The Portugal News27 AugMadeira considered one of the best for road trips
Among 40 islands in Europe, Madeira appears in third place in the ranking of the best islands for road trips.
The Portugal News27 AugRecord amount of money held in Portuguese banks
In July, the Portuguese had more than €206.7 billion saved in banks, the highest amount ever.
The Portugal News27 AugPestana to build new apartment resort in Portugal
A new tourist development in Porto Covo is set to begin construction in September, expanding the Pestana Hotel Group’s presence on the Alentejo coast.
The Portugal News27 AugIdeias do Levante seeks voices for the Algarve International Choir
The Ideias do Levante Cultural Association is calling on adult singers and young people over 12 years of age of all nationalities, resident or visiting the Algarve, to join the Algarve International Choir — a new regional choral project with a solidarity mission, directed by Maria Saramago.
The Portugal News27 AugHarry Potter and Shrek return to Portuguese cinemas
Fans of the world's most beloved ogre and the world's most famous wizard will be able to see them again in cinemas in Portugal.
The Portugal News27 AugBad weather cancels eight flights at Porto airport
Rain on the morning of 27 August at Porto airport led to the cancellation of eight flights, the diversion of another seven, and delays in air operations, ANA Aeroportos de Portugal said.
The Portugal News27 AugLunar eclipse full moon in pisces
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The Portugal News27 AugNew hospitality training centre taking shape in the Algarve
Work is underway to create a new specialised training centre for the hospitality sector in São Brás de Alportel.
The Portugal News27 AugThe Power of Journalism
While his name is now famously etched into the official title of Lisbon’s beloved Jardim do Príncipe Real, known formally as the Jardim França Borges, the man himself remains a pivotal, if often overlooked, engine of Portugal’s transition to a Republic.
The Portugal News27 AugeasyJet flight cancellation to Portugal affects 130 passengers
Around 130 people were affected by the cancellation on 25 August of an easyJet flight between Boa Vista Island, in Cape Verde, and Porto, Portugal, with some still awaiting a solution, as mentioned by passengers
The Portugal News27 AugPortuguese city to lose electric bicycle and scooter service
The Bolt electric scooter and bicycle service will end in September in Vila Real, by decision of the company, which no longer has an operator to maintain and relocate the equipment, the city hall said.
The Portugal News27 AugSwiss Baritone Äneas Humm Returns to Faro
The Rotary Club Estoi Palace International is proud to announce the return of acclaimed Swiss baritone Äneas Humm, who will perform at the historic Teatro Lethes in Faro, Portugal’s second-oldest theatre.
The Portugal News27 AugPortugal Has the Hotels. The Opportunity Is In Its Authenticity
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The Portugal News27 AugPortugal to purchase 75 tactical vehicles from Spain for the Navy
Portugal will acquire 75 tactical vehicles for the Marines in an investment of €133 million, financed by the European SAFE instrument, with deliveries expected between 2027 and 2029, the Ministry of Defence says.
The Portugal News27 AugAlgarve property valuations pass €3,000 per square metre
Bank valuations of apartments in the Algarve have passed €3,000 per square metre, as property values across Portugal continue to rise.
The Portugal News27 AugPortuguese still prefer television over streaming
Almost one in three people in the European Union (EU) had a paid subscription to a streaming service for movies, series or sports in 2025, as mentioned by Eurostat.
The Portugal News27 AugPortugal triumphs in the Women's Volleyball European Championship
The Portuguese women's volleyball team achieved its first-ever victory in the European Championships on 26 August, beating Spain 3-1 in a Group C match held in Baku.
The Portugal News27 AugSevere weather warning issued in Portugal
The districts of Porto, Aveiro, Coimbra and Braga are under an orange warning until 10 am on 27 August due to forecast periods of rain or showers, sometimes heavy, occasionally with hail.
The Portugal News27 AugSculpture celebrates Railway Heritage in Loulé
As part of the celebrations marking the 136th anniversary of São Sebastião, one of the two civil parishes in Loulé, a sculptural landmark was unveiled on Thursday, August 13, along the path beside Loulé/Praia de Quarteira railway station.
The Portugal News27 AugSwimming prohibited on six Portuguese beaches
The municipality of Matosinhos has six beaches where swimming is discouraged because of microbiological contamination, the Portuguese Environment Agency (APA) said.
The Portugal News27 AugPortugal Weather Today (26 August): Rain, sun and more...
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The Portugal News27 AugForeign direct investment in Portugal totals over €6 billion
Foreign direct investment in Portugal totalled €6.7 billion in the first half of the year, €1.7 billion of which was in real estate, the Bank of Portugal (BdP) announced.
The Portugal News27 Aug1,117 cases of irregular immigrants detected in Portugal
The National Unit for Foreigners and Borders (UNEF) of the PSP detected 1,117 irregular cases (2.1%) among the more than 52,000 foreign citizens inspected in its first year of activity, the institution announced.
The Portugal News26 AugLisbon Zoo welcomes a new penguin chick
The new penguin chick at Lisbon Zoo is a female and is the 10th generation of the pair that arrived at the zoo in 1998.