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The Portugal News11 Aug

Heat to hit nine districts in Portugal

The yellow heat warning currently covering the districts of Bragança, Vila Real, Viseu, and Guarda will be extended to five additional districts on Tuesday, the Portuguese Institute for Sea and Atmosphere (IPMA) announced today.

The Portugal News11 Aug

EiCrypto says its cloud mining platform can generate high potential returns for eligible users

Portuguese real estate has long been a popular investment choice, attracting immense enthusiasm from both local and international investors. Thanks to its livable environment, booming tourism industry, and tax incentives, Portugal has established itself as one of Europe's most sought-after destinations for real estate

The Portugal News11 Aug

Artificial intelligence will also change the value of real estate

During the last few years, the future of offices has almost always been discussed in terms of teleworking. Now, artificial intelligence introduces a potentially much more profound transformation. Not because it will end offices, but because it will change companies, professions, productivity and, inevitably, what compa

The Portugal News10 Aug

How Licensing Rules Shape the Online Gambling Experience

Licensing regulations are the foundation of legal and safe online gambling, influencing everything from game fairness to consumer protection. Players benefit from clear rules, robust oversight, and accountability that differentiate regulated sites from riskier alternatives. Understanding how these regulations operate c

The Portugal News10 Aug

Former Cooperative in Portugal may become housing project

The building of the former Grémio da Lavoura, which was owned by the Coimbra Agricultural Cooperative, next to the deactivated Estação Nova train station, was sold for €5.8 million to a Spanish real estate fund.

The Portugal News9 Aug

In the real estate of the future, a megawatt can be worth as much as a square metre

For decades, we have evaluated real estate through relatively predictable criteria: location, area, access, construction quality, occupancy and yield. All will continue to be important. But I believe that a new variable is beginning to gain weight in the decisions of investors, developers and companies: the availabilit

The Portugal News8 Aug

Building more is not enough: Portugal has to modernise its real estate stock

When we talk about the challenges of Portuguese real estate, the discussion almost always tends to focus on the lack of supply: more housing, modern offices, logistics spaces and infrastructure. 

The Portugal News8 Aug

Portuguese municipality to give house to citizens

The Mangualde Municipal Housing Estate, built in the 1950s, is set to get a new lease on life as 17 families received the keys to their homes, following renovation works costing approximately three million euros.

The Portugal News7 Aug

Minister of the Economy advocates for regulated integration and guarantees a fast-track channel for immigrants

The Minister of the Economy and Territorial Cohesion, Manuel Castro Almeida, stated that Portugal remains open to immigration, assuring that foreign citizens with an employment contract and secure housing can enter the country quickly. 

The Portugal News7 Aug

Algarve city to build 204 homes

The Portimão City Council has awarded the contract to build 204 housing units in the Coca Maravilhas neighbourhood, budgeted at €27.7 million and considered the "largest public housing project" developed in the municipality, the local authority announced.

The Portugal News7 Aug

Football emerges as growing investment opportunity across Europe

Football clubs are attracting increasing interest from private and institutional investors, with Portugal accounting for more than half of the investment opportunities currently available across four European countries.

The Portugal News7 Aug

Portugal can become one of the great technological centers of Europe.

For many years, Portugal has sought to attract international investment mainly through tourism, real estate, industry and services. 

The Portugal News6 Aug

Portugal NHR Tax Holders: Plan Early and Mitigate Future Tax Burden

For those who have benefitted from the Non-Habitual Resident (NHR) tax regime, the end of that tax status can arrive with an unwelcome shock if left unaddressed. Industry experts estimate that only around 27% of people currently under NHR are properly prepared for what comes after it, with many leaving planning until f

The Portugal News6 Aug

One in ten residential properties listed for sale in Portugal sells in less than a week

The Portuguese residential real estate market is diverse, which leads to different rates at which homes are sold depending on their features and location. 

The Portugal News6 Aug

Property of the Week: Exclusive beachfront villa with panoramic sea views and views of the Arrábida mountains

Hidden within the privacy of the Tróia Resort, protected by 24-hour security and facing one of Europe’s most untouched beaches, this is one of those rare homes that quietly redefines beachfront living.

The Portugal News4 Aug

A 2.5% increase in house rents is expected in Portugal in 2027

Data from the National Statistics Institute (INE) reveal that landlords and tenants can expect a 2.51% increase in rents in 2027, in line with inflation estimates.

The Portugal News4 Aug

Portugal classified 155 new rare diseases in 2025

Portugal classified 155 different rare diseases for the first time in 2025, the year in which 1,803 Rare Disease Cards were issued – 13.2 per cent more than in 2024 – covering a total of 594 conditions, according to the DGS.

The Portugal News3 Aug

A further seven municipalities in Portugal with an average house price exceeding €750,000

The varying dynamics of the Portuguese property market remain evident across the country.

The Portugal News3 Aug

Burger competition brings international flavours to Albufeira in the Algarve

Burger lovers have a new reason to visit Albufeira this summer as the Portugal Burger Cup – Summer Edition arrives at Parque do Ribeiro from 1 to 10 August, bringing together burgers inspired by eight different countries in a friendly culinary competition.

The Portugal News2 Aug

The Portuguese real estate market is finally returning to normal

For several years, the Portuguese real estate market has lived in an almost exceptional environment. 

The Portugal News1 Aug

The real estate of the future will be defined by resilience, not just location

The key and fundamental rule of real estate for many was simple: location, location, location. 

The Portugal News1 Aug

The house has become just the mirror of a larger problem in Portugal

Whenever we talk about housing in Portugal, the discussion almost always ends at the same point: house prices. 

The Portugal News31 Jul

We tried Vilamoura's new world-inspired dinner nights

Visitors looking for something a little different this summer can now enjoy a new series of themed dinner evenings in Vilamoura, with a different cuisine taking centre stage on selected nights throughout the week.

The Portugal News31 Jul

Coimbra records Portugal’s fastest-growing rental demand

The demand for rental housing in Portugal continued to accelerate during the second quarter of 2026, with Coimbra emerging as the country’s fastest-growing market for tenant interest, even as average rents edged lower.