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The Portugal News16 Aug

Coming to Guia soon – again!

A fund-raising venue for 101 Donations.

The Portugal News16 Aug

Lufthansa sees much more in Portugal than TAP

For weeks, the debate around Lufthansa focused almost exclusively on the privatisation of TAP. It is natural. 

The Portugal News15 Aug

São Mateus Fair features a support area for neurodivergent individuals

Neurodivergent individuals have access to a self-regulation room at the São Mateus Fair in Viseu, a space that, this year, also offers a sensory kit and map to help families during their visit.

The Portugal News15 Aug

How Cristiano Ronaldo and Georgina's love story began

Cristiano Ronaldo and Georgina Rodríguez are officially married, almost ten years after a chance meeting in Madrid started their relationship.

The Portugal News15 Aug

New eco-friendly fireworks leave less litter

Researchers have developed eco-friendly fireworks with water-soluble shells that dissolve within days.

The Portugal News15 Aug

Five Algarve locations among Portugal's top luxury property market

The Algarve continues to strengthen its position as one of Portugal’s main markets for luxury property, with five locations in the region making it into the national top 20 for high-end housing supply.

The Portugal News15 Aug

New refill network reduces packaging waste

Singapore will install more than 100 refill stations for household cleaning products, offering customers discounts of up to 30 percent while reducing plastic packaging waste. 

The Portugal News15 Aug

Beach of the Week: Praia da Angrinha

There are plenty of beautiful beaches in the Algarve, but Praia da Angrinha in Ferragudo has something that makes it quite unique – a majestic, well-preserved castle standing right above the beach.

The Portugal News15 Aug

Specially trained dogs combat wildlife crime

India is expanding its use of specially trained sniffer dogs to combat wildlife crime, with more canine teams helping investigators detect poaching and trafficking. 

The Portugal News15 Aug

Real estate does not create the problems of the economy - Make them visible!

Whenever there is a housing crisis, the real estate market is at the centre of the debate. 

The Portugal News15 Aug

Conservation efforts boost tiger recovery

Nepal’s tiger population has risen to 429, more than triple the number recorded in 2009, according to the country’s latest big cat census. 

The Portugal News15 Aug

Study links psychopathy to bacteria

A study by the Institute for Research and Innovation in Health (i3S) at the University of Porto suggests a link between psychopathy traits and gut and oral bacteria.

The Portugal News15 Aug

Istanbul becomes Europe’s busiest airport

Istanbul Airport has overtaken Heathrow as Europe’s busiest airport after handling 8.15 million passengers in July, compared with Heathrow’s 7.9 million. 

The Portugal News15 Aug

Increase in fuel prices expected

During the week of 17 August, fuel prices will rise, with increases in both diesel and gasoline.

The Portugal News15 Aug

Magnitude 5 earthquake hits Granada

A magnitude 5 earthquake hit Granada in the early hours of Saturday morning, causing damage to buildings and cars but with no injuries reported.

The Portugal News15 Aug

Loggerhead Turtle attempts beach nesting

A loggerhead turtle attempted to nest on Cotobro beach in Almuñécar, prompting authorities to monitor the area in case it returns. 

The Portugal News15 Aug

Around the world in 7 restaurants - Porto

East of the Sun and West of the Moon: Portugal has something for every palate, from spicy to sour, and from Slavic to Sardinian — you don’t have to stick to the local cuisine (even if it is delicious). Join me in the exploration only 7 restaurants with a global kitchen, this time in Porto.

The Portugal News15 Aug

Free gym supports vulnerable communities

A free outdoor gym at a Paris homeless shelter is helping improve residents’ health and wellbeing, according to a survey of more than 200 people. 

The Portugal News15 Aug

Everything Cristiano Ronaldo Owns in Portugal and Around the World

From luxury hotels in Madeira to high-end homes, thriving businesses and global investments, Cristiano Ronaldo has built an empire that stretches far beyond football.

The Portugal News15 Aug

Clean energy overtakes fossil fuels

Germany generated more electricity from wind and solar than fossil fuels for the first time in 2025, marking a major green energy milestone. 

The Portugal News15 Aug

Coimbra strengthens cooperation with Ukraine

The Coimbra Metropolitan Region (RMC) is set to establish a cooperation agreement with the Kyiv Region Regional Development Agency (RDAKR) and encourage the participation of local and regional stakeholders.

The Portugal News15 Aug

Violent crime declines across cities

The US recorded another sharp fall in its murder rate, with homicides down 18 percent in the first six months of the year compared with the same period in 2025. 

The Portugal News15 Aug

Programme prepares communities for heatwaves

An education and awareness-raising program aims to prepare over 100,000 people in the Lisbon and Braga areas to respond to heatwaves and wildfires by 2029, the organisers announced.

The Portugal News15 Aug

Zoo celebrates endangered hippo birth

Toronto Zoo has welcomed a female endangered pygmy hippo calf, the third offspring of 20-year-old Kindia.