The Portugal News27 AugSevere weather warning issued in Portugal
The districts of Porto, Aveiro, Coimbra and Braga are under an orange warning until 10 am on 27 August due to forecast periods of rain or showers, sometimes heavy, occasionally with hail.
The Portugal News27 AugSculpture celebrates Railway Heritage in Loulé
As part of the celebrations marking the 136th anniversary of São Sebastião, one of the two civil parishes in Loulé, a sculptural landmark was unveiled on Thursday, August 13, along the path beside Loulé/Praia de Quarteira railway station.
The Portugal News27 AugSwimming prohibited on six Portuguese beaches
The municipality of Matosinhos has six beaches where swimming is discouraged because of microbiological contamination, the Portuguese Environment Agency (APA) said.
The Portugal News27 AugPortugal Weather Today (26 August): Rain, sun and more...
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The Portugal News27 AugForeign direct investment in Portugal totals over €6 billion
Foreign direct investment in Portugal totalled €6.7 billion in the first half of the year, €1.7 billion of which was in real estate, the Bank of Portugal (BdP) announced.
The Portugal News27 Aug1,117 cases of irregular immigrants detected in Portugal
The National Unit for Foreigners and Borders (UNEF) of the PSP detected 1,117 irregular cases (2.1%) among the more than 52,000 foreign citizens inspected in its first year of activity, the institution announced.
The Portugal News26 AugLisbon Zoo welcomes a new penguin chick
The new penguin chick at Lisbon Zoo is a female and is the 10th generation of the pair that arrived at the zoo in 1998.
The Portugal News26 AugNew flight between USA and Portugal announced
The Azores are getting another direct connection to the United States, with United Airlines announcing a new nonstop service between Newark and Terceira for summer 2027.
The Portugal News26 AugWhy some Volta machines refund your deposit to a bank card – and others don’t
The Volta deposit-return scheme in Portugal has already seen millions of bottles and cans returned, but consumers may have noticed that the way they receive their €0.10 deposit back varies depending on where they use the machine.
The Portugal News26 AugPortugal solar giant hit by bankruptcy
The Algarve plant is being prepared for sale after lower production, falling electricity prices and technical problems.
The Portugal News26 AugWhich Portuguese political party works the hardest during the summer recess?
Despite the usual suspension of parliamentary business during August, the parties elected to the Assembly of the Republic have not ceased their activities.
The Portugal News26 AugUnited Nations challenges Portugal new gender law plans
The United Nations has called on Portugal’s parliament to withdraw or reconsider proposed changes to the country’s gender identity laws, warning that measures put forward by the PSD, Chega and CDS-PP could conflict with Portugal’s international human rights commitments.
The Portugal News26 AugNo women at the top of Portugal’s tourism associations
Women make up more than half of the global tourism workforce, yet only 7 percent reach top management positions.
The Portugal News26 AugRyanair reveals Portugal passenger hotspots
Ryanair reveals the top 3 destinations from Portugal this summer. The top destinations are in Europe: Edinburgh, Trapani, and Vienna.
The Portugal News26 AugBritish actor Tim Curry died at 80
The British actor Tim Curry, known for playing Dr Frank-N-Furter, has died at 80.
The Portugal News26 AugMeta pays $16.7 billion to settle case over harm to minors
The company led by Mark Zuckerberg has agreed to pay $16.68 billion, more than its profit for the last quarter, to settle a legal case that could change the way children access social media.
The Portugal News26 Aug€10 million EV incentive to be launched in Portugal
Drivers in Portugal hoping to receive a government grant towards a new electric car may have to wait, as the second funding incentive has yet to be established.
The Portugal News26 AugLagoa YogaFest returns to the Algarve
Ideias do Levante - Associação Cultural de Lagoa (Algarve), in partnership with Município de Lagoa, will organise (free of charge), at Pátio das Gerações, in the city of Lagoa (Algarve), the sixth edition of Lagoa YogaFest, from the 17th until the 20th of September 2026, with the aim of promoting and disseminating the
The Portugal News26 AugNew details revealed about Cristiano Ronaldo's wedding
New details have emerged about Cristiano Ronaldo and Georgina Rodríguez's wedding in Portugal, including why they chose to marry at home and plans for a much bigger celebration in the future.
The Portugal News26 AugYoung Portuguese man rescued after near-drowning in Greece
On 21 August, a 26-year-old Portuguese tourist was pulled out of the sea unconscious off the Greek island of Zakynthos after having almost drowned in the Korithi area.
The Portugal News26 AugSmooth Operations in Faro Airport
It was around 11 o’clock last night when a flight from Edinburgh arrived at Faro Airport, and we wanted to show you what the new EES machines were actually like in practice.
The Portugal News26 AugPartial lunar eclipse to be visible in Portugal
An astronomical phenomenon will once more take place in Portugal on 28 August, with a partial lunar eclipse being visible to naked eye.
The Portugal News26 AugHeavy rain and storms cause flooding and power cuts across Europe
Heavy rain and severe thunderstorms have caused flooding, power cuts and transport disruption across several parts of Europe, while parts of Portugal are under yellow weather warnings on 26 August.
The Portugal News26 AugTraditional midnight sea swim returns to the Algarve
The Festa do Banho 29 returns to Lagos and Praia da Luz on 29 August, bringing music, entertainment and one of the Algarve’s most unusual summer traditions.