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Algarve opera night to end with wine tasting

In Faro, opera lovers will have the chance to enjoy an evening of classical music followed by a wine tasting when Swiss baritone... In News, Entertainment, Events - 10 Sep 2026, 19:03

Foreigners secure €87 million investment for housing in Portugal

In News, Housing - 10 Sep 2026, 18:03

The Volta System collected 305 million packages in Portugal

In News - 10 Sep 2026, 17:03

Portugal faces Denmark in a football match in Braga

In News, Sport - 10 Sep 2026, 16:33

Low Incomes Leave Portuguese Struggling

In News - 10 Sep 2026, 16:03

Portugal to have a new health centre

In News - 10 Sep 2026, 15:33

Construction sector in Portugal creates over 5,000 companies this year

In News, Housing - 10 Sep 2026, 15:03

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New Primark store opens in Portugal

The new Primark store, located on the 1st floor of Alegro Setúbal, has opened its doors in Portugal. In News - 10 Sep 2026, 14:03

House rental prices rise in Portugal

House rentals per square meter rose 5.2% in August compared with the same month in 2025, 0... In News, Housing - 10 Sep 2026, 13:33

More than 1,000 dogs coming together for Portugal animal event

In News, Arts & Culture - 10 Sep 2026, 12:33

Portugal rules out further fuel tax cuts

In News, Economy - 10 Sep 2026, 12:04

This investment is part of the strategic plan which includes wind, solar, green hydrogen and energy storage technologies.

REN stake could speed up investment and cut electricity prices

In News, Politics - 10 Sep 2026, 11:33

Municipalities in the Algarve at maximum risk of fire

In News - 10 Sep 2026, 11:03


Free nature activities coming to the Ria Formosa

In News, Arts & Culture - 10 Sep 2026, 10:33


Portugal Weather Today (10 September): Temperatures to rise again

In News - 10 Sep 2026, 10:01


Portugal revives compulsory vaccination rules for schoolchildren

In News, Health - 10 Sep 2026, 09:03

Politics

Chega’s motion of no confidence was rejected

The motion of no confidence tabled by Chega against the Government was rejected on 8 September, with the Socialist Party... In News, Politics - 09 Sep 2026, 17:03

Motion of no confidence against the Portuguese government confirmed

The Standing Committee unanimously approved today the convocation of a plenary session for... In News, Politics - 07 Sep 2026, 16:33

Portugal to have new sister-city relationship with a USA

In News - 05 Sep 2026, 19:03

Date set for Chega’s motion of no confidence in the Government

In News - 04 Sep 2026, 11:03

Iceland rejects joining European Union

In News - 31 Aug 2026, 16:33

Trump adviser says relations between Portugal and the US have never been better

In News - 30 Aug 2026, 19:03


What does an Andy Burnham premiership mean for British expats living in Portugal?

In United Kingdom - 30 Aug 2026, 17:01


Historic marriage marks victory for equality

In News, Politics - 29 Aug 2026, 15:31


Amnesty advances decades-long peace process

In Europe, Politics - 29 Aug 2026, 13:31

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

Crime

Bernie Ecclestone Stopped With Shotgun in Portugal

Former Formula One boss Bernie Ecclestone was stopped by police in Portugal after arriving on his private jet with a shotgun but... In News - 09 Sep 2026, 14:46

Man caught transporting 4,300 litres of fuel in Algarve

A 32-year-old man has been arrested in Loulé after being caught transporting 4,300 litres... In News, Crime - 08 Sep 2026, 10:03

Thousands of computer equipment arrive at Portugal's justice services

In News - 07 Sep 2026, 14:33

Portugal police warns of new card scam

In News - 03 Sep 2026, 15:33

Police seizes 400kg of cocaine in Portugal

In News - 03 Sep 2026, 10:03

The murder case of rapper Tupac Shakur has reached its conclusion

In News, Crime, North America - 01 Sep 2026, 16:33


Stolen masterworks recovered after museum heist

In Europe, Crime - 29 Aug 2026, 12:31


Police wants to question André Ventura regarding the break-in at his office

In News - 25 Aug 2026, 16:33


Minister promises investigation into hit-and-run in Albufeira

In News, Crime - 25 Aug 2026, 13:33

Opinion

A Climate Grand Jeté

The first hurricane to hit Hawaii in 34 years. The Mediterranean on fire from Spain to Greece.  In Opinion - 05 Sep 2026, 09:01

