The Portugal News12 AugPortugal will be at the World Wellness Weekend 2026
Portugal will join the World Wellness Weekend 2026, in its 10th edition, taking place from 18 to 20 September.
The Portugal News12 AugMinister announces surprise police road checks for holiday weekend
Luís Neves says motorists should expect inspections without warning as authorities reinforce patrols across the country.
The Portugal News12 AugPortugal’s Hobbit House sits 1,100 metres above sea level
A centuries-old stone shelter in the mountains of northern Portugal is attracting attention for its resemblance to the homes of Tolkien’s Hobbits, offering visitors the chance to stay in an unusual rural retreat surrounded by unspoilt countryside.
The Portugal News12 AugINE confirms slowdown in inflation to 3.0%
The inflation rate slowed to 3.0% in July year-on-year, down from 3.2% the previous month, according to data released today by the National Statistics Institute (INE), confirming the flash estimate.
The Portugal News12 AugEuropean regulation imposes new restrictions on packaging use and design
The European Union’s Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR), which formally entered into force in February 2025, becomes practically applicable starting 12 August 2026.
The Portugal News12 Aug€10 million allocated to restore rivers and streams in Portugal
More than a dozen river and stream restoration measures are set to receive support through a new €10 million funding package aimed at improving the ecological condition of waterways across northern Portugal.
The Portugal News12 AugCristiano Ronaldo marries Georgina Rodríguez in Cascais
Cristiano Ronaldo and Georgina Rodríguez have officially married, almost ten years after they first met.
The Portugal News12 AugPreparations for the Solar Eclipse at the São Mateus Fair
OMB Optical, a sponsor of the 2026 São Mateus Fair, is distributing the final batch of eclipse glasses today for the total eclipse, catering to those who missed the chance to buy them at supermarkets and pharmacies before they sold out.
The Portugal News12 Aug30% of unemployed Portuguese people found work
More than half of those unemployed in the first quarter of this year remained unemployed in the second quarter.
The Portugal News12 AugPARAGEM Festival brings contemporary art to the Algarve
Carvoeiro is set to become an open-air stage for contemporary art this month as the Festival PARAGEM returns to Lagoa for its eighth edition, bringing performances, installations, drawing and experimental music into the heart of the Algarve’s summer season.
The Portugal News12 AugExplora Journeys strengthens presence in Portugal
Explora Journeys sees a positive response from the domestic market and makes maiden calls in Lisbon and Leixões with EXPLORA III.
The Portugal News12 AugDoctors call for assessment of Portuguese hospitals’ resilience to disasters
The Portuguese Medical Association advocates for a national assessment of hospital resilience in the face of earthquakes and other catastrophes.
The Portugal News12 AugAirPods track down pickpockets in Porto
The stolen items, including a Louis Vuitton bag, were recovered after police used the AirPods’ location to trace the suspects.
The Portugal News12 AugDentists will be integrated into the oral health services of Local Health Units
The law establishing a dedicated career path for dentists within the National Health Service (SNS) was published this Tuesday in the Diário da República (Official Gazette), following years of advocacy by these professionals to join the public health service.
The Portugal News12 AugStray cats to be sterilised in the Algarve
The Municipality of Loulé is preparing a major programme to tackle the growing number of stray cats across the region, with around 500 animals already identified for sterilisation under a new Capture, Neuter and Return (CNR) initiative.
The Portugal News12 AugWhat Is Romanchanted? A New Account, Profile Search, and What Early Impressions Reveal
What do you actually get when you sign up for a platform called Romanchanted? This Romanchanted review sets out to answer that question in plain terms, without the overstatement that tends to surround new platform launches. Romanchanted is an online communication space where people may seek meaningful connections and t
The Portugal News12 AugPortugal in top 10 of fastest-growing data centre markets globally
Since 2024, Portugal has seen a 23 percent growth in installed data centre capacity, placing the country in the top 10 of the fastest-growing data centre markets worldwide.
The Portugal News12 AugCompetition for high-speed trains in Portugal suppliers
A French and a Spanish company, Alstom and Talgo, respectively, have bid to supply the future high-speed trains.
The Portugal News12 AugMar Me Quer festival returns to Portimão for three days of music
The Mar Me Quer festival returns to Portimão from 12 to 14 August, bringing three evenings of live music to the city's riverside.
The Portugal News12 AugThe neighbourhoods defining Lisbon’s luxury new homes scene
Lisbon's skyline hasn't changed dramatically in the past decade, but its address book certainly has.
The Portugal News12 AugPortuguese museums and monuments with free admission for young people
Young people aged 12 to 29 will receive free admission to national museums and monuments managed by Museus e Monumentos de Portugal (MMP) this Wednesday to mark International Youth Day, the state-owned company announced.
The Portugal News12 AugThe Portuguese Government Announces New Mobility and Transport Fund Worth €14.8 Million
On 3 August, the Portuguese Government announced new support programmes for urban logistics, school mobility and taxi decarbonisation.
The Portugal News12 AugPortugal has a talent for creating technology. It now needs capital to grow it!
There are investments that are worth more for the signal they transmit than for the amount announced.
The Portugal News11 AugRyanair launches new route to and from Portugal
As part of its winter program, Ryanair announces a new route between Portugal and Morocco.