
The Portugal News5 JulBeer Fest returns to Algarve city
Between 14 and 18 July, a historic city in the Algarve will host a beer festival.

The Portugal News5 JulPortugal city to have activities with artists on the streets
The historic centre of Marinha Grande, in the Leiria district, will host dozens of artists and over 15 activities this Saturday as part of the “Quarteirão d’A Fábrica” (The Factory Block) program, the municipality announced.

The Portugal News5 JulAlgarve Café of the Week: Pó de Açúcar
This week, we visited Pó de Açúcar, a café that is much more than a traditional coffee shop. Located next to the Municipal Market in Armação de Pêra, this family-run business specialises in traditional Portuguese pastries and confectionery.

The Portugal News5 JulFuel prices to be reduced in Portugal region
Fuel prices in the Azores are dropping in July, with gasoline costing 1.9 cents less per litre and diesel 10.4 cents less per litre, according to an order published in the Official Gazette.

The Portugal News5 JulDiogo Jota honoured in Liverpool a year after his death
Liverpool marked 2 July, one year since the deaths of Portuguese football player Diogo Jota and his brother André Silva, with a ceremony next to the "Forever 20" memorial and with the dissemination of evocative messages and content on the club's platforms.

The Portugal News5 JulFood for thought – A helpful sign!
“We’ve put out a sign ‘not to feed the dog’ hoping it will work!”

The Portugal News5 JulFaces of Portuguese Research: Miguel Bastos Araújo
Miguel Bastos Araújo has spent his career mapping where life chooses to go. His own path took him from being rejected by Portuguese institutions to a seat on the Council of State, one of the highest advisory bodies in the country.

The Portugal News5 JulAirports in Portugal to have police reinforcement
The Minister of Home Affairs (MAI) stated that the reinforcement of 367 PSP agents at airport borders will enable faster passenger processing, although he admits that occasional queues will persist due to operational constraints.

The Portugal News5 JulPortugal considered the most affordable destination for summer camping
A study conducted by DiscoverCars.com concluded that Portugal is the most affordable country for a family camping trip during the summer.

The Portugal News5 JulPortugal city to host music festival in July
Julian Marley & The Uprising, Vitor Kley, and Blind Zero are part of the concert lineup for the Ocean Spirit festival, taking place from 17 to 26 July at Santa Cruz Beach in the municipality of Torres Vedras.

The Portugal News5 JulSaint Paulinus of Nola
Born around 354 A.D. in Bordeaux to a wealthy and influential family, Paulinus had everything most people dream of.

The Portugal News5 JulIn The Spotlight: Building an Independent Music Movement in the Algarve
Founded by singer-songwriter and music entrepreneur Raquelle Gracie, In The Spotlight has spent the last three years creating opportunities for independent artists to perform, connect and grow in the Algarve.


The Portugal News5 Jul‘Shrew’ do you think you are?
These feisty critters are said to be among the most abundant mammals on Earth.

The Portugal News4 JulWildfires in Portugal affect villages with inhabitants
The fire that started in Vouzela at 3:04 AM on July 2nd reached Daires, in the parish of Guardão (Caramulo), and continues to burn intensely, the mayor of Tondela told Lusa news agency at 8:50 PM.
The Portugal News4 JulFire in Portugal has already burned 13,000 hectares and is the most worrying
The Vouzela fire continues to be the most worrying in the country after burning 13,000 hectares, which is why it is being reinforced by firefighting resources sent from Europe, said the national commander of Civil Protection today.

The Portugal News4 JulAfro Nation half-way complete
Afro Nation 2026 has upped the ante with its second day of running, immersing guests within a carefully curated world of Afrobeats celebration.

The Portugal News4 JulA new steakhouse worth visiting in Vilamoura
Premium meat, fresh seafood, Algarve-inspired flavours, five-star service and a prime location. Brasa Coastal Steakhouse brings everything together for a memorable dining experience.

The Portugal News4 JulCleaning Culture
Japanese football fans have won praise for cleaning World Cup stadiums after matches, with FIFA applauding their “impeccable manners”.
The Portugal News4 JulAIMA launches permanent residence application portal for EU Citizens
As of 1 July, AIMA has made the application process for issuing permanent residence certificates and cards for EU nationals and their family members available on its Renewal Portal.

The Portugal News4 JulVulture Revival
A critically endangered white-rumped vulture has returned to Cambodia’s Lomphat Wildlife Sanctuary for the first time in 10 years, marking a milestone for conservation efforts.

The Portugal News4 JulPortugal council gave citizens rehabilitated homes
Setúbal City Council has returned over 500 rehabilitated homes to residents since 2023 as part of a redevelopment strategy covering seven of the municipality's 13 neighbourhoods, an initiative representing a total investment of €143.5 million, the local authority stated.

The Portugal News4 JulFather Rob Kean prepares to leave the Algarve after nine years
At St Vincent’s Church in Praia da Luz, Father Rob Kean has spent the past nine years doing something that sounds simple, but rarely is: building and nurturing a community.

The Portugal News4 JulChagra Farming
An Indigenous farming system practised in the Colombian Amazon for at least 4,500 years is drawing attention for its sustainable approach to food production.