NFE/5.0 http://www.theportugalnews.com en developer@theportugalnews.com (IT Department) 2026 The Portugal News Sat, 10 Oct 2026 19:31:00 +0000 The Portugal News RSS Feed https://www.theportugalnews.com/news/2026-10-10/reclaiming-the-room-how-time-space-is-bringing-human-presence-back-to-live-events-podcast-with-micael-lopes/1098775 https://www.theportugalnews.com/news/2026-10-10/reclaiming-the-room-how-time-space-is-bringing-human-presence-back-to-live-events-podcast-with-micael-lopes/1098775 Lifestyle Sat, 10 Oct 2026 19:31:00 +0000 In an age where every concert, festival, and conference is viewed through a five-inch glass screen, living in the present has become a radical act. We have all seen it: a major artist takes the stage, and thousands of phones instantly shoot into the air, turning a shared human experience into a digital recording session. https://www.theportugalnews.com/news/2026-10-10/how-much-can-your-landlord-increase-your-rent-in-2027/1098193 https://www.theportugalnews.com/news/2026-10-10/how-much-can-your-landlord-increase-your-rent-in-2027/1098193 News Sat, 10 Oct 2026 19:04:00 +0000 Following the latest inflation figures confirmed by the National Statistics Institute (INE), tenants could see their rent increase by up to 2.56 percent next year.  https://www.theportugalnews.com/news/2026-10-10/vaccination-success-marks-major-health-milestone/1098158 https://www.theportugalnews.com/news/2026-10-10/vaccination-success-marks-major-health-milestone/1098158 Asia Sat, 10 Oct 2026 18:31:00 +0000 Thailand has eliminated rubella as a public health problem, an achievement the World Health Organization described as a “major milestone”.  https://www.theportugalnews.com/news/2026-10-10/historic-village-in-portugal-to-celebrate-musical-heritage/1097983 https://www.theportugalnews.com/news/2026-10-10/historic-village-in-portugal-to-celebrate-musical-heritage/1097983 News Sat, 10 Oct 2026 18:03:00 +0000 The historic village of Monsanto, in the municipality of Idanha-a-Nova, hosts the eighth edition of Encontros Med on the 23rd, 24th, and 25th—an event celebrating musical heritage rooted in Mediterranean or medieval traditions. https://www.theportugalnews.com/news/2026-10-10/largest-marine-reserve-protects-rich-ecosystems/1098156 https://www.theportugalnews.com/news/2026-10-10/largest-marine-reserve-protects-rich-ecosystems/1098156 Europe Sat, 10 Oct 2026 17:31:00 +0000 Norway has created its largest-ever marine reserve, protecting the ecologically rich Andfjorden area for future generations.  https://www.theportugalnews.com/news/2026-10-10/beach-of-the-week-praia-do-amado/1098862 https://www.theportugalnews.com/news/2026-10-10/beach-of-the-week-praia-do-amado/1098862 Beach of the week Sat, 10 Oct 2026 17:01:00 +0000 A beach walk among Portimão’s beautiful rock formations https://www.theportugalnews.com/news/2026-10-10/island-nations-retain-rights-despite-rising-seas/1098155 https://www.theportugalnews.com/news/2026-10-10/island-nations-retain-rights-despite-rising-seas/1098155 World Sat, 10 Oct 2026 16:31:00 +0000 UN member states have unanimously adopted their first declaration on sea-level rise, agreeing that climate-vulnerable island nations will retain sovereignty even if their land disappears beneath rising seas.  https://www.theportugalnews.com/news/2026-10-10/portugal-university-develops-new-tech-for-monitoring-microalgae-populations/1097984 https://www.theportugalnews.com/news/2026-10-10/portugal-university-develops-new-tech-for-monitoring-microalgae-populations/1097984 News Sat, 10 Oct 2026 16:03:00 +0000 Researchers at the University of Coimbra’s Faculty of Sciences and Technology (FCTUC) have developed a new technology that detects and analyses electrical signals produced by marine microalgae populations, opening new possibilities for monitoring. https://www.theportugalnews.com/news/2026-10-10/radar-firm-triples-production-capacity/1098153 https://www.theportugalnews.com/news/2026-10-10/radar-firm-triples-production-capacity/1098153 Europe Sat, 10 Oct 2026 15:31:00 +0000 Dutch company Robin Radar is investing €7 million in a new factory in Delft, with plans to triple production of its drone-detection systems.  