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Ocean Satellite

NASA’s Sentinel-6B satellite is preparing to monitor Earth’s oceans with unprecedented accuracy, extending more than three... In North America, World, Science - 11 Jul 2026, 10:31

Does anyone still use their library?

In Curiosity - 11 Jul 2026, 10:01

Are you a list-maker?

In Opinion - 11 Jul 2026, 07:01

Twin sisters to run 30km for volunteer Bombeiros

In Community - 10 Jul 2026, 15:04

What are tapestry lawns and will they cope with dry spells?

In Home & Garden - 10 Jul 2026, 14:56

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Lifestyle

What not to keep in the car during a heatwave

The sharp rise in temperatures in Portugal, with thermometers approaching or exceeding the 40ºC mark in various parts of the... In Lifestyle - 05 Jul 2026, 17:03

In The Spotlight: Building an Independent Music Movement in the Algarve

Founded by singer-songwriter and music entrepreneur Raquelle Gracie, In The Spotlight has... In Music - 05 Jul 2026, 08:01

‘Shrew’ do you think you are?

In Lifestyle - 05 Jul 2026, 07:01

Leodoro: Timeless Fashion with a Family Touch

In Lifestyle - 03 Jul 2026, 10:53

The Woman Who Stands and the Woman Who Flows

In Lifestyle - 03 Jul 2026, 09:01

Portugal's car ownership costs are among Europe's highest: here's how to manage them

In Lifestyle - 01 Jul 2026, 15:15


Discover Portugal by Bike and on Foot: Coastal Journeys with Local Experts

In Lifestyle, Portugal, Sport - 29 Jun 2026, 10:30


All birds have feathers

In Lifestyle - 28 Jun 2026, 07:01


First Drive: Is Leapmotor’s B05 a modern-day interpretation of the classic hatch?

In Lifestyle - 27 Jun 2026, 11:23

The Portugal News logo Exclusives

Does anyone still use their library?

Do you even know where it is? What can you do there apart from borrowing books? In Curiosity - 11 Jul 2026, 10:01

Portugal needs more gazelles and less bureaucracy

For many years we have become accustomed to measuring the vitality of the Portuguese... In Business

Are you a list-maker?

Lists are a powerful organisational tool. In Opinion

RFM Somnii Intermarché is kicking off

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Good News

First Southern Ground Hornbill was born in Portugal

The Zoo de Lagos announces the birth of a Southern Ground Hornbill, the first chick of this species to be born in a Portuguese zoo... In News, Good News, Algarve - 03 Jul 2026, 14:03

Portugal's last circus elephant finally free

Julie, Portugal's last circus elephant, has arrived as the first resident at the Pangea... In Good News - 02 Jul 2026, 11:11

Zoomarine and the Portuguese Navy return six sea turtles to the ocean

In News, Environment - 14 Jun 2026, 17:03

Monique has conquered the Camino de Santiago

In Good News - 14 Jun 2026, 11:01

Portugal closes chapter on wild animals in circuses

In Good News - 07 May 2026, 09:44

An Elevated Evening of Purpose: Tribulum Restaurante Raises €10,000 for Prostate Cancer Research

In Good News, Health - 04 May 2026, 14:23




Editor's Choice

Portugal in top 30 wealthiest countries

In News, Economy - 01 Jul 2026, 17:03

Fábrica do Inglês Cork Museum reopens in the Algarve

In News, Algarve - 23 Jun 2026, 15:33

Portugal considered one of the most welcoming destinations for immigrants and expatriates

In News - 16 Jun 2026, 16:03

Portugal Ranked Fourth in UNICEF Child Well-Being Report

In News - 01 Jun 2026, 19:03

Home & Garden

How to style a cosy snug in modern homes

As small ‘snug’ rooms enjoy a renaissance, interior designers give their advice on how to create this dedicated relaxation... In Home & Garden - 10 Jul 2026, 10:44

Before Installing Solar Panels, Take a Closer Look at Your Electricity Bill

One of the questions I am asked most often is: “How many solar panels do I need?” In Home & Garden - 06 Jul 2026, 09:57

Are your home electrics dangerous?

In Home & Garden - 04 Jul 2026, 10:01

Heatwave can lead to blackouts in Portugal

In News - 01 Jul 2026, 12:03

How to make gardening easier as you get older

In Home & Garden - 25 Jun 2026, 16:06


8 hacks to cool your home quickly without air-con

In Home & Garden - 24 Jun 2026, 15:11


The invasive species you don’t want in your garden

In Home & Garden - 24 Jun 2026, 10:28


Food & Drink

Between swims and picnics, Apolónia unveils new gourmet sandwiches to enjoy in the Algarve

The new gourmet sandwich range is now available from the Take-Away section at Apolónia's Almancil store, offering fresh,... In Algarve - 09 Jul 2026, 14:42

Food Festival returns to the Algarve

The Boliqueime Food Festival (BFF) will return later this month for its seventh edition,... In News, Events, Food & Drink - 09 Jul 2026, 12:31

