal News25 Aug

Minister promises investigation into hit-and-run in Albufeira

The Minister of Home Affairs condemned the hit-and-run in Albufeira (Algarve) that injured 12 people and promised that "the circumstances of the incident will be fully investigated by the competent authorities."

The Portugal News25 Aug

Municipality in Portugal promotes Portuguese language course for foreigners

The municipality of Vila Nova de Poiares, in the district of Coimbra, will promote a new Portuguese Language course for foreigners.

The Portugal News25 Aug

Follow the Capital: What Portugal's €1.4 Billion Investment Surge Is Telling Investors

There is an old saying in investing: follow the money.

The Portugal News25 Aug

Weather warning issued on mainland Portugal

Seven districts in mainland Portugal will be under a yellow warning on 26 August due to the forecast of periods of rain or showers, which may be heavy at times, IPMA reported.

The Portugal News25 Aug

Brussels rules out tax on extraordinary profits from oil companies

The European Commission once again ruled out creating a tax at the European Union (EU) level to tax the extraordinary profits of oil companies, following a new request from Portugal and five other countries defending national measures.

The Portugal News25 Aug

New haemodialysis clinic coming to the Algarve

B. Braun has announced the construction of a new haemodialysis clinic in Albufeira, aimed at improving access to kidney care in the central Algarve.

The Portugal News25 Aug

Transavia launches route between Portugal and Belgium

The low-cost airline Transavia, part of the Air France-KLM group, announced that it will launch a route between Ponta Delgada, in the Azores, and Brussels, Belgium, in the summer of 2027.

The Portugal News25 Aug

Portugal plans luxury hotel train inspired by Orient Express

Portugal is set to get a new luxury hotel on rails, with plans to transform old CP carriages into accommodation offering overnight journeys, regional food and experiences around the country.

The Portugal News25 Aug

Portugal Weather Today (25 August): Today's Forecast and What to Expect

For the full weather forecast video, see below 👇👇👇

The Portugal News25 Aug

Santa Catarina de Fonte do Bispo bike ride

We meet at 08.45 ready for a start at 09.00 am

The Portugal News25 Aug

Sea temperature reaches absolute record

The average surface water temperature of the world's oceans reached 21.1ºC on 22 August, an absolute record for a single day, due to global warming and the El Niño climate phenomenon, the European Copernicus Observatory announced.

The Portugal News25 Aug

A hit-and-run in Albufeira left 12 injured

Twelve people were injured, one seriously, in a hit-and-run in the early hours of 25 August in Oura, Albufeira, in an area with bars. The driver was arrested, a GNR source told Lusa.

The Portugal News25 Aug

The extreme heat of 2026 in Europe will be the "new normal" of the future

Climatologists warn that the extreme heat experienced this summer across various European countries will become the norm in the coming decades—a consequence of global warming that has already altered Europeans’ habits and made them more attuned to climate change.

The Portugal News25 Aug

The Sweet Refuge of Bairro Alto Hotel’s Bakery in Lisbon

Anchoring the bustling corner where Rua do Alecrim meets Praça Luís de Camões, the pastry shop of the Bairro Alto Hotel introduces a refined, unhurried counterpoint to the frantic energy of downtown Lisbon. 

The Portugal News25 Aug

World's oldest person celebrates 117th birthday

The world's oldest living person has celebrated her 117th birthday, becoming the first British person ever verified to reach the age.

The Portugal News24 Aug

Burqa Law in Portugal to come into effect in September

The law that aims to prohibit the concealment of faces in Portugal, popularly known as the burqa law, will come into effect on 23 September.

The Portugal News24 Aug

Portugal bans cash payments above €3,000

In Portugal, cash payments of €3,000 or more are now prohibited, as a new European Union ceiling will come into force next year.