The Strategic Mineral Assets of Portugal

When Presidents Donald Trump and Xi Jinping meet in the USA on 24 September ... In Opinion - 01 Sep 2026, 07:01

Memories of the Clube Náutico de Zêzere

In Opinion - 31 Aug 2026, 07:01

How science can help Portugal make better decisions

In Opinion, Science - 29 Aug 2026, 08:01

Trying to understand irregular migration to Europe and the UK

In Opinion - 22 Aug 2026, 15:01

Why The Portugal News chooses positive, independent journalism

In Opinion - 14 Aug 2026, 19:01


The Amazonian Thrust towards Cyber Mastery in the EU

In Opinion - 11 Aug 2026, 07:01


When things don’t go right

In Opinion - 08 Aug 2026, 10:03


The Quincentenary of William Tyndale's New Testament in English

In Opinion - 06 Aug 2026, 07:01

Environment

Abnildo d’Oliveira Places National Value Creation at the Heart of Agricultural and Fisheries Development

Abnildo d’Oliveira argues that São Tomé and Príncipe should move from an economy focused primarily on primary production... In Africa, Environment - 09 Sep 2026, 12:42

Portugal aims to resolve water shortage on the south bank of the Tagus River

The government wants to have a solution within four months for the water shortage on the... In News, Environment - 09 Sep 2026, 12:33

Dangerous invasive plant found in Portugal

In News, Environment - 08 Sep 2026, 10:33

Supermarket trolleys house seahorses in Portugal

In News - 07 Sep 2026, 18:33

Seven Portuguese districts under heat warning today

In News, Environment - 07 Sep 2026, 10:33

Into the Heart of the Congo: Exploring Human Nature and Tradition with Wilson Vieira Podcast

In Environment, Lifestyle, Africa - 05 Sep 2026, 19:31


Payment of reusable cups may be returned

In Europe - 05 Sep 2026, 15:33


Forest fires are reducing in main forests

In South America - 05 Sep 2026, 14:33


Efforts to mitigate drought effects

In Asia - 05 Sep 2026, 13:33

Other News Articles

Municipality in Portugal reduces participation in residents' income tax

The Lourinhã Municipal Council has decided to lower the amount it will collect in 2027... In News - 10 Sep 2026, 08:03

Portugal will have a new book festival with national and international authors

The Viseu International Literary Festival (FLIV) will be held in that city to host... In News, Arts & Culture - 10 Sep 2026, 07:03

Airports in Portugal register 20.8 million passengers

Airports in Portugal handled almost 20.8 million passengers between April and June,... In News - 09 Sep 2026, 19:03

Cruise activity hits record high in Portugal

In August 2026, the Port of Lisbon recorded a record number of cruise passengers visiting... In News - 09 Sep 2026, 18:03

New income tax reduction arrives in Portugal in November

The measure will be retroactive to January and is expected to affect more than two million... In News, Economy - 09 Sep 2026, 17:33

Silves Council receives the archives of the Cork Museum

On 3 September 2026, Carvoeiro Branco and ANTRIX will have formalised the donation of the... In News - 09 Sep 2026, 16:33

Michael Jackson tribute show returning to Portugal

In News, Arts & Culture - 09 Sep 2026, 16:03

Porto Half Marathon had 15,000 registered participants

In News, Sport - 09 Sep 2026, 15:33

European Union moves to tackle short-term rentals

In News, Housing - 09 Sep 2026, 15:03

Portugal prepares group to prevent female genital mutilation

In News - 09 Sep 2026, 14:33

TAP privatisation deadline extended until end of this year

In News, Business - 09 Sep 2026, 14:03

Complaints against AIMA fall by 50%

In News - 09 Sep 2026, 13:33

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