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The Portugal News3d ago

Beach of the Week: Praia dos Três Castelos

Is this one of the most beautiful beaches in the Algarve?

The Portugal News3d ago

First South-East Asian country to eliminate dog-transmitted human rabies

Bhutan has become the first country in WHO’s South-East Asia Region to eliminate dog-transmitted human rabies as a public health problem. 

The Portugal News3d ago

Aviation emissions have increased in Portugal since 2019

Aviation pollutant emissions have increased by 19% in Portugal since 2019, the environmental association Zero warned, saying that the expansion of airport capacity in Lisbon and Porto threatens a decarbonisation roadmap that has yet to be adopted.

The Portugal News3d ago

Robotic hands help deaf students learn

A Kenyan startup has developed robotic hands that translate teachers’ voices into sign language, helping deaf students access classroom lessons even when teachers cannot sign. 

The Portugal News3d ago

Investor Talks brings together more than 2,000 people in Portimão and prepares for its return in 2027

The 5th edition of Investor Talks brought together investors, business owners and entrepreneurs from across the country at Portimão Arena. The event also marked a new phase for the project, with Tomás Caeiro taking over its leadership.

The Portugal News3d ago

Arts festival to take place in the Algarve

The Emraizart Festival, which combines sustainability, nature, and art at Cotifo, in the municipality of Lagos, will dedicate its sixth edition (6 October to 13) to multiculturalism, it was announced.

Portugal Resident3d ago

Fátima Shrine holds on to mosaic panel by priest accused of multiple rapes

While the Portuguese Catholic Church is already receiving very negative PR from victims of sexual abuse as children, the case of a panel of mosaics, on display in the Holy The post Fátima Shrine holds on to mosaic panel by priest accused of multiple rapes appeared first on Portugal Resident .

The Portugal News3d ago

Rare orange shark fascinates scientists

Scientists have documented an extremely rare orange nurse shark discovered off Costa Rica’s Caribbean coast. 

The Portugal News3d ago

Fuel prices keep increasing

During the week between 21 to 27 September, a new variation in fuel prices is expected.

The Portugal News3d ago

Egg producer invests in animal welfare

One of Spain’s largest egg producers is investing €200 million to move its production towards cage-free systems. 

Portugal Resident3d ago

Journalists union calls for boycott of PM’s ‘public statements’ that prohibit questions

Portugal’s Journalists’ Union (SJ) is calling on news services not to send journalists to statements by prime minister Luís Montenegro when there is no possibility of asking questions. In a The post Journalists union calls for boycott of PM’s ‘public statements’ that prohibit questions appeared first on Portugal Reside

The Portugal News3d ago

The Queen’s Range Rover: How the L322 is rapidly becoming a modern classic

There’s something quite comforting about an old Range Rover.

The Portugal News3d ago

Digital tool predicts glacier disappearances

Scientists have launched an interactive website allowing people to explore when glaciers could disappear under different levels of global warming. 

Portugal Resident3d ago

Diesel prices set to hit record high in Portugal

Motorists in Portugal face another sharp increase in fuel prices from Monday, with diesel expected to reach its highest level on record. Diesel is forecast to rise by around 7.5 The post Diesel prices set to hit record high in Portugal appeared first on Portugal Resident .

The Portugal News3d ago

Did you ever hear about the Great Tulip Bubble?

The tulip has become a national symbol of the Netherlands, as iconic as wooden clogs or the windmill.

Portugal Resident3d ago

Porto residents sceptical over new security plan

Residents in Porto’s riverfront area have expressed scepticism over a new security plan aimed at tackling open-air drug use, homelessness and deteriorating public spaces, despite acknowledging that the measures are The post Porto residents sceptical over new security plan appeared first on Portugal Resident .

The Portugal News3d ago

Iceland’s government proposes permanent whaling ban

The government will submit a bill in February to permanently ban whaling, following years of opposition from animal welfare campaigners. 

The Portugal News3d ago

Festival returning to Portugal city

The São Miguel Festival returns to Penela, in the Coimbra district, from the 25th to the 29th, featuring music, exhibitors, and food stalls; the local municipality expects over 25,000 visitors.

The Portugal News3d ago

$5,000 payments promised after election

US President Donald Trump has repeated his pledge to give adults $5,000 each if Republicans retain control of Congress in November’s midterm elections. 

The Portugal News3d ago

Portugal to have new Palace of Justice

The new Beja Courthouse has been inaugurated, featuring 17 rooms for hearings, videoconferencing, witnesses, and legal counsel, along with 27 offices and upgraded IT infrastructure, representing an investment of over €5.6 million.

The Portugal News3d ago

Metro Rato in Lisbon

Rato Metro Station, at the western end of Lisbon’s Yellow Line, is more than a place to catch a train. 

The Portugal News3d ago

Canadian exports to China surge

Canadian exports to China increased by 30 percent during the first half of 2026, reaching a record $21.74 billion as the country diversifies its international trade. 

Portugal Resident3d ago

The meaty memory that South Africans go mad for

I’m talking 50 years ago, and it’s a riddle that has stayed with me, recently explained, decades later and thousands of miles away. I realised back then that this was The post The meaty memory that South Africans go mad for appeared first on Portugal Resident .

The Portugal News3d ago

A little goes a long way

A laugh, a livelier walk and an honest conversation around surgery: three new findings suggest health can improve long before we become perfect.