https://www.theportugalnews.com/news/2026-10-10/a-newly-opened-hotel-in-portos-creative-quarter/1098793 https://www.theportugalnews.com/news/2026-10-10/a-newly-opened-hotel-in-portos-creative-quarter/1098793 Porto & North Sat, 10 Oct 2026 15:01:00 +0000 705 O’Porto Hotel – A Fresh New Base for Exploring Porto https://www.theportugalnews.com/news/2026-10-10/petrol-prices-are-increasing/1097979 https://www.theportugalnews.com/news/2026-10-10/petrol-prices-are-increasing/1097979 News Sat, 10 Oct 2026 14:03:00 +0000 During the week between 12 October and 18 October, fuel prices for both diesel and gasoline will continue to fall. https://www.theportugalnews.com/news/2026-10-10/the-bridge-to-our-history-in-portugal/1096564 https://www.theportugalnews.com/news/2026-10-10/the-bridge-to-our-history-in-portugal/1096564 Central Sat, 10 Oct 2026 13:45:00 +0000 Spanning the crystal-clear waters of the Ribeira da Isna deep within the rugged interior of central Portugal, the Ponte dos Três Concelhos is a centuries old monument of regional connectivity.  https://www.theportugalnews.com/news/2026-10-10/historic-wartime-documents-made-publicly-accessible/1098148 https://www.theportugalnews.com/news/2026-10-10/historic-wartime-documents-made-publicly-accessible/1098148 Europe Sat, 10 Oct 2026 13:31:00 +0000 German military documents detailing plans for a Second World War invasion of Gibraltar have been translated into English and made publicly available.  https://www.theportugalnews.com/news/2026-10-10/why-friendships-in-portugal-often-take-years-not-months/1098226 https://www.theportugalnews.com/news/2026-10-10/why-friendships-in-portugal-often-take-years-not-months/1098226 Lifestyle Sat, 10 Oct 2026 13:01:00 +0000 One of the quiet surprises for many people who move to Portugal is how long true friendship can take. https://www.theportugalnews.com/news/2026-10-10/electric-trucks-accelerate-freight-transition/1098146 https://www.theportugalnews.com/news/2026-10-10/electric-trucks-accelerate-freight-transition/1098146 Asia Sat, 10 Oct 2026 12:31:00 +0000 Electric truck sales surged almost 80 percent in the first half of 2026 as operators turned to battery-powered vehicles amid rising diesel prices.  https://www.theportugalnews.com/news/2026-10-10/why-hotel-bedrooms-feel-so-relaxing-and-how-to-recreate-it-at-home/1098208 https://www.theportugalnews.com/news/2026-10-10/why-hotel-bedrooms-feel-so-relaxing-and-how-to-recreate-it-at-home/1098208 Home & Garden Sat, 10 Oct 2026 12:01:00 +0000 There is something about walking into a beautiful hotel bedroom that immediately makes you want to relax. But what exactly are hotels doing differently? https://www.theportugalnews.com/news/2026-10-10/alpacas-bring-a-playful-twist-to-cafe-culture/1098140 https://www.theportugalnews.com/news/2026-10-10/alpacas-bring-a-playful-twist-to-cafe-culture/1098140 Europe Sat, 10 Oct 2026 11:31:00 +0000 A new Alpaca Café at Tiganjica Ethno-Village near Stajicevo offers visitors the chance to enjoy drinks alongside six freely roaming alpacas.  