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Vaccine Trial

Researchers at the University of Tokyo have developed a potential vaccine for the Nipah virus, a disease with fatality rates... In Asia, World, Health - 21 Feb 2026, 19:31

What Reflection Reveals in the Algarve

In Algarve - 21 Feb 2026, 18:05

Am I more likely to get ovarian cancer as I get older?

In Health - 21 Feb 2026, 15:35

A Dutch perspective

In Curiosity - 21 Feb 2026, 14:01

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Lifestyle

The heart of Carnival in Portugal is handmade

Check out the video! In Portugal - 20 Feb 2026, 13:59

Serialisation of The Secret 19 Cancer Questions worth Asking

The Portugal News begins a serialisation of The Secret 19: Cancer Questions Worth Asking... In Lifestyle - 19 Feb 2026, 20:05

Portugal featured in Super Bowl 2026 halftime

In News, Lifestyle - 15 Feb 2026, 18:02

The 2026 solar eclipse: A rare Iberian treat

In Portugal - 15 Feb 2026, 08:01

Where nature and art meet in the Algarve

In Lifestyle - 14 Feb 2026, 13:01


Weaving stories between material and gesture in Portugal

In Lifestyle - 14 Feb 2026, 08:01


Intimacy Without Risk? How Online Companions Change Emotional Expectations

In Lifestyle - 13 Feb 2026, 17:01


The Portugal News logo Exclusives

What Reflection Reveals in the Algarve

Check out the video! In Algarve - 21 Feb 2026, 18:05

Kristin a tough test for Portuguese real estate, but also a turning point?

Storm Kristin left evident physical marks in several regions of the country, with winds... In Property

Weekend vibes in the Algarve

Check out the video! In Algarve

International education as a strategic asset

In Education

Good News

Happiest City

Copenhagen was named the world’s happiest city in 2025 by the Happy City Index.  In Europe, World, Good News - 20 Dec 2025, 10:31

Visioneers Spotlight: How One Child is Leading a Wave of Ocean Change

On a windswept beach in the Algarve, The Visioneers host Zay Harding stands alongside... In Good News, Environment, Algarve - 20 Nov 2025, 18:55

Expat Dads Take on Portugal’s Highest Peak for Faro Orphanage

In Good News, Community - 03 Nov 2025, 20:10

The secret to youthful hands

In Health - 30 Oct 2025, 10:08


Lord Foster wins bid to design national memorial to Queen Elizabeth II

In United Kingdom, Good News - 24 Jun 2025, 11:57



Editor's Choice

EES postponed in the European Union

In News - 10 Feb 2026, 20:03

How to prepare your 72-hour emergency kit

In News - 10 Feb 2026, 16:03

Portugal elects its new president

In News - 09 Feb 2026, 17:32

António José Seguro is the new President of the Republic

In News - 08 Feb 2026, 21:18

Home & Garden

IKEA’s wellbeing guru on why home rituals matter

Katie McCrory shares her top tips for creating self-care practises with a breadth of benefits.  In Home & Garden - 20 Feb 2026, 12:45

The best gardening jobs to boost wellbeing in spring

 From a former high-flier who found her mental health flourished in the garden. In Home & Garden - 19 Feb 2026, 15:05

One Small Switch, Made by Hand in the Algarve

In Home & Garden - 13 Feb 2026, 20:15

4 simple styling tricks to put a stamp on your space

In Home & Garden - 31 Jan 2026, 10:55

Heart-shaped flowers and foliage to mark the season of romance

In Home & Garden - 30 Jan 2026, 15:45

How to create the most fragrant winter garden in a small space

In Home & Garden - 29 Jan 2026, 13:45


Burns Night: How to grow your own neeps and tatties

In Home & Garden - 25 Jan 2026, 10:31


Why 2026 kitchens are all about warmth and comfort

In Home & Garden - 22 Jan 2026, 17:06


A beginner’s guide to sowing seeds indoors

In Home & Garden - 22 Jan 2026, 16:07

Food & Drink

Have you tried Tripas de Aveiro?

Check out the video! In Food & Drink - 15 Feb 2026, 19:59

Olive Culture

New research shows olives have been essential to life in Italy for at least 6,000 years.... In Europe, World, Food & Drink - 14 Feb 2026, 12:31

Olive oil prices fall in Portugal

In News - 13 Feb 2026, 14:03

Heart attack on a Portuguese plate

In Food & Drink - 13 Feb 2026, 08:01

Pre-mixed spirits fuel growth as consumers seek convenience and novelty

In News, Food & Drink - 08 Feb 2026, 11:31

Ilhan Mohamed Abdi: ‘I want to preserve memories that I had growing up’

In Food & Drink - 31 Jan 2026, 04:55



What is a 'Fino' and 'Prego'?

In Food & Drink - 25 Jan 2026, 09:59


Sophie Richards: How an anti-inflammatory diet transformed my endometriosis symptoms

In Food & Drink - 24 Jan 2026, 10:05

Entertainment

School Carnival Parade enlivens the Municipality

The 2026 Lagoa Carnival Parade for preschool and first-cycle children will take place on 13 February, in the morning, maintaining... In News, Entertainment - 08 Feb 2026, 08:03

Teatro das Figuras focuses programming on AI

Teatro das Figuras has presented its 2026 strategy, choosing new technologies and... In News, Entertainment - 07 Feb 2026, 17:01

5 new podcasts to listen to this week

In Entertainment - 23 Jan 2026, 17:40


5 black-led podcasts to listen to for Black History Month

In Entertainment - 31 Oct 2025, 13:01


Red Flags: Algarve’s Golden Coast Takes the Spotlight in a Bold New Film

In Entertainment, Algarve - 24 Oct 2025, 19:01


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Community

Upcoming Women’s Retreat

Lent has come upon us quickly this year. In Community, Events - 21 Feb 2026, 13:04

Loneliness Hub

The community social hub, Bransholme Chat, has received National Lottery Community Fund... In United Kingdom, World, Community - 21 Feb 2026, 08:31

The Algarveans Striving for Perfection for Humorfest

In Community, Events - 20 Feb 2026, 16:04

AMIGOS’ February Concerts – SALVADOR SANCHEZ

In Community, Events - 20 Feb 2026, 13:04

Algarve History Association in February

In Community, Events - 20 Feb 2026, 10:03

Special service for US citizens in Portugal

In Community - 18 Feb 2026, 16:31


Bella Acapella show cancelled

In Community - 17 Feb 2026, 15:32


Dance school in the Algarve giving passion to community

In News, Business, Lifestyle - 16 Feb 2026, 09:03


The old-fashioned way…

In Community - 15 Feb 2026, 13:03

Curiosity

St. John Berchmans

St. John Berchmans was a Belgian Jesuit scholastic, born on March 13, 1599, in Diest, Belgium, and is revered as a saint in the... In Curiosity - 15 Feb 2026, 11:01

Believe, Maybe Or Not?

The Portugal News started publishing Church of the Week in September last year, with the... In Curiosity - 01 Feb 2026, 11:01

St. Conrad of Parzham

In Curiosity - 01 Feb 2026, 10:01

St. Conrad of Parzham

In Curiosity - 25 Jan 2026, 10:01

St. Leonard of Port Maurice

In Curiosity - 18 Jan 2026, 10:01


The Truth About New Year’s Resolutions

In Curiosity - 16 Jan 2026, 18:31


Setting Soul Intentions (Not Resolutions)

In Curiosity - 11 Jan 2026, 11:01


Events

Silves Orange Festival

Check out the video! In Algarve, Events - 14 Feb 2026, 18:35

Ash Wednesday : An Imposition or Inconvenience?

The first day of Lent in the Worldwide Christian Church is known as Ash Wednesday and is... In Places of Worship - 14 Feb 2026, 17:38

P.E.D.R.A. Project opens applications for young dancers

In News, Events - 07 Feb 2026, 14:35

Silves Orange Capital Fair returns

In News, Events - 06 Feb 2026, 20:03

Madeira to host MICHELIN Guide Portugal 2026 Gala

In News, Events - 04 Feb 2026, 19:03

European Capital of Culture

In News, Events - 04 Feb 2026, 16:01


Combining Carnival and Valentine's Day

In News - 02 Feb 2026, 09:02



A Highland Celebration in Vale do Lobo

In Events - 27 Jan 2026, 19:59

Health

Chikungunya virus may affect Portugal

According to a study by the UK Centre for Ecology and Hydrology, much of Europe is at high risk of Chikungunya virus transmission,... In News - 21 Feb 2026, 13:03

What actually happens in a prostate cancer screening?

 A prostate screening test can help to detect early signs of prostate cancer.While... In Health - 21 Feb 2026, 11:35

How to navigate dating after loss

In Health - 20 Feb 2026, 10:35

Portugal to train more health professionals

In News - 19 Feb 2026, 08:03

Portuguese scientists discover a "surprising ally" in brain repair

In News - 15 Feb 2026, 19:03

When Portuguese innovation plays in the global first league

In Health - 15 Feb 2026, 09:01


Oatzempic trend - the viral weight-loss drink

In Health - 14 Feb 2026, 10:45



Can I reduce my risk of having a stroke?

In Health - 09 Feb 2026, 10:51

Galactic

Cosmic Research

Chinese astronomers have used a small telescope in Antarctica to observe a type of cosmic radiation normally blocked by Earth’s... In Asia, World, Galactic - 24 Jan 2026, 19:31

Total solar eclipse to be visible in Portugal

The total solar eclipse of 2026 will be visible in Portugal.  In News, Portugal, World, Galactic - 25 Dec 2025, 19:05

When can you see a total eclipse in Portugal next?

In News, Portugal, Galactic - 27 Sep 2025, 18:02


Irish astronomers aided ‘remarkable discovery’ of new planet

In News, World, Galactic - 26 Aug 2025, 10:57



Places of Worship

World Day of Prayer 2026 - happening in Praia da Luz and Tavira!

On Friday 6 March, Praia da Luz and Tavira will host World Day of Prayer (WDP) services focusing on Nigeria.  In Places of Worship, Algarve - 21 Feb 2026, 13:39

Lisbon Central Mosque

Check out the video! In Places of Worship - 21 Feb 2026, 09:59

The Pantheon in Lisbon

In Lisbon - 09 Feb 2026, 19:59

Sanctuary of Santa Luzia – Viana do Castelo

In Porto & North - 03 Feb 2026, 09:59

Church of the Week: International Christian Fellowship, Portimão

In Places of Worship - 29 Jan 2026, 17:51


The hidden layers beneath Churches of Lisbon

In Places of Worship - 26 Jan 2026, 19:59



Boliqueime Church: A Place of Light, Space and Quiet Reflection

In Places of Worship - 08 Jan 2026, 14:41

Other Lifestyle Articles

Brave Rescue

A 13-year-old boy, Austin Applebee, swam 4 kilometres to shore after his family was swept... In World, Community - 14 Feb 2026, 09:31

Pakadora: Rescue at the Edge of Capacity

“I need you to take my cat”, “I’ve found some kittens, can you take them?”... In Community - 13 Feb 2026, 13:04

February Celebrates Love at the M’AR De AR Group

The M’AR De AR Group dedicates the month of February to Valentine's Day, with... In Community - 12 Feb 2026, 13:07

The Algarveans make Live Theatre even Livelier

The Algarveans Theatre group is delighted to again take part in Lagoa’s Humorfest, with... In Community - 11 Feb 2026, 15:07

Rotary Clubs Unite to Support Families Affected by Storm in Portugal

Following the recent storm that caused severe damage to homes and infrastructure, leaving... In Community - 11 Feb 2026, 13:04

Special Anointing Service in Carvoeiro

Padre Nuno Coelho will be Anointing the Sick at the Catholic Mass in English this... In Community - 11 Feb 2026, 10:03

Model United Nations Averts Crisis

In Community - 10 Feb 2026, 13:02

Running through the land of a thousand hills

In Community - 10 Feb 2026, 10:07

One of the greatest voices in Portuguese music

In Community - 09 Feb 2026, 14:07

All change at afpop

In Community - 09 Feb 2026, 13:31

Moving to live in Portugal: what is involved and key factors

"Navigating the Mind" project celebrates one year

In News, Health - 08 Feb 2026, 19:03

Psychologists mobilised to provide support in municipalities

In News, Health - 08 Feb 2026, 15:02