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Nuclear Waste

Finland is set to open the world’s first permanent underground nuclear waste repository. In Europe, World, Politics, Environment - 18 Apr 2026, 12:31

Electric Fleet

In Europe, World, Environment - 18 Apr 2026, 11:31

Carbon Solution

In North America, World, Science, Environment - 18 Apr 2026, 10:31

Most of energy in Portugal produced by renewable sources

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

Sustainable Fuel

In Asia, World, Sustainability - 11 Apr 2026, 18:31

Elephant Safety

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

Carbon Conservation

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

Spotlight

Why Families Are Relocating to Portugal — Safety, Schools & Lifestyle Explained

For an increasing number of families, the opportunity to move to Portugal is becoming hard to turn down. In Portugal Visas - 16 Apr 2026, 11:15

AIMA Improves Portugal Residence Permit System

Is there hope for the Portugal Residence Permit system? AIMA promises improvements and makes notable changes that prove there is! In Portugal - 17 Apr 2026, 07:45

Wellness: Where Well-Being Meets Fitness

In today’s fast-paced world, the concept of wellness has become more important than ever. The word “wellness” itself is a... In Business, Lifestyle - 17 Apr 2026, 11:15

More Than Golf: Golf Developments as Lifestyle Communities

Ever since Algarve golf developments teed off in the 1970s and 80s, the motivation for buying fairway property was relatively... In Property, Algarve, Lifestyle - 17 Apr 2026, 11:35

PM positions Portugal as a stable location for international investors

Portugal’s prime minister, Luís Montenegro, has highlighted what he views as one of the country’s strongest advantages in... In Portugal Visas - 16 Apr 2026, 10:20

Living Well at Home: The Growing Value of Live-In Care in Portugal

As Portugal continues to attract expats from around the world, many are choosing not only to build their lives here, but also to... In Health - 17 Apr 2026, 10:10

Paula Meireles – 20 Years of Office

Paula Meireles is a Portuguese lawyer practising since 2002, who first opened her own office in Carvoeiro (central Algarve) in... In Business, Algarve - 17 Apr 2026, 08:30

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

Designing Solar Energy and Backup Systems for Your property: A Practical Guide

Being vulnerable to today’s energy instability in our Homes is becoming an increasingly evident reality — particularly... In Business - 17 Apr 2026, 10:15

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Environment

Vulture Revival

Sardinia’s griffon vulture population has rebounded from near extinction to over 500 individuals, marking one of Italy’s most... In Europe, World, Environment - 11 Apr 2026, 13:31

Heat Innovation

Finland is pioneering a sand battery system to decarbonise industrial heat by storing... In Europe, World, Environment - 11 Apr 2026, 11:31

Calls for using cooking oil to replace fossil fuels in Portugal

In News, Environment - 11 Apr 2026, 09:03

Portugal government evaluates refund system for glass packaging

In News, Environment - 10 Apr 2026, 19:03

Can and bottle refund system now available in Portugal

In News, Environment - 10 Apr 2026, 12:03

Lidl Portugal makes recycling easier with new digital refund system

In News, Environment - 10 Apr 2026, 08:03

Portuguese association calls to include glass in the packaging refund system

In News, Environment - 09 Apr 2026, 15:03

Portugal getting ready to can and bottles deposit and refund system

In News, Environment - 08 Apr 2026, 18:03

Portugal with plan to protect the bees

In News, Environment - 06 Apr 2026, 10:03

Exclusives

Portugal’s Energy Advantage: From Sustainability to Strategic Competitiveness

Portugal’s energy transition is no longer just a long-term ambition. In Business - 18 Apr 2026, 18:03

Where Empires Came to Pray

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Portuguese villages that you didn’t know about

When people think of Portugal, they usually imagine the Algarve and its beaches, or Lisbon... In Hidden Gems, Portugal

Portugal as a Platform, Not a Destination

In Business

Beach of the Mouth of the River

In Algarve, Tourism

Sustainability

Vineyard Protection

France’s vineyards are facing rising disease pressure from climate-driven mildew, threatening yields and production. In Europe, World, Sustainability - 11 Apr 2026, 14:31

Eco Reform

Ireland is moving to strengthen biodiversity protection through new national measures... In Europe, World, Sustainability - 11 Apr 2026, 08:31

Reuse Rise

In Europe, World, Sustainability - 28 Mar 2026, 15:31

Native Seeds

In North America, World, Sustainability - 28 Mar 2026, 11:31

Spoilage Solution

In Asia, World, Sustainability - 21 Mar 2026, 18:31

Green Roofs

In Europe, World, Sustainability - 07 Mar 2026, 14:31

Seed Bank

In South America, World, Sustainability - 28 Feb 2026, 19:31

Bird Homes

In United Kingdom, World, Sustainability - 28 Feb 2026, 12:31

River Protection

In Asia, World, Sustainability - 21 Feb 2026, 17:31

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

Renature

Endangered monkey gives birth after pioneering operation to save foot

An endangered monkey whose foot was saved from amputation thanks to pioneering surgery has given birth. In Renature - 29 Mar 2026, 10:39

Kariba prepares for relocation to Pangea

Last week, The Portugal News reported on the launch of Pangea, a 1,000-acre sanctuary in... In Good News, Alentejo, Renature - 14 Nov 2025, 10:01

Two young bears eat week’s worth of honey during escape from park enclosure

In Lifestyle, Renature - 04 Jul 2025, 16:49

Seine revival

In Europe, World, Environment, Renature - 15 Feb 2025, 09:31

Bowden Pillars

In United Kingdom - 08 Feb 2025, 08:31

Miyawaki method

In Asia - 11 Jan 2025, 16:31

Wildlife bridge

In United Kingdom - 11 Jan 2025, 08:31

Mission Rewilding

In United Kingdom - 28 Dec 2024, 08:31

People happy to coexist with Iberian wolves

In News - 15 Dec 2024, 20:02

Wildlife Recovery

Virunga National Park has seen hundreds of elephants return after years of decline. In Africa, World, Environment - 04 Apr 2026, 18:31

Water Rebound

Beijing has reversed decades of groundwater depletion through large-scale water management... In Asia, World, Environment - 04 Apr 2026, 17:31

Ocean Sanctuary

Chile has created a new marine protected area around the Juan Fernández archipelago to... In South America, World, Environment - 04 Apr 2026, 16:31

Forest Findings

Swedish old-growth forests store significantly more carbon than managed forests, according... In Europe, World, Environment - 04 Apr 2026, 11:31

City Hives

Urban beekeeping is expanding across American cities, with hives installed on rooftops and... In North America, World, Environment - 04 Apr 2026, 10:31