The Portugal News18 JulTurkey upgrades airbase for giant Boeing 747 donated by Qatar to the US
Turkey spent more than 120 million dollars over eight months rebuilding the runway at Ankara’s Etimesgut Military Airport to accommodate a Boeing 747-8 donated by Qatar to the United States.
The Portugal News18 JulSeine welcomes swimmers for the second summer
Paris has reopened designated swimming areas in the Seine for a second consecutive summer, allowing residents and visitors to swim in the river under supervised conditions.
The Portugal News18 JulExpats can donate blood in Portugal
The Portuguese Institute of Blood and Transplantation (IPST) has appealed to the public to donate blood before or during the holidays.
Portugal Resident18 JulTourism projects across Portugal receive €2.4m funding boost
Ten new tourism projects across mainland Portugal have secured €2.4 million in government funding through the Crescer com o Turismo (Growing with Tourism) programme, as the country continues to invest The post Tourism projects across Portugal receive €2.4m funding boost appeared first on Portugal Resident .
The Portugal News17 JulTourism in Portugal attracts new markets and grows in North American visitor numbers
Portugal's tourism sector continued to expand in 2025, albeit at a noticeably more moderate pace than in previous years.
The Portugal News17 JulAlgarve Falésia Hotel reopens after major renovation as adults-only retreat in Albufeira
After months of renovation, one of the Algarve's most familiar hotels has reopened with a fresh new look and a new adults-only concept.
Portugal Resident17 JulAlbufeira invites public to learn life-saving CPR skills
Residents and visitors will have the chance to learn life-saving CPR skills at a free Basic Life Support (BLS) training event in Albufeira next month. Organised by Albufeira Municipal Council The post Albufeira invites public to learn life-saving CPR skills appeared first on Portugal Resident .
The Portugal News17 JulEuropean Union wants to stop free museum entry in Portugal
Portugal could be forced to overhaul its popular free admission scheme for state-run museums, monuments and palaces after the European Commission argued that the policy unfairly favours residents over visitors from elsewhere in the EU.
The Portugal News17 JulFirst Night of Faro Motorcycle Rally Celebrates Portuguese Music
The 44th edition of the Faro Motorcycle Rally got underway on Thursday evening with a vibrant celebration of Portuguese music, drawing thousands of bikers, locals and visitors to the Vale das Almas site for the opening night of one of Europe's most iconic motorcycle gatherings.
The Portugal News17 JulMadeira reaches the European podium for water sports tourism
Madeira ranked third among European islands most sought after for water sports, as reported by a study by TUI Musement, the TUI brand dedicated to tours and activities.
Portugal Resident17 JulCould the end of cheap flights threaten Portugal’s tourism boom?
Few countries in Europe are as dependent on affordable air travel as Portugal. For millions of visitors from Britain, Germany, France and elsewhere, the ability to fly to Faro, Lisbon The post Could the end of cheap flights threaten Portugal’s tourism boom? appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident17 JulThe new Mediterranean summer: How extreme heat could reshape life in Portugal
For decades, Portugal’s warm, dry summers have been central to its international appeal. Sunshine attracts millions of tourists, supports outdoor living and helps make areas such as the Algarve some The post The new Mediterranean summer: How extreme heat could reshape life in Portugal appeared first on Portugal Residen
The Portugal News17 JulHotel investment in Portugal rises 82%
Hotel investment in Portugal rose 82% in the first half of the year, to €512 million.
Portugal Resident17 JulAlentejo Coast trumps Algarve as Portuguese holidaymakers’ favourite destination – study
The Alentejo Coast has overtaken the Algarve as the favourite domestic holiday destination for Portuguese travellers, according to a new study by the Portuguese Institute of Marketing Administration (IPAM). The The post Alentejo Coast trumps Algarve as Portuguese holidaymakers’ favourite destination – study appeared fi
The Portugal News17 JulDiscovering Tomorrow's Artists Today
As public voting continues for the 2026 Sovereign Portuguese Student Art Prize, visitors have a unique opportunity to do more than admire the work on display. They have the chance to discover emerging artists at the very beginning of their creative journey.
Portugal Resident17 JulA new wine destination
Just a few months after opening its doors, the Baptista Wine Experience has already established itself as one of Praia da Luz’s most interesting new venues, appealing both to wine The post A new wine destination appeared first on Portugal Resident .
The Portugal News16 JulHistoric Faial school in Portugal begins a new chapter as a luxury hotel
A landmark building that has been part of Faial's history for generations has been given a new lease of life.
The Portugal News16 JulWife recalls terrifying moment husband was nearly sucked out of Ryanair plane window
Passengers say she grabbed her husband’s legs as the cabin decompressed after the window shattered during a flight from Greece to Germany.
The Portugal News16 JulAreínho Beach in northern Portugal closed for swimming due to microbiological contamination
Areínho Beach, in Ovar, is closed for swimming due to the detection of contaminated water in the bathing area, the local municipality reported.
Algarve Daily News16 JulFaro International Motorcycle Rally opens with higher turnout as organisers hope to attract 20,000 visitors
The 44th Faro International Motorcycle Rally got under way on Thursday, 16 July, at Vale das Almas with almost 7,000 registered participants, slightly ahead of last year's opening-day figures, as organisers expressed confidence the event will attract close to 20,000 bikers over the four-day gathering.
Portugal Resident16 JulLisbon’s new airport reaches key milestone as engineering plans go to government
Portugal’s planned Luís de Camões Airport has reached a major milestone, with concessionaire ANA – Aeroportos de Portugal due to submit its detailed engineering report to the government this week The post Lisbon’s new airport reaches key milestone as engineering plans go to government appeared first on Portugal Residen
The Portugal News16 JulTrash collected on Portuguese beaches along the Alentejo coast transformed into works of art
The trash collected over several years on the beaches of the Alentejo coast has been transformed into works of art that will be on display in an exhibition in the municipality of Sines, Setúbal district, until September.
Portugal Resident16 JulPortugal’s interior minister insists undeclared tourism company was ‘oversight’
Pressure continues to pile on Portugal’s Interior Minister Luís Neves who today has said his failure to declare a tourism company, owned by his wife, in his official interests register The post Portugal’s interior minister insists undeclared tourism company was ‘oversight’ appeared first on Portugal Resident .
The Portugal News16 JulLisbon Castle launches night tours to discover its hidden bat population
Visitors to Lisbon’s Castelo de São Jorge will soon have the chance to experience the historic fortress after dark through a series of guided evening tours dedicated to one of its least-known residents – bats.