The Portugal News8 AugCanada approves carbon-storing nickel mining project
Canada’s newest nickel mine is expected to permanently store up to 1.5 million tonnes of carbon dioxide annually during operations using a carbon capture process integrated into mining waste.
The Portugal News8 AugPortuguese municipality investing more than €190.000 in water supply
The Municipality of Espinho will spend €190,790 to construct 146 service connections to the water supply and sanitation networks, the local authority revealed; the move aims to begin addressing 488 requests that have been “pending for several years.”
The Portugal News8 AugIreland unveils long-term tourism growth strategy
Ireland has launched a new tourism strategy aimed at strengthening the sector through sustainable growth, regional development and increased visitor spending.
The Portugal News8 AugAlentejo betting on environmental restoration with European funds
The Alentejo 2030 program has launched a call for proposals to support environmental restoration projects for abandoned quarries in the region, backed by three million euros in EU funding, it was announced.
The Portugal News8 AugStudy reveals monkeys befriend other animal species
Researchers have documented 427 cases of monkeys and apes forming friendly relationships with other animal species.
The Portugal News8 AugWhat can you say about Snails?
They are a delicacy here and are called Caracóis.
The Portugal News7 AugPortugal surpasses Spain as Europe’s second-largest footwear producer
Portugal has reinforced its position as one of Europe’s leading footwear manufacturers, overtaking Spain to become the continent’s second-largest producer behind Italy, the World Footwear Handbook 2026 revealed.
The Portugal News7 AugMinister of the Economy advocates for regulated integration and guarantees a fast-track channel for immigrants
The Minister of the Economy and Territorial Cohesion, Manuel Castro Almeida, stated that Portugal remains open to immigration, assuring that foreign citizens with an employment contract and secure housing can enter the country quickly.
The Portugal News7 Aug120 stings of Portuguese Man-o' war 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 News7 AugPrime Minister goes on holiday in the Algarve
Luís Montenegro has been seen spending time in the Algarve despite previously stating that he did not intend to take a summer holiday this year, opting instead to remain focused on government business.
The Portugal News7 Aug25 de Abril Bridge celebrates 60 years of connecting Lisbon and Almada
The 25 de Abril Bridge celebrated its 60th anniversary on 6 August, marking six decades since it first connected Lisbon with Almada and changed the way people travelled across the Tagus.
The Portugal News7 Aug5 surprising ways air con can affect the body
Air conditioning offers lots of benefits, but there are some notable drawbacks.
The Portugal News7 AugBusiness creation in Portugal falls 4.2%
The pace of new business creation in the Portuguese market slowed during the first seven months of the year, with approximately 32,300 companies incorporated by July, a 4.2% decrease compared to the same period last year.
The Portugal News7 AugAlgarve city to build 204 homes
The Portimão City Council has awarded the contract to build 204 housing units in the Coca Maravilhas neighbourhood, budgeted at €27.7 million and considered the "largest public housing project" developed in the municipality, the local authority announced.
The Portugal News7 AugTrust in me – All will be well
Jenny Clarke, President of the Association for Protection of Animals Algarve (APAA) and her team have been trying to ‘snatch’ Miss Odelouca from the side of a busy country road.
The Portugal News7 AugThe biggest risk for companies no longer comes from the economy!
For decades, business management was guided by major economic indicators such as inflation, interest rates, GDP growth, consumption or unemployment, which determined a large part of investment decisions. Companies were preparing to face more or less favorable economic cycles and adjusted their strategy according to thi
The Portugal News7 AugUrgent works on Portuguese beaches are completed
The most urgent investments to repair the damage caused by the storms of January and February of this year on Portuguese beaches have been completed, while other less priority projects will continue until 2028, said the Minister of the Environment.
The Portugal News7 AugBenfica the Heartsbreaker: The Eagles head to Edinburgh with a foot already in the next stage
Benfica produced their most convincing performance of the season so far on Thursday night, thrashing Scottish side Hearts 6-1 at the Estádio da Luz to all but secure their place in the next stage of the Europa League qualifying campaign.
The Portugal News7 AugDay One of the Bons Sons Portuguese Music Festival
Bons Sons is a Portuguese music festival that takes place in the small village of Cem Soldos, near Tomar, and is famous for turning the entire village into a celebration.
The Portugal News7 AugSecrets of the Cliffs in the Algarve
The naturist beaches reveal the wildest and most untouched side of the Algarve.
The Portugal News7 AugPortugal Weekend Weather (7 August): What to Expect Across Portugal this Weekend
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The Portugal News7 AugMeet four eye-catching moths to spot in your garden
One of them is the size of a small bird.
The Portugal News7 AugDancers raise funds for Cat Charity
On 7 July, the Classical Academy of Ballet (CAB) gave a wonderful performance at the Carlos do Carmo auditorium in Lagoa to support the Carvoeiro Cat Charity Associação (CCCA).