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Household wealth rises 67% in Portugal since 2010

Household net wealth reached €1.196 trillion in 2025, driven by rising property values and financial assets, according to the... In News, Economy - 20 Oct 2026, 15:03

Northern Portugal and Galicia to build cross-border competitiveness hub

In News, Business, Economy - 20 Oct 2026, 14:33

Portugal records third-largest tax competitiveness improvement

In News, Economy - 20 Oct 2026, 12:33

Mercadona starts hiring for new Algarve store

In News, Business - 20 Oct 2026, 10:03

The True Value of Cables Is on the Ground

In Business - 20 Oct 2026, 07:01

Portugal archipelago to invest €28 million in port expansion

In News, Economy, Madeira & Azores - 19 Oct 2026, 17:03

The View They Searched For

In Housing, Business - 19 Oct 2026, 16:02

Spotlight

Carefree Days

This piece, Carefree Days, was written by me in my early twenties. In Moments of Calm - 19 Oct 2026, 13:04

Why the wealthy really move to Portugal

Political instability and global uncertainty are sending affluent families toward Portugal, and the tax opportunities are a bonus... In Wealth and Tax - 14 Oct 2026, 13:26

Looking for a career opportunity in Portugal?

A unique opportunity to join the largest not-for-profit association in Portugal helping foreign residents. In Business - 16 Oct 2026, 08:01

Small Car. Huge Crowd. Portugal Meets ÉLAN

More than 200 guests, three individually styled cars and an unveiling that quickly became an emotional moment. A new automotive... In Business - 16 Oct 2026, 07:31

The New UK-Portugal Tax Treaty: What Actually Changed on 29 December 2025

The new double taxation convention between the UK and Portugal entered into force on 29 December 2025, replacing an agreement that... In Portugal, United Kingdom, Business - 16 Oct 2026, 08:31

Is Portugal Still the Right Place to Call Home? Lisbon Summit Explores What Comes Next

In partnership with CNN, Global Citizen Solutions hosts an unprecedented international gathering with experts in Lisbon. In Housing - 20 Oct 2026, 15:17

The View They Searched For

Discover an exceptional villa in Quinta das Raposeiras, above Santa Bárbara de Nexe, offered by QMS Real Estate through the IPK... In Housing, Business - 19 Oct 2026, 16:02

Your Algarve Holiday Deserves a Supercar

A Porsche 911 for the coast road, a Range Rover Sport for the week, and a Ferrari or Lamborghini when only real drama will do.... In Algarve, Business, Tourism - 16 Oct 2026, 07:01

Britain's casino rule changes stop at the border, and that matters for UK expats in Portugal

On 12 October, MPs met in Westminster Hall to debate the petition calling for the UK to rejoin the European Union, signed by more... In Gambling - 20 Oct 2026, 10:26

How the Golden Visa put Portugal “in the market for investment”

The introduction of the Golden Visa programme “put Portugal in the market for investment” and paved the way to the... In Golden Visa - 14 Oct 2026, 13:31

Why Is Everyone Talking About Melides? Discovering Portugal’s Most Exclusive Coastal Gem

For years, the understated charm of the Alentejo Coast was one of Europe's best-kept secrets. Today, Melides, a serene and... In Housing - 19 Oct 2026, 13:37

US demand for life in Portugal remains strong despite changes to citizenship law

Interest in moving to Portugal remains strong among Americans, with 455 people attending a recent series of events in the United... In North America - 16 Oct 2026, 09:31

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A different kind of luxury in Albufeira

W Algarve is part of W Hotels, a luxury lifestyle brand within Marriott International. The W story began in New York in 1998, and... In Travel - 18 Oct 2026, 19:01

Café of the week: Georgina Café

Specialty coffee & brunch In Food & Drink - 18 Oct 2026, 15:01

Portugal city to build local training Unit

In News, Business - 18 Oct 2026, 10:03

TEKEVER and the Portugal I've Always Believed in!

In Business - 18 Oct 2026, 07:01

World’s largest sand sculpture park in the Algarve remains open

In News, Tourism - 17 Oct 2026, 19:03

The Portugal That Has Always Been Waiting For Us

In Business - 17 Oct 2026, 15:01

Full sick pay proposed for cancer patients in Portugal

In News, Health - 16 Oct 2026, 17:33

Silicon Valley company expands to Portugal

In News, Business - 16 Oct 2026, 15:33

Portugal remains a major vehicle exporter

In News, Business - 16 Oct 2026, 14:33

Economy

MotoGP brings €56 million to Algarve economy

The Portuguese MotoGP Grand Prix is bringing much more to the Algarve than motorsport fans, with a new study showing that last... In News, Sport, Economy - 16 Oct 2026, 17:03

Portugal sees surge in power outage compensation

Electricity customers in Portugal received €2.1 million in compensation in 2025, double... In News, Economy - 15 Oct 2026, 19:03

Portugal moves towards six months of fully paid parental leave

In News, Economy - 15 Oct 2026, 16:03

Calendar of tax obligations for self-employed workers in Portugal

In News, Economy - 15 Oct 2026, 15:03

Portugal workers and pensioners to pay half their income tax withholding

In News, Economy - 15 Oct 2026, 11:03

Tobacco and alcohol revenue to increase in Portugal

In News, Economy - 14 Oct 2026, 18:33

How will the wage increase affect purchasing power in Portugal?

