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Portugal is investing in inland tourism

Portugal is investing in inland tourism, hoping to draw more visitors away from the busy coastline and into parts of the country... In News - 16 Apr 2026, 10:03

The Giant of the Square

In Travel - 16 Apr 2026, 09:15

Police warn of scams in holiday home rentals in Portugal

In News, Property - 16 Apr 2026, 09:03

Encouraging communities to support local charities in the Algarve

In News, Algarve - 16 Apr 2026, 08:03

Portugal authorities address illegal taxi drivers issues at Lisbon Airport

In News, Lisbon - 15 Apr 2026, 19:03

Complaints against AIMA increased

In News - 15 Apr 2026, 18:03

Portugal cities are among most attractive cities for digital nomads

In News, Business - 15 Apr 2026, 17:03

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EES suspended in Portugal airports during the weekend to avoid delays

In News, Tourism - 13 Apr 2026, 16:03

Ryanair cuts flights across Portugal and Spain in 2026

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

Petition aims to ban drivers over 75 in Portugal

In News, Portugal - 13 Apr 2026, 10:03

easyJet threatens to cease operations to Portuguese Archipelagos

In News, Business, Madeira & Azores - 12 Apr 2026, 18:03

The forces that redefine real estate, and why Portugal is at the center of this redefinition

In News - 12 Apr 2026, 16:03

New bathing waters in Portugal unveiled

In News - 12 Apr 2026, 12:03

The Welsh in Portugal: A quiet Celtic thread in the warmth of Iberia

In Hidden Gems, Algarve - 11 Apr 2026, 17:03

EES led to 27,000 entry refusals

In News, Tourism - 13 Apr 2026, 12:03

Portugal to create cinema pass

In News, Culture - 13 Apr 2026, 18:03

Property of the Week: Minimalist 3-bedroom villa on the front line of Praia Verde

In Property, Algarve - 16 Apr 2026, 09:45

Spotlight

Scarless Surgery in the Algarve

The HPA Saúde Group has consolidated its position at the forefront of gastroenterology by offering “third-space endoscopy,”... In Health HPA - 27 Feb 2026, 10:01

BacanaPlay: A Fresh Face at Rock in Rio Lisboa 2026

Experience the thrill of Rock in Rio Lisboa 2026 with BacanaPlay as your official sponsor. Get ready for an epic celebration of... In Gambling - 15 Apr 2026, 13:05

Portugal Pathways on why Portugal’s leaders need to consider fairness of Nationality Law

At a time when global capital is increasingly selective about where it flows, Portugal faces a moment that goes beyond policy and... In Portugal Visas - 14 Apr 2026, 09:05

Why Lisbon is becoming a centre for global tech and entrepreneurship

Lisbon is steadily establishing itself as a practical and well-connected base for internationally focused businesses. In Portugal Visas - 10 Apr 2026, 10:05

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4.3 million people checked at Portugal air borders

In News, Tourism - 14 Apr 2026, 13:03

Portugal Pathways on why Portugal’s leaders need to consider fairness of Nationality Law

In Portugal Visas - 14 Apr 2026, 09:05

Portugal approves changes to IUC payments

In News, Finance - 15 Apr 2026, 16:03

Immigrants in Portugal concerned of residence permits expiring

In News - 15 Apr 2026, 13:03

Emirates is back at Lisbon Airport

In News - 14 Apr 2026, 19:03

Most of energy in Portugal produced by renewable sources

In News, Environment - 14 Apr 2026, 15:03

Minister denies link between immigration and crime in Portugal

In News - 15 Apr 2026, 09:03

Portugal to announce new traffic rules

In News - 16 Apr 2026, 07:03

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Portugal to invest around €4 billion in electricity grid

The Minister of Environment and Energy said that about €4 billion is being considered... In News, Politics - 15 Apr 2026, 15:03

Port of Algarve now ready to receive cruise ships

APS – the Port Administration of Sines and Algarve – has revealed that maintenance... In News, Algarve, Tourism - 15 Apr 2026, 14:03

The unfinished Palace on top of Sintra

Check out the video! In Culture, Central - 15 Apr 2026, 13:35

Porto and Funchal airports are growing faster than Lisbon airport

The aviation sector in Portugal started 2026 with renewed vigour, registering a 3.7%... In News, Business, Lisbon, Porto & North, Madeira & Azores - 15 Apr 2026, 12:03

Why the world’s top surfers are heading to Nazaré

For years, the dream for big-wave surfers was simple: head to Hawaii or the west coast of... In News, Sport - 15 Apr 2026, 11:03

Sé do Porto

Sé do Porto is one of the city's oldest and most important monuments. In Porto & North - 15 Apr 2026, 11:00

Today's Portugal Weather Forecast – 15/04/2026

Check out the video! In News, Algarve, Central, Lisbon, Porto & North - 15 Apr 2026, 10:45

Portugal has the highest figures in urban accidents in the EU

The number of deaths caused by accidents in towns has increased since the pandemic,... In News - 15 Apr 2026, 10:03

A long-lasting Church

In Culture - 15 Apr 2026, 08:05

Calls for strengthening ties between sports and universities in Portugal

In News, Learning, Sport - 15 Apr 2026, 08:03

CTT strengthens position in Spain

In News, Business - 15 Apr 2026, 07:03

A new address, the same expert hands.

