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The Portugal News8 Aug

Day Two of the Bons Sons Portuguese Music Festival

Bons Sons is a uniquely Portuguese music festival that takes over the entire village of Cem Soldos, near Tomar, turning streets, squares, churches and local spaces into stages for a unique, community-driven celebration of Portuguese music. 

Portugal Resident8 Aug

Another 420 kilos of cocaine “jettisoned into sea” as traffickers flee police pursuit

With authorities already celebrating the seizure of over 28 tonnes of cocaine this year, yesterday saw them recover another 420-plus kilos, thrown into the sea from a speedboat that was The post Another 420 kilos of cocaine “jettisoned into sea” as traffickers flee police pursuit appeared first on Portugal Resident .

The Portugal News8 Aug

The biggest solar eclipse of the century is happening in Portugal

On 12 August Portugal will witness the largest solar eclipse in the last 114 years. 

Portugal Resident8 Aug

CHEGA reacts badly to President’s decision to defer Foreigners Law to Constitutional Court

Right-wing populist party CHEGA has reacted badly to the decision by President António José Seguro to defer the Foreigners and Asylum Law to Constitutional Court judges before deciding whether or The post CHEGA reacts badly to President’s decision to defer Foreigners Law to Constitutional Court appeared first on Portug

The Portugal News8 Aug

Sweden plans early ban on forever chemicals

Sweden plans to ban PFAS, commonly known as “forever chemicals”, in everyday consumer products from 2028. 

Portugal Resident8 Aug

Pilot, 28, dies after plane crashes during landing at Portimão aerodrome

A 28-year-old pilot died this morning as he attempted to land at Portimão aerodrome in an incident involving the advertising banner his single-seater plane had been flying. The exact details The post Pilot, 28, dies after plane crashes during landing at Portimão aerodrome appeared first on Portugal Resident .

The Portugal News8 Aug

Inspired by Portugal: A new slow fashion brand VEMANO

Portugal has become known around the world for producing high-quality textiles, with more fashion brands choosing to manufacture here thanks to the country's skilled craftsmanship and long-standing expertise. 

The Portugal News8 Aug

Australia blends technology with Indigenous fire knowledge

Australia is combining satellite technology, drones and artificial intelligence with Indigenous knowledge to improve fire detection and prevention. 

The Portugal News8 Aug

Massive decrease in fuel prices expected

During the week of 10 to 16 August, new fuel prices are expected, with diesel and petrol prices decreasing.

The Portugal News8 Aug

Montenegro approves paid menstrual leave for women

Montenegro has approved legislation granting women diagnosed with secondary dysmenorrhea up to two days of paid menstrual leave each month. 

The Portugal News8 Aug

Kindergarten in Portugal will not close in Viana do Castelo district

It was announced that the Vilar de Mouros School kindergarten (JI) in Caminha will remain open for the upcoming school year, dispelling fears that it might close due to a lack of children.

The Portugal News8 Aug

Everest climbers face stricter experience rules

Nepal is introducing stricter requirements for Mount Everest climbers, requiring applicants to first summit a mountain above 7,000 metres in the country before obtaining a permit. 

The Portugal News8 Aug

Diana’s Words of Wisdom – August 2026

Each month, Diana Cooper shares spiritual insights and meditations to inspire peace, personal growth and a deeper connection with life. Throughout the month of August, a powerful frequency of peace is flowing to Earth.

The Portugal News8 Aug

Portuguese municipality to give house to citizens

The Mangualde Municipal Housing Estate, built in the 1950s, is set to get a new lease on life as 17 families received the keys to their homes, following renovation works costing approximately three million euros.

The Portugal News8 Aug

First Drive: Can the DS No.7 break the electric car segment?

The No.7 marks one of the first times that DS has fully refreshed one of its newer models, but what has changed? Jack Evans finds out.

The Portugal News8 Aug

Mexico turns seaweed into economic opportunity

Mexico is expanding efforts to tackle record amounts of sargassum washing onto Caribbean beaches, deploying more collection boats and floating barriers to intercept the seaweed before it reaches shore.

The Portugal News8 Aug

The New Mediterranean Look

Olhão market at 9am. Someone arrives carrying peaches in a raffia tote, linen sleeves rolled, sunglasses already on. By the time the espresso arrives, the heat has settled in enough that nothing more is needed. No jacket. No second bag for lunch. No real outfit consideration at all.

The Portugal News8 Aug

AI Blood-Test detects liver cancer earlier

Researchers have validated an AI-powered blood test that accurately detects liver cancer across diverse international populations. 

The Portugal News8 Aug

When things don’t go right

Ever had one of those distracting days?

The Portugal News8 Aug

Canada 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. 

Portugal Resident8 Aug

Break the ‘speak Portuguese’ spell!

And before I begin kicking those self- and socially-limiting crutches away from the linguistically absent, please know I include myself in this finger-pointing. And as ever, when anyone points a The post Break the ‘speak Portuguese’ spell! appeared first on Portugal Resident .

The Portugal News8 Aug

Portuguese 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 Aug

Ireland 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 Aug

Alentejo 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.