The Portugal News23 JulAssociation opposes ban on TVDE vehicles in Albufeira
The Portuguese Association of Transporters in Unmarked Vehicles (APTAD) has opposed the Albufeira City Council's decision to ban access to passenger transport vehicles hired through electronic platforms (TVDE) in some areas of the city.
The Portugal News23 JulEU approves Paramount-Warner merger with restrictions covering Portugal
The European Commission has approved Paramount’s acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery after the company agreed to competition measures, including ending a joint film distribution venture in Europe and accepting 10 years of distribution restrictions.
The Portugal News23 JulEuropean Union to give Portugal €65.37 million to recover from winter storms
Portugal will receive an advance of €65.37 million from the European Union (EU) Solidarity Fund to finance recovery after the 'train' of storms.
The Portugal News23 JulFaro Airport Departures at 8:40am: Passport Control Cleared in Just 10 Minutes
Travellers departing from Faro Airport at 8:40am this morning experienced a quick and efficient journey through the departure process.
The Portugal News23 JulPortimão holds blood donation campaign in the Algarve
At a time when health authorities are appealing for blood donations due to resource shortages, a blood donation campaign is being organised in Portimão, in the Algarve.
The Portugal News23 JulBison Bank brings digital assets closer to Portuguese banking clients
Bison Bank has become the first bank in Portugal authorized to provide crypto-asset services directly under the European MiCA regulation. This means clients can now access solutions such as custody and conversion of crypto-assets within a regulated banking environment, with greater security, transparency and confidence
The Portugal News23 JulPortugal Weather Today (23 July): Latest Forecast Across Portugal
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The Portugal News23 JulIrish desire to live in Portugal grows
While the number of Irish citizens officially resident in Portugal increased by almost 12% in 2024, the Portuguese Chamber of Commerce prepares to host the Moving to Portugal Show and Seminars in Dublin on 22 September 2026.
The Portugal News23 JulAstrophysicists discover possible first 'moon' outside the Solar System
Astrophysicists have discovered what may be the first ‘moon’ outside the Solar System, orbiting not a planet but a brown dwarf, a celestial body too massive to be a planet and too small to be a star.
The Portugal News23 JulMinister assures funding for works in 451 Portuguese schools
The Minister of Territorial Cohesion guaranteed that none of the works in 451 schools decentralised to the municipalities will be left without funding after the end of the Recovery and Resilience Plan (PRR).
The Portugal News22 JulThe Portugal News launches new podcast section
The Portugal News is proud to announce the launch of Podcast Portugal, the latest addition to its growing range of multimedia content, now available through our website.
The Portugal News22 JulZoomarine Algarve welcomes birth of dolphin calf during 35th anniversary celebrations
Zoomarine Algarve has announced the birth of a male bottlenose dolphin calf named SAMI, marking a significant milestone that coincides with the marine park’s 35th anniversary this year.
The Portugal News22 JulPortuguese Perfumes: The Best Fragrance Brands Made in Portugal
Step into a Lisbon street in early summer and you might catch the scent of jacaranda blossoms drifting through warm air, mingling with orange blossoms, sun-heated stone and a trace of salt from the nearby Atlantic. In the Algarve, citrus trees release their fragrance under the sun, while inland, wild herbs and dry gras
The Portugal News22 JulBanks in Portugal tighten criteria for mortgage loan applications with new measures
Despite the decrease in mortgage loan applications in Portugal, due to the high price of houses, banks have also tightened the criteria for granting loans.
The Portugal News22 JulMercadona to open new supermarket in Portugal this summer in Setúbal district
The Spanish supermarket chain Mercadona is set to reinforce its presence in Portugal with the opening of a new store in Alhos Vedros, in the municipality of Moita, on 20 August, continuing its nationwide expansion programme for 2026.
The Portugal News22 JulMemorial to the Emigrant Soldier in the Azores: A Powerful Tribute
In Ribeira Grande, on São Miguel Island, the Memorial do Soldado Emigrante is a quiet but powerful tribute to emigrant soldiers.
The Portugal News22 JulEuropean Digital Identity Wallet set to launch in 2027
New voluntary system will allow EU citizens to store official documents digitally while giving users greater control over the personal information they share.
The Portugal News22 JulRepairs to the IP3 highway in Penacova are expected to keep the road closed for several days
Infraestruturas de Portugal stated that repairs to the IP3 road surface are expected to continue “for several days,” following the resin spill that forced the road closure in Penacova on 20 July.
The Portugal News22 JulHow to safely watch the August 2026 solar eclipse in Portugal
With the solar eclipse on 12 August just weeks away, excitement is building across Portugal as people prepare to witness one of the biggest astronomical events of the year. But before looking up, experts are reminding the public that protecting your eyes is just as important as enjoying the spectacle.
The Portugal News22 JulVila Galé CEO links Algarve price hikes to hotel upgrades and new flights to Faro
The debate surrounding rising vacation costs in the Algarve has taken on a new dimension following statements by Gonçalo Rebelo de Almeida, who, in an interview with Jornal de Negócios and Antena 1, rejected the notion that the region has become prohibitively expensive.
The Portugal News22 JulANA presents detailed plan for the new Lisbon Luís de Camões Airport
ANA – Aeroportos de Portugal has formally presented the engineering and construction plan for the future Luís de Camões Airport, slated for the Alcochete Firing Range.
The Portugal News22 JulCoimbra updates price of Municipal Tourist Tax
The Coimbra City Hall updated a proposal to readjust the value of the Municipal Tourist Tax on 20 July.
The Portugal News22 JulRental housing supply in Portugal falls 22 percent
Coimbra, Porto and Lisbon recorded the sharpest declines in available rental properties, while several smaller markets posted increases from a year earlier.
The Portugal News22 JulExpert Breaks Down Why Portugal Is Now a Magnet for Global Wealth
Portugal has long been admired for its quality of life, its warmth and its people, but over the past three decades the country has quietly transformed itself into something more: a serious contender in the global competition for capital and talent.