The Portugal News29 JunPortugal has opened a new door to the Blue Economy
On 25 October 2025, I wrote for the first time about Mariculture Systems and the vision that Peter Beringer had to develop offshore aquaculture in Portugal.
The Portugal News28 JunPortugal attracts 725 more ultra-wealthy residents over five years
Portugal has strengthened its position as a destination for high-net-worth individuals, with the number of ultra-wealthy residents rising by 725 over the past five years, according to new international wealth data.
The Portugal News28 JunHistoric Vouga Train returns to Portugal this summer
The Historic Vouga Train will return for its summer season from 4 July, with weekly journeys running until 29 August, as tickets for the popular heritage railway experience are now available to purchase.
The Portugal News28 JunFamily-Friendly Lisbon: Guide with personal tips
Living in the Algarve, we sometimes feel the need for a change of scenery and a taste of city life.
The Portugal News28 JunLisbon Metro to start operating earlier in the day
The Lisbon Metro will launch a pilot project in October to move its opening time one hour earlier, to 05:30am, the Chair of the Board of Directors announced. The service is being adapted to "new needs."
The Portugal News28 JunCapricorn Full Moon: Strawberry Moon
The Full Moon in Capricorn lights up our sky on 29 June. It is also called the “Strawberry Moon” because its timing coincides with the peak of the wild strawberry harvest in the Northern Hemisphere.
The Portugal News28 JunPortugal city to have new pedestrian bridge
The municipalities of Porto and Gaia announced a new pedestrian and cycle bridge between the two cities, expected to cost around 25 million euros and be completed by the end of 2029.
The Portugal News28 JunThe Price You Pay to Be the Good Girl
When we were girls, helping mum or dad could feel exciting. We stretched ourselves tall to carry plates to the table, eager to complete the task and show our love by making them happy.
The Portugal News28 JunAPAA – A group with a difference
“We certainly try!” Jenny Clarke, President of the Association for the Protection of Animals Algarve (APAA), knows how difficult it is to please all of the people all of the time.
The Portugal News28 JunPortugal continues to attract those who are building the economy of the future
Over the past few months I have written several times about a trend that I find increasingly evident. Portugal is no longer just an attractive destination for the climate, tourism or quality of life. It is consistently asserting itself as a country capable of attracting companies operating in the most strategic sectors
The Portugal News28 JunTEDxMarvila Shifts the Lens from Love to Learning
After welcoming 1,000 guests to a sold-out exploration of love in April, TEDxMarvila has shared with The Portugal News the theme for its next edition: The Power of Learning.
The Portugal News28 JunPortugal also needs those who invest in ideas
When talking about investment in Portugal, the conversation almost always focuses on large international funds, data centers, industry or multinationals that choose our country to grow.
The Portugal News28 JunCastle in Portugal to host dance festival
Leiria Castle will host around 60 dance performances in July, in a new festival organised by the municipality, the Annarella Sanchez International Conservatory of Ballet and Dance, and the Leiria Classical Ballet Company.
The Portugal News28 JunSaint Joseph Vaz
Joseph Vaz was born on 21 April 1651 in Goa, which at that time was the capital of the Portuguese colonies in the Far East.
The Portugal News28 JunPortugal municipality rehabilitating homes after Storm Kristin
The Vila de Rei City Council, in the Castelo Branco district, has validated €303,000 in funding applications to repair homes affected by the Kristin depression.
The Portugal News27 JunPortugal no longer competes on cost - It competes for trust
For many years, Portugal has sought to assert itself as a competitive destination for the industry through lower costs. Skilled labour, strategic location, and integration into the European market were important arguments, but often insufficient to compete with other lower-cost geographies. Today, that reality is chang
The Portugal News27 JunNinja Exam
More than 130 aspiring ninjas from Japan and abroad gathered in Shiga Prefecture to take part in the annual Koka-ryu Ninja Certification Exam, helping preserve one of the country’s cultural traditions.
The Portugal News27 JunNormal to open new store in Portugal
Danish discount retailer Normal is continuing its expansion across Portugal by opening a new store in Lisbon on 8 July.