The Portugal News30 JunAlgarve to introduce beach maps to end confusion over beach umbrellas
Visitors heading to some of the Algarve's most popular beaches this summer may soon notice new maps at beach entrances, designed to make it easier to understand where parasols can and cannot be placed.
The Portugal News30 JunAir passengers could be entitled to compensation if flights are disrupted by unruly travellers
Travellers whose flights are delayed or cancelled because of disruptive passengers may still be entitled to compensation of up to €600, despite airlines sometimes citing such incidents as “extraordinary circumstances” to reject claims.
The Portugal News30 JunConclusion of TAP's restructuring plan confirmed
The European Commission formally confirmed today that Portugal has “fully met the commitments made to Brussels” regarding TAP’s restructuring plan, concluding the process that began in 2021.
The Portugal News30 JunPortugal Park to host stargazing event in July
Visitors to Peneda-Gerês National Park will have the chance to experience the night sky from one of its best-known gateways this July, with an evening dedicated to stargazing and astronomy.
The Portugal News30 JunDogs help elderly people in Portugal combat isolation and grief
More than a hundred elderly people in Penacova, in the Coimbra district, are supported by the “Estou CãoTigo” project, which uses dog-assisted interventions to combat loneliness, social isolation, and grief.
The Portugal News30 JunLisbon to build new river terminal
The capital is expanding its river transport network by constructing a new ferry terminal at Parque das Nações, which is set to be completed in 2027.
The Portugal News30 JunThe United Kingdom is still the main market for tourism in Portugal
During the month of May, the number of tourists in Portugal grew, as did revenue.
The Portugal News30 JunPortugal launch new AI model
The Portuguese artificial intelligence model, Amália, will be released on 1 July.
The Portugal News30 JunPortugal emerges among EU’s most appealing industrial investment destinations
Portugal and Spain are emerging as two of Europe’s most attractive destinations for industrial investment, supported by competitive electricity prices and higher productive investment than in many of the continent’s largest economies, according to a new report from the McKinsey Global Institute (MGI).
The Portugal News30 JunWildfire mobilises 8 aircraft and 147 firefighters in Portugal
8 aircraft and 147 firefighters are mobilised to combat a wildfire burning in a wooded area in Varges, in the municipality of Murça, in the district of Vila Real, according to Civil Protection.
The Portugal News30 JunAlmancil bike ride
This coming weekend is forecast to be hotter and so I am making the starting time earlier to help compensate.
The Portugal News30 JunNo further IRS relief in Portugal State Budget due to fiscal pressures
The State Budget will not include further extraordinary personal income tax (IRS) relief during the final stretch of this year, thereby concluding the cycle of retroactive withholding tax adjustments that characterised October 2024 and September 2025.
The Portugal News30 JunOrganisations call on Portugal and Spain to defend the Iberian Wolf
Three organisations linked to nature protection called for coordinated action by Portugal and Spain to defend the Iberian wolf and address what they say is "a growing conservation crisis" for the animal.
The Portugal News30 JunNew Lufthansa Technik Factory in Portugal
With an investment of over 300 million euros, the new Lufthansa Technik factory in Santa Maria da Feira is scheduled to begin operations in 2028.
The Portugal News30 JunPortugal’s Hidden Tourism Investments
When most investors see a hotel, they see a building.
The Portugal News30 JunPortugal artists defend Portuguese Education Abroad
Concerned about the new proposal to reform the Legal Regime of the Portuguese Education Network Abroad (EPE), more than 400 artists and intellectuals are asking the government to defend "the most valuable asset of cultural diplomacy."
The Portugal News30 JunPortugal city among the best to find public toilets
When "nature calls" while away from home, access to basic sanitation and hygiene infrastructure in public spaces is critical.
The Portugal News30 Jun“Stranger Things” soundtrack composers to perform in Portugal
American composers Kyle Dixon and Michael Stein, creators of the Stranger Things television series soundtrack, will perform at Theatro Circo on 14 November, the Braga venue announced.
The Portugal News30 JunPenalty Chaos: Germany and Netherlands Dumped Out in Historic Shootout Drama
A night of ultimate drama saw two of Europe's traditional football powerhouses dumped out of the 2026 World Cup, as Paraguay's gritty defiance and Morocco's tactical brilliance completely rewrote the tournament script.
The Portugal News30 JunPortuguese community in Canada lives historic moment with national football team presence
The Portuguese community in Toronto views the national football team's presence in the city for the 2026 World Cup match against Croatia as a historic moment for one of the largest Portuguese communities in the diaspora.
The Portugal News30 JunExtreme heat set to spread across Portugal as weather warning is issued
Portugal is preparing for one of its most widespread periods of extreme heat in recent years, with the Portuguese Institute for Sea and Atmosphere (IPMA) warning that exceptionally high temperatures are expected to affect the entire mainland over the coming days.