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A further seven municipalities in Portugal with an average house price exceeding €750,000
The varying dynamics of the Portuguese property market remain evident across the country.
White House finalizes voluntary AI oversight framework
The administration is preparing to brief leading AI companies on its blueprint for reviewing advanced AI models.
Fake green receipts and undeclared work have tripled over the past four years in Portugal
Undeclared jobs and fake self-employment receipts have tripled within the past four years, with the construction, agriculture and restaurant industries being especially affected.
Poland appeals €1.3B Pfizer vaccine ruling
Warsaw says the end of the pandemic and Russia's invasion of Ukraine upended the deal.
Ethereum Drops, Cardano Price Prediction Turns Bearish But ZKP Presale Hits $2.23M as Traders Chase 100x Potential!
The crypto market is known for its volatility, and this week proves it again, with gains and losses across the board. The Ethereum price has cooled to around $1,876 after climbing near $1,933, yet staking has hit a record 33.69% of supply. Cardano isn't faring much better, with the latest Cardano price prediction showing the token stuck near $0.165. It remains pinned below its key moving averages, as resistance holds firm at $0.173-$0.175.
Rally Finland 2026: Pajari Delivers a Dream Victory on Home Soil
Known for its breathtaking speeds, huge jumps and passionate crowds, the Jyväskylä-based event once again lived up to its reputation in 2026, producing a landmark victory for local favorite Sami Pajari.
Chinese developer advances another hybrid energy project in Alentejo
Chinese renewable energy developer Chint Solar is pressing ahead with another hybrid project in the Alentejo, adding a solar plant, wind farm and battery storage complex near Montemor-o-Novo to a The post Chinese developer advances another hybrid energy project in Alentejo appeared first on Portugal Resident .
GNR steps up speed enforcement on roads in Portugal
The GNR will step up speed enforcement between 3 and 9 August on roads with the highest rates of accidents and speed limit violations, the security force announced.
Growing Number of Irish Residents Highlights Algarve’s Transformation into an All-Year-Round Home
Andrea Viegas, Honorary Consul for Ireland in the Algarve, to speak at the Moving to Portugal Show in Dublin
Errors in exam grading prompt teachers to file complaint with Ombudsman
Just as education minister Fernando Alexandre faces further grilling by a parliamentary standing committee, teachers movement MetaProf has filed a formal complaint against his ministry with the Ombudsman Luísa Neto, The post Errors in exam grading prompt teachers to file complaint with Ombudsman appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Farage needs the border to be the battle of the summer
The Reform UK leader is back on his core issue amid intense scrutiny of his financial arrangements.
Man accused of secretly photographing women and children at Algarve beach
A man has been identified by the Maritime Police after allegedly taking photographs of women and minors without their consent at Monte Clérigo beach in Aljezur. The incident occurred on The post Man accused of secretly photographing women and children at Algarve beach appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Government authorises nearly €80 million in funding for roadworks in Portugal
The Government has authorised Infraestruturas de Portugal (IP) to incur expenditure of €79.7 million through 2028 for repairs to roads damaged by storms in January and February across six districts.
Portuguese economy defies turmoil as 2% growth comes within reach
Portugal’s economy has emerged from a turbulent first half of the year in considerably better shape than expected, making annual growth of around 2% increasingly likely — and raising the The post Portuguese economy defies turmoil as 2% growth comes within reach appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Louis Armstrong documentary to mark jazz legend’s 125th birthday in Lisbon
An Emmy Award-winning documentary revealing the hidden family life of jazz legend Louis Armstrong will be screened in Lisbon on Tuesday (August 4) to mark what would have been the The post Louis Armstrong documentary to mark jazz legend’s 125th birthday in Lisbon appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Weather Today (3 August): What Can You Expect from Today’s Forecast?
Watch the full forecast in the video below 👇👇👇
Burger competition brings international flavours to Albufeira in the Algarve
Burger lovers have a new reason to visit Albufeira this summer as the Portugal Burger Cup – Summer Edition arrives at Parque do Ribeiro from 1 to 10 August, bringing together burgers inspired by eight different countries in a friendly culinary competition.
Tourism contributed 11.8% to Portugal's GDP in 2025
Tourism contributed €36.2 billion to the economy in 2025, representing 11.8% of Gross Domestic Product (GDP), and added 0.3 percentage points to real economic growth, the INE reported.
Zelenskyy appoints chief negotiator as head of foreign intelligence
Rustem Umerov's appointment is part of a broader security reshuffle announced by the president in July.
Paris court rejects pro-Kremlin TV star’s appeal against expulsion
The ruling leaves in place Xenia Fedorova's house arrest, daily police checks and a six-month asset freeze.
Historical Villages of Portugal join international luxury catalogue to attract Mexican market
The Historical Villages of Portugal network is now featured in the international catalogue “Monumental Experiences: Where Heritage Becomes an Experience,” an initiative launched in Mexico City that brings together heritage destinations from Portugal, Spain, and Mexico.
Maritime Police release footage of 2.1-tonne cocaine seizure off Alentejo coast
Maritime Police have released images of yet another successful drugs’ seizure – this time 2.1 tonnes of cocaine off the Alentejo coast, south of the Tróia Peninsula. As in a The post Maritime Police release footage of 2.1-tonne cocaine seizure off Alentejo coast appeared first on Portugal Resident .
How a tiny Soup Kitchen sparked a big night out for charity
On a tiny side street, Portimão’s Soup Kitchen serves hot food and warm smiles three times a week, feeding around 220 people on Sundays alone. “Any of us could be The post How a tiny Soup Kitchen sparked a big night out for charity appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Public debt in Portugal rises to 92.9% of GDP in the second quarter
Public debt under the Maastricht definition, the figure that counts for Brussels, rose to 92.9% of Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in the second quarter of this year, an increase of 1.9 percentage points compared to the previous quarter, the Bank of Portugal (BdP) reported today.