Edd's Beach Ferragudo: A beach club with sea views

In Algarve - 06 Jul 2026, 19:01

Repsol Guide reveals 100 must-visit places to eat and drink this summer

In News, Food & Drink, Algarve - 06 Jul 2026, 10:03

Beer Fest returns to Algarve city

In News, Algarve - 05 Jul 2026, 16:03

Algarve Café of the Week: Pó de Açúcar

In Food & Drink - 05 Jul 2026, 15:01




Port Cocktail Of The Day: Louisville Julep

In Port Wine Recipes - 03 Jul 2026, 08:31

Entertainment

5 new podcasts to listen to this week

These are our top podcast picks. In Entertainment - 26 Jun 2026, 15:32

Warner Bros. Park Madrid celebrates Pride Week

Between 22 June and 5 July, Warner Bros. Park Madrid will be filled with colour and... In News, Entertainment, Europe - 18 Jun 2026, 10:33

5 new podcasts to listen to this week

In Entertainment - 17 Jun 2026, 14:36

Lagoa Wine Show has returned to the Algarve

In Algarve - 07 Jun 2026, 13:31

5 new LGBT+ podcasts to listen to this week

In Entertainment - 22 May 2026, 14:51


International podcast analyses Portugal and Portuguese diasporas

In News, Entertainment - 13 May 2026, 11:03


Angola, Hollywood and the Portuguese-Speaking World’s New Screen Moment

In Lifestyle, Entertainment - 06 May 2026, 09:05


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Community

Charity Shop closing sale

Vickee Talyer was a great animal lover and rescued many cats and dogs, and took them to live on her land. In Community - 10 Jul 2026, 12:04

Chaîne des Rôtisseurs Grand Chapitre of Portugal

Between 18 and 21 June, the Chaîne des Rôtisseurs de Portugal held its Grand Chapitre... In Community - 09 Jul 2026, 15:04

Summer Fayre coming to Quarteira

In Community - 09 Jul 2026, 12:04

Food for thought – A helpful sign!

In Community - 05 Jul 2026, 12:04


Pinetrees 41st Birthday Party

In Community - 03 Jul 2026, 15:04


A Magical Candlelit Festival returns to the Algarve

In Algarve - 02 Jul 2026, 21:25


AVA rallies efforts in the Algarve to send humanitarian aid to Venezuela

In News, Community - 02 Jul 2026, 16:03

Curiosity

The History of Atlantic Islands is about to change?

Check out the video! In Curiosity - 08 Jul 2026, 07:31

Saint Paulinus of Nola

Born around 354 A.D. in Bordeaux to a wealthy and influential family, Paulinus had... In Curiosity - 05 Jul 2026, 09:01

Strawberry Moon to be seen in Portugal

In News, Curiosity - 29 Jun 2026, 18:03

Capricorn Full Moon: Strawberry Moon

In Curiosity - 28 Jun 2026, 16:01

Saint Joseph Vaz

In Curiosity - 28 Jun 2026, 09:01

St. Charles Lwanga

In Curiosity - 21 Jun 2026, 09:01


Be More Weed

In Curiosity - 14 Jun 2026, 10:01


St. John Neumann C.Ss.R. (1811-1860)

In Curiosity - 14 Jun 2026, 09:01


St Nicholas of Myra

In Curiosity - 07 Jun 2026, 09:01

Events

A European ‘Plan B’ Isn’t Doomsday Prepping. It’s Just Being Sensible

“Plan B” is a rubbish phrase, isn’t it? Makes you think of bunkers and tinned beans and a packed bag by the front door. But... In Portugal - 08 Jul 2026, 09:28

Mika and UB40 featuring Ali Campbell are headliners of a new festival in Portugal

Mika and UB40 featuring Ali Campbell are the headliners for the first edition of Rock... In News, Arts & Culture, Events, Music - 08 Jul 2026, 07:03

Portugal Named Europe’s Leading Retirement Destination in New Global Ranking

In News - 07 Jul 2026, 09:03

Afro Nation coming to an end

In News - 05 Jul 2026, 21:10

Loulé Jazz Festival Marks 30th Anniversary with Three Days of Live Music

In News, Algarve, Events - 03 Jul 2026, 17:33


Heritage on wheels: Algarve gears up for a weekend of classic motoring

In News, Algarve - 02 Jul 2026, 14:03


Charity Dinners by Helping Hands in the Algarve

In Community - 02 Jul 2026, 12:35


Afro Nation Portugal reveals historic full lineup

In News, Events, Algarve - 02 Jul 2026, 10:03

Health

Portugal health authorities releases three guides with guidelines for coping with extreme heat

The Directorate-General of Health (DGS) has published three guides containing recommendations to minimise the impact of heatwaves... In News - 10 Jul 2026, 14:33

Portuguese hospital in Alto Minho launches robotic knee surgery

The Alto Minho Local Health Unit (ULS Alto Minho) announced on 9 July that the Santa Luzia... In News - 10 Jul 2026, 07:03

Portugal among the world's leading medical tourism destinations

In News, Health, Tourism - 07 Jul 2026, 13:03

Portuguese mushroom company taps into growing wellness market

In News, Health - 06 Jul 2026, 18:03

Portugal faces sweltering nights as heatwave continues

In News - 03 Jul 2026, 12:33


Do I need to take electrolytes in a heatwave?

