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The Portugal News1 Aug

Wines, beers, and culinary excellence in the Algarve

Quinta dos Santos offers a range of unique experiences in the heart of the Algarve. A restaurant, a venue for special occasions, and a place where they produce their own wine and beer.

The Portugal News1 Aug

North Aral Sea restoration reaches major milestone

Kazakhstan’s efforts to restore the North Aral Sea have increased its water volume by about one-third, marking a rare environmental recovery success.

The Portugal News1 Aug

How Portugal Helped Create Cristiano Ronaldo: The Making of a Football Legend

Few athletes have become as synonymous with their country as Cristiano Ronaldo. 

The Portugal News1 Aug

Brazil records major drop in Amazon fires

Brazil’s Amazon recorded its smallest burned area since 1985 in 2025.

The Portugal News1 Aug

Portuguese municipality of Santa Maria da Feira supporting portuguese victims in Venezuela

The municipality of Santa Maria da Feira has allocated a total of €50,000 to two international social solidarity organisations to help the Portuguese community and those of Portuguese descent recover from earthquakes in Venezuela, a country with a significant population of emigrants from Feira.

The Portugal News1 Aug

Controlled burns protected giant sequoias

Prescribed burns carried out within the previous decade helped protect thousands of giant sequoias during California’s devastating 2020 and 2021 wildfires, according to a UC Davis study.

The Portugal News1 Aug

What is having a goldfish really like?

It’s surprising how hard they are to keep.

The Portugal News1 Aug

Canada opens first dementia-inclusive public park

Canada’s first dementia-inclusive park is set to open on World Alzheimer’s Day, Sept. 21. 

The Portugal News1 Aug

The house has become just the mirror of a larger problem in Portugal

Whenever we talk about housing in Portugal, the discussion almost always ends at the same point: house prices. 

The Portugal News1 Aug

Irish conversation benches expand across country

Specially marked Binsí Comhrá, or Irish Conversation benches, are being installed at Office of Public Works locations across Ireland to encourage people to speak Irish in public spaces. 

The Portugal News1 Aug

Mining areas to be redeveloped in Portugal radioactive mining sites in Viseu

The Mining Development Company (EDM) is set to upgrade water and contaminated soil management systems at former radioactive mining sites in Nelas and Mangualde, representing an investment of €4.4 million.

The Portugal News1 Aug

UK startup creates electricity from soil bacteria

A UK startup has developed a battery that generates electricity using naturally occurring soil bacteria.

The Portugal News31 Jul

We tried Vilamoura's new world-inspired dinner nights

Visitors looking for something a little different this summer can now enjoy a new series of themed dinner evenings in Vilamoura, with a different cuisine taking centre stage on selected nights throughout the week.

The Portugal News31 Jul

Coimbra records Portugal’s fastest-growing rental demand

The demand for rental housing in Portugal continued to accelerate during the second quarter of 2026, with Coimbra emerging as the country’s fastest-growing market for tenant interest, even as average rents edged lower.

The Portugal News31 Jul

The artistic palace in Sintra

Hidden within the mist-shrouded hills of the Sintra Mountains, the Palácio de Monserrate stands as a materialised dream of Romanticism. 

The Portugal News31 Jul

Italy and Spain disputing over Ceuta migration in Schengen area

Italy urged the European Union to consider unprecedented action over the Schengen free-travel area following a large-scale migrant crossing into the Spanish enclave of Ceuta, escalating tensions between Rome and Madrid. 

The Portugal News31 Jul

Road collisions involving deer and wild boars have increased in Portugal

The number of road collisions involving wild boars, deer, and other ungulates has been rising exponentially on roads managed by Infraestruturas de Portugal (IP), which recorded over 140 incidents in 2025.

The Portugal News31 Jul

Portugal is one of the countries with the most gold per capita in the world

In the global ranking, Portugal ranks fifth among countries with the largest gold reserves per capita.

The Portugal News31 Jul

Wild fire in the Algarve being extinguished

The Portugal Pathways film crew was filming near ARVAD Winery in Estômbar, Algarve, at around 5pm today when a nearby fire broke out.

The Portugal News31 Jul

Azorean beach of Mosteiros closed to swimming for the third time

The beach of Mosteiros, in the Azores, is temporarily closed to swimming for the third time since the beginning of the bathing season, due to "microbiological contamination," and the measure will remain in place until the situation is resolved.

The Portugal News31 Jul

Sunset Sessions come to Lagoa in the Algarve

On 7