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Weather warning continues

Six mainland districts will be under a yellow weather warning today due to the forecast of sometimes heavy showers which may...
In News, Portugal - 05 Jun 2023, 08:06

High temperatures and heavy rain for Portugal

In News, Portugal - 04 Jun 2023, 19:05

Building permits fall in Europe – but are on the rise in Portugal

In News, Portugal, Property - 04 Jun 2023, 18:05

Cristiano Ronaldo still holds world cup dreams

In News, Portugal, Sport - 04 Jun 2023, 17:05

Water “guaranteed in the taps”

In News, Portugal, Environment - 04 Jun 2023, 16:02

President calls for airport decision by end of year

In News, Portugal - 04 Jun 2023, 15:02

Average cost of rental property continues to rise

In News, Portugal, Property - 04 Jun 2023, 14:02

Spotlight

A summer of fun & celebration at Oscars - 15 years in the centre of Vila Sol

Oscars opened in 2008 and has been entertaining residents and holidaymakers in and around Vila Sol and Vilamoura for 15 years. So,...
In Business, Algarve - 02 Jun 2023, 11:01

Empowering retail investors

The European Commission has recently introduced a series of measures aimed at empowering everyday investors and improving the...
In Business - 02 Jun 2023, 10:01

Carby Artigo Prime Days

Up to €3,000 off at Carby's Volkswagen Prime Days event in Faro.
In Business, Algarve - 31 May 2023, 09:01

10 Reasons Why People Move to Portugal

Portugal has been capturing the attention of people from around the world, especially those coming from North America. With its...
In Portugal - 02 Jun 2023, 09:01

Algarve Staff in partnership with Yolo Lounge business networking event

Free glass of wine or beer on arrival
In News, Business - 29 May 2023, 10:29

IOTA price reaches 1-month high and Tradecurve increases 25% in value

The price of the IOTA cryptocurrency saw an increase to as high as $0.22, and it came out of a descending pattern but still needs...
In Crypto - 02 Jun 2023, 10:31

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Rain weather warning

Seven districts of mainland Portugal are under a yellow warning due to the forecast of rain and thunderstorms.
In News, Portugal - 04 Jun 2023, 13:02

More rights for couples in de facto union

Parliament has rectified some labour standards, including clarifying that in the event of...
In News, Portugal - 04 Jun 2023, 12:05

Algarve airfield welcomes firefighting planes

In News, Portugal, Algarve - 04 Jun 2023, 11:02

New maximum speed picked up by Lisbon speed camera

In News, Portugal, Crime, Lisbon - 04 Jun 2023, 10:02

Midfielder Ana Rute among Portugal’s Women’s World Cup team

In News, Portugal, Sport - 04 Jun 2023, 09:05

Looking for a cheap city break? Portugal tops the list

In News, Portugal, Tourism - 03 Jun 2023, 20:02

Portugal property prices continue to rise

In News, Portugal, Property - 03 Jun 2023, 18:02

Petrol and diesel prices to go down

In News, Business, Portugal - 03 Jun 2023, 17:05

Which is the most popular car in Portugal?

In News, Business, Portugal - 03 Jun 2023, 16:05

Exclusives

Vivant Restaurant – Almancil’s newest experience

The Vivant Restaurant has opened on the outskirts of Almancil, a school-turned-restaurant with a bedroom suite modelled after the...
In News, Portugal, Business, Algarve, Food & Drink - 04 Jun 2023, 08:05

An American in Portugal - I get by with a little help from my friends

It’s tricky territory, where we take a giant leap from our old life – leaving friends...
In Portugal

RENFE launches 360 km/h ‘Bullet Train’ in Spain – (and beyond?)

The 25th of May marked a major leap forward for very high speed rail.
In Opinion, Portugal

Travel better with “Checked by DECO”

In Tourism, Business, Travel

Food review: Market Kitchen

In Lifestyle, Restaurant Reviews

Politics

Zelensky

The President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelensky, has thanked the Portuguese Prime Minister, António Costa, for his "comprehensive...
In News, Portugal, Politics - 02 Jun 2023, 12:05

No ban on plastic bags – but you will have to pay

Customers using ultra-light plastic bags for bread, fruit and vegetables, will be charged...
In News, Portugal, Business, Environment, Politics - 31 May 2023, 12:05

Chega aiming for 15% of EU seats

In News, Portugal, Politics - 31 May 2023, 11:02

"There have never been so many jobs" in Portugal

In News, Portugal, Business, Politics - 30 May 2023, 20:02

Algarve police programme extended to Lisbon and Porto

In News, Portugal, Crime, Politics - 29 May 2023, 18:05

Polling stations coming to tourist hotspots

In News, Portugal, Politics, Europe - 26 May 2023, 10:02

Ryanair accused of "blackmail"

In News, Portugal, Tourism, Business, Politics, Madeira & Azores - 25 May 2023, 20:02