https://www.theportugalnews.com/news/2026-10-10/home-construction-costs-in-portugal-rise-as-materials-and-labour-become-more-expensive/1098299 https://www.theportugalnews.com/news/2026-10-10/home-construction-costs-in-portugal-rise-as-materials-and-labour-become-more-expensive/1098299 News Sat, 10 Oct 2026 11:04:00 +0000 Construction costs accelerated in August, with fuel, copper wire and PVC pipes among the materials recording the steepest annual price increases. https://www.theportugalnews.com/news/2026-10-10/self-balancing-exoskeleton-cleared-for-home-use/1098131 https://www.theportugalnews.com/news/2026-10-10/self-balancing-exoskeleton-cleared-for-home-use/1098131 North America Sat, 10 Oct 2026 10:31:00 +0000 The US Food and Drug Administration has cleared Eve, a self-balancing exoskeleton designed to help people with spinal cord injuries stand and walk independently again.  https://www.theportugalnews.com/news/2026-10-10/completion-of-tap-privatization-will-only-have-an-impact-in-portugal-in-2028/1098160 https://www.theportugalnews.com/news/2026-10-10/completion-of-tap-privatization-will-only-have-an-impact-in-portugal-in-2028/1098160 News Sat, 10 Oct 2026 10:03:00 +0000 The Portuguese government expects that the sale of a 49.9% share in TAP will not have any effect on reducing public debt until 2028, due to the long regulatory approval process with the European Union authorities. https://www.theportugalnews.com/news/2026-10-10/former-mine-wins-environmental-reclamation-award/1098113 https://www.theportugalnews.com/news/2026-10-10/former-mine-wins-environmental-reclamation-award/1098113 North America Sat, 10 Oct 2026 09:31:00 +0000 BHP has received British Columbia’s Annual Reclamation Award for three decades of environmental work at the former Island Copper Mine.  https://www.theportugalnews.com/news/2026-10-10/moonlight-lullaby/1098729 https://www.theportugalnews.com/news/2026-10-10/moonlight-lullaby/1098729 Moments of Calm Sat, 10 Oct 2026 09:15:00 +0000 This is a special song and one very close to my heart. https://www.theportugalnews.com/news/2026-10-10/portugal-city-to-build-new-wastewater-treatment-plant/1097981 https://www.theportugalnews.com/news/2026-10-10/portugal-city-to-build-new-wastewater-treatment-plant/1097981 News Sat, 10 Oct 2026 09:03:00 +0000 Barcelos City Council has launched a €35.4 million public tender to build the municipality’s new wastewater treatment plant (WWTP), according to an announcement published in the Diário da República (Official Gazette). https://www.theportugalnews.com/news/2026-10-10/killary-fjord-earns-global-travel-recognition/1098095 https://www.theportugalnews.com/news/2026-10-10/killary-fjord-earns-global-travel-recognition/1098095 Europe Sat, 10 Oct 2026 08:31:00 +0000 Killary Fjord in County Galway has been named among Lonely Planet’s 25 most inspiring travel experiences for 2027.  https://www.theportugalnews.com/news/2026-10-10/add-dont-subtract/1098675 https://www.theportugalnews.com/news/2026-10-10/add-dont-subtract/1098675 Happy Health Sat, 10 Oct 2026 08:01:00 +0000 A Mediterranean table that matched calorie-counting and the bread basket's quiet comeback: two findings that put pleasure back on your plate. https://www.theportugalnews.com/news/2026-10-10/free-museum-access-remains-universal/1098075 https://www.theportugalnews.com/news/2026-10-10/free-museum-access-remains-universal/1098075 United Kingdom Sat, 10 Oct 2026 07:31:00 +0000 England’s national museums will remain free for all visitors after the government abandoned plans to charge overseas tourists.  https://www.theportugalnews.com/news/2026-10-10/producing-renewables-is-no-longer-enough/1097660 https://www.theportugalnews.com/news/2026-10-10/producing-renewables-is-no-longer-enough/1097660 Environment Sat, 10 Oct 2026 07:01:00 +0000 Portugal has spent the last few years building a relevant position in the production of renewable energy.  