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The Portugal News30 Aug

Portugal city betting on sustainable mobility

The Municipality of Oleiros, in the Castelo Branco district, has joined the “Network of Walking Cities and Towns” and now gains access to a range of benefits aimed at sustainable mobility.

The Portugal News30 Aug

Saint Ezekiel Moreno

Saint Ezekiel Moreno, Augustinian Recollect bishop, missionary, confessor, and tireless servant of the poor and the sick.

The Portugal News30 Aug

Do you like Poetry?

I like a good poem. 

The Portugal News30 Aug

The Ceramic Art at Rossio Station in Lisbon

While the central panels by Lima de Freitas inside Rossio Train Station lean heavily into mysticism and poetry, the traditional azulejo tilework across from them anchors the station in a wonderfully materialised celebration of Portugal's tangible bounty. 

The Portugal News30 Aug

Portugal city to host Samba Festival

Mealhada will “dress up” in the spirit of samba for two days in September, bringing together samba schools, artists, and various activities linked to Carnival culture, the Bairrada Carnival Association (ACB) announced.

The Portugal News29 Aug

How we can solve the forest fire issue in Portugal

In a recent deep-dive conversation on the Lusitania Network podcast, Humberto Rosa former Director for Biodiversity and Natural Capital at the European Commission went deep on how we can take steps into the right direction for Portugal's and Europe's Environment.

The Portugal News29 Aug

Praia Dourada – From lunch to summer vibes by the sea

Praia Dourada is one of those places in Armação de Pêra where you come for lunch and easily end up staying for the whole afternoon. 

The Portugal News29 Aug

Whale sightings rise as populations recover

Sightings of the world’s two largest whale species have increased substantially off southern Africa, four decades after a global moratorium on commercial whaling. 

The Portugal News29 Aug

Volta system website is outdated

The Volta system platform mentions that 16 municipalities in the country do not have packaging collection points, but the Deposit and Refund System (SDR) counters are in only five municipalities, and none have machines; the website is also not up to date.

The Portugal News29 Aug

Sunshine powers sustainable farming future

Farmers are cutting costs, increasing food production and reducing emissions after switching to solar-powered irrigation. 

The Portugal News29 Aug

Beach of the Week: Praia da Galé

Why Praia da Galé remains one of my Algarve favourites

The Portugal News29 Aug

Endangered sharks return to protected waters

A conservation programme has released 82 endangered zebra shark pups into protected waters around Indonesia’s Raja Ampat islands. 

The Portugal News29 Aug

Which municipality suffered the most from wildfires in Portugal?

Covilhã had the largest burned area between 2020 and 2025; during the same period, the ten municipalities with the largest burned area were in the North and Central regions, according to the National Institute of Statistics (INE).

The Portugal News29 Aug

Historic marriage marks victory for equality

Two women have become the first same-sex couple to marry in Bolivia following a four-year legal battle. 

The Portugal News29 Aug

Benny the Dog

Six months ago, a young dog was dumped at Canil de Portimão in the cat colony outside, with a huge lump on his neck and no one to explain why he’d been left behind.

The Portugal News29 Aug

Portugal city redeveloping iconic viewpoint

The municipality of Bragança plans to redevelop Monte de São Bartolomeu, an iconic area of the city, by building a viewpoint near the statue of Saint Benedict and creating safe verges along the Estrada do Turismo (Tourism Road), the municipality said.

The Portugal News29 Aug

Mobile library brings books to children

A mobile library is bringing books, art and cultural activities to children and families in rural communities across Syria. 

The Portugal News29 Aug

Diesel prices will decrease

During the week between 31 August and 6 September, diesel prices will decrease, with petrol prices increasing.

The Portugal News29 Aug

Amnesty advances decades-long peace process

Turkish lawmakers have approved conditional amnesties for members of the Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK), advancing efforts to end a decades-long armed conflict. 

The Portugal News29 Aug

Motorcycle festival in Portugal expects 50,000 visitors

More than 50,000 people are expected in Caramulo from 4 to 6 September for another edition of the Motorfestival, dedicated to classic and sports cars and motorcycles, combining competition with fun.

The Portugal News29 Aug

Stolen masterworks recovered after museum heist

Italian police have recovered three stolen paintings by Renoir, Cézanne and Matisse valued together at more than 10 million dollars. 

The Portugal News29 Aug

A special gift for a special friend

It is with great sadness that we receive the news of a friend's passing. Or becoming very ill.

The Portugal News29 Aug

How one man helped change the world’s perception of Portugal

There are moments in life that make you realise just how powerful a person’s influence can become.

The Portugal News29 Aug

Energy giant launches record renewable project

French energy company TotalEnergies has launched Africa’s largest combined renewable energy and storage project in South Africa.