In News, Economy - 14 Oct 2026, 15:33

Lufthansa selected to buy stake in Portugal's TAP for €1.2 billion

In Economy - 14 Oct 2026, 13:52

Portugal sees growth in businesses and jobs

In News, Economy - 13 Oct 2026, 16:03

Editor's Choice

Algarve ranks second best place for retirement

In News - 02 Sep 2026, 16:03

Portugal bans cash payments above €3,000

In News - 24 Aug 2026, 19:03

Driving after 70 in Portugal: What are the rules?

In News - 24 Aug 2026, 18:03

The Portugal News launches the Portugal Handbook

In Portugal Handbook - 15 Jul 2026, 17:31

Company News

Kate Moss releases rock ‘n’ roll Zara collection

For her second Zara collection, the British supermodel has teamed up with singer Bobby Gillespie. In Lifestyle, Company News - 14 Jun 2025, 09:00

MEO fined more than half a million

The National Communications Authority (Anacom) has imposed a fine of more than half a... In News - 14 Apr 2025, 09:03

TAP confident in US routes

In News, Portugal, North America, Travel, Company News - 13 Apr 2025, 17:01

easyJet announces flight promotions

In News, Travel, Porto & North, Company News - 12 Apr 2025, 19:02

Primark opens new Portugal store

In News, Porto & North, Company News - 12 Apr 2025, 14:03

Pingo Doce launches AI-powered self-checkout

In News, Company News, Lisbon - 11 Apr 2025, 12:04

easyJet reopens Faro base

In News, Algarve, Company News - 31 Mar 2025, 11:03

Luxury development awarded Green Globe certificate

In News, Portugal, Algarve, Company News - 30 Mar 2025, 18:01

Mercadona to change packaging labels

In News, Portugal, Business, Company News - 30 Mar 2025, 12:01

Finance

Bison Bank launches Bison Insight and integrates AI into investment management

Bison Bank has launched Bison Insight, a new digital solution powered by Artificial Intelligence, available through the Bison... In Finance - 12 Oct 2026, 11:15

Why Expats in Portugal Should Review Their Investments Now

Join us on 27th & 29th October for an exclusive, interactive seminar - details below In Finance - 09 Oct 2026, 11:55

Retiring to the Algarve as a US Expat

In Finance - 09 Oct 2026, 07:01

IFICI Deadline: Miss It and You Could Lose Years of Tax Benefits

In Finance - 30 Sep 2026, 11:33

How Early Should You Start Financial Planning Before Moving to Portugal?

In Finance - 25 Sep 2026, 07:01

Portugal registers budget surplus

In News, Economy, Finance - 23 Sep 2026, 11:33

Café combines coffee with gold trading

In United Kingdom, Finance - 19 Sep 2026, 07:31

Bison Bank at Investor Talks: knowledge and financial innovation under discussion

In Finance - 10 Sep 2026, 11:05

Portugal Increases Fuel Tax Discount

In News - 07 Sep 2026, 14:03

Consumer Rights

150 hotels to open in Portugal

In 2021, Portugal already had more hotel rooms per km2 than Spain and France. Consultant Neoturis predicts that, of 186 ongoing... In Consumer Rights, Travel - 04 Feb 2024, 17:01

EVA: Energy Virtual Assistance

In Europe, the energy sector was responsible for 77 percent of emissions of CO2 in 2019. In Consumer Rights - 08 Nov 2023, 18:01

Do you know your air passenger rights?

In Consumer Rights, Portugal, Tourism - 17 Sep 2023, 18:01

Labor Laws and Worker Rights in Romania: Evolving Regulations and Challenges

In Europe - 15 Sep 2023, 11:31

Will there be increases in telecommunications services?

In Consumer Rights - 10 Feb 2023, 19:01

As an EU, EEA non-resident, are you obliged to appoint a fiscal representative in Portugal?

In Consumer Rights, Portugal, Lifestyle - 02 Feb 2023, 12:01

Iberian Electricity Market

In Consumer Rights - 27 Jan 2023, 09:07

Class Action Directive

In Consumer Rights - 26 Jan 2023, 12:19

Moving to Portugal ? Make sure you request your NIF online before

In Portugal - 13 Jan 2023, 12:01

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