The Portugal News17 OctDiesel prices are increasing
During the week between 19 October and 25 October, fuel prices will change, with diesel increasing and gasoline decreasing.
The Portugal News17 Oct75 days left in 2026… and we're making the most of every sunny day in the Algarve
With around two and a half months left until the end of the year, we're already seeing photos from other parts of Europe where people are wearing winter clothes, dealing with rain and even freezing temperatures.
The Portugal News17 OctNew technology improves timekeeping accuracy
Researchers at Vienna University of Technology have developed the world’s first self-stabilising nuclear clock, marking an advance in precision timekeeping.
The Portugal News17 OctPortugal adds to Intangible Cultural Heritage
The “Art of Dry-Stone Construction in the Serra do Caramulo” has been inscribed in the National Inventory of Intangible Cultural Heritage and is under urgent safeguarding.
The Portugal News17 OctTraditional spice remains part of cultural heritage
Hungarian farmers Nikoletta Pajsan Nagy and Laszlo Pajsan achieved a successful paprika harvest despite dry summer conditions.
The Portugal News17 OctTo be or not to be
Indeed. That is the question. Jenny Clarke, President of the Association for Protection of Animals Algarve (APAA), has come across this famous quote for a variety of reasons.
The Portugal News17 OctFirst left after the waterfall
There are two ways to get to the restaurant in Aldeia do Pontido in Fafe, and neither are for the faint-hearted.
The Portugal News17 OctOpen-source models offer new opportunities for Europe
German search engine Ecosia is adopting open-source AI models, including Chinese technology, after ending its partnership with French company Mistral.
The Portugal News17 OctPortugal region launches budget proposals for 2027
The PSD (Social Democratic Party) of Salvaterra de Magos has presented several proposals for the 2027 municipal budget, including creating a business zone near the A13 motorway, increasing daycare spots, and launching a municipal energy-efficiency program.
The Portugal News17 OctCongestion pricing reduces traffic and pollution
New York City’s congestion pricing policy has contributed to cleaner air in Manhattan, according to a Columbia Climate School study.
The Portugal News17 OctPolice to be reinforced in Portugal
The Setúbal Municipal Police will comprise 40 officers tasked with enforcing traffic, parking, environmental, and municipal bylaw regulations, according to regulations approved by the Municipal Assembly on 25 September and published in the Diário da República (Official Gazette).
The Portugal News17 OctAnne Carson wins Nobel Prize in Literature
Canadian poet and essayist Anne Carson, 76, has been awarded the 2026 Nobel Prize in Literature by the Swedish Academy in Stockholm.
The Portugal News17 OctDon't die rich, buy a sports car, but maybe not a Maserati Quattroporte?
Scarily, I’m now 63. But sadly, I keep hearing stories of how a rampant socialist UK government is going to tax our family savings until only 10p remains.
The Portugal News17 OctCork joins Europe’s friendliest cities ranking
Ireland has been named Europe’s friendliest country in the 2026 Condé Nast Traveller Readers’ Choice Awards, receiving a score of 98.39.
The Portugal News17 OctPortugal city to build new fire station
The Humanitarian Association of Volunteer Firefighters of Condeixa-a-Nova, in the Coimbra district, has launched a public tender to build a new fire station outside the town centre, an investment of € 4 million.
The Portugal News17 OctFree toolkit helps communities plan ahead
Prince William has launched Ready Together, a free online toolkit designed to help UK communities prepare for emergencies.
The Portugal News17 OctWhen stress starts showing up in the body
We often think of stress as something happening in our minds, but sometimes our bodies tell us we are stressed before we even realise it.
The Portugal News16 OctWorld Food Day: A look at Portuguese eating habits
To mark World Food Day, new data from the National Institute of Statistics (INE) offers insights into the eating habits, lifestyle choices and health of Portugal’s population.
The Portugal News16 OctPortuguese app helps preserve family recipes
Many of us have a favourite dish prepared by our grandparents or parents, but what happens to those recipes when they are no longer around to make them?
The Portugal News16 OctLisbon Metro workers announce two strikes
Lisbon Metro workers are planning partial strikes on 28 and 30 October, between 5 AM and 10 AM, potentially affecting morning commuters across the capital.
The Portugal News16 OctPortugal has Europe’s two Friendliest Cities
Portugal has something new to celebrate, with Porto and Lisbon taking the top two spots in a ranking of Europe’s friendliest cities.
The Portugal News16 OctFull sick pay proposed for cancer patients in Portugal
The Portuguese League Against Cancer (LPCC) is calling for cancer patients to receive 100 percent of their sick pay, with a study estimating that the measure would have a net impact of just 14 million euros on the State Budget.
The Portugal News16 OctProperty of the Week: Elegant Countryside Living in Monte Canelas
Generous gardens, a private pool and beautifully connected indoor-outdoor spaces define this sophisticated four-bedroom villa near Portimão.
The Portugal News16 OctMotoGP brings €56 million to Algarve economy
The Portuguese MotoGP Grand Prix is bringing much more to the Algarve than motorsport fans, with a new study showing that last year's event contributed €56 million to the regional economy.