In Health - 03 Jul 2026, 10:43


The 32nd National Congress of Internal Medicine (CNMI)

In Health - 03 Jul 2026, 08:45


Portugal at maximum and very high risk of fire

In News - 02 Jul 2026, 09:03

Galactic

Alleged UFO sighted in Portugal

An alleged unidentified flying object (UFO) was sighted on 10 March in Portugal. In News, Galactic, Porto & North - 11 Mar 2026, 18:33

Cosmic Research

Chinese astronomers have used a small telescope in Antarctica to observe a type of cosmic... In Asia, World, Galactic - 24 Jan 2026, 19:31

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

Father Rob Kean prepares to leave the Algarve after nine years

At St Vincent’s Church in Praia da Luz, Father Rob Kean has spent the past nine years doing something that sounds simple, but... In Places of Worship - 04 Jul 2026, 16:52

Church linked to Portuguese Discoveries explorer to reopen

The Church of Nossa Senhora das Salas in Sines (Setúbal district), a monument linked to... In News, Arts & Culture, Alentejo - 01 Jul 2026, 07:03

The Royal Legacy Beneath the Arches in Lisbon

In Portugal - 16 Jun 2026, 13:31




Science

Faces of Portuguese Research: Miguel Bastos Araújo

Miguel Bastos Araújo has spent his career mapping where life chooses to go. His own path took him from being rejected by... In Science - 05 Jul 2026, 12:01

Venomous Chilean spider recorded in Portugal for the first time

Researchers have confirmed the first recorded presence of the Chilean recluse spider... In News, Science - 01 Jul 2026, 19:03

Portuguese team discovers prehistoric DNA in rock art

In News, Science - 25 Jun 2026, 08:03

European Union supports projects by Portugal researchers

In News, Science - 23 Jun 2026, 12:33

Researchers in Portugal create water decontaminator

In News, Science - 23 Jun 2026, 10:33



How sure are we that sex is binary?

In Science - 20 Jun 2026, 11:01


Portuguese underwater robot explores in deep waters

In News, Science - 15 Jun 2026, 09:03

Arts & Culture

More Than a Competition: What the Student Art Prize Means for Young Artists

While public voting continues for the 2026 Sovereign Portuguese Student Art Prize, the... In Arts & Culture - 10 Jul 2026, 07:01

Portuguese star returns to Netflix this September

In News, Arts & Culture - 09 Jul 2026, 14:33

Fitas de Devir exhibiton on the Azores

In Madeira & Azores - 08 Jul 2026, 13:31

Arquipélago art center in the Azores

In Madeira & Azores - 07 Jul 2026, 13:31


Jimmy Carr is coming back to Portugal after selling out eight shows

In News, Arts & Culture - 03 Jul 2026, 13:03


Art Creates Confidence, Expression and Connection

In Arts & Culture - 03 Jul 2026, 07:01


Family-Friendly Dom Roberto Theatre to Visit Lagoa Beaches

In News, Arts & Culture - 02 Jul 2026, 10:33

Other Lifestyle Articles

Food prices in Portugal hit their lowest value since March

The basic food basket, composed of 63 essential items monitored by Deco Proteste, dropped... In News - 02 Jul 2026, 17:33

Strawberry Moon Party Raises €1,470 for Dog Sterilisation in the Eastern Algarve

StreetLife recently held its Strawberry Moon Party at Barbacoa Restaurant in the Algarve,... In Community - 02 Jul 2026, 15:04

RSV vaccine to reach all babies up to one year old in Portugal

The Deputy Director of the Directorate-General of Health (DGS) announced today that,... In News, Health - 02 Jul 2026, 08:03

Canada to make its Eurovision debut in 2027

Canada will participate in the Eurovision Song Contest for the first time in 2027 in... In News, Arts & Culture, Music - 01 Jul 2026, 17:33

Laranjal Captain’s Charity Event Raises €120,000 for Algarve Oncology Association

The Laranjal Captain’s Charity Event, held on 10 June 2026, has raised an outstanding... In Community - 01 Jul 2026, 15:35

Three charities join for special auction

A bit of this and a bit of that… a special auction which should attract all charity... In Community - 01 Jul 2026, 15:04

Free Summer Health Market

In Community - 01 Jul 2026, 12:04

Health Unit in Portugal strengthens liver cancer treatment

In News, Health - 01 Jul 2026, 08:33

Severe weather warning issued in Portugal due to high temperatures

In News, Health - 01 Jul 2026, 08:03

Stellar Charity Night Under The Stars in the Algarve

In Community - 30 Jun 2026, 19:05

Portugal Park to host stargazing event in July

In News - 30 Jun 2026, 18:03