The Portugal News25 AugWorld's oldest person celebrates 117th birthday
The world's oldest living person has celebrated her 117th birthday, becoming the first British person ever verified to reach the age.

The Portugal News24 AugBurqa Law in Portugal to come into effect in September
The law that aims to prohibit the concealment of faces in Portugal, popularly known as the burqa law, will come into effect on 23 September.

The Portugal News24 AugPortugal bans cash payments above €3,000
In Portugal, cash payments of €3,000 or more are now prohibited, as a new European Union ceiling will come into force next year.

The Portugal News24 AugPortugal invests €3.9 billion in new frigates from Italy
The investment is Portugal’s largest military purchase since the country became a democracy.

The Portugal News24 AugDriving after 70 in Portugal: What are the rules?
Category B drivers can continue driving beyond the age of 70, provided they meet the medical fitness and licence renewal requirements.

The Portugal News24 AugECB plans new euro banknotes while guaranteeing cash is here to stay
The European Central Bank (ECB) is preparing a major redesign of euro banknotes, insisting that cash will remain a permanent part of the European payments system.

The Portugal News24 AugGolf Legends head to Comporta
Some of golf’s best-known former champions are heading to Comporta this autumn for the first Portugal Legends Championship, bringing a new international tournament to the Alentejo coast.

The Portugal News24 AugBritish band insults Chega during a festival in Portugal
The performance by the British punk-rock group the Lambrini Girls at the opening of the CA Vilar de Mouros festival in the municipality of Caminha was characterised by a political protest which caused considerable controversy.

The Portugal News24 AugPortugal's oldest person dies in the Algarve
Maria da Conceição, who was recognised as the oldest person in Portugal, has died at the age of 113.

The Portugal News24 AugAustralia suspends Work & Holiday Visas for Portuguese citizens
Portugal is among the 23 countries with the Australian Work & Holiday visa program paused.

The Portugal News24 AugRush for room rentals in Portugal
Housing shortages and high costs continue to drive demand for rental rooms in Portugal, an option that has expanded beyond students to include young professionals and relocated workers.

The Portugal News24 AugCarvoeiro Enjoys a Warm August Day After a Cloudy Morning
Carvoeiro started the day under cloudy skies, with some light rain in the morning, before conditions are expected to improve as the day progresses.

The Portugal News24 AugRain and Wind Sweep into Portugal
Portugal is facing an unusually unsettled end to August, with two Atlantic depressions expected to bring rain, stronger winds and cooler temperatures across much of the mainland this week.

The Portugal News24 AugFrom Medical Illustrations to 3D Printable Anatomy Models for Classroom Learning
Recent advancements in technology have allowed for a more interactive and thorough educational experience for human anatomy students due to the use of technologies like 3D rendering and augmented reality.

The Portugal News24 AugBody of missing man found in Portuguese dam
The body of a man who had been missing since 23 August in the Alqueva reservoir, in the municipality of Portel, Évora district, was found this morning in the water by divers, revealed the commander of the Portel Fire Department.

The Portugal News24 AugAlgarve to get first nursery with night and weekend opening hours
The Algarve is set to get its first nursery with extended opening hours, including nights and weekends, to help parents whose jobs do not follow a traditional working schedule.

The Portugal News24 AugW88 and Fun88 in Thailand: Details Worth Checking Before You Choose
For someone in Thailand considering an online gaming platform, the difficult part is rarely finding a website. The harder question is deciding whether a platform is appropriate, understandable, and safe to use — and, before any of that, whether the activity itself is lawful.

The Portugal News24 AugNetherlands to withdraw from Eurovision 2027 due to Israel's presence
The Netherlands will maintain its refusal to participate in the Eurovision Song Contest in 2027, the Dutch public broadcaster announced, citing what it considers the contest's lack of neutrality and Israel's participation.

The Portugal News24 AugFC Porto's Familiar Formula: Why Stability Could Be the Dragons' Greatest Strength
While Benfica and Sporting CP spent much of the summer attracting attention with high-profile signings and squad reshaping, FC Porto has taken a very different approach.

The Portugal News24 AugSun, clouds and heavy rain across Portugal
Travelling from the Algarve to the Douro Valley today, 24 August, we experienced pretty much every kind of weather along the way.

The Portugal News24 AugRecord number of whales spotted off the Algarve
An unusually high number of whales are being spotted off the Algarve coast, with researchers now studying the growing presence of the animals in waters off Faro.

The Portugal News24 AugPortugal Weather Today (24 August): Today's weather update
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The Portugal News24 AugTame Impala return to Portugal in 2027
The Australian band Tame Impala will return to Portugal on 10 July next year as part of the Alive Festival, the event's organisers announced.
The Portugal News24 AugPart of ceiling collapses at Portuguese shopping centre
Part of the ceiling at Oeiras Parque shopping centre collapsed on the afternoon of 23 August following heavy rain in the Lisbon area.