Record number of emigrés returning to Portugal
The government’s ‘Regressar’ programme, focused on convincing Portuguese emigrés to return to this country, is recording a ‘bumper year’ “There have never been so many emigrés returning”, writes SIC Notícias
Mayor alarmed by level of fire destruction in Sernancelhe
The mayor of Sernancelhe – just one of multiple municipalities scarred by summer wildfires – has told Lusa today that the damage amounts to “many millions” of euros, and that
From north to south, UIP Group continues to invest in Portugal
Developer and investor United Investments Portugal UIP, which owns Pine Cliffs Resort in the Algarve, says it is committed to continuing to invest in Portugal. The group is currently developing
Portugal’s Foreign Direct Investment doubles in 16 years from 32% to 69% of GDP
Portugal’s share of foreign direct investment (FDI) is among the most relevant of the 27 OECD countries, according to a study. In 2024, the amount of foreign direct investment and
Algarve Rotarians help Portugal’s firefighters
Algarve Rotarians recently responded to an appeal for support for Portugal’s brave Bombeiros (firefighters) with a donation of water bottles and energy bars. When the wife of Raymond Parfait, member
From grey skies to golden shores: Why more Scots are swapping Edinburgh for the Algarve
Faced with rising living costs and damp, dark winters, a growing number of Scots are setting their sights on Portugal – and particularly its sun-drenched southern coast. According to climate
Kronos Homes partners with Christie’s International Real Estate to showcase “exceptional” Algarve properties
Iberian real estate developer Kronos Homes is partnering with Christie’s International Real Estate to unveil the Algarve’s most exceptional real estate opportunities to an exclusive audience at the prestigious Amsterdam
North Portugal home of mayor pelted with stones and fruit
The home of the mayor of Vila Pouica de Aguiar, a municipality in the north of Portugal, was the target of the most bizarre attack last night, around 11.15pm. According
Support channels launched to help fire victims
Two new support channels have been launched to help residents, farmers, and businesses affected by Portugal’s 2025 wildfires navigate digital, legal, and bureaucratic challenges. Portugal Sem Chamas – a new
Tuesday morning ‘news in brief’
Humanitarian flotilla Portuguese figures Mariana Mortágua (Bloco de Esquerda MP), Miguel Duarte (activist) and Sofia Aparício (actress) will be joining a ‘humanitarian flotilla’ setting sail for Gaza this week, in