The Portugal News3 AugMuseums in Portugal recorded nearly 1.7 million free entries
The museums, monuments and palaces under the tutelage of Museus e Monumentos de Portugal (MMP) recorded 1,697,223 free entries, 306,654 of which were used by foreign visitors.
The Portugal News3 Aug50 municipalities in Portugal at maximum fire risk
More than 50 municipalities in the northern and central interior and the Algarve are facing maximum fire danger on 3 July, on a day when the maximum temperature is expected to drop.
The Portugal News3 AugWhat the heat does to hunger
How temperature changes not just what we eat, but everything about the way we eat it
The Portugal News2 AugPortugal expands E-Gate access for foreign residents at airports
Foreign nationals legally residing in Portugal can now use automated passport control gates when arriving at and departing from the country’s airports, helping eligible travellers avoid lengthy immigration queues during the busy summer season.
The Portugal News2 AugFire risk leads to cancellation of activities in Portuguese villages where the total eclipse can be viewed
Activities to view the total solar eclipse in Rio de Onor and Guadramil, in the municipality of Bragança, have been cancelled due to the risk of fire, with the local council relocating the entire event to the municipal aerodrome.
The Portugal News2 AugPortugal no longer competes only for tourists
For many years, Portugal measured its ability to attract the world through a simple indicator: the number of tourists who visited us. Tourism continues to be one of the biggest forces in the national economy, but it is no longer the only sign of the country's growing attractiveness.
The Portugal News2 AugOvernight stays by non-residents in Portugal fell in June
The tourist accommodation sector recorded revenues of €3,148.3 million and 36.8 million overnight stays through June, a month in which overnight stays by non-residents declined for the first time in eight months, as reported by INE.
The Portugal News2 AugLisbon Café of the Week: Nicola
Passing through the streets of Baixa, one of Lisbon's busiest neighbourhoods, we came across Nicola, a beautiful historic café just a few steps from Rossio Square.
The Portugal News2 Aug10 festivals worth visiting in Portugal this August
If you are visiting Portugal in August, you’re in luck. Apart from the warm weather, long sunny days, beaches and beautiful sunsets, August is also the busiest month of the year for festivals.
The Portugal News2 AugNew plans ahead for Lagoa and Carvoeiro
José Manuel Fernandes was elected president of União de Freguesias de Lagoa e Carvoeiro in the Algarve in the last local elections.
The Portugal News2 AugDiocesan Caritas to donate money for Portugal storm victims in Leiria
The Leiria Diocesan Caritas has approved the allocation of half a million euros to 49 families who suffered damage due to severe weather, noting that approximately half of the beneficiaries are children and older people.
The Portugal News2 AugUniversity of Algarve to have more beds to accommodate students
The University of the Algarve is finalising construction on two student residences that will jointly provide 298 new beds starting next academic year, the institution announced.
The Portugal News2 AugCompanies no longer compete only for customers - They compete for talent
For decades, the main concern of companies was to win customers.
The Portugal News2 AugPortugal Invitational brings world-class golf to Vilamoura
Some of the biggest names in golf have arrived in the Algarve this week as Vilamoura hosts the first edition of the Portugal Invitational, marking the country's debut on the PGA TOUR Champions calendar.
The Portugal News2 AugPortugal higher education institution in Santarém to change its name
The Polytechnic Institute of Santarém (IPSantarém) will be renamed the Polytechnic University of Santarém starting 1 August, a change aligned with the new legal framework for higher education, it was announced.
The Portugal News2 AugThe return of the long lunch in the Algarve
Why the most desirable thing in the Algarve this summer isn’t going anywhere fast.
The Portugal News2 AugThe Portuguese real estate market is finally returning to normal
For several years, the Portuguese real estate market has lived in an almost exceptional environment.
The Portugal News1 AugSummer is in full swing in Albufeira
We took a walk through the streets of Albufeira Old Town, and the atmosphere was exactly what you'd expect at this time of year.
The Portugal News1 AugThe real estate of the future will be defined by resilience, not just location
The key and fundamental rule of real estate for many was simple: location, location, location.
The Portugal News1 AugBhutan’s health fund strengthens universal healthcare
Bhutan’s mandatory one percent health contribution is helping sustain free healthcare by funding essential medicines and vaccines.
The Portugal News1 AugAzores to update airport fees
The adjustment of airport fees at aerodromes and airports under the jurisdiction of the Autonomous Region of the Azores will have no impact on passengers or tourism, as SATA Air Açores will absorb the increases associated with inter-island operations.
The Portugal News1 AugThe Algarve cake artist whose creations win international awards
There is plenty to see at this year's Lagoa Conventual Sweets Fair, but one exhibition in particular caught our attention. Inside the São José Convent Cultural Centre is a collection of incredible cake creations by Lagoa cake artist Ana Remígio.