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The Portugal News11 Aug

São Mateus Fair Sees Historic Opening

The 634th edition of the São Mateus Fair opened its doors last Thursday, 6 August, with an unprecedented turnout. 

The Portugal News11 Aug

Turismo de Portugal launches a competition for climate refuge projects

Turismo de Portugal launched a €1 million call for proposals today aimed at municipalities and parish councils for “climate refuge” projects, the agency announced in a statement.

The Portugal News11 Aug

Salaries above €3,000 quadruple in Portugal

Between 2016 and 2026, the number of workers earning more than €3,000 quadrupled in Portugal.

The Portugal News11 Aug

Continente and Pingo Doce control half of Portugal's supermarket market

Continente and Pingo Doce continue to dominate supermarket shopping in Portugal, together accounting for half of the country's food retail market.

The Portugal News11 Aug

These flights allow lucky passengers to observe the solar eclipse

The Spanish airline Vueling announced on Monday that passengers will be able to observe the solar eclipse on eleven of their flights. 

The Portugal News11 Aug

Viseu and Lisbon forge strategic partnership to boost joint tourism promotion

The Municipality of Viseu and the Lisbon Region Tourism Board (ERT-RL) have formalised a Strategic Cooperation Protocol focused on tourism and regional promotion. 

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

Europeans spend an average of €104 per night on travel

A study by Radical Storage reveals that Europeans spend an average of €104 per night on travel.

The Portugal News11 Aug

Thanks to everyone who came along for the bike ride in Moncarapacho yesterday morning.

 We had a good number of riders all taking advantage of the earlier start and the cooler weather.

The Portugal News11 Aug

Portugal named among the best places to retire abroad in 2026

Portugal has once again been recognised as one of the best places in the world to retire, making Forbes' 2026 list of recommended destinations for those considering spending their retirement abroad.

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.

The Portugal News11 Aug

Portugal Weather Today (11 August): What to Expect

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

The Portugal News11 Aug

Weekend weather forecast

Portugal set for another warm weekend

The Portugal News11 Aug

Solar Eclipse to affect energy production in Portugal

The solar eclipse that will take place on 12 August will affect solar energy production by 45%, as mentioned by REN – Redes Energéticas Nacionais.

The Portugal News11 Aug

The N2 in a Ferrari 355 GTS

Portugal’s N2 is often described as “Portugal’s Route 66.” 

The Portugal News11 Aug

Portuguese association urges doctors to prescribe new generics for diabetes

The Generic Medicines Users’ Association called on doctors today to prescribe new generic medicines containing the active substance dapagliflozin, which are 50% cheaper for patients, for type 2 diabetes.

The Portugal News11 Aug

Portugal faces teacher shortage as nearly 3,000 retire and thousands delay pensions

During the 2025/26 school year, around 3,300 teachers and nursery educators retired, while more than 2,000 others chose to remain in work after reaching retirement age.  

The Portugal News11 Aug

Your pet’s future – Please plan now!

Perhaps the future, ours and of our pet(s), is something we take lightly.

The Portugal News11 Aug

The Port of Portimão breaks all-time passenger record

The record was set during the Norwegian Dawn’s stopover on 8 August, beating the previous record of 46,263 passengers, which was registered in 2011.

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

$1.6M Floods Into BlockDAG Ahead of September 1 Launch While Ethereum Price Turns Bearish & Sui Price Faces Pressure

The crypto market is moving fast, and smart investors are hunting for the next major winner before price trends break out. The latest Ethereum price prediction shows the coin struggling to hold its $1,850 support level. At the same time, the Sui price is aiming for a small 20% bounce toward $0.83.

The Portugal News11 Aug

Lidl customers raise €150,000 to support animal charities in Portugal

Lidl Portugal has raised around €150,000 for animal welfare organisations in just over a month through its new Solidarity Bag initiative.

The Portugal News11 Aug

From First Steps to A-Levels: An Education That Grows With Your Child

As the new school year begins, EITV welcomes students of every age - from nursery to secondary - into a bilingual campus shaped by nature.