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The Portugal News21h ago

Brueckner shares new information about Madeleine McCann's disappearance

In an interview, Christian Brueckner revealed what happened on the night of Madeleine McCann's disappearance.

The Portugal News21h ago

Waiting times in Portuguese hospital emergency rooms are high

Waiting times in emergency rooms have increased again in some hospitals, with urgent patients waiting almost 10 hours to see a doctor, according to the National Health Service (SNS) portal.

The Portugal News22h ago

Heat warning extended across much of Portugal

Hot weather is set to continue across Portugal, with yellow warnings now in place for 16 mainland districts.

The Portugal News22h ago

60 municipalities in Portugal at maximum risk of wildfire

More than 60 municipalities in 10 districts of mainland Portugal are at maximum risk of wildfires on 21 September, as maximum temperatures remain high across most of the territory, according to IPMA.

The Portugal News23h ago

Portugal Today's Weather (21 September): Weather warnings in place

For the full weather forecast video, see below 👇👇👇

The Portugal News23h ago

Some fires in Portugal are under control

The fire that broke out on the night of 20 September in the municipality of Castro Daires, in the district of Viseu, is under control, an official source from Civil Protection told Lusa.

The Portugal News1d ago

Housing Is Changing the Map of Portugal

For decades, one of the most well-known rules of real estate was location, location, location. 

The Portugal News1d ago

Have you visited Picoas Metro Station in Lisbon?

Picoas Metro Station, on Lisbon’s Yellow Line, is more than a busy transport stop. 

The Portugal News1d ago

Azores supporting fisheries

The Azores Government promised that the administrative order on financial support for fishermen, needed to implement marine protected areas, will be published “very soon,” following demands from the PS for the funds to be paid out.

The Portugal News2d ago

A Hotel with a Story to Tell in Porto

There are places where you can simply forget about the rest of the world and live in a little bubble for a while. Places that overwhelm you with their atmosphere and spirit, and places that seem to have their own soul. Wine & Books Porto is one of them.

The Portugal News2d ago

Portugal This Week: Breaking News, Travel Updates & Top Stories

The Portugal News brings you Portugal This Week: Breaking News, Travel Updates & Top Stories You Can't Miss 

The Portugal News2d ago

Portugal inaugurated new dock

The construction of a cruise ship valued at 100 million euros has inaugurated the third dock at the WestSea shipyards in Viana do Castelo, the company announced in a statement seen by Lusa.

The Portugal News2d ago

A new premium takeaway experience in the Algarve

Mami’s Homemade is bringing a new premium takeaway experience to the Algarve, pairing the comfort of home cooking with the polish of high-end dining.

The Portugal News2d ago

A week exploring the Portuguese Riviera

There are probably worse ways to begin a week’s gallivanting than leaving Vilamoura before sunrise.

The Portugal News2d ago

FlixBus increases connections to the Algarve

Starting 29 September, FlixBus will begin operating from the Sete Rios Terminal in Lisbon, offering trips to the Algarve.

The Portugal News2d ago

Café of the Week: Pastelaria Algarve

Regional Algarve sweets and a real local vibe

The Portugal News2d ago

Portugal city to have new parking policy

Porto City Hall will present a “new parking policy” by the end of the year that will reduce on-street parking and prioritise residents, the mayor revealed.

The Portugal News2d ago

Have you visited Poça da Dona Beija in the Azores?

Poça da Dona Beija, one of the best-known thermal bathing places in the Azores, is a special attraction in Furnas, on São Miguel Island. 

The Portugal News2d ago

From the Troika to A+: The Trust Portugal Has Earned!

Fifteen years ago, Portugal needed international financial assistance because it had lost the confidence of the markets. 

The Portugal News2d ago

Douro International Natural park to be improved

The municipality of Miranda do Douro has secured approval for a €1.4 million funding bid to protect and enhance the Douro International Natural Park (PNDI), it was announced.

The Portugal News2d ago

Building faster is not enough

The lack of housing in Portugal has long ceased to be just a real estate problem. It has become an economic, social and even competitiveness problem. 

The Portugal News2d ago

Has the nation gone absolutely “barking” mad?

There are certain things you expect to find in Portugal.

The Portugal News2d ago

Portugal constructing more social housing

The Almeirim City Council has approved the Municipal Housing Charter, a document outlining the construction of 566 housing units by 2036—306 through direct municipal development and 260 via partnerships with housing and construction cooperatives.

The Portugal News2d ago

Agriculture and Energy Can Share the Same Future

Portugal continues to discuss the development of agrivoltaics as if agriculture and energy production were activities that inevitably compete for the same territory.