Coronavirus

In 2021, the Algarve was the second region in Europe with the greatest loss of wealth compared to 2019, that is, compared to the pre-pandemic period. Only the Balearic Islands, in Spain, had a greater fall in real GDP during the two periods under review.

As holidaymakers and tourists from across the world prepare to flock to Portugal to enjoy the summer holidays, there are still some COVID restrictions and rules that should be kept in mind, including COVID entry requirements to Portugal.

Like in other countries across Europe, Portugal's COVID regulations are now being relaxed, and the most recent change declares the end of mandatory use of masks indoors in the country. This includes enclosed areas and schools, for example, but there will be some exceptions.

The adoption of teleworking all over the world during the pandemic has given rise to a new phenomenon: the so-called "workation".

The new measures to respond to the worsening of the Covid-19 pandemic in Portugal were made public on Thursday, November 25, 2021. Among them is the return of the mandatory use of masks, the strengthening of testing and a week of containment in January.

The Government has announced a new package of measures to respond to the worsening of the Covid-19 pandemic in Portugal. From 1 December, a State of Emergency will be declared for the whole continental national territory, and from this date the restrictions will take effect.

The demand for villas has skyrocketed in the pandemic, with more people wanting to build a bespoke home, far from major urban centres.

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What are the best cities for teleworking? Lisbon is the best city in Portugal and in Europe for remote workers, as well as the 3rd best city in the world to work from home.

COVID-19 self-test kits in Portugal, also known as rapid antigen tests, can now be bought in Portuguese supermarkets. The measure was originally announced by MP Mariana Vieira da Silva on 15th July 2021 and tests are already available in some stores.

People living in foreign countries, who decide to move to rural Portugal to live and work, will be able to access the country's "Emprego Interior MAIS" scheme (Inland Employment PLUS).

The use of face masks in public outdoor spaces as a preventive measure to curb the COVID-19 pandemic in Portugal will no longer be mandatory from September 2021, except in situations of gatherings where social distancing cannot be maintained.

Renting a property in Portugal is no longer as quick. There are now fewer homes advertised that take between 1 and 6 days to find a tenant. In February 2020, around 43% of homes put up for rent in Portugal remained on the market for less than 7 days.

1st July 2021 should have marked the end of the rental support scheme managed by the Institute of Housing and Urban Rehabilitation in Portugal (IHRU), the scheme providing aid to those people renting property in Portugal who have run into difficulties due to the coronavirus crisis.

The United Kingdom has been included in the list of countries whose citizens will be subject to quarantine of 14 days after entering mainland Portugal. This is according to a new order published by the government, which came into force on Monday 28th June 2021.

Portugal has already started issuing digital vaccination certificates, in some cases also known as vaccination passports in Portugal. As of Thursday 17th June 2021, it has also been possible to request PCR test and recovery certificates on the SNS24 (health service) portal in Portugal.

If you're planning on travelling to Portugal this summer and going to the beach, keep in mind that you will have to obey the local COVID-19 rules and restrictions which very between regions, including face mask rules, social distancing and capacity limits.

After the joy of Portugal being initially included in the UK's green travel list for many tourists and second home owners in Portugal, the government had made a U-turn.

What are the best and safest destinations in Europe to travel to this summer? European Best Destinations has compiled a list that answers this question.

As vaccination against the coronavirus progresses, mandatory masking and social distancing concerns may ease, according to the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC), which updated its pandemic control guidelines on 21st April 2021.

Portugal’s Prime Minister António Costa recently addressed the nation and has announced the country’s roadmap for easing lockdown measures in Portugal in 2021.

Whether you live in Portugal and want to move house, or whether you're planning on moving to Portugal, many people will be asking the same question. Is it better to buy or rent property in Portugal in 2021? Is borrowing money from the bank to buy a house the best option during a pande

In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, how is the rental market in Portugal behaving in terms of prices? At the start of 2021, rental prices in Portugal fell 0.4% in January, settling at 11.2 euros per m2.

Portugal is experiencing its strictest coronavirus lockdown to date, and the latest COVID restrictions in Portugal state that working from home is mandatory and that there will be very serious fines for those who breach the teleworking rules.

Will house prices fall in Portugal in 2021? Is 2021 a good time to invest in property in Portugal? What effect will COVID-19 have on house prices? These are just some of the questions on the minds of those planning a move to Portugal in 2021.