The Portugal News5 SeptPreparing for a new census
The country will hold its first census in 15 years, after counting 1.21 billion inhabitants in the 2011 census.
The Portugal News5 SeptPortugal Already Knows Where Tourism Can Fail - The Question Is Whether It Will Act in Time
Portugal has a curious relationship with its structural problems: we often do not lack diagnoses, we lack decisions made before these diagnoses turn into crises.
The Portugal News5 SeptAuthorities warn of honey consumption
The exclusive bee species in the Himalayas, Apis laboriosa, builds large exposed honeycombs on cliffs that can be above 4 kilometres above sea level.
The Portugal News5 SeptBeach of the Week: Praia da Cova Redonda
Praia da Cova Redonda, in Porches, is reached by one of the longer beach staircases in the Algarve, with more than 100 steps leading down to the sand.
The Portugal News5 SeptAir conditioning sales increased due to heatwaves
The air conditioner producers thanked the European heatwave, as people in Europe bought more of these products during the summer.
The Portugal News5 SeptDays of the week
We know there are seven, but how come and why are they named as they are?
The Portugal News5 SeptPayment of reusable cups may be returned
In Denmark, the number of single-use cups has reduced, and it is more common to see people drinking their coffee in reusable cups brought from home.
The Portugal News5 SeptA little paradise in the Douro Valley
It may seem like a long time ago now, but I first moved to Portugal during the COVID period. After settling into our new home, travelling was simply not an option.
The Portugal News5 SeptForest fires are reducing in main forests
The burned area in Amazonas has decreased in 2025, compared to 2024, as mentioned by the monitoring group MapBiomas.
The Portugal News5 SeptHistoric fuel price increase expected
During the week between 7 to 13 September, diesel and petrol prices will see a historic increase.
The Portugal News5 SeptEfforts to mitigate drought effects
Part of the shrinking Aral Sea is being restored with water through restoration efforts such as dam construction and water-use controls.
The Portugal News5 SeptThe good news is real
Cleaner air, a cancer breakthrough and permission to stop counting at 3am - three hopeful findings that survived the small print.
The Portugal News5 SeptSeaweed at beaches impacting tourism
The Caribbean is experiencing one of the most complicated years for sargassum, with tons of brown seaweed washing ashore and ending up on beaches.
The Portugal News5 SeptAzores to invest more in tourism
The Ponta Delgada Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCIPD) proposes that Visit Azores have an annual budget of at least 15 million euros, advocating for a multi-year tourism strategy with “stable and predictable” funding for the Azores destination.
The Portugal News5 SeptSoluting serious drought exploding rocks
The military detonated a rock formation in the Danube River that was preventing water from reaching the country’s sole nuclear power plant, amid a serious drought.
The Portugal News5 SeptPortugal's Million-Euro Horses: Inside the Extraordinary World of the Lusitano
When most people think of Portugal's greatest treasures, they picture golden beaches, world-famous wines, historic cities or perhaps Cristiano Ronaldo. Yet hidden among rolling Alentejo estates, historic royal stud farms, and centuries-old breeding traditions is another Portuguese icon that has quietly earned internati
The Portugal News5 SeptActor Will Mellor: ‘Everybody should be given a chance at a long and healthy life’
The Broadchurch actor explains that life expectancy is up to 18 years lower in some areas than others, and reveals what he does to stay healthy.
The Portugal News5 SeptCollecting rainwater to decrease heatwave impacts
A study held in Tokyo by the University of Manchester found that fewer air conditioning systems guarantee less heat waste released into the city, and that rainwater can be the solution.
The Portugal News5 SeptGastronomy festival returns to Portugal
The Raízes Vivas Festival returns to Santarém on September 25 and 26, with organisers expecting to attract 4,500 to 5,000 visitors for a second edition focused on gastronomy and regenerative agriculture.
The Portugal News5 SeptSynthetic diamonds are getting cheaper
The price of synthetic diamonds is getting cheaper, while mined stones have kept steady prices for the past few years.
The Portugal News5 SeptA Climate Grand Jeté
The first hurricane to hit Hawaii in 34 years. The Mediterranean on fire from Spain to Greece.
The Portugal News5 SeptMark Zuckerberg buys castle in Ireland
The owner of Meta bought the Strancally Castle in Ireland.
The Portugal News5 SeptPortugal is growing - Now we need to create more value
Whenever new data on Gross Domestic Product (GDP) are released, attention naturally focuses on the evolution of the economy.