The Portugal News19 SeptHigh-speed rail reduces flight demand
China’s expanding high-speed rail network is reducing demand for short-haul air travel, leading Airbus to cut its 20-year forecast for single-aisle aircraft by 470 planes.
The Portugal News19 SeptBeach of the Week: Praia dos Três Castelos
Is this one of the most beautiful beaches in the Algarve?
The Portugal News19 SeptAviation emissions have increased in Portugal since 2019
Aviation pollutant emissions have increased by 19% in Portugal since 2019, the environmental association Zero warned, saying that the expansion of airport capacity in Lisbon and Porto threatens a decarbonisation roadmap that has yet to be adopted.
The Portugal News19 SeptFestival returning to Portugal city
The São Miguel Festival returns to Penela, in the Coimbra district, from the 25th to the 29th, featuring music, exhibitors, and food stalls; the local municipality expects over 25,000 visitors.
The Portugal News18 SeptFixed taxi fares at Lisbon Airport welcomed by the tourism sector
The Lisbon Tourism Association has backed the introduction of a system with fixed fares for taxi services departing from Humberto Delgado Airport, pointing out that this measure enhances transparency, shows respect for industry professionals, and provides visitors and residents with a simpler and more predictable arriv
The Portugal News18 SeptAustralia cracks down on tourism visa overstays
Tourists who stay in Australia after their visas expire are about to face much tougher enforcement, as the government targets more than 77,000 people believed to be living in the country without a valid visa.
Portugal Resident18 SeptCarob takes centre stage in Silves for World Tourism Day
Fábrica do Inglês in Silves will put the spotlight on one of the Algarve’s most characteristic products this month, with carob taking centre stage as part of the municipality’s World The post Carob takes centre stage in Silves for World Tourism Day appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Algarve Daily News18 SepteasyJet crew to strike in October and December: Disruption expected at Faro, Lisbon, and Porto airports
easyJet cabin crew have approved strike action from 2 to 6 October and again from 19 to 23 December, with around 500 scheduled flights expected to be affected during the first strike period.
The Portugal News18 SeptLEDEX Forum brings the Algarve AI expertise
In less than a month, LEDEX Forum will take place in the Algarve at the Real Marina Hotel & Spa in Olhão on 15 October.
The Portugal News18 SeptBrazil to be celebrated with an event in Portugal
Brazil Origin Week returns to Lisbon between 9 and 11 October, with expectations of at least 15,000 visitors and 40 to 50 exhibitors, in an edition that integrates the Chocolat Festival for the first time in the Portuguese capital.
The Portugal News17 SeptPortuguese hotel ranks among most beautiful in the world
The historic Infante Sagres, located in the heart of Porto near Praça de D. Filipa de Lencastre, ranked 23rd on the list of the world’s 33 most beautiful hotels.
Portugal Resident17 SeptGNR seize 6,725 litres of petrol near Sagres beaches
More than 6,700 litres of petrol, a van and three mobile phones were seized near Sagres today (September 17) after suspicious activity involving a high-speed boat triggered a major GNR The post GNR seize 6,725 litres of petrol near Sagres beaches appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident17 SeptLack of competition sends TAP fares for Azores soaring
Azores’ tourism woes are not getting any better. Since low-cost airline Ryanair slammed the door due to ANA’s ‘exorbitant airport taxes’, fares to the archipelago have gone from around €200 The post Lack of competition sends TAP fares for Azores soaring appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident17 SeptHighgate Portugal hotels waive pet fees for World Animal Day
Hotels in Lisbon, Porto and the Algarve will waive their usual pet accommodation fees from October 2 to 5 as part of a special initiative marking World Animal Day. Highgate The post Highgate Portugal hotels waive pet fees for World Animal Day appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident17 SeptPortimão charity walk to raise awareness of Alzheimer’s and dementia
Residents and visitors are being invited to walk for a cause in Portimão on Saturday, September 26, when Alzheimer Portugal’s Algarve Regional Office will hold a 5km charity walk to The post Portimão charity walk to raise awareness of Alzheimer’s and dementia appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident17 SeptRussian sought by Interpol since 2013 detained at Lisbon airport
Portugal’s Public Security Police (PSP) detained a 62-year-old Russian national at Lisbon’s Humberto Delgado airport this week after he arrived on a flight from Tel Aviv travelling under a false The post Russian sought by Interpol since 2013 detained at Lisbon airport appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident17 Sept“Complete and profound” autopsy performed on Ukrainian leader who died suddenly in Algarve hotel on Saturday
Days after the sudden and unexpected death of Ukrainian community leader, Pavlo Sadokha, the Public Prosecutor’s Office has opened an inquiry to determine whether there are any signs of crime, The post “Complete and profound” autopsy performed on Ukrainian leader who died suddenly in Algarve hotel on Saturday appeared
Portugal Resident17 SeptABANCA targets Portugal’s Blue Economy with specialist banking service
Portugal’s fishing, maritime tourism, shipbuilding and offshore energy sectors are being targeted by ABANCA as the bank expands its operations in the country’s Blue Economy. The bank has launched ABANCA The post ABANCA targets Portugal’s Blue Economy with specialist banking service appeared first on Portugal Resident .
The Portugal News17 SeptInternational hotel group plans up to 10 hotels in Portugal
Portugal is considered one of the most attractive hotel markets in Europe, with international operators continuing to see opportunities to expand in the country.
The Portugal News17 SeptCharity Dinner to Raise Funds for Associação Lighthouse Global’s Educational Projects
An evening of good food, live music, and community spirit will help make a difference for children and young people in Portugal at a special charity dinner organised by Associação Lighthouse Global on Thursday, 24 September, at 7.00 pm at Vilarosa Hotel, Portimão.
The Portugal News17 SeptPortuguese reveal their ideal solo holiday
A four-to-seven-day break is the ideal length for Portuguese travellers planning to go on holiday alone, according to a new study from eDreams.
The Portugal News16 SeptAir France-KLM boosts flight capacity in Portugal
For the winter period spanning 2026 and 2027, the Air France-KLM Group will raise its seat-kilometre capacity in the Portuguese market by 12% when compared with the corresponding period the year before.
Algarve Daily News16 SeptPortimão: Authorities rush to clear blanket of exotic algae on Praia do Alemão before foul smell attracts pests
Part of the coastline in Portimão has been transformed by a thick carpet of brown algae, rugulopteryx okamurae , with tonnes of the invasive species washing ashore and covering stretches of sand.
Algarve Daily News16 SeptFaro Airport continues to strain under queue pressure as biometric border checks are reinstated in Portugal
Biometric checks for all passengers arriving in Portugal from outside the Schengen area have been running for a week, with the process operating smoothly at most Portuguese airports, with Faro the notable exception.