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The Portugal News5 Jul

Beer Fest returns to Algarve city

Between 14 and 18 July, a historic city in the Algarve will host a beer festival.

The Portugal News5 Jul

Portugal 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 Jul

Algarve 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 Jul

Fuel 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 Jul

Diogo 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 Jul

Food for thought – A helpful sign!

“We’ve put out a sign ‘not to feed the dog’ hoping it will work!”

The Portugal News5 Jul

Faces 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 Jul

Airports 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 Jul

Portugal 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 Jul

Portugal 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 Jul

Saint 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 Jul

In 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 Jul

Wildfires 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 Jul

Fire 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 Jul

Afro 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 Jul

A 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 Jul

Cleaning Culture

Japanese football fans have won praise for cleaning World Cup stadiums after matches, with FIFA applauding their “impeccable manners”. 

The Portugal News4 Jul

AIMA 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 Jul

Vulture 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 Jul

Portugal 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 Jul

Father 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 Jul

Chagra 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.