The Portugal News18 OctHow I fell in love with Galway
Let's be utterly candid about this. There are probably far easier places to fall in love with than Galway.
The Portugal News18 OctPortugal university to produce renewable hydrogen
The University of Évora (UÉ) announced that producing renewable hydrogen in Sines, using it in buildings and mobility in the Alentejo region, and creating an energy community in the Algarve are among the initiatives planned as part of an international project.
The Portugal News18 OctCosta doing well but taking a bit of flak
Several European leaders expressed their dissatisfaction with António Costa's conduct as President of the European Council at the recent summit in Brussels.
The Portugal News18 OctLeaves, seeds, and autumn health
Some of the best home remedies are the best and have been around for a long time. “We’re always looking for that special ingredient and finding one that is good for humans and our dog friends alike is very useful!”
The Portugal News18 OctPortugal city invests €8.5 million in housing
The municipal executive of Viana do Castelo has approved the contract award and draft agreement to build 64 housing units in the parish of Darque, an investment of 8.5 million euros.
The Portugal News18 OctThe exhaustion of starting over
There is a tiredness that many expats feel long after their boxes are unpacked.
The Portugal News18 OctPortugal city to build local training Unit
The Mogadouro Humanitarian Firefighters Association in the Bragança district launched a public tender to build a Local Training Unit for Civil Protection Agents, with a base value of 1.2 million euros.
The Portugal News18 OctPortugal archipelago pensioner population
At the end of 2025, Madeira had 67,400 Social Security pensioners, with 63.8% receiving old-age pensions, 26.2% survivor pensions, and 10.1% disability pensions, the Madeiran government reported.
The Portugal News18 OctSaint Joseph of Cupertino
He was a 17th-century Italian friar known as the “Flying Friar” because he frequently levitated during prayer.
The Portugal News18 OctA walk on the bright side
Two new reasons to lace up: a walk may help your marriage, and it gets your gut moving almost straight away.
The Portugal News18 OctTEKEVER and the Portugal I've Always Believed in!
I was born in Germany, the son of Portuguese parents, and it was in that country that I grew up and made most of my career. In 2004, when I decided to move with my family to Portugal, many of my German colleagues did not understand the decision. They asked me what I was going to do for a country that they considered so
The Portugal News17 OctStones That Defy Time: Henrique Agostinho on Portugal’s Megalithic Mysteries
History is often taught as a neat, linear progression of kings, dates, and expanding empires. But what if the physical evidence left behind tells an entirely different story?
The Portugal News17 OctWorld’s largest sand sculpture park in the Algarve remains open
In Lagoa, the five-hectare attraction features more than 120 sculptures by more than 60 artists and remains open until 15 November.
The Portugal News17 OctBeloved mascot receives warm farewell
Japan’s popular Suica smart card mascot, Penguin, will be retired in March 2027 after 26 years.
The Portugal News17 OctCalls for more Algarve flights following Lufthansa’s TAP deal
The CDS-PP Algarve has urged the Government to work with Lufthansa and regional stakeholders to secure new international routes and reduce tourism seasonality.
The Portugal News17 OctConservation efforts support giant tortoise recovery
A new study estimates that approximately 180,000 giant tortoises live on Aldabra Atoll in the Seychelles, the highest population figure ever recorded for the species.
The Portugal News17 OctBeach of the week: Praia dos Arrifes
Praia dos Arrifes is one of the smallest beaches in Albufeira, but it is also one of the prettiest.
The Portugal News17 OctInvestigators recover valuable Renoir paintings
Two paintings by Pierre-Auguste Renoir, stolen from a museum in southern France in September, have been recovered.
The Portugal News17 OctPortugal invests €500,000 to control wild boar population
A pilot scheme covering 15 districts across mainland Portugal is offering payments of up to €70 per animal culled above historical averages.
The Portugal News17 OctMount Olympus joins prestigious heritage list
Mount Olympus, Greece’s highest mountain and the legendary home of the ancient Greek gods, has been added to the UNESCO World Heritage List.
The Portugal News17 OctThe Portugal That Has Always Been Waiting For Us
There are news stories that, when I read them, make me go back to articles I wrote several years ago. The recent attention given to the demand for farms, estates and villas in the interior of Portugal by emigrants and other international buyers is one of those cases. Not because the trend is completely new, but because
The Portugal News17 OctBeaver population recovery benefits local biodiversity
Foresters in southern Poland discovered that beavers had chewed through a wooden post supporting a warning sign about beaver activity.