https://www.theportugalnews.com/news/2026-10-09/estarreja-wins-european-green-leaf-2028-award/1098262 https://www.theportugalnews.com/news/2026-10-09/estarreja-wins-european-green-leaf-2028-award/1098262 News Fri, 09 Oct 2026 19:33:00 +0000 The city was recognised as an example of green transformation, successfully moving beyond its industrial legacy. https://www.theportugalnews.com/news/2026-10-09/october-in-the-algarve/1098711 https://www.theportugalnews.com/news/2026-10-09/october-in-the-algarve/1098711 Algarve Fri, 09 Oct 2026 19:31:00 +0000 When October feels like summer..  https://www.theportugalnews.com/news/2026-10-09/portuguese-priest-among-the-100-best-djs-in-the-world/1098159 https://www.theportugalnews.com/news/2026-10-09/portuguese-priest-among-the-100-best-djs-in-the-world/1098159 News Fri, 09 Oct 2026 19:03:00 +0000 Father Guilherme is the only Portuguese person on British magazine DJ Mag’s list. https://www.theportugalnews.com/news/2026-10-09/horror-film-festival-coming-to-pedrogao-grande/1098276 https://www.theportugalnews.com/news/2026-10-09/horror-film-festival-coming-to-pedrogao-grande/1098276 News Fri, 09 Oct 2026 18:31:00 +0000 The first Castelo Horror Film Fest will run for ten days, coinciding with Halloween and the traditional Bread for God celebrations. https://www.theportugalnews.com/news/2026-10-09/new-hotel-coming-to-the-algarve/1098157 https://www.theportugalnews.com/news/2026-10-09/new-hotel-coming-to-the-algarve/1098157 News Fri, 09 Oct 2026 18:03:00 +0000 A new hotel is preparing to open in the centre of Portimão, bringing new life to a building that had been abandoned for several years. https://www.theportugalnews.com/news/2026-10-09/portugal-renews-restrictions-on-5g-suppliers/1098298 https://www.theportugalnews.com/news/2026-10-09/portugal-renews-restrictions-on-5g-suppliers/1098298 News Fri, 09 Oct 2026 17:31:00 +0000 The government has maintained restrictions on high-risk suppliers following a new cybersecurity assessment. https://www.theportugalnews.com/news/2026-10-09/psd-and-ps-agree-to-extend-parental-leave/1098154 https://www.theportugalnews.com/news/2026-10-09/psd-and-ps-agree-to-extend-parental-leave/1098154 News Fri, 09 Oct 2026 17:04:00 +0000 The Social Democratic Party (PSD) and the Socialist Party (PS) have agreed in parliament to amend the parental leave system and to introduce a continuous working day into the Labour Code for the private sector.  https://www.theportugalnews.com/news/2026-10-09/nearly-one-in-five-adults-sought-mental-health-support-in-portugal/1098295 https://www.theportugalnews.com/news/2026-10-09/nearly-one-in-five-adults-sought-mental-health-support-in-portugal/1098295 News Fri, 09 Oct 2026 16:33:00 +0000 Depression was most prevalent among people aged 85 and over, while women were more likely than men to take medication for insomnia, anxiety and depression. https://www.theportugalnews.com/news/2026-10-09/rubio-calls-portugal-ideal-gateway-to-europe/1098207 https://www.theportugalnews.com/news/2026-10-09/rubio-calls-portugal-ideal-gateway-to-europe/1098207 News Fri, 09 Oct 2026 16:03:00 +0000 US Secretary of State praises Portugal’s defence spending, investment ties and cooperation during Lisbon visit https://www.theportugalnews.com/news/2026-10-09/aegean-ryanair-and-austrian-rank-highest-in-new-european-airline-safety-index/1098244 https://www.theportugalnews.com/news/2026-10-09/aegean-ryanair-and-austrian-rank-highest-in-new-european-airline-safety-index/1098244 News Fri, 09 Oct 2026 15:33:00 +0000 The 2026 European Airline Safety Index ranks 20 major airlines based on safety records, operational systems, pilot training and other