The Portugal News21 AugPortugal Weekend Weather (21 August): What to Expect Across Portugal this Weekend
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The Portugal News21 AugGNR seizes 6,750 litres of fuel linked to drug trafficking
Authorities believe the fuel was intended for high-speed vessels transporting drugs to the Portuguese coast.
The Portugal News21 AugLagos: One of the Algarve’s Most Desirable Locations for Property Investment
For years, the golden limestone cliffs, hidden sea caves, long sandy beaches, and historic fishing villages of the Algarve have hidden a well-kept secret.
The Portugal News21 AugAI Agents take center stage at Q-Day Conference 2026
This year’s event will explore AI’s transition from a consultation tool to autonomous agents capable of making decisions and taking action. The 2026 edition will also feature a panel on the Portuguese tech and entrepreneurial diaspora, the launch of a new book, and the presentation of the Quidgest International Observa
The Portugal News21 AugLufthansa could face pilot shortage as retirements accelerate
Lufthansa is facing the prospect of a growing shortage of cockpit crew as hundreds of experienced pilots approach retirement while the number of new commanders entering the profession remains well below pre-pandemic levels.
The Portugal News21 AugHow Two Business Leaders Use AI Every Day - and What They Learned Along the Way
Artificial intelligence has moved from conference panels into daily work. Business owners are using it to manage teams, talk to customers, and make decisions. But getting from "I should try this" to actually using it is still the hard part.
The Portugal News21 AugWhere Art Lives
Can you find serious art in the Algarve without flying to Paris? That question stayed with me as I spent a day exploring Portimão. What I discovered was far more valuable than a list of galleries - it was a community of people who quietly dedicate their lives to keeping art alive.
The Portugal News21 AugYour Expertise Is Not the Reason You Lack Influence. Your Communication Is.
Why pressure can make highly capable leaders look less capable, and what performance psychology, behavioural psychology and decision making architecture can teach us about influence.
The Portugal News20 AugPortimão moves to introduce rules for shared e-scooters and bicycles
Portimão is taking steps to introduce new rules for shared e-scooters, bicycles and other forms of micromobility in the municipality.
The Portugal News20 AugUnemployed couples in Portugal decline
The number of couples where both partners are unemployed fell by 10.2% in July compared to the same period last year. Still, it remained stable relative to June, totalling 4,181, according to data released today by the IEFP.
The Portugal News20 AugPortugal could be affected by rain and wind
Mainland Portugal could be affected on Sunday by a low-pressure system with “characteristics unusual for this time of year,” which may bring persistent rain, strong winds, and rough seas, IPMA told the Lusa news agency today.
The Portugal News20 AugCould cars soon enforce speed limits?
Cars sold in Europe are becoming increasingly capable of knowing exactly how fast they should be travelling, raising a potentially controversial question: could the car itself eventually stop a driver from speeding?
The Portugal News20 AugPortuguese Nursing Council rejects new INEM model claims
The Order of Nurses (OE) today rejected the notion that the new model defined for INEM strips resources from the system, arguing instead that it will allow “specialised care to reach those at risk of death more quickly.”
The Portugal News20 AugAlgarve fishing group proposes six-week break to protect shellfish
An Algarve fishing organisation is proposing a six-week break from dredge fishing along the region's coast to help protect young shellfish and support the recovery of stocks.
The Portugal News20 AugSpain's Ministry of Consumer Affairs fines Avis €1 million for abusive fees
The car rental company Avis was fined the maximum amount of €1 million by Spain’s Ministry of Social Rights, Consumer Affairs and Agenda 2030 after authorities discovered serious violations in its rental contracts involving the improper charging of additional fees to customers.
The Portugal News20 AugFirefighters make progress against Arouca wildfire
The wildfire that has been burning in Arouca since Monday has been reduced to one active front, although hundreds of firefighters remain on the ground.
The Portugal News20 AugCreate an exotic garden which will survive extreme weather
Some tropical style plants will tolerate heat and cold.
The Portugal News20 AugUS and Canada discuss tariff cuts
The United States and Canada are negotiating a trade agreement which may reduce their tariffs on Canadian steel and aluminium by half, and both countries hope this will assist in settling their recent trade dispute.
The Portugal News20 AugControlled and illegal burning caused majority of fires in Portugal
Controlled burning and unauthorised open-air burning were the leading causes of fires in mainland Portugal up to 15 August, followed by arson, according to the latest report from the Institute for Nature Conservation and Forests (ICNF).
The Portugal News20 AugMore earthquakes recorded in the Iberian Peninsula
Granada continues to experience seismic activity, with more earthquakes recorded overnight following several days of tremors across the southern Spanish province.
The Portugal News20 AugPortugal ranks among world's leading liberal democracies
Portugal remains one of the world’s leading liberal democracies, ranking 26th in the most recent Liberal Democracy Index compiled by the Varieties of Democracy (V-Dem) project.
The Portugal News20 AugPortuguese Youth Orchestra performs to sold-out audience
The Portuguese Youth Orchestra (JOP) has returned from Berlin following a sold-out performance at the Young Euro Classic festival.
The Portugal News20 AugStay Cool network launches climate refuges in Portugal
The Stay Cool network includes 18 certified climate refuges in the Alentejo area, spread across the municipalities of Almodôvar, Arronches, Castelo de Vide, Cuba, and Mourão, according to a statement issued by the Alentejo and Ribatejo Regional Tourism Authority (ERT).
The Portugal News20 AugMore than 3 tonnes of cocaine seized in Portugal
More than three tonnes of cocaine have been seized and three men arrested following a joint operation by Portuguese and Spanish police targeting an international drug trafficking network.