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Strike notices at highest number since 2013

Strike notices communicated to the Ministry of Labour in 2022 totalled 1,087, an increase of 25% compared to 2021, the highest...
In News, Portugal - 05 Feb 2023, 11:03

100 Montaditos opens new stores in Portugal

In News, Business, Portugal - 05 Feb 2023, 10:04

Lisbon rent 3 times more than Beja

In News, Portugal, Property - 05 Feb 2023, 09:09

British rent-a-car group comes to Portugal

In News, Business, Portugal, Tourism, Company News - 05 Feb 2023, 08:03

Where is it cheapest (and most expensive) to buy a house in Portugal?

In News, Portugal, Property - 04 Feb 2023, 20:02

What are the speeding fines in Portugal?

In News, Portugal, Crime - 04 Feb 2023, 19:02

Will fuel prices rise again next week?

In News, Portugal - 04 Feb 2023, 18:01

Spotlight

Litecoin (LTC), Ripple (XRP), and Orbeon Protocol (ORBN) Take Cryptocurrency Market By Storm

The cryptocurrency market has been on a roller coaster lately, with prices fluctuating wildly. Nevertheless, three coins have...
In Crypto - 03 Feb 2023, 08:01

How much will retirement cost you after inflation?

It began with the COVID-19 pandemic and continues with the energy crisis, but a range of factors in recent years has caused...
In Finance, Lifestyle, Portugal - 03 Feb 2023, 12:01

Reinvention of Central Lisbon attracts even more residents

Central Lisbon has become a prime location for residents, covering the areas of Avenidas Novas, Alvalade and Campo Grande. These...
In Lisbon, Property - 03 Feb 2023, 10:01

A road trip through Northern Portugal: Wine, culture and nature

Touring northern Portugal by car is an experience not to be missed as you pass through old villages lost in time and behold...
In Portugal, Lifestyle - 03 Feb 2023, 08:01

Orbeon Protocol (ORBN) Reaps More Gains While Voxies (VOXEL) And Avalanche (AVAX) Fail To Live Up To Investors’ Expectations

The global crypto market, at the moment, is very dynamic and fraught with constant changes. While most cryptocurrencies are...
In Crypto - 05 Feb 2023, 08:01

31 March 2023: NHR application deadline - Act quickly

If you have applied for residency at any time during 2022, you will have triggered a deadline of 31 March for applying...
In Business, Lifestyle, Portugal - 03 Feb 2023, 13:01

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Woman missing for 44 years found in hotel

A woman who had been missing for nearly 44 years, since 1979, has been found in a hotel in Garibaldi, in Serra do Rio Grande do...
In News, Weird, World - 04 Feb 2023, 17:05

€1 million in cryptocurrencies sized by PSP

Portuguese police have brought down an international crypto scam with 10 arrests made in...
In News, Portugal, Crime - 04 Feb 2023, 16:03

Algarve council to sell plot for tourist development

In News, Portugal, Business, Tourism, Algarve - 04 Feb 2023, 15:09

PSP investigating Algarve attack

In News, Portugal, Crime, Algarve - 04 Feb 2023, 14:05

Canada expands program for construction workers in Toronto

In News, Portugal, World, Business - 04 Feb 2023, 13:04

Foreign investors focusing on Portugal agribusiness

In News, Portugal, Business - 04 Feb 2023, 12:05

Portugal exceeds breast cancer screening target

In News, Portugal - 04 Feb 2023, 11:08

Below average Algarve water levels

In News, Portugal - 04 Feb 2023, 10:02

Which public services receive the most complaints?

In News, Portugal - 04 Feb 2023, 09:01

Exclusives

They don't make cars like they used to

Before I start bleating on, let me be 100 percent candid. I'm fully aware that I'm just an old dinosaur.
In Lifestyle - 04 Feb 2023, 19:01

Another major step forward towards high speed train service from North to South of Europe

Make no mistake, the rail company pushing hardest to expand high-speed rail between...
In Opinion

Duvets are Divine!

Where do they originate?
In Lifestyle

Portugal Space Ambitions Launching in 2023!

