The Portugal News

Lisbon’s prime residential property market recorded a 2.4% increase in values during the first six months of 2025, according to Savills’ World Cities Prime Residential Index. This growth places the Portuguese capital ahead of the global average of 0.7% and confirms its position as one of Europe’s most attractive destinations for high-end real estate.

With crypto markets heating up again, investors are on the hunt for the top crypto to buy in 2025. It’s not just about hype anymore, real utility, adoption, and community-driven growth are shaping which projects are worth watching.

The Ripplecoin mining platform announced full support for XRP, BTC, and ETH, providing global crypto investors with stable and high daily returns without the need for mining machines.

At Wular Lake, Lotus flowers are blooming again after being freed from the underwater silt that had strangled them for three decades.

Jet2.com and Jet2CityBreaks have put their winter 2026/27 city break program on sale, including a connection between Birmingham and Porto among the 15 destinations available for next winter.

The Japanese government plans to strengthen support for start-ups expanding into the Nigerian market, aiming to boost economic growth for both countries. 

Galé Beach is located a few kilometres from Albufeira town. 

China’s Pop Mart, which has become a global sensation with its ugly-cute Labubu doll, reported a nearly 400 percent first-half net profit, fuelled by high demand for the toys and a shift towards higher-margin overseas markets. 

The former Pego coal-fired power plant in Abrantes, which ceased power production in 2021, will be dismantled, including the cooling towers, in a process that will preserve the railway line providing access to the complex.

Hundreds of thousands of teenagers will soon be starting new lives away from home after securing places at university.

Portuguese coach Roberto Martínez will announce his squad for the start of qualifying for the 2026 World Cup on August 29, according to the Portuguese Football Federation (FPF).

Researchers at the University of Denver’s Institute for Human-Animal Connection recruited 40 dog owners to participate in a gold standard laboratory stress test to measure the effects of animal companions on their humans.

Saint Lucia has decriminalised consensual same-sex conduct following a high court ruling that laws criminalising intimacy between same-sex partners are discriminatory and inconsistent with international human rights standards.

If you need to fill your car with fuel then it would be better to do this weekend before prices for diesel and petrol rise on Monday.

Despite the growing obsession with anti-ageing hacks and expensive treatments, two remarkable South African women – aged 91 and 99 – reveal a simpler truth: vitality comes from purpose, passion, and strong social ties. 

On September 19, RegioJet will launch daily services connecting Warsaw to Krakow, offering travellers another option to make one of Poland’s most popular trips for the first time in decades. 

A new online platform, “Volunteering Portugal” (volunteering.pt), will officially launch this September, providing a central hub for charities and community organisations to connect with individuals seeking volunteer opportunities.

Portugal contributed to the rise in immigration disinformation during the month of July, with the topic breaking a record since the European Digital Media Observatory (EDMO) began its monthly monitoring.

The political parties of D66 and SP are calling for a legal limit of 21 pupils per class in Dutch primary and secondary schools. 

Worker productivity drops 2% to 3% for every degree Celsius (°C) above 20°C, according to a United Nations report, which highlights the increasing frequency and intensity of extreme heat events.

A row has erupted between the German states of Bavaria and Thuringia over who can rightfully claim to have invented the Bratwurst. 

The Directorate-General of Health has expanded free access to vaccination against zoonotic influenza, such as bird flu, to wildlife rangers, along with those who handle tests or suspected cases.

Italians are ditching the coast in record numbers this summer, as beach-based companies recorded a 25 percent decline in visitors amid soaring prices and extreme temperatures. 

A new range-topping Elroq brings 335bhp, four-wheel drive, and some sporting character. Does it work? 

Portugal’s energy transition took another significant step forward in July 2025, with renewable sources supplying an impressive 71.4% of all electricity produced on the mainland. 

A storytelling masterpiece that recounts how Duke William of Normandy conquered England, reshaping British and European history, is set to leave the French territory for the first time in 900 years. 

