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The Portugal News22 Aug

Portugal is industrialising again. But this time it is different

For many years, the word "industry" evoked large factories, assembly lines, mass production and competitiveness based mainly on the cost of labour. 

The Portugal News21 Aug

While we discuss politics, abroad they look at Portugal

While in Portugal much of the public debate continues to focus on the political controversies of the moment, abroad a different narrative about the country is beginning to be built. 

The Portugal News21 Aug

New emergency care model in Portugal

A model based on a different triage approach is being developed at the Leiria emergency department, helping to reduce the time patients spend in the unit while ensuring patient safety through continuous monitoring.

The Portugal News21 Aug

Lagos: One of the Algarve’s Most Desirable Locations for Property Investment

For years, the golden limestone cliffs, hidden sea caves, long sandy beaches, and historic fishing villages of the Algarve have hidden a well-kept secret. 

The Portugal News20 Aug

Spain's Ministry of Consumer Affairs fines Avis €1 million for abusive fees

The car rental company Avis was fined the maximum amount of €1 million by Spain’s Ministry of Social Rights, Consumer Affairs and Agenda 2030 after authorities discovered serious violations in its rental contracts involving the improper charging of additional fees to customers.

The Portugal News20 Aug

Property of the Week: Beautiful Character Quinta-Style Villa Near Loulé

Set amidst the peaceful Algarve countryside, just minutes from the vibrant city of Loulé, this charming quinta-style villa effortlessly combines traditional Portuguese character with modern comfort. 

The Portugal News19 Aug

Portuguese families spend 82 percent of salaries on rent

New data show renting and buying a home continue to require a high share of household income, with Faro and Funchal facing the highest housing cost burdens. 

The Portugal News19 Aug

Room rents rise as supply falls

Finding an affordable room to rent is becoming increasingly difficult in parts of Portugal, with asking prices reaching €527 a month as the number of rooms available on the market falls sharply.

The Portugal News19 Aug

Wine, history and luxury come together at Taboadella

Taboadella brings together wine tourism, history, and luxury accommodation at its estate in the Dão, where visitors can explore 42 hectares of vineyards, discover more than 1,500 years of winemaking history, and stay at a private Relais & Châteaux property.

The Portugal News17 Aug

Albufeira Mayor charged over Roma comments

Albufeira mayor Rui Cristina has been charged with discrimination and incitement to hatred and violence following comments he allegedly made about the local Roma community and access to municipal housing.

The Portugal News17 Aug

Live Products Beat Promises: BlockDAG's $2M Day Outpaces Quiet Internet Computer At $2.10 And Official Trump At $1.40

Working products are separating presales from promises. Internet Computer trades around $2.10, backed by record on-chain activity, while OFFICIAL TRUMP sits near $1.40 as a Solana-based political memecoin. Both show how narrative and usage pull in different directions.

The Portugal News17 Aug

The Court, Carvoeiro — Live, Holiday or Invest

Currently under construction in Carvoeiro, The Court is a modern development designed to combine lifestyle, leisure and investment flexibility in one of the Algarve’s most desirable coastal destinations.

The Portugal News15 Aug

Five Algarve locations among Portugal's top luxury property market

The Algarve continues to strengthen its position as one of Portugal’s main markets for luxury property, with five locations in the region making it into the national top 20 for high-end housing supply.

The Portugal News15 Aug

Real estate does not create the problems of the economy - Make them visible!

Whenever there is a housing crisis, the real estate market is at the centre of the debate. 

The Portugal News15 Aug

125 vacant buildings identified in Leiria

Leiria City Council identified 125 vacant buildings this year within the Urban Rehabilitation Areas (ARU) of the Historic Centre and Nossa Senhora da Encarnação; no properties in a state of ruin were detected, it was announced.

The Portugal News14 Aug

Belgium leads European real estate tax burden; Portugal falls in the mid-range

Taxation on real estate assets varies significantly across European countries regarding the different stages of property transactions, ownership, and income generation, according to data from the Global Property Guide.

The Portugal News14 Aug

Portugal proposes new rules for ending rental contracts

The Portuguese Government is proposing changes to rental laws that would make it easier for landlords to end contracts when major renovation or restoration work requires tenants to leave the property.

The Portugal News14 Aug

What’s on the SBC Summit Conference Agenda in 2026?

The gaming industry rarely looks the same from two different angles.

The Portugal News14 Aug

Carvoeiro Clube Group Appointed as New Operating Manager of Hibiscus Gardens

Carvoeiro Clube Group has been appointed as the new operating manager of Hibiscus Gardens, bringing the resort in Carvoeiro back under the management of an experienced local operator following several years in which the development was largely inactive and its properties were no longer being operated as a tourist resor

The Portugal News14 Aug

Why QP Savills Let the Music Do the Talking

QP Savills is launching something a little different this Summer - a campaign that trades the usual property language for something with a bit more soul.

The Portugal News13 Aug

Property of the Week: Contemporary beachfront living with panoramic atlantic views

Explore an exceptional villa in Ferragudo in one of the Algarve's most spectacular coastal settings.

The Portugal News13 Aug

Portugal will support university students' rent

Scholarship students studying at universities outside their area of residence who cannot find accommodation in university residences will receive rent support.

The Portugal News11 Aug

Petition calls for ban on shared electric scooters in Portugal

A new nationwide petition is calling for an end to commercially operated shared electric scooter schemes in Portugal, arguing that the rapid spread of app-based rentals has created persistent problems for road safety, accessibility and the use of public space.  

The Portugal News11 Aug

Algarve luxury property prices exceed €10,000 per square metre

Luxury property prices in parts of the Algarve are now exceeding €10,000 per square metre, reaching levels that would have been difficult to imagine just a few years ago.