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Algarve focusing on USA and Canada tourists

Promoting the Algarve to markets in the Americas is the central priority on the Algarve Tourism Region's (RTA) agenda for May. In News, North America, Algarve, Tourism - 05 May 2026, 19:33

Mercadona announces new store in Portugal

In News, Business, Porto & North - 05 May 2026, 19:03

New air links between the Azores and Canada

In News, Travel, Europe, North America, Madeira & Azores - 05 May 2026, 18:03

New European Union vehicle rules to change driving

In News - 05 May 2026, 17:03

Portugal airport among European ranking for prolonged delays

In News - 05 May 2026, 16:03

Portugal to apply taxes on extraordinary profits of energy companies

In News, Business - 05 May 2026, 15:33

Desalination plant works in the Algarve continue despite judicial decision

In News, Algarve - 05 May 2026, 15:06

Spotlight

Reduce Consumption and Improve Efficiency with the Right Solution

At a time when energy costs remain a concern for many families, reducing consumption is more than installing solar panels. In Property - 01 May 2026, 07:31

The start of IB exams: Advice from a counsellor on how to handle stress

With IB exams starting this week, our counsellor, Carolina Serra from United Lisbon International School, shares some helpful... In Education - 05 May 2026, 09:38

Portuguese cities lead the way for family-friendly living in Europe

Lisbon and Porto have secured leading positions in a recent survey of Europe’s most family-friendly destinations, carried out by... In Portugal Visas - 30 Apr 2026, 12:08

Spacious Three-Storey Townhouse in Vale de Milho Village with Private Pool and Sea Views

Located within the exclusive gated community of Vale de Milho Village, just moments from the coastline and the charming village of... In Property, Algarve - 01 May 2026, 10:01

Common tax questions from UK individuals moving to Portugal

What we’re seeing on the ground. In Business - 01 May 2026, 10:31

The ideas shaping this year’s TEDxMarvila

On Sunday, May 24, TEDxMarvila returns to Lisbon for a full-day programme running from 10:00 to 19:00 and this year’s edition is... In Events, Lisbon, Business - 01 May 2026, 07:01

Is your portfolio still tax-efficient in Portugal?

Expats from the UK, South Africa and the US often find their investment structures are no longer tax-efficient once they become... In Finance - 01 May 2026, 09:01

We Asked Experts Why Americans and Brits are Moving to Portugal

Portugal continues to attract growing numbers of international residents, particularly from the United Kingdom and the United... In Portugal Visas - 01 May 2026, 14:44

Algarve doctors and nurses learning advanced skills through clinical simulation

By Dra. Alexandra Binnie, intensive care physician at Hospital de Faro and co-director of the Algarve Medical Simulation Centre of... In Health - 01 May 2026, 11:01

Markets hit record highs as savvy investors look beyond war

Global stock markets are advancing to record highs despite rising geopolitical tension in the Middle East, as savvy investors... In Business - 01 May 2026, 08:01

Top Crypto Gainers Today: Analyzing BlockDAG, Dogecoin, Ondo, and Pepe

The cryptocurrency market operates on a cycle of constant recalibration where capital frequently rotates between established... In Crypto - 04 May 2026, 11:24

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Wineries in the Algarve are using seawater to age wine

The waters of Albufeira Marina are being used for a wine ageing project involving Quinta do Canhoto and Adega do Cantor. In News, Algarve - 05 May 2026, 15:03

Amusement park in Madrid announces new features for the upcoming season

In a press release, Warner Park Madrid announced it will enhance its leisure offerings... In News - 05 May 2026, 14:33

Weekend weather forecast

In News - 05 May 2026, 14:03

FlixBus to have a new stop in the Algarve

In News, Algarve - 05 May 2026, 13:03

Portugal chosen for new AI hub to boost European expansion

In News - 05 May 2026, 12:03

Portugal proposes a free driver's license for military volunteer participants

In News, Politics - 05 May 2026, 11:03

Final of Portuguese Cup scheduled

In News, Sport - 05 May 2026, 10:03

Portugal is once again free of bird flu

In News, Health - 05 May 2026, 08:03

AIMA negative exposure pressures migration workers

In News, Madeira & Azores - 04 May 2026, 19:03

Exclusives

Today’s Portugal Weather Forecast – 05/05/2026

Check out the video! In News - 05 May 2026, 11:23

Portugal halts the spread of HIV

The annual report from the DGS and INSA paints a picture of four decades of the epidemic,... In News, Health

Our memories hidden in stone in Portugal

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Portugal’s Data Center Plan Could Be a Turning Point

In Business

Contemporary tile artist on the Algarve

In Lifestyle, Algarve

Politics

Portugal Nationality Law promulgated by the President of the Republic

The President of the Republic promulgated the parliamentary decree that amends the Nationality Law, approved by PSD, Chega, IL and... In News, Politics - 04 May 2026, 14:03