In Business - 14 Apr 2026, 18:45

Aiding illegal immigration crimes skyrocketed in Portugal

In News, Crime - 14 Apr 2026, 18:03

Portugal shines in European Trampoline Championships

In News, Sport - 14 Apr 2026, 17:04

Rent prices rose in Portugal

In News, Property - 14 Apr 2026, 16:03

Metro Roma

In Lisbon - 14 Apr 2026, 15:30

News

Weekend weather forecast

Cloudy but warm weekend In News - 14 Apr 2026, 14:03

When Airlines Land, Investment Opportunities Take Off

Portugal’s appeal increasingly reflects a balance that many travelers — and investors... In News, Business - 14 Apr 2026, 12:03

Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa to promote lectures in Portuguese schools

In News, Culture - 14 Apr 2026, 11:03

Portugal inflation accelerates in March

In News, Economy - 14 Apr 2026, 10:03

Today's Portugal Weather Forecast – 14/04/2026

In News - 14 Apr 2026, 10:01

Exclusives

The Giant of the Square

Check out the video! In Travel - 16 Apr 2026, 09:15

The unfinished Palace on top of Sintra

Check out the video! In Culture, Central

Sé do Porto

Sé do Porto is one of the city's oldest and most important monuments. In Porto & North

Today's Portugal Weather Forecast – 15/04/2026

In News, Algarve, Central, Lisbon, Porto & North

A long-lasting Church

In Culture

Education

British School of Lisbon’s Restelo Campus: A New Hub for World-Class Learning in Portugal

Lisbon’s educational landscape has welcomed a major new presence with the opening of the British School of Lisbon’s Restelo... In Education - 28 Feb 2026, 14:39

British School of Lisbon Announces Partnership with Dukes Education, Strengthening its Position as a Leading International School

The British School of Lisbon (BSL), one of Portugal’s fastest-growing international... In Education - 28 Feb 2026, 14:26

United Lisbon (ULIS) welcomed Mayor of Lisbon Carlos Moedas on Friday 16th January to unveil new campus facilities at Edu Hub Lisbon

In Education - 23 Feb 2026, 08:01

CJD: a new way of looking at education

In Education - 22 Feb 2026, 13:07

Colégio Júlio Dinis – International School: House of Champions

In Education - 21 Feb 2026, 14:53

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

Learning

Portugal University institution to have new president

The academy's General Council elected Professor Aldo Passarinho president of the Polytechnic Institute of Beja (IPBeja) with 14... In News, Learning - 13 Apr 2026, 07:03

The teaching of Portuguese abroad will go through changes

The Minister of State and Foreign Affairs, Paulo Rangel, announced in parliament that... In News, Learning - 11 Apr 2026, 12:03

Portuguese municipalities call for funding schools

In News, Learning - 10 Apr 2026, 10:03

AIMA eases change from tourist to student visa

In News, Learning - 09 Apr 2026, 18:03

Portuguese students learning about business during school break

In News - 05 Apr 2026, 15:03

Portugal

Where the Donkeys used to be

Check out the video! In Culture - 14 Apr 2026, 09:15

Algarve considered one of the most popular hiking destination in Europe

The Algarve was recently ranked third among Europe's most popular hiking regions in the... In News, Travel, Algarve - 13 Apr 2026, 19:03

The escalator that takes you to the beach

In Algarve - 13 Apr 2026, 18:05

Today's Portugal Weather Forecast – 13/04/2026

In News - 13 Apr 2026, 11:50

Municipalities in Portugal at risk of fire

In News, Algarve - 13 Apr 2026, 11:03

World

A road trip around Sicily: Where every mile tells a story

Sicily feels like a place that’s been waiting for me. In Tourism, Europe - 13 Apr 2026, 08:03

Sustainable Fuel

In Myanmar, rice husk briquettes are emerging as a sustainable alternative to firewood,... In Asia, World, Sustainability - 11 Apr 2026, 18:31

Elephant Safety

In Asia, World, Environment - 11 Apr 2026, 17:31

Automotive Momentum

In Asia, World, Business - 11 Apr 2026, 16:31

Carbon Conservation

In Africa, World, Environment - 11 Apr 2026, 15:31

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Business

Catering service of TAP was sold

TAP Air Portugal has sold its 51% stake in Cateringpor to the Swiss group Gate Gourmet, a partner shareholder in the catering... In News, Business - 14 Apr 2026, 09:03

Natural gas price rises again

The price of natural gas for one-month delivery on the Dutch TTF market, a European... In News, Economy - 14 Apr 2026, 07:03

