The Portugal News26 AugNew flight between USA and Portugal announced
The Azores are getting another direct connection to the United States, with United Airlines announcing a new nonstop service between Newark and Terceira for summer 2027.
The Portugal News26 AugWhy some Volta machines refund your deposit to a bank card – and others don’t
The Volta deposit-return scheme in Portugal has already seen millions of bottles and cans returned, but consumers may have noticed that the way they receive their €0.10 deposit back varies depending on where they use the machine.
The Portugal News26 AugPortugal solar giant hit by bankruptcy
The Algarve plant is being prepared for sale after lower production, falling electricity prices and technical problems.
The Portugal News26 AugWhich Portuguese political party works the hardest during the summer recess?
Despite the usual suspension of parliamentary business during August, the parties elected to the Assembly of the Republic have not ceased their activities.
The Portugal News26 AugUnited Nations challenges Portugal new gender law plans
The United Nations has called on Portugal’s parliament to withdraw or reconsider proposed changes to the country’s gender identity laws, warning that measures put forward by the PSD, Chega and CDS-PP could conflict with Portugal’s international human rights commitments.
The Portugal News26 AugNo women at the top of Portugal’s tourism associations
Women make up more than half of the global tourism workforce, yet only 7 percent reach top management positions.
The Portugal News26 AugRyanair reveals Portugal passenger hotspots
Ryanair reveals the top 3 destinations from Portugal this summer. The top destinations are in Europe: Edinburgh, Trapani, and Vienna.
The Portugal News26 AugBritish actor Tim Curry died at 80
The British actor Tim Curry, known for playing Dr Frank-N-Furter, has died at 80.
The Portugal News26 AugMeta pays $16.7 billion to settle case over harm to minors
The company led by Mark Zuckerberg has agreed to pay $16.68 billion, more than its profit for the last quarter, to settle a legal case that could change the way children access social media.
The Portugal News26 Aug€10 million EV incentive to be launched in Portugal
Drivers in Portugal hoping to receive a government grant towards a new electric car may have to wait, as the second funding incentive has yet to be established.
The Portugal News26 AugLagoa YogaFest returns to the Algarve
Ideias do Levante - Associação Cultural de Lagoa (Algarve), in partnership with Município de Lagoa, will organise (free of charge), at Pátio das Gerações, in the city of Lagoa (Algarve), the sixth edition of Lagoa YogaFest, from the 17th until the 20th of September 2026, with the aim of promoting and disseminating the
The Portugal News26 AugNew details revealed about Cristiano Ronaldo's wedding
New details have emerged about Cristiano Ronaldo and Georgina Rodríguez's wedding in Portugal, including why they chose to marry at home and plans for a much bigger celebration in the future.
The Portugal News26 AugYoung Portuguese man rescued after near-drowning in Greece
On 21 August, a 26-year-old Portuguese tourist was pulled out of the sea unconscious off the Greek island of Zakynthos after having almost drowned in the Korithi area.
The Portugal News26 AugSmooth Operations in Faro Airport
It was around 11 o’clock last night when a flight from Edinburgh arrived at Faro Airport, and we wanted to show you what the new EES machines were actually like in practice.
The Portugal News26 AugPartial lunar eclipse to be visible in Portugal
An astronomical phenomenon will once more take place in Portugal on 28 August, with a partial lunar eclipse being visible to naked eye.
The Portugal News26 AugHeavy rain and storms cause flooding and power cuts across Europe
Heavy rain and severe thunderstorms have caused flooding, power cuts and transport disruption across several parts of Europe, while parts of Portugal are under yellow weather warnings on 26 August.
The Portugal News26 AugTraditional midnight sea swim returns to the Algarve
The Festa do Banho 29 returns to Lagos and Praia da Luz on 29 August, bringing music, entertainment and one of the Algarve’s most unusual summer traditions.
The Portugal News26 AugSwimming is discouraged at a Portuguese beach
Swimming is discouraged at Vila Praia de Âncora beach in Caminha due to microbiological contamination, according to an active alert from the Portuguese Environment Agency (APA).
The Portugal News26 AugNew Ideias do Levante Youth Choir registrations opened
Coral Ideias do Levante announces the return to regular rehearsals on Wednesday, 2 September 2026, from 8:00 PM to 10:00 PM, in Room 15 at CEFLA — Centro de Estudos e Formação de Lagoa (Algarve).
The Portugal News26 AugTwo new hotels planned for Portugal
Minor Hotels, the international group behind Tivoli Hotels & Resorts, is preparing to add two more hotels to its Portuguese portfolio, with new properties planned for the North and Centre of the country.
The Portugal News26 AugPortuguese player elected player of the year in England
Portuguese international midfielder Bruno Fernandes, of Manchester United, was elected male player of the year in England at the Professional Footballers' Association (PFA) awards ceremony for the 2025/26 season.
The Portugal News26 AugFood festival brings 24 chefs to Portimão
Arrebita Portimão is returning to the city on 5 and 6 September, bringing together chefs from across Portugal for two evenings of food, local products and entertainment.
The Portugal News26 AugMost of those injured in the Albufeira hit-and-run have already been discharged from hospital
Most of the 12 people injured in the hit-and-run that occurred in the early hours of 25 August, in the Oura area of Albufeira, have already been discharged, with two people hospitalised at the Portimão Hospital, a hospital source told Lusa.
The Portugal News26 AugSmall country, endless roads
Portugal is small enough to drive across in a day, and far too rich to understand that way. There is a Portugal you see from a car window. And then there is the Portugal you discover one quiet road at a time.