Committed to intensifying efforts in the efficient management of water resources, EMARP – the Portimão Municipal Water and Waste Company – is investing in Active Leak Control through the execution of two new projects, financed by the Environmental Fund.

The length of songs has become shorter in the streaming era, especially after the launch of TikTok, with the average song shrinking to just three minutes and 12 seconds in 2019, compared to around four minutes in the early 2000s. 

Portugal, known for its stunning landscapes, rich history and vibrant culture, is also subject to a range of natural hazards.

Maximum temperatures will drop between 2 and 7 degrees Celsius in mainland Portugal on Sunday, a day when scattered showers are possible in the central and southern regions, meteorologist Maria João Frada told Lusa.

Portugal was the fourth country in the European Union with the longest working hours in 2024, with 9.2% of workers working 49 hours or more per week, above the European average of 6.6%.

Grab a drink, a man or a woman and dance to the sound of Pimba, a very typical Portuguese musical genre.

Five emergency rooms will be closed on Saturday and four on Sunday, one in Paediatrics and the rest in Obstetrics and Gynaecology, according to the National Health Service (SNS) website.

Portugal’s Golden Visa program has positioned the country as one of Europe’s most effective destinations for converting hospitality investment into immigration opportunity. 

If you are looking for some inspiration, this week’s podcast picks are a great place to start.

The CGTP trade union has called for demonstrations in Lisbon and Porto against the draft revision of labour legislation on September 20th, calling for workers to mobilise against what it calls “an assault on rights” and an “affront to the Constitution.”

Born April 25, 1941 to August 1, 2025 – Petite in stature, Pat Skipper was a force of nature.

The crypto casino industry became a complete disaster zone. Every con artist with a laptop thinks they can build the “groundbreaking” bitcoin casino platform of the future. Reality check – most are sophisticated robbery operations designed to steal your cryptocurrency while you’re distracted by shiny slot animations.

I had the pleasure of speaking with Luana Valente, a 14-year-old steeplechase star from Tunes, Algarve. 

Canoeists Gustavo Gonçalves, João Ribeiro, Messias Baptista, and Pedro Casinha have been crowned K4 500m World Champions today in Milan.

Everything you need to know about FATACIL this year!

The crypto market in 2025 is once again shifting into high gear, with investors searching for the best crypto to buy right now as momentum returns to presales and altcoins. While established tokens like Shiba Inu, Dogecoin, and TRON continue to attract speculative flows, much of the excitement has pivoted toward next-generation Layer-1 projects. Among them, BlockDAG (BDAG) has become the clear standout.

The Socialist Party (PS) has questioned the Government about the decision to restrict the prescription of diabetes injectables and sensors to four medical specialties, warning of a “blockage to access to medication for a very significant segment of the population.”

For most readers, their home golf course will not be in the top-10 in the world rankings. But while a club’s membership might not be able to look out from the clubhouse onto the rolling splendour of a Royal Portrush or Augusta National, if the members wish it, in terms of offering a welcome to others and fostering a sense of community, they truly can be one of the world beaters. It’s always a question of attitude and a collective good spirit that makes for that positive experience that stays long in our memories.

Prime Minister Luís Montenegro has thanked European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen for “the European Union’s solidarity” in fighting the fire.

Understanding the difference between legal residency (from the Golden Visa) and tax residency is the first and most important step. Both carry very different meanings, benefits, and responsibilities.

The family of Mark Kiely is looking for answers following the death of their son who was found in Albufeira on 18 August.

The Portuguese Cork Association (Apcor) has welcomed the inclusion of cork products in the list of exemptions from the trade agreement between the US and the European Union, highlighting the “strategic importance” of this decision for Portugal.

Curated by John Romão, this year’s biennial is shared between Lisbon and Madrid, presented under the title “Caminho Irreal” – an invitation to deviation, symbolic displacement, and the possibility of reconfiguring the role of the artist and the spectator.

Portugal continues to secure its place on the international technology map, this time through the growing influence of its artificial intelligence ecosystem.