The Portugal News16 JulCalls expanding climate shelters in Portugal due to intensifying heatwaves
Environmental organisations across Portugal are calling for urgent action to help cities cope with increasingly severe heatwaves, warning that extreme temperatures have become a growing public health threat.
The Portugal News16 JulHistoric Faial school in Portugal begins a new chapter as a luxury hotel
A landmark building that has been part of Faial's history for generations has been given a new lease of life.
The Portugal News16 JulThe "El Niño" weather phenomenon has already begun and will last until 2027
Temperatures in the Pacific Ocean are already in the "El Niño" phase and are expected to continue until the beginning of 2027, with a forecast of a very strong phenomenon, confirmed the Portuguese Institute of the Sea and the Atmosphere (IPMA).
The Portugal News16 JulWife recalls terrifying moment husband was nearly sucked out of Ryanair plane window
Passengers say she grabbed her husband’s legs as the cabin decompressed after the window shattered during a flight from Greece to Germany.
The Portugal News16 JulThousands of people expected in Faro for the 44th edition of the Motorcycle Rally
The Faro Motorcycle Club has everything ready for the start of the 44th edition of the Motorcycle Rally, with thousands of people expected between 16 and 19 July, as mentioned by the club's president.
The Portugal News16 JulPortugal first surf park opens bookings ahead of December launch
Surfers Cove in Óbidos is offering discounted surf sessions and accommodation vouchers before the country’s first wave pool officially opens later this year.
The Portugal News16 Jul6 savvy tips for designing your dream kitchen
Interior design expert Julia Kendell, for the Homebuilding & Renovating Show, on how to get the very best from your space. By Sam Wylie-Harris.
The Portugal News16 JulAreínho Beach in northern Portugal closed for swimming due to microbiological contamination
Areínho Beach, in Ovar, is closed for swimming due to the detection of contaminated water in the bathing area, the local municipality reported.
The Portugal News16 JulPortugal Oeste Region becomes an increasingly popular alternative to Lisbon
Portugal's Oeste region is steadily moving into the spotlight as more people search for space, better value and a different lifestyle outside Lisbon.
The Portugal News16 JulPortuguese tennis player Francisco Cabral qualifies for the semifinals of the Bastad doubles tournament
Portuguese tennis player Francisco Cabral and Frenchman Théo Arribagé, the top seeds, defeated Briton Joshua Paris and Paraguayan Adolfo Daniel Vallejo on 16 July and qualified for the semifinals of the Bastad doubles tournament.
The Portugal News16 JulDemand for rooms to rent in Portugal rises 45%
More and more people are looking for rooms to rent in Portugal, with renters showing greater readiness to make decisions.
The Portugal News16 JulPortuguese people are travelling more than ever but cutting spending due to inflation
Residents of Portugal showed a strong desire to travel throughout 2025 but adjusted their spending to the economic reality.
The Portugal News16 Jul44th Faro International Motorcycle Rally 2026: Everything You Need to Know
The 44th Faro International Motorcycle Rally (Concentração Internacional de Motos de Faro) returns to the Algarve from 16 to 19 July 2026, bringing thousands of bikers from across Portugal and Europe to one of the continent's biggest and most iconic motorcycle festivals.
The Portugal News16 JulA Page From Peter Thiel’s Playbook; Why the Golden Visa Is A Valuable Option
When Peter Thiel reportedly began spending more time in Argentina, bought a home in Buenos Aires, and enrolled his children in local schools, many saw it as another billionaire relocation story.
The Portugal News16 JulTrash collected on Portuguese beaches along the Alentejo coast transformed into works of art
The trash collected over several years on the beaches of the Alentejo coast has been transformed into works of art that will be on display in an exhibition in the municipality of Sines, Setúbal district, until September.
The Portugal News16 JulLisbon Castle launches night tours to discover its hidden bat population
Visitors to Lisbon’s Castelo de São Jorge will soon have the chance to experience the historic fortress after dark through a series of guided evening tours dedicated to one of its least-known residents – bats.
The Portugal News16 JulTickets for the World Cup final range from €6,130 to €34,100
Tickets for the World Cup final on 19 July in New York cost between €6,130 and €34,100 on the most popular resale websites in the United States.
The Portugal News16 JulJuromenha Fortress in Portugal to host free stargazing event at the end of July
Observing the summer night sky is always an enriching experience when done away from major urban centres.
The Portugal News16 JulLibertas Group Launches Pre-Sales for UNIQUE Albufeira
New private condominium will be the first development in the Algarve to benefit from the new VAT reduction for primary residences
The Portugal News16 JulThe first speciality coffee has arrived at Apolónia Supermarkets
Apolónia Supermarkets has just expanded its range of premium products with the arrival of HUMANO Speciality Coffee, a 100% Arabica speciality coffee, freshly roasted.
The Portugal News16 JulThe Tomorrowland Festival returns to Belgium with a stronger Portuguese presence
Tomorrowland, one of the world’s biggest electronic music festivals, returns this weekend to Boom, Belgium, for its 21st edition, bringing together hundreds of international artists and the largest ever line-up of Portuguese acts at the event.
The Portugal News16 JulArt Teachers from Around the World
Every culture has shaped clay differently, and every tradition reflects a different way of seeing the world. At Algarve Arts Academy, students learn from an international team whose backgrounds span different countries, disciplines and creative traditions, each teacher contributing approaches they might never encounter
The Portugal News16 JulAlentejo Litoral dethrones the Algarve as the preferred destination for Portuguese
Portuguese travellers plan to spend, on average, 750 euros per person on their summer holidays this year, representing an increase of around 5% compared to the 712 euros recorded in 2019.
The Portugal News16 JulInfarmed orders the withdrawal of Perfect Skin SPF 50 sunscreen from the market
Infarmed has ordered the withdrawal of "Perfect Skin SPF 50" sunscreen from the market after detecting discrepancies between the stated protection factor and the laboratory-determined value, and has urged consumers to stop using the product.