factors. https://www.theportugalnews.com/news/2026-10-09/down-the-rabbit-hole-the-algarveans-go/1096562 https://www.theportugalnews.com/news/2026-10-09/down-the-rabbit-hole-the-algarveans-go/1096562 Community Fri, 09 Oct 2026 15:04:00 +0000 This September, The Algarveans Theatre Group is celebrating a birthday. https://www.theportugalnews.com/news/2026-10-09/algarve-tennis-player-reaches-braga-quarter-finals/1098149 https://www.theportugalnews.com/news/2026-10-09/algarve-tennis-player-reaches-braga-quarter-finals/1098149 News Fri, 09 Oct 2026 15:04:00 +0000 Algarve tennis player Tiago Pereira has secured a place in the quarter-finals of the Braga Open after an impressive victory over one of the tournament’s seeded players. https://www.theportugalnews.com/news/2026-10-09/decline-in-passengers-disembarking-at-portugal-archipelago/1098147 https://www.theportugalnews.com/news/2026-10-09/decline-in-passengers-disembarking-at-portugal-archipelago/1098147 News Fri, 09 Oct 2026 14:33:00 +0000 The number of passengers disembarking at airports in the Azores fell for the ninth consecutive month in September, down 5.6% from the same period last year, according to data the Regional Statistics Service (SREA) released today. https://www.theportugalnews.com/news/2026-10-09/portugal-cuts-investment-in-railways-and-roads/1098093 https://www.theportugalnews.com/news/2026-10-09/portugal-cuts-investment-in-railways-and-roads/1098093 News Fri, 09 Oct 2026 14:04:00 +0000 Investment in railways and roads is set to fall to €843 million in 2027, according to the draft 2027 State Budget. https://www.theportugalnews.com/news/2026-10-09/portugals-business-leaders-gather-to-debate-how-the-country-should-build-on-its-growth/1098263 https://www.theportugalnews.com/news/2026-10-09/portugals-business-leaders-gather-to-debate-how-the-country-should-build-on-its-growth/1098263 Business Fri, 09 Oct 2026 14:03:00 +0000 The five-venue Portugal Investment Forum has united industrial families, emerging-sector founders and global investors together to plot the nation’s economic future  https://www.theportugalnews.com/news/2026-10-09/association-asks-government-for-a-signal-that-palliative-care-is-a-priority-in-portugal/1098145 https://www.theportugalnews.com/news/2026-10-09/association-asks-government-for-a-signal-that-palliative-care-is-a-priority-in-portugal/1098145 News Fri, 09 Oct 2026 13:33:00 +0000 The Portuguese Association for Palliative Care (APCP) called on the government today to signal that palliative care is a priority by appointing the national commission for this sector.  https://www.theportugalnews.com/news/2026-10-09/property-of-the-week-walk-to-carvoeiro-beach-a-traditional-villa-with-excellent-potential/1098195 https://www.theportugalnews.com/news/2026-10-09/property-of-the-week-walk-to-carvoeiro-beach-a-traditional-villa-with-excellent-potential/1098195 Housing Fri, 09 Oct 2026 13:08:00 +0000 Set in the sought-after Paraíso area of Carvoeiro, this charming single-storey villa offers an excellent opportunity to acquire a traditional Algarve home within easy walking distance of the village centre and beach. https://www.theportugalnews.com/news/2026-10-09/portugal-is-set-to-raise-8-million-an-hour-in-tax-revenue/1097988 https://www.theportugalnews.com/news/2026-10-09/portugal-is-set-to-raise-8-million-an-hour-in-tax-revenue/1097988 News Fri, 09 Oct 2026 13:03:00 +0000 Portuguese tax revenue is expected to reach a new high in 2027 despite income tax relief measures. https://www.theportugalnews.com/news/2026-10-09/the-best-homes-are-not-found-they-are-matched/1098181 https://www.theportugalnews.com/news/2026-10-09/the-best-homes-are-not-found-they-are-matched/1098181 Housing Fri, 09 Oct 2026 12:51:00 +0000 For