Chega used gay symbol during the 25 April celebrations in Portugal

At the ceremony celebrating 25 April, when Portugal commemorates the revolution that took... In News, Politics, Portugal - 27 Apr 2026, 12:03

Portuguese President expresses solidarity with Trump

In News, Politics, North America - 27 Apr 2026, 10:03

Energy Lifeline

In Asia, World, Politics - 25 Apr 2026, 18:31

Portugal Prime Minister may oppose the next European Union budget

In News, Portugal, Europe - 25 Apr 2026, 18:03

Worker Rights

In Asia, World, Politics - 25 Apr 2026, 17:31

Seat Shakeup

In Asia, World, Politics - 25 Apr 2026, 15:31

Defence Target

In North America, World, Politics - 25 Apr 2026, 09:31

Foreign press elects Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa as Personality of the Year in Portugal

In News, Politics, Portugal - 21 Apr 2026, 10:03

Editor's Choice

Ryanair cuts flights across Portugal and Spain in 2026

In News, Business, Tourism, Madeira & Azores - 13 Apr 2026, 17:03

A step-by-step guide to submit IRS tax return in Portugal

In News, Business, Economy, Finance - 25 Mar 2026, 19:03

Location of the new Lisbon Airport confirmed

In News, Business, Lisbon - 21 Mar 2026, 20:03

Portugal strengthens its gastronomic identity in Michelin Guide 2026

In News, Food & Drink - 17 Mar 2026, 11:03

Crime

Lisbon crime rate is decreasing

The Minister of Home Affairs addressed the perceived insecurity in Portuguese society, emphasising that crime in the capital is... In News, Crime, Lisbon - 04 May 2026, 12:03

Aiding illegal immigration crimes skyrocketed in Portugal

The recently released 2025 Annual Internal Security Report (RASI) paints an alarming... In News, Crime - 14 Apr 2026, 18:03

Drug trafficking network in Portugal dismantled

In News, Crime - 09 Apr 2026, 09:03

Lion Forensics

In Africa, World, Crime - 14 Mar 2026, 14:31

Portugal to enhance investigation on illegal immigration

In News, Crime - 24 Feb 2026, 11:03

Gold Heist

In North America, World, Crime - 24 Jan 2026, 15:31

Safety Record

In Europe, World, Crime - 24 Jan 2026, 13:31

Police issue WhatsApp scam warning

In News, Portugal, Crime - 28 Dec 2025, 14:05

6,000 traffic violations recorded

In News, Portugal, Crime - 24 Dec 2025, 18:05

Opinion

Cyber-wars: the security and control of data

An Essay by Roberto Cavaleiro ... In Opinion - 05 May 2026, 07:01

A Portugal Strong Fund?

An essay by Roberto Cavaleiro ... In Opinion - 01 May 2026, 07:01

Portuguese Magic – In Roman Times

In Opinion - 22 Apr 2026, 07:01

Wildfires in the EU : Contingencies for 2026

In Opinion - 17 Apr 2026, 07:01

Portuguese Data Centres : Clean Energy

In Opinion - 09 Apr 2026, 07:01

Stormy Weather

In Opinion - 06 Apr 2026, 07:01

The Dutch through foreign eyes

In Opinion - 05 Apr 2026, 09:01

Three Strategic Mineral Assets of Portugal: Copper, Tungsten and Lithium

In Opinion - 28 Mar 2026, 08:01

Fort Mosselstein on the island of Kharg

In Opinion - 27 Mar 2026, 11:42

Environment

Portugal among world’s Top Eco Tourism destinations

A new global ranking by Travel and Tour World (TTW) has confirmed what many travellers are already discovering: eco-tourism is no... In News, Environment, Tourism - 04 May 2026, 18:03

Meteor shower to be visible in Portugal

The Eta Aquarids meteor shower will peak on 6 May. In the Northern Hemisphere, the best... In News - 04 May 2026, 17:03

Construction of desalination plant in the Algarve has been suspended

In News, Environment, Algarve - 04 May 2026, 16:03

Portugal to have new town due to dam construction

In News - 03 May 2026, 16:03

Nearly 400 beaches in Portugal awarded with Blue Flag

In News, Environment - 03 May 2026, 15:33

Energy, strategy and reputation: Portugal is finally being seen abroad

In Environment - 03 May 2026, 10:01

A Vision for a Greener Lagos: The Community's "Social Lung"

In Community - 03 May 2026, 09:04

Portugal university studying storks eating habits

In News, Science - 03 May 2026, 09:03

Rock Origins

In Science - 02 May 2026, 18:31

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COVID-19

Flu vaccination campaign close to target

Another 14,066 people were vaccinated against the flu last week, bringing the total number immunized since the start of the... In News, Portugal, COVID-19 - 01 Jan 2026, 11:05