Portugal’s rising house prices attract global middle classes
Portugal has become a hotspot for the global middle class, driving property prices beyond what local wages can support, according to economist José Manuel Félix Ribeiro.
Portugal's new President vows to prioritise housing and health
Socialist António José Seguro has been elected President of Portugal after winning the second round of the 2026 presidential election with a record 66.8% of the vote.
Minimum wage in Portugal remains below the European average in 2026
Portugal’s national minimum wage increased to €920 gross per month in 2026, continuing a trend of annual rises. However, the country remains below the European average.
Two Portuguese coffee shops just made the world’s best list
Portugal’s speciality coffee scene has earned major international recognition.
Kronos Homes unveils La Réserve: luxury apartments at Belas Clube de Campo, Lisbon
Kronos Homes, a leading developer and residential project manager, has announced its latest venture: La Réserve, a €60 million residential development at Lisbon’s prestigious Belas Clube de Campo.
€10.5M frontline villa in the Algarve’s hidden gem
On the very first line of the Atlantic, where the horizon stretches endlessly and the rhythm of the sea sets the pace of life, an extraordinary new villa rises above the coastline of Salema—one of the Western Algarve’s last hidden gems.Offered at €10,500,000, this spectacular frontline residence rep
High house prices threaten quality of life across Portugal
Rising house prices are increasingly shaping who can live in Portugal’s cities, affecting more than just where people live—they are threatening quality of life.The Global Liveability Index 2025, published by the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) and presented in Lisbon recently, highlights how affor
UK nationals moving to Portugal triple in a decade: families and professionals lead the way
The number of UK nationals living in Portugal has almost trebled in ten years. According to Portugal’s immigration authority, Agência para a Integração, Migrações e Asilo (AIMA), there were 16,559 Britons officially resident in 2014.
Portugal launches new phase of Porto–Lisbon high-speed rail
Portugal has launched the tender for the second public-private partnership (PPP) of the Porto–Lisbon high-speed rail line, covering the Oiã to Soure section.
Algarve branded residences: luxury, wellness, and coastal living in 2026
The Algarve is setting a new standard for luxury living in 2026 with two stunning branded residence developments: Marriott Residences Algarve Salgados and The Residences at The Westin Salgados Beach Resort.