years, buying property has started with a simple question: what is for sale? https://www.theportugalnews.com/news/2026-10-09/easyjet-cuts-winter-seat-capacity/1098094 https://www.theportugalnews.com/news/2026-10-09/easyjet-cuts-winter-seat-capacity/1098094 News Fri, 09 Oct 2026 12:33:00 +0000 easyJet will reduce 700,000 seats in its winter flight capacity to mitigate the impact of rising fuel costs. https://www.theportugalnews.com/news/2026-10-09/sandra-standing-cancer-treatment/1096582 https://www.theportugalnews.com/news/2026-10-09/sandra-standing-cancer-treatment/1096582 Community Fri, 09 Oct 2026 12:04:00 +0000 An active and seemingly healthy woman who felt perfectly well was stunned to discover she had incurable cancer after undergoing a routine medical check for an insurance policy. https://www.theportugalnews.com/news/2026-10-09/lagoa-exceeds-waste-collection-target-and-saves-104000/1097986 https://www.theportugalnews.com/news/2026-10-09/lagoa-exceeds-waste-collection-target-and-saves-104000/1097986 News Fri, 09 Oct 2026 12:03:00 +0000 Lagoa has exceeded its bio-waste collection target for the second consecutive year, with the municipality now expecting to receive around €104,000 as a result of its recycling efforts. https://www.theportugalnews.com/news/2026-10-09/why-expats-in-portugal-should-review-their-investments-now/1098132 https://www.theportugalnews.com/news/2026-10-09/why-expats-in-portugal-should-review-their-investments-now/1098132 Finance Fri, 09 Oct 2026 11:55:00 +0000 Join us on 27th & 29th October for an exclusive, interactive seminar - details below https://www.theportugalnews.com/news/2026-10-09/lisbon-has-37-fewer-short-term-rental-accommodations-compared-to-2025/1098023 https://www.theportugalnews.com/news/2026-10-09/lisbon-has-37-fewer-short-term-rental-accommodations-compared-to-2025/1098023 News Fri, 09 Oct 2026 11:33:00 +0000 Cancelled short-term rental properties have not returned to Lisbon’s housing market, according to a residents’ association. https://www.theportugalnews.com/news/2026-10-09/portugal-is-investing-2-billion-in-public-and-affordable-housing/1097977 https://www.theportugalnews.com/news/2026-10-09/portugal-is-investing-2-billion-in-public-and-affordable-housing/1097977 News Fri, 09 Oct 2026 11:03:00 +0000 The 2027 State Budget (OE2027) allocates €2,003 million to increase the supply of affordable housing. https://www.theportugalnews.com/news/2026-10-09/easy-guide-to-collecting-seeds/1097717 https://www.theportugalnews.com/news/2026-10-09/easy-guide-to-collecting-seeds/1097717 Home & Garden Fri, 09 Oct 2026 10:35:00 +0000 Autumn is the perfect time to gather seeds from your garden. https://www.theportugalnews.com/news/2026-10-09/european-le-mans-series-returns-to-algarve-for-season-finale/1097976 https://www.theportugalnews.com/news/2026-10-09/european-le-mans-series-returns-to-algarve-for-season-finale/1097976 News Fri, 09 Oct 2026 10:33:00 +0000 The European Le Mans Series is back in Portimão this weekend for the final race of the 2026 season, taking place on Saturday, 10 October, at the Autódromo Internacional do Algarve. https://www.theportugalnews.com/news/2026-10-09/portugal-announces-1-million-to-help-museums-recover-from-storm-damage/1097568 https://www.theportugalnews.com/news/2026-10-09/portugal-announces-1-million-to-help-museums-recover-from-storm-damage/1097568 News Fri, 09 Oct 2026 10:03:00 +0000 Museums across Portugal that suffered damage during the severe storms earlier this year can now apply for financial support through a new €1 million government programme. https://www.theportugalnews.com/news/2026-10-09/algarve-real-estate-summit-2026-where-the-algarve-meets-the-world/1097777 