President foresees “difficulties” in SEF replacement

In News, Portugal, Politics - 25 May 2023, 08:05

President finalises new housing laws – with criticism

In News, Portugal, Property, Politics - 22 May 2023, 18:05

Editor's Choice

Honouring Portuguese cuisine – Portugal to receive its own Michelin Guide

In News, Portugal, Tourism, Algarve - 02 Jun 2023, 15:02

SEF replacement begins 29 October

In News, Portugal, Politics - 02 Jun 2023, 14:05

New Algarve all inclusive resort opens

In News, Business, Tourism, Algarve - 01 Jun 2023, 19:02

Portugal highlighted as a top global wine destination

In News, Portugal, Wine - 31 May 2023, 20:02

Crime

Speeding fine scam

If you have received an administrative offense notice by email, do not pay any amount, warns the National Road Safety Authority...
In News, Portugal, Crime - 31 May 2023, 15:02

More, and adaptable, police wanted for Algarve

The largest association of businesses in Albufeira will ask the Government to increase the...
In News, Portugal, Crime, Algarve - 30 May 2023, 14:02

More areas bringing in CCTV

In News, Portugal, Crime, Porto & North - 25 May 2023, 19:05

Investigators begin to wrap up new Madeleine McCann search

In News, Portugal, Crime, Algarve - 25 May 2023, 15:45

Investigators return for third day of searches in Madeleine McCann case

In News, Portugal, Crime, Algarve - 25 May 2023, 09:45

New app to report illegally parked cars

In News, Portugal, Crime - 24 May 2023, 15:02

Searches continue in Madeleine McCann case

In News, Portugal, Crime, Algarve - 24 May 2023, 09:16

German authorities issue statement on Madeleine McCann case

In News, Portugal, Crime - 23 May 2023, 10:23

Clamping down on drink drivers

In News, Portugal, Crime - 22 May 2023, 09:02

Opinion
Opinion Pieces Letters

Yet Another Article on AI - Part 2

I’m looking at a headline this morning that screams ‘AI Creators Fear the Extinction of Humanity’, and I suppose they could...
In Opinion - 01 Jun 2023, 14:01

Quick! Treat yourself. Lap up some Portuguese sunshine!

Isn't it funny, as in funny-peculiar not funny ha-ha, but as one gets a bit older the...
In Opinion - 01 Jun 2023, 13:01

Chivalry or Courtesy?

In Curiosity , Opinion - 31 May 2023, 19:01

Yet Another Article on AI

In Opinion - 31 May 2023, 14:01

Euthanasia – A moral and legal minefield

In Opinion - 28 May 2023, 13:02

Russia: The Least Bad Option?

In Opinion - 25 May 2023, 13:01

Ukraine: Biden’s Timing

In Opinion - 22 May 2023, 13:01

The Baby Bonus Doesn’t Work Any More

In Opinion - 18 May 2023, 18:01

Syria: The Rehabilitation of Assad

In Opinion - 16 May 2023, 12:01

Education

Can you Say Você in Portugal?

In Portuguese, saying “you” is not so simple! If you are speaking informally, you can generally use tu and its verb forms. If...
In Portugal, Lifestyle, Education - 02 Jun 2023, 08:01

How to Raise Your Grades in College

As the pursuit of higher education grows increasingly competitive, students always seek...
In Education, Lifestyle - 29 May 2023, 14:01

3 Ways to Talk About the Future in Portuguese

In Portugal, Lifestyle, Education - 26 May 2023, 11:01

Conversation Breakdowns in Portuguese

In Portugal, Education, Lifestyle - 19 May 2023, 10:01

District teachers strike ends today

In News, Portugal, Education - 12 May 2023, 14:02

Introducing Yourself in Portuguese

In Portugal, Lifestyle, Education - 12 May 2023, 09:01

Math in Portuguese

In Portugal, Lifestyle, Education - 05 May 2023, 08:01

Online school exams

In Education - 02 May 2023, 08:02

Nobel Algarve British International School students selected for National Youth Parliament Programme

In Community, Education, Algarve - 01 May 2023, 09:01

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Environment
Sustainability Renature

Better Bee-lieve It

A new report by Eurostat identifies over 8 million beehives on EU farms in 2020, a million more compared to 2016.
In Europe, World, Environment - 03 Jun 2023, 17:31

Harnessing the Clouds

Engineers at the University of Massachusetts Amherst have discovered a way to generate...
In North America, World, Environment - 03 Jun 2023, 16:31

Algarve water restrictions brought in

In News, Portugal, Environment, Algarve - 02 Jun 2023, 10:02

Solar power plant project “counter-productive”

New solar park to produce energy for 19,000 people

In News, Portugal, Business, Environment, Sustainability - 01 Jun 2023, 16:02

Record breaking clean up

In News, Portugal, Environment, Alentejo - 31 May 2023, 09:07

Lithium mine one step closer to green light

In News, Portugal, Business, Environment, Porto & North - 31 May 2023, 08:02

54 Zero Pollution beaches in Portugal

In News, Portugal, Environment - 30 May 2023, 09:05

Are there sharks in Portuguese waters?

In Environment, Curiosity - 28 May 2023, 16:05

Golden Green aiming for a better world

In News, Business, Portugal, Environment - 27 May 2023, 18:01

COVID-19

Court of Lisbon rules on Covid-19 flight cancellation compensation

More than 200,000 passengers may be eligible for compensation for having their flight cancelled or delayed between June 1, 2020 to...
In News, Portugal, Business, Tourism, COVID-19 - 08 May 2023, 15:07