In Curiosity

Jacqueline de Montaigne’s Ethereal Urban Art

In Lifestyle, Portugal, Events, Lisbon

Politics

Minister warns teachers that other professions also have demands

The Minister of Finance has reiterated that "when talking about teachers and demands, we have to take into account the...
In News, Portugal, Education, Politics - 02 Feb 2023, 08:26

Euthanasia referendum "only way to solve problem"

The president of Chega has said that his party warned of the unconstitutionality of the...
In News, Portugal, Politics - 31 Jan 2023, 14:05

Portugal "talking to partners" about sending tanks to Ukraine

In News, Portugal, World, Politics - 30 Jan 2023, 14:03

Man suspected of President death threat detained

In News, Portugal, Politics, Crime - 24 Jan 2023, 11:56

BE aims to ban real estate sales to foreign citizens or companies

In News, Portugal, Property, Politics - 23 Jan 2023, 14:04

Businesses want to stop plastic packaging ban

In News, Business, Portugal, Environment, Politics - 21 Jan 2023, 13:10

Portugal opposing Irish alcohol rule

In News, Portugal, Politics, Ireland, Business - 20 Jan 2023, 13:03

3 month deadline for solving housing problem

In News, Portugal, Property, Politics - 19 Jan 2023, 17:08

Positive outlook for Portuguese economy

In News, Portugal, Business, Politics - 18 Jan 2023, 14:06

Editor's Choice

New Algarve and Porto Ryanair routes

In News, Portugal, Tourism, Business, Company News - 01 Feb 2023, 20:04

Bringing together South Africa and Portugal

In News, Portugal, Africa - 30 Jan 2023, 12:04

The best accommodation in Portugal for under €100 a night

In News, Portugal, Tourism - 28 Jan 2023, 20:04

Madeira top 3 for best value winter sun

In News, Portugal, Tourism, Madeira & Azores - 26 Jan 2023, 20:05

Crime

Indian travels the world with fake Portuguese passport

A 32-year-old Indian man was arrested in the city of Mumbai on suspicion of using a false Portuguese passport to travel around...
In News, Portugal, World, Crime - 03 Feb 2023, 15:06

Algarve murder suspect arrested

A man suspected of the murder of two women in the Algarve has been arrested by police...
In News, Portugal, Crime, Algarve - 03 Feb 2023, 13:41

Marines seize 8.6 tonnes of hashish

In News, Portugal, Crime - 02 Feb 2023, 15:04

Car theft in Portugal

In News, Portugal, Crime - 01 Feb 2023, 16:05

Man arrested for attempted murder of a tourist

In News, Portugal, Crime - 01 Feb 2023, 14:04

“Restrictions” with Super Bock after cyber attack

In News, Portugal, Business, Crime - 31 Jan 2023, 15:03

Nearly 10,000 crimes of abandonment and mistreatment of animals

In News, Portugal, Crime - 31 Jan 2023, 11:04

Huge hash haul

In News, Portugal, Crime - 28 Jan 2023, 15:05

Coldplay ticket touts arrested

In News, Portugal, Crime - 25 Jan 2023, 15:07

Opinion
Opinion Pieces Letters

How to Avoid a War With China

“I hope I am wrong. My gut tells me we will fight (with China) in 2025,” declared US Air Force General Mike Minihan last...
In Opinion - 02 Feb 2023, 13:01

Cruise lines open a new market

I know many people are regular cruise line passengers. What many of us don’t...
In Opinion - 31 Jan 2023, 12:01

A Bad Case of Cultural Lag

In Opinion - 30 Jan 2023, 17:01

Another day in paradise

In Opinion - 28 Jan 2023, 19:01

Return of the Alliances

In Opinion - 20 Jan 2023, 13:01

Selling Portugal

In Opinion - 19 Jan 2023, 12:53

Have you heard of the Tâmega complex?

In Opinion - 15 Jan 2023, 14:01

Two Failed Populist Coups: Compare and Contrast

In Opinion - 14 Jan 2023, 10:01

Ecology and its decline. It’s not my fault!

In Opinion - 10 Jan 2023, 19:01

Education

It’s time for a Portuguese challenge!

Can you understand this short passage about the pastel de nata?
In Lifestyle, Portugal, Education - 03 Feb 2023, 09:01

Schools must guarantee minimum services from today

Schools must ensure, as of today, minimum services due to the indefinite strike by...
In News, Portugal, Education - 01 Feb 2023, 11:04

5 new books to read this week

In Lifestyle, Education - 29 Jan 2023, 16:01

Union calls for teachers strike to intensify

In News, Portugal, Education - 29 Jan 2023, 09:03

Forward College chooses Lisbon

In Education, Lisbon - 27 Jan 2023, 20:01

Do you know the most common Portuguese verbs?

In Lifestyle, Portugal, Education - 27 Jan 2023, 09:01

Teachers protesting in the Algarve

In News, Portugal, Education - 26 Jan 2023, 15:29

Teachers “wave of opposition” set to grow

In News, Portugal, Education - 24 Jan 2023, 15:02

Teachers plan new demonstration

In News, Portugal, Education - 20 Jan 2023, 16:05

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Environment
Sustainability Renature

Vilamoura International School takes the 10th Questions Festival to the streets of Loulé

"Are humans better at creating things or destroying them?" (Débora Ferreira, 10.º ano); “What does dying feel like?”...
In Community, Algarve, Environment, Events - 04 Feb 2023, 15:01

Shot of Milky Way rising wins photography prize

A “hauntingly beautiful” photograph of the Milky Way rising over the ruins of a Tudor...
In World, Environment - 04 Feb 2023, 10:01

Historic levels of electricity from renewables

In News, Portugal, Environment, Sustainability - 03 Feb 2023, 09:04

Portugal lithium mine given green light

In News, Portugal, Business, Environment, Porto & North - 02 Feb 2023, 13:35

Portugal exceeds renewable energy target

More families installing solar panels

In News, Portugal, Environment, Sustainability - 02 Feb 2023, 10:06

This investment is part of the strategic plan which includes wind, solar, green hydrogen and energy storage technologies.

Danish Eurowind Energy investing €400 million

In News, Portugal, Business, Environment, Sustainability - 02 Feb 2023, 08:03

No more fossil fuel

In South America, World, Environment - 31 Jan 2023, 18:31

"Green light" for Europe's largest solar park in Alentejo

In News, Portugal, Environment, Sustainability - 31 Jan 2023, 16:03

How green can you go?

In Environment, Home & Garden, Sustainability - 28 Jan 2023, 14:01

Portuguese retailer takes home top honours

Portuguese retailer Pingo Doce has been named a winner at the 2023 European Private...
In News, Portugal, Business - 04 Feb 2023, 08:03

Foreigner buyers spend 50% more on property

Houses bought by non-residents in Portugal cost €2,250 per square metre and Lisbon is...
In News, Portugal, Property - 03 Feb 2023, 20:05

And the oldest dog in the world is… Portuguese!

Portuguese dog Bobi has been named as officially being the oldest dog in the world...
In News, Portugal, Weird, Curiosity - 03 Feb 2023, 19:15

Where will police speed cameras be this month?

The Public Security Police (PSP) has released the list of locations and times, where...
In News, Portugal - 03 Feb 2023, 18:04

Ryanair predicts price rises of between 5% and 10%

Despite the expected rise in prices, Ryanair's CEO, Michael O'Leary, believes that...
In News, Portugal, Tourism, Business, Company News - 03 Feb 2023, 17:02

Portuguese companies forecasting salary increases

Guide for foreign workers launched

Translated into seven languages, “Working in Portugal” aims to make foreign workers...
In News, Portugal - 03 Feb 2023, 16:07

Business breakfast with Quinta do Lago CEO

In News, Business, Portugal, Algarve - 03 Feb 2023, 13:05

€1 billion property sale potential

In News, Business, Portugal, Property, Company News - 03 Feb 2023, 12:02

Emirates flying to Portugal to recruit

In News, Portugal, Tourism, Business - 03 Feb 2023, 11:05

Primark and Ikea rival coming to Portugal

In News, Portugal, Business, Company News - 03 Feb 2023, 10:03

Lisbon Metro closures

In News, Portugal, Lisbon - 03 Feb 2023, 08:02

Golfing stars shining in the Algarve

In News, Portugal, Sport, Algarve - 02 Feb 2023, 20:08