Science, business, and the true path to growth

In News, Business, Science - 12 Apr 2026, 09:03

Fuel price drop announced

In News, Economy - 11 Apr 2026, 14:03

Energy, Data and Billions: Why Portugal Matters Now

In News, Business - 11 Apr 2026, 11:03

Portugal Visas

Why Lisbon is becoming a centre for global tech and entrepreneurship

Lisbon is steadily establishing itself as a practical and well-connected base for internationally focused businesses. In Portugal Visas - 10 Apr 2026, 10:05

Portugal Golden Visa Explained (2026 Guide): Process, Benefits & Eligibility

Portugal’s Golden Visa continues to stand out as one of the world’s leading residency... In Portugal Visas - 07 Apr 2026, 10:15

Nationality Law vote confirms extension to Golden Visa pathway – but uncertainties remain

In Portugal Visas - 02 Apr 2026, 14:28

Portugal among world’s safest nations, says Prime Minister

In Portugal Visas - 01 Apr 2026, 17:45

How growing numbers from the US are flocking to Portugal

In Portugal Visas - 24 Mar 2026, 11:57

Invest

Portugal Approves National Data Centre Plan

By: Miguel Gama Albuquerque, Head of Development and Managing Partner at Maven Investment Management In Invest - 15 Apr 2026, 11:40

Portugal as a Safe Haven for Capital Allocation

By: Maven Investment Management In Invest - 13 Apr 2026, 13:35

In Portugal's Property Market, Who Is Looking Out for You

In Invest - 13 Apr 2026, 10:05

Global advisory giant deVere opens in Algarve as expat demand surges

In Invest, Finance - 10 Apr 2026, 07:45

Top 6 Melhores Plataformas de Investimento em Portugal para 2026

In Invest, Crypto - 09 Apr 2026, 10:05

Travel

Have you ever tried camping in the Algarve?

Check out the video! In Algarve - 14 Apr 2026, 12:15

Free travel passes to be given to European Union youth

The DiscoverEU initiative, which is part of the Erasmus+ program, will return in 2026 and... In News, Tourism - 13 Apr 2026, 15:03

Metro Arroios

In Lisbon - 13 Apr 2026, 13:05

Livraria Sá da Costa

In Travel - 13 Apr 2026, 09:30

When security redefines tourism and Portugal gains its space

In News, Travel - 12 Apr 2026, 13:03

Property

Room rent prices in Portugal increased

The shared housing rental market in Portugal continues its upward trend, with prices rising 8% in the first quarter of 2026... In News, Property - 13 Apr 2026, 14:03

The New Real Estate Mediation: More Than an Event, a Sign of Change

The Portuguese real estate sector is undergoing a period of transformation, and that shift... In News - 13 Apr 2026, 13:03

From Buildings to Infrastructure: The New Meaning of Real Estate

In News, Property - 11 Apr 2026, 16:03

Portugal on the European podium for real estate appreciation

In News, Property - 10 Apr 2026, 16:03

Why Spring 2026 Is the Smartest Time to Buy Property in the Algarve

In Property, Algarve - 10 Apr 2026, 09:25

Residency by Investment

Stable Growth Keeps Portugal on the Radar of Global Investors

Economic growth forecasts for 2026 and continued hospitality investment underline Portugal’s long-term stability In News - 15 Jan 2026, 16:35

How Mercan Properties Is Helping Transform Local Regions in Portugal

Over the past decade, Mercan Properties has become one of the most active international... In Residency by Investment - 03 Dec 2025, 11:15

Renaissance Porto Lapa Hotel Named One of the “TOP 100 of the World” for Sustainability

In Residency by Investment - 18 Nov 2025, 11:06

Hospitality Sector Trends: Who Is Driving the Change?

In Residency by Investment - 06 Nov 2025, 17:47

Mercan Sponsors Hospitality Investment Fund II as a New Investment Opportunity

In Residency by Investment - 31 Oct 2025, 11:13

Health HPA

Parkinson’s: the challenge of moving life with hope

11 April marks World Parkinson’s Awareness Day. Established in 1998 by the World Health Organisation (WHO), the date honours the... In Health HPA - 10 Apr 2026, 08:10

Oral Health: The Gateway to Overall Well-being

In the context of World Oral Health Day, celebrated on 20 March, it is important to... In Health HPA - 20 Mar 2026, 10:01

The Silent Thief of Sight: How modern treatments are changing glaucoma care

In Health HPA - 13 Mar 2026, 08:31

Scarless Surgery in the Algarve

In Health HPA - 27 Feb 2026, 10:01

Obesity and Metabolic Surgery

In Health HPA - 27 Feb 2026, 09:01

Science

Physics Breakthrough

Scientists at CERN have successfully transported antimatter for the first time, testing whether fragile antiprotons can be safely... In United Kingdom, World, Science - 11 Apr 2026, 12:31

Cave Discoveries

Scientists have discovered multiple new species in limestone caves in Cambodia, including... In South America, World, Science - 04 Apr 2026, 15:31

A Study Says… But what does that really mean?

In Science - 29 Mar 2026, 10:01

Culture

Book sales increase in Portugal

Book sales in Portugal in the first quarter of this year grew by 2.6% compared to the same period in 2025, resulting in the sale... In News, Culture - 13 Apr 2026, 09:03