https://www.theportugalnews.com/news/2026-10-09/algarve-real-estate-summit-2026-where-the-algarve-meets-the-world/1097777 Housing Fri, 09 Oct 2026 10:01:00 +0000 On 20 November, Lagoa will host a new meeting point for real estate, investment and the future of the Algarve — bringing together professionals, investors, businesses and anyone with an interest in the property market and the region. https://www.theportugalnews.com/news/2026-10-09/modern-treatment-options-in-orthopaedics-orthokine-and-prp-at-clinica-medin/1097765 https://www.theportugalnews.com/news/2026-10-09/modern-treatment-options-in-orthopaedics-orthokine-and-prp-at-clinica-medin/1097765 Health Fri, 09 Oct 2026 09:01:00 +0000 Biological treatments using the body’s own blood are becoming increasingly important in modern orthopaedics.  https://www.theportugalnews.com/news/2026-10-09/portugal-weekend-weather-9-october-what-can-we-expect-this-weekend/1097839 https://www.theportugalnews.com/news/2026-10-09/portugal-weekend-weather-9-october-what-can-we-expect-this-weekend/1097839 News Fri, 09 Oct 2026 09:01:00 +0000 For the full weather forecast video, see below 👇👇👇 https://www.theportugalnews.com/news/2026-10-09/study-calls-for-rsv-vaccination-for-people-over-60-in-portugal/1097567 https://www.theportugalnews.com/news/2026-10-09/study-calls-for-rsv-vaccination-for-people-over-60-in-portugal/1097567 News Fri, 09 Oct 2026 08:03:00 +0000 Research involving 15,000 hospital patients found that almost one in five adults hospitalised with RSV passed away.  https://www.theportugalnews.com/news/2026-10-09/d7-digital-nomad-visa-health-insurance-requirements-in-portugal-2026/1096762 https://www.theportugalnews.com/news/2026-10-09/d7-digital-nomad-visa-health-insurance-requirements-in-portugal-2026/1096762 Health Fri, 09 Oct 2026 08:01:00 +0000 Thinking of moving to Portugal under a D7 or D8 visa?  https://www.theportugalnews.com/news/2026-10-09/uniting-the-business-ecosystem-in-the-algarve/1097753 https://www.theportugalnews.com/news/2026-10-09/uniting-the-business-ecosystem-in-the-algarve/1097753 Business Fri, 09 Oct 2026 08:01:00 +0000 The LEDEX Forum, taking place on 15 October in Olhão, will convene leaders and decision-makers from around the world to discuss how they can apply AI in their companies. https://www.theportugalnews.com/news/2026-10-09/what-we-carry-with-us/1097789 https://www.theportugalnews.com/news/2026-10-09/what-we-carry-with-us/1097789 Lifestyle Fri, 09 Oct 2026 07:31:00 +0000 How the places we inhabit, and the objects we bring with us, quietly shape who we become. https://www.theportugalnews.com/news/2026-10-09/meet-the-final-30/1096364 https://www.theportugalnews.com/news/2026-10-09/meet-the-final-30/1096364 Arts & Culture Fri, 09 Oct 2026 07:01:00 +0000 Thirty artists, 30 works and a remarkable range of ideas, materials and perspectives. The finalists of the 2026 Sovereign Portuguese Art Prize have been revealed, bringing together some of the most exciting contemporary talent working in Portugal today. https://www.theportugalnews.com/news/2026-10-09/portugals-new-centrality-is-in-the-atlantic/1097642 https://www.theportugalnews.com/news/2026-10-09/portugals-new-centrality-is-in-the-atlantic/1097642 Business Fri, 09 Oct 2026 07:01:00 +0000 For a long time we have become accustomed to looking at Portugal as a country located on the periphery of Europe.  https://www.theportugalnews.com/news/2026-10-09/retiring-to-the-algarve-as-a-us-expat/1097741 https://www.theportugalnews.com/news/2026-10-09/retiring-to-the-algarve-as-a-us-expat/1097741 Finance Fri, 09 Oct 2026 07:01:00 +0000 For many Americans, retirement marks the moment when life finally becomes spacious enough to imagine something different.