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Prince Harry and Meghan make ‘secret trip’ to Portugal

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle made a "secret trip" to Portugal last week, according to Portuguese weekly celebrity magazine Nova Gente. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex, who relinquished their royal duties in 2020 and moved to the USA, had travelled to Europe to take part in the Invictus Games,...

Summer heat expected this weekend in Portugal

"Tropical nights" also expected in the Algarve ​​​​​​​Maximum temperatures in mainland Portugal will be above 30ºC from Friday and could reach 37ºC, around 5 to...

Marcelo “optimistic” first stone of Lisbon’s new airport will be laid before end of his term

"For the first time I feel there is reason to be optimistic" Portugal's President of the Republic has said that he is optimistic “that the...

Housing crisis shows no signs of slowing

Protests are expected across the country on Saturday against the government’s proposed solutions to Portugal’s housing crisis. While the controversial ‘Mais Habitação’ programme was...

Ryanair threatens to close Madeira base over airport charges

Future of Ryanair base in Madeira at risk due to ANA's proposal Irish low-cost airline Ryanair has threatened that it may be forced to close...

State Budget 2024 to see “modest tax cut”

Portugal’s Socialist (PS) government has pledged to cut taxes for its State Budget 2024 and has ruled out creating any new tax bands. But the...

Share Algarve explores the latest Marketing, tech, innovation and AI trends

The fourth edition of the conference takes place on October 22 and 23 at the Algarve’s Congress Centre in Vilamoura. Share Algarve, the largest International Marketing and Innovation Conference in the South of Portugal, returns on October 22 and 23. During two days, leaders, innovators, enthusiasts and academics will gather...

Ombria Algarve names João Richard Costa as new CCO

João Richard Costa was previously the Director of Sales and Marketing Ombria, the new sustainable luxury development located in the heart of the Algarve (Loulé) and due to open in the spring of 2024, has named João Richard Costa as its new Chief Commercial Officer (CCO). With over 18 years of...

Founderz online business school expands to Portugal

Founderz, the Unconventional Business School that focuses on skill disruption, equipping individuals with the knowledge to navigate the future, could open in Portugal in 2024. The CEO and co-founder of the company, Pau Garcia-Milà, told Jornal Económico that despite its campus being virtual, there will be meeting points with gatherings...

Loulé’s CIMPOR cement factory turns 50

Events being planned to attract tourists to factory The CIMPOR cement factory in Loulé celebrated its 50th anniversary last week, with its production manager revealing...

Bondstone to invest over €100 million in Vilamoura residential project

Private equity firm Bondstone has purchased Quinta do Morgadinho, a 68-hectare plot of land in Vilamoura, where a residential project worth over €100 million...

Managing your investments when living in Portugal

Moving to Portugal is the perfect opportunity to have a fresh look at your savings and investments. You need to adjust your tax planning and estate planning to take...

Moving to Portugal? The tax and wealth management essentials to know before you go

While it is never too late to review and adjust your financial planning for living in Portugal, if you are still planning your move,...

Inflation update and planning ahead to protect our savings

It has been two years now since inflation began to climb, and we were soon noticing the higher cost of living. Prices continued rising over...

Portugal’s non-habitual residence (NHR) regime – 10 years of tax benefits

You may consider moving to Portugal for a healthier, more relaxed lifestyle, but it also offers much wider appeal, giving new residents the opportunity...

Spacious, well presented home in great location

This large family home (V3+1) on a good size plot is ideally located close to the coast, and within a short drive of the thriving town of Guia with plentiful ‘frango piri piri’ restaurants and all type of amenities. The house is approached via a quiet road and is in...

Portugal not facing a real estate bubble

“Portugal does not have and is not facing a real estate bubble” said former CEO of Novobanco Speaking at the Portugal Real Estate Summit in Estoril on Tuesday, the banker and economist said Portugal’s real estate market is being affected by a lack of supply at a time when demand...
Portugal Resident

The symptoms of heart valve disease

Being aware of the importance of an early diagnosis, is the first attitude to be taken into account when it comes to adopting strategies...
Isobel Costa

A day in the life of an Uber Driver!

Until recently we had never called an Uber, but needing an urgent ride, with guidance from my son who regularly gets Ubers all over...
Sandra Genest-Boudreau

Keeping flexible by stretching your muscles

Most people would assume that stretching is only necessary when going for a run, playing sports or after lifting weights. However, stretching at least...
Penelope Best

The Importance for Children of Rules and Routines

After the excitement of back-to-school preparations, most school age children will now have begun the new academic school year. One of the ways that parents...

FOOD & wine

Wine Talk: A powerful red from Beira Interior

I’ve written a few articles about the wines of Rui Roboredo Madeira whose Beyra label, made on a remote north-eastern corner of the country,...

Algarve’s “discreet [wine] revolution” featured on Grande Escolhas cover

The Portuguese wine magazine published a 17-page article highlighting the region's "bright future". The Algarve region is the cover story of Portuguese wine magazine Vinho Grandes...

Chaîne des Rôtisseurs enjoy seaview dinner at Vilalara’s B&G restaurant

The chosen venue for the Chaîne des Rôtisseurs’ dinner on Saturday, September 9 was Restaurant B&G at the Vilalara Thalassa Resort in Porches. The restaurant,...

Spanish rush to Portugal to buy cheaper olive oil

A litre of olive oil costs 27% more in Spain than in Portugal While for years Portuguese citizens living closer to the border have travelled...

Morgado do Quintão throws End of Harvest Party

On October 7, the Lagoa winery is opening its doors to celebrate the end of the grape harvest season with Algarve wines, "the best...

How to pick your Portuguese Paradise

I just finished speaking about my life in Portugal at International Living’s Ultimate Go Overseas Bootcamp in Denver, Colorado. Over 800 people from all...

Communities Unite: an example for expats everywhere

Can you imagine a social event where foreigners meet and mix with their Portuguese neighbours, enjoying a delicious barbeque, quaffing Portuguese wine and dancing...

Manuel Teixeira Gomes – An Algarvian President of Portugal

After Portugal deposed its last monarch, D Manuel II, in 1910, the country became Europe’s third republic (after Switzerland and France). Over the course...

Pet Corner: Hot off the press…

Jenny Clarke’s voice disappeared somewhere along the motorway. In her care, as president of the Association for Protection of Animals Algarve (APAA), a rescue...

Lisbon sees new March for Animals on Saturday

Lisbon will be hosting yet another ‘national march for the rights of animals’ tomorrow (Saturday) to alert to the “harsh reality” that many of...

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