The Portugal News10 AugBrits led spending in Portugal with over €500 million in expenditures
Visitors from the United Kingdom generated the highest spending volume in Portugal via foreign payment cards during the first six months of 2026.
The Portugal News10 AugPortuguese man-o’-war invasion forces beach closures after 120 stings recorded in a single day
A massive influx of Portuguese man-o'-wars along the coast of the Basque Country, Spain, led to the temporary closure of several popular beaches and required medical attention for over 120 people stung in a single day.
The Portugal News10 AugPhysician and investor Ruth Shaber is betting on Portugal’s Young Women
When American physician and executive Dr Ruth Shaber moved to Portugal in 2021, she expected an adventure.
The Portugal News10 AugWhere the loudest creatures are usually goats
There are places in the world where nature seems positively desperate to kill you.
The Portugal News9 AugSilves Medieval Fair brings history back to life
We visited the Silves Medieval Fair on Sunday, the third day of this year's event, and once again it didn't disappoint. The fair is still running for another week, so there's plenty of time to experience it if you haven't been yet.
The Portugal News9 AugIn the real estate of the future, a megawatt can be worth as much as a square metre
For decades, we have evaluated real estate through relatively predictable criteria: location, area, access, construction quality, occupancy and yield. All will continue to be important. But I believe that a new variable is beginning to gain weight in the decisions of investors, developers and companies: the availabilit
The Portugal News9 AugNovobanco profit falls 15.6 percent in first half
Higher taxes and costs linked to the BPCE sale weighed on earnings despite continued loan growth.
The Portugal News9 AugThe solar eclipse in Portugal and its spiritual significance
As the country prepares to witness the total solar eclipse visible across the whole country on 12 August, many are doing some research to refresh their memory of the concept of an eclipse that they once learnt at school.
The Portugal News9 AugThe luck of the Irish? Portugal's curious love affair with the “Irish Pub”
There are few greater certainties in life than Ryanair passengers applauding a successful landing.
The Portugal News9 AugOne of Europe's best cafés: The Folks
The first stop in our series exploring Portugal's cafés featured in Europe's 100 Best Coffee Shops 2026 ranking is The Folks, which secured 34th place.
The Portugal News9 AugPortugal municipality to bet on musical education
Starting next school year, the Samora Correia School Group in Benavente will begin offering specialised music education—a program that has already attracted over 50 students.
The Portugal News9 AugDay Three of the Bons Sons Portuguese Music Festival
On 8 August, Bons Sons brought music, culture and community to Cem Soldos, a small village near Tomar, Portugal.
The Portugal News9 AugCities for Tuberculosis: Portugal’s Reminders of the White Plague
Drive into the hills above Guarda or Caramulo, and you will find buildings built to fight a disease that once killed one in every three hundred Portuguese.
The Portugal News9 AugFloating Soundbath - when water becomes an ocean of sound
You may have heard about Tibetan monks or yogis using metal singing bowls for meditation practice and overall well-being.
The Portugal News9 AugWhat is school holiday burnout and how can you avoid it?
With school summer holidays approach, juggling work and childcare can lead to burnout. So what is it and how do we avoid?
The Portugal News9 AugCoimbra metrobus to operate without finishing new feature
The dedicated “metrobus” lane connecting the Coimbra University Hospitals and the Pediatric Hospital, which was not originally included in the project scope, will not be ready in time for the line’s launch in the first quarter of 2027, Metro Mondego revealed.
The Portugal News9 AugRebuilding Animal Lives in the Algarve
Founded by Briton Sid Richardson, Animal Rescue Algarve (ARA) rescues, rehabilitates, and promotes responsible adoption of dogs and cats from a model shelter in Loulé.
The Portugal News9 AugCristiano Ronaldo’s Success Formula: The Portuguese Values That Can Inspire Anyone
When people think of Cristiano Ronaldo, they usually think of goals, trophies, world records and one of the most recognisable celebrations in sport. But while his football achievements are extraordinary, the principles behind his success are surprisingly ordinary—at least in Portugal.
The Portugal News9 AugPortugal in Focus: Breaking News, Travel Buzz & The Top Stories Making Headlines
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The Portugal News9 AugAzores Government acquired two new robotic surgery systems
The Government of the Azores has approved public tenders for the acquisition of two new robotic surgery systems for the hospitals in Terceira and Horta, representing an investment of approximately 3.8 million euros, it was announced.
The Portugal News9 AugDay centre and home support services to return to Portugal municipality
The Cerzir Afetos association has restored day centre and home support services to Boidobra, in the municipality of Covilhã—services that had ceased operations ten years ago, association president Paulo Jerónimo told the Lusa news agency.
The Portugal News8 AugWhy Portimão's Sardine Festival remains an Algarve favourite
I didn't realise this year was already the 30th edition of Portimão's Sardine Festival.
The Portugal News8 AugSynthetic furs help Zambia’s leopards recover
Leopard numbers are recovering in western Zambia after communities replaced real leopard skins with synthetic furs for traditional ceremonies, conservationists say.