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.
Portugal Resident5 SeptFitch raises Portugal’s rating to A+ with stable outlook
Leading credit ratings agency Fitch has raised Portugal’s ‘rating’ from ‘A’ to ‘A+’, with a stable outlook. This upgrade to Portugal’s long-term default ‘ratings’ (IDR) “reflects the strengthening of Portugal’s The post Fitch raises Portugal’s rating to A+ with stable outlook appeared first on Portugal Resident .
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.
Portugal Resident5 SeptCoastal Algarve municipality cries out for new hypermarket
The population of Aljezur, on the west coast of the Algarve, is crying out for a new hypermarket. As the town’s popularity grows – with increasing numbers of foreigners moving The post Coastal Algarve municipality cries out for new hypermarket appeared first on Portugal Resident .
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.
The Portugal News5 SeptStudy finds that happy nuns live longer
A University of Kentucky study found that happier Catholic nuns lived 10 years longer.
The Portugal News5 SeptHomage to Sintra’s Doctor
Among the international collection of sculptures lining the N249, one figure commands a different kind of attention: the statue of Dr Gregório Rafael da Silva de Almeida.