The Portugal News6 AugGovernment prepares 30-year national plan to boost Portugal resilience against major earthquakes
The Portuguese government is moving forward with a national strategy for seismic risk prevention and reduction, designed with a thirty-year timeframe.
The Portugal News6 AugAttention turns to Western Algarve for luxury new homes
There is an ongoing steady shift in where wealthy buyers want to build their luxury new homes in the Algarve.
The Portugal News6 AugCampsite on Terceira Island in the Azores evacuated due to storm
The bad weather recorded in the Azores since the night of 5 August caused several floods in São Jorge and São Miguel and forced the relocation of 67 people at the Praia da Vitória campsite on Terceira Island.
The Portugal News6 AugMaintenance of the 25th of April Bridge costs an average of around €1.6 million per year
The maintenance and inspection of the 25th of April Bridge, which celebrates its 60th anniversary on 6 August, costs Infraestruturas de Portugal (IP) an average of around €1.6 million per year, ensuring the “highest safety standards”.
The Portugal News6 AugAlgarve under yellow warning due to high temperatures
The Faro district remains under a yellow warning between 6 and 7 August due to persistently high maximum temperatures, the Portuguese Institute of the Sea and the Atmosphere (IPMA) reported.
The Portugal News6 AugMetro Moscavide in Lisbon
Moscavide station itself has a fairly simple, modern design, characteristic of more recent metro stations.
The Portugal News6 AugInvestment no longer buys only factories - Buys knowledge
Whenever a new foreign investment in Portugal is announced, attention is almost always focused on the same indicators: the amount invested and the number of jobs created. These are important metrics, but they are no longer enough to assess the true economic impact of these projects.
The Portugal News6 AugThe Quincentenary of William Tyndale's New Testament in English
“The powers that be”, “The salt of the earth”, “Eat drink and be merry” and “Let there be light”. If you would like to know the origin of these phrases which are now so much a part of the British vernacular, please read on:
The Portugal News5 AugFamily water park opens for summer in Portugal with €2 tickets
Those looking for an affordable summer day out as a family can visit Anadia Splash in the district of Aveiro, where admission costs just €2 per person regardless of age.
The Portugal News5 AugRyanair forms strategic alliance with Instituto Piaget de Viseu for Aviation Sector Training in Portugal
Instituto Piaget has partnered with Ryanair to address the shortage of skilled labour in Portugal’s aviation sector, centring this cooperation on the Viseu university campus.
The Portugal News5 AugFree glasses for viewing the total solar eclipse in Portugal have run out
Free glasses for viewing the total solar eclipse on 12 August ran out today, just one day after stock was replenished, as mentioned by the agency Ciência Viva, which did not disclose whether they would become available again.
The Portugal News5 AugCristiano Ronaldo outperforms Portugal in commercial value
Study concludes that Cristiano Ronaldo and the Portuguese National Team function as two very distinct commercial assets.
The Portugal News5 Aug3.6 million drivers caught speeding in Portugal in 10 years
More than 3.6 million drivers were caught speeding in the 10 years of radar operation by the National Road Safety Authority, but infractions have been decreasing since 2023, the year that recorded the highest number.
The Portugal News5 AugRising sea levels could lead to the disappearance of 40 per cent of Portugal beaches
A Greenpeace report suggests that Portugal has become one of the places most vulnerable to climate change, due to the length of its coastline and rising sea levels.
The Portugal News5 AugPortugal bans sale of single-use drinks containers without Volta
From 10 August, Portugal’s deposit return scheme for single-use drinks containers enters a new phase, with retailers no longer permitted to sell beverage packaging recently placed on the market that is not part of the Volta system.
The Portugal News5 AugPortugal named among the world's top 10 countries for expats
Portugal has once again been recognised as one of the best places in the world for foreigners to live, ranking eighth in the latest Expat Insider 2026 survey by InterNations.
The Portugal News5 AugPortugal wine production expected to rise by 12% this harvest
Portugal is on track for a stronger wine harvest this year, with production expected to increase by around 12% compared to 2025.
The Portugal News5 AugHundreds of pilots file group claim against Ryanair
The airline faces legal action, along with three other defendants, in a lawsuit brought by contractor pilots over pay disputes.
The Portugal News5 Aug100 Portuguese people suffer spinal cord injuries every year due to diving accidents
Around 100 Portuguese people suffer spinal cord injuries associated with diving accidents every year, experts warn, and are launching a national campaign to prevent permanent consequences such as paralysis of the legs, tetraplegia or death.
The Portugal News5 AugAn entire Spanish village is on the market for less than €1 million
For most people, buying a home is a major milestone. But what if, instead of a single house, you could buy an entire village?
The Portugal News5 Aug25th of April Bridge marks 60 years with drone show
Infraestruturas de Portugal, Lusoponte and Fertagus will promote a 3D drone show over the Tagus River, in the early morning of 6 August, the day that marks the 60th anniversary of the inauguration of the 25th of April Bridge.
The Portugal News5 Aug“Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone” returns to Portuguese cinemas
The first chapter of the “Harry Potter” film saga is returning to Portuguese cinemas from 27 to 30 August, as part of the celebrations marking the film’s 25th anniversary.
The Portugal News5 AugUK Military Veterans Find Their Voice Through Laughter as Project Comedy Return to the Fringe
From 6 to 30 August, a group of UK military veterans will take to the stage at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, not with tales of combat, but with punchlines and personal stories, as Project COMEDY makes its highly anticipated debut with two unique comedy shows.
The Portugal News5 AugUnemployment rate falls to 5.3% in the second quarter in Portugal
The unemployment rate stood at 5.3% in the second quarter, the lowest figure since 2011 and 0.6 percentage points lower than in the same period of the previous year, as per data released by the National Statistics Institute (INE).