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Portugal's recent general election fuels fresh interest from British buyers

The most recent Moving to Portugal Show, held on 14th March 2024 in Central London, saw an exceptional turnout of... In News, Portugal, Property, United Kingdom - 18 Mar 2024, 20:02

IV Albufeira Civil Protection Knowledge Fair starts on Thursday

In News, Portugal, Algarve - 18 Mar 2024, 18:18

Fireball "brighter than the full moon" passes over Portugal

In News, Portugal, Galactic - 18 Mar 2024, 17:02

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Portuguese bank profits up 72.5%

The five largest banks operating in Portugal recorded aggregate profits of 4.4 billion euros in 2023, 72.5% more than in 2022. In News, Business, Portugal - 18 Mar 2024, 14:05

More Algarve tourist taxes coming in

The City Council of Portimão, in the district of Faro, has begun charging a tourist tax... In News, Portugal, Tourism, Algarve - 18 Mar 2024, 13:02




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Siemens Portugal Aims for Two More Hubs in Portugal

Siemens Portugal intends to open new competence centres in Portugal.  In News, Business - 17 Mar 2024, 13:01

Do You Have a Spirit Guide?

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Politics

Emigrant vote increase by almost two thirds

The votes of Portuguese emigrants received to date have increased by almost two-thirds compared to the 2022 legislative elections,... In News, Portugal, Politics - 12 Mar 2024, 15:24

Algarve Chega results symptom of voter “frustration”

Economist Luís Serra Coelho has stated that Chega’s victory in the Algarve is a protest... In News, Portugal, Politics, Algarve - 12 Mar 2024, 13:04

Democratic Alliance wins legislative elections with 29.49% of vote

In News, Portugal, Politics - 11 Mar 2024, 08:51




Elections: A brief guide to each Party and what they represent

In News, Portugal, Politics - 06 Mar 2024, 17:01

Editor's Choice

Portugal home to 2 of the “coolest streets” in the world

In News, Portugal - 14 Mar 2024, 19:09

Exclusive interview with Frederico Morais - Portugal’s one and only World Surf League Championship Tour surfer

In News, Portugal, Sport - 14 Mar 2024, 12:05

Crime

Environmental crimes double

Crimes and arrests related to the environment and recorded by the PSP more than doubled from 2022 to 2023, according to a new... In News, Portugal, Environment, Crime - 02 Mar 2024, 10:02

Illegal olive oil seized

510 litres of fraudulent products within the olive oil value chain where confiscated by... In News, Portugal, Crime, Alentejo - 23 Feb 2024, 16:02

Madeleine McCann suspect goes on trial

In News, Portugal, Crime - 16 Feb 2024, 10:05



Portuguese police detect new drug in Europe

In News, Portugal, Crime - 07 Feb 2024, 09:05


Opinion

The global environment vs overpopulation & overconsumption

You might have read some of my previous articles where I’ve touched on the subject of humanity’s negative impact on our world. In Opinion - 16 Mar 2024, 13:01

Haiti: The Curse of History

It may seem that the violence and chaos that have gripped Haiti are finally being... In Opinion - 14 Mar 2024, 13:01

Israel-Gaza: ‘No Boots on the Ground’

In Opinion - 11 Mar 2024, 13:01

Not the Anthropocene?

In Opinion - 08 Mar 2024, 13:01

South Korea: Hyper-Competitive and Childless

In Opinion - 04 Mar 2024, 13:01

When will Renfe start operations in Portugal?

In Opinion - 03 Mar 2024, 08:02


The Utility of Neutrality

In Opinion - 29 Feb 2024, 13:01


Are you a digital junky?

In Opinion - 28 Feb 2024, 18:01


Only Biden Can Stop the War

In Opinion - 26 Feb 2024, 13:31

Education

Students to demonstrate against accommodation prices

Higher education students will demonstrate in Lisbon on March 21 to protest against the increase in the cost of student... In News, Portugal, Education - 14 Mar 2024, 09:05

Schools testing cell phone ban

The use of cell phones in the Infanta D. Mafalda School Group, in Gondomar, has been... In News, Portugal, Education - 13 Mar 2024, 09:05

Lisbon’s new university campus will cost €120 million

In News, Education, Lisbon - 10 Mar 2024, 09:31


One in 10 primary and secondary students are foreigners

In News, Portugal, Education - 27 Feb 2024, 13:01


Immigrant students being forced to pay additional fees

In News, Portugal, Education - 26 Feb 2024, 12:02


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Environment

Adopt a Portuguese coral

The initiative ‘Plant a Coral’ aims to encourage the adoption of a coral as a way of funding Portugal’s coastal research. In News, Portugal, Environment - 17 Mar 2024, 15:02

Protecting Portugal’s oaks

The working group that evaluated measures to protect cork oaks and holm oaks recommends... In News, Portugal, Environment - 17 Mar 2024, 11:02




COVID-19

2.5 million flu vaccinations

Almost 2.5 million people have been vaccinated against the flu since the start of the seasonal vaccination campaign, according to... In News, Portugal, COVID-19 - 21 Feb 2024, 14:05

Millions vaccinated

Almost 2.5 million people have been vaccinated against the flu and more than 1.9 million... In News, Portugal, COVID-19 - 14 Feb 2024, 19:05



Covid-19 Vaccine appeal

In News, COVID-19 - 29 Dec 2023, 12:05


What you need to know about the new Covid-19 variant

In News, Portugal, COVID-19 - 21 Dec 2023, 09:05

Other News Articles

More foreigners taking out Portuguese mortgages

Banks lent almost ten billion euros to buy houses, with 10% being granted to foreigners,... In News, Portugal, Property, Business - 17 Mar 2024, 18:02

Delivery drivers schedule new strike

Couriers from digital platforms, such as Uber and Glovo, will carry out a strike on March... In News, Portugal, Business - 17 Mar 2024, 17:02

Tourism driving real estate investment in Portugal

Global influences helped to decrease the volume of real estate investment in Portugal in... In News, Portugal, Business, Tourism, Property - 17 Mar 2024, 16:02

Tourists flocking to Azores

In February, the Azores’s airports recorded over 114 thousand passengers disembarking. In News, Portugal, Tourism, Madeira & Azores - 17 Mar 2024, 14:05

27 million passengers on Lisbon Metro

Lisbon Metro transported 27 million passengers between January and February 2024,... In News, Portugal, Lisbon - 17 Mar 2024, 12:02

Cascais via the scenic route

Cascais receives Tourism Award

Cascais was granted "Platinum" status during the ITB Berlin, the German tourism fair. In News, Portugal, Tourism, Lisbon - 17 Mar 2024, 10:02

Covid victims mainly fully vaccinated

Portugal registers fewer deaths

In News, Portugal - 17 Mar 2024, 09:05

5,000 people lose unemployment benefits

In News, Portugal - 16 Mar 2024, 17:05