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The Portugal News13 Aug

Viking-inspired ship to arrive in the Algarve

A 28-metre ship inspired by Viking vessels is set to arrive in the Algarve this weekend, as its crew prepares for a much bigger adventure across the North Atlantic.

The Portugal News13 Aug

FlixBus continues to expand routes in Portugal

FlixBus continues to invest in new routes in Portugal and has expanded its operations in the country.

The Portugal News13 Aug

Emergency room wait times are rising again

The average waiting times for an initial medical assessment exceeded 11 hours today at the emergency department of Barreiro Hospital, part of the Arco Ribeirinho Local Health Unit (ULS), according to the National Health Service (SNS) portal.

The Portugal News13 Aug

Airport passenger numbers in Portugal rise

National airports handled 7.1 million passengers in June, a year-on-year drop of 0.2% following record highs in the previous five months, bringing the total for the first half of the year to 35.341 million, a 2.5% increase, Statistics Portugal (INE) reported today.

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

€10 million allocated to restore rivers and streams in Portugal

More than a dozen river and stream restoration measures are set to receive support through a new €10 million funding package aimed at improving the ecological condition of waterways across northern Portugal.

The Portugal News13 Aug

Summer event tourism in Portugal could generate up to €6 billion

Tourism linked to summer events has established itself as a key driver of attraction and economic activity in Portugal.

The Portugal News13 Aug

IFICI vs NHR: How Portugal's new tax regime compares to its predecessor

For years, Portugal's Non-Habitual Resident (NHR) regime was one of Europe's most talked-about tax programmes, drawing entrepreneurs, retirees and internationally mobile families to Portuguese shores.

The Portugal News13 Aug

Portugal Weather Today (13 August): What to Expect with the weather today

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The Portugal News13 Aug

International events generate over €203 million in Madeira

A regional investment of €522,500 helped generate more than €203 million in global media exposure.

The Portugal News13 Aug

Faro Airport Arrivals: No Queues This Morning!

Passengers arriving at Faro Airport in the Algarve have enjoyed a particularly smooth start to the day, with no queues visible in the arrivals lounge this morning.

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 News13 Aug

Bison Bank takes on the Vice-Presidency of the Portuguese Chinese Chamber of Commerce and Industry

Bison Bank is joining the Board of Directors of the Portuguese Chinese Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCILC), with António Henriques, the Bank's CEO, assuming the Vice-Presidency of the Board.

The Portugal News13 Aug

Driving above 180 km/h could become a crime in Portugal

The proposed Highway Code would also introduce new road safety measures and tougher enforcement.

The Portugal News13 Aug

Is the Saudi Arabian Crown Prince on holiday in the Algarve?

Besides the announcement that Mohammed bin Salman would spend some time in Madeira, the Royal Saudi Arabian aeroplanes are parked at Faro Airport.

The Portugal News13 Aug

IPMA issues maximum fire risk across Portugal

The Algarve and most of the country’s mainland are at maximum or very high risk of fire today.

The Portugal News13 Aug

easyJet introduces digital fuel platform to cut emissions

easyJet is set to launch a new digital system to make aircraft refuelling more efficient, with the airline estimating the technology could cut its carbon emissions by up to 10,000 tonnes of CO2 a year. 

The Portugal News13 Aug

Portuguese companies may not have to publish salaries in job adverts

Companies in Portugal may not have to include salaries in job adverts under the Government's proposed new rules on pay transparency.

The Portugal News13 Aug

Europe Doesn't Need to Outgrow America to Outperform It

One comment from Rob Lucas, CEO of CVC Capital Partners, recently caught my attention.

The Portugal News13 Aug

Portugal has to decide whether it wants to be the AI back office or create the AI economy!

Portugal has become, in recent years, a particularly competitive destination for international service centres, administrative operations and support teams of large companies. 

The Portugal News12 Aug

The total eclipse captivated all of Portugal

Although the full effect was visible only in Bragança and along the Spanish border, the beauty of the phenomenon could be seen across the entire country. 

The Portugal News12 Aug

Solar Eclipse at the Geodesical center of Portugal

On 12 August 2026, a solar eclipse was visible across Portugal.

The Portugal News12 Aug

18-year-old Portuguese student wins international space award

Portuguese student Lua Afonso has been recognised in the United States with the Anita Gale Visionary Leadership Award, following her participation in the International Space Settlement Design Competition.

The Portugal News12 Aug

Investment in Iberian agribusiness reaches 1.2 billion euros

Institutional investment in Iberian agribusiness grew by 50 percent over the past year across Portugal and Spain.