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The Portuguese Chamber of Commerce in the UK is launching a series of webinars for Britons interested in relocating to, living in, or investing in Portugal. In practice, anyone with a good command of English can register and gain practical information online before making major relocation or investment decisions. Starting tomorrow and running through the… Continue reading In June, a series of free webinars on relocating to Portugal will take place
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8 Facts About Portugal’s Greatest Symbol, Luís de Camões (and Why Today Is a National Holiday in His Honor)
Today, Portugal is celebrating its most important national holiday. Officially, it is the Day of Portugal, Camões and the Portuguese Communities. The date was not chosen by chance: it marks the death of Luís de Camões on June 10, 1580. Often regarded as Portugal’s equivalent of Pushkin, Homer and Shakespeare all rolled into one, Camões… Continue reading 8 Facts About Portugal’s Greatest Symbol, Luís de Camões (and Why Today Is a National Holiday in His Honor)
Demand for rental housing in Portugal has surged
Demand for rental housing in Portugal continues to grow significantly faster than interest in home purchases. According to data from property platform Imovirtual, the number of rental-related searches increased by 256% between February and April 2026 compared with the same period a year earlier. The reason is fairly straightforward: for many families, buying a home… Continue reading Demand for rental housing in Portugal has surged
The Two Biggest Rock Festivals of June — and One Starts This Weekend
June Isn’t Just About Portuguese Festivals, Pensioners and Sardines. It’s Also Festival Season for Rock Fans. June is the time of year when some of the biggest names in rock music make their way to Europe’s westernmost edge. Artists who rarely venture this far west are suddenly within easy reach. Here are the two standout… Continue reading The Two Biggest Rock Festivals of June — and One Starts This Weekend
Lisbon Airport Named the Worst Among European Capitals
More bad news, albeit of the kind that merely confirms what many travelers already suspected. Lisbon’s Humberto Delgado Airport ranked 274th out of 279 airports in the 2026 AirHelp global ranking, placing it near the very bottom of the list of the world’s major airports. Its standing is particularly striking in a European context: according… Continue reading Lisbon Airport Named the Worst Among European Capitals
Rescuers Wanted!
Portugal is heading into the summer season with an unexpected problem: the country is facing a severe shortage of lifeguards. According to the Portuguese Lifeguard Federation (FEPONS), beaches require between 6,000 and 6,500 lifeguards to operate safely, yet only around 5,000 have been trained, and in practice just two-thirds of them actually take up the… Continue reading Rescuers Wanted!
A Car Sold, But the Tax Bill Still Lands in Your Mailbox?
A significant legal precedent has emerged in Portugal for people who have sold a vehicle but continue to receive tax notices. The Supreme Administrative Court (Supremo Tribunal Administrativo) has ruled that the IUC vehicle tax must be paid by the actual owner of the car, not by the person whose name remains listed in the… Continue reading A Car Sold, But the Tax Bill Still Lands in Your Mailbox?
Grocery Basket Prices in Portugal Rise Again
At the beginning of June, the cost of the grocery basket tracked weekly by DECO PROteste resumed its upward trend. After three consecutive weeks of decline, prices increased by €1.97 (+0.77%), bringing the cost of the same basket of goods to €259.31. At first glance, the increase may seem modest. However, since the start of… Continue reading Grocery Basket Prices in Portugal Rise Again
Strong Winds Raise Fire Risk
Lisbon and Leiria will be under a yellow weather warning issued by the Portuguese Institute for Sea and Atmosphere (IPMA) on Tuesday due to strong northerly and northwesterly winds. Between 12:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m., gusts are expected to reach up to 80 km/h, particularly along the coast and in elevated areas. At first glance,… Continue reading Strong Winds Raise Fire Risk
Strike by Registry and Notary Office Staff
A nationwide strike by employees of Portugal’s registry and notary services is taking place from June 8 to 13. For the public, this means one thing: obtaining official documents could take significantly longer than usual. The strike follows the collapse of negotiations between the STRN trade union and the government. According to the union, the… Continue reading Strike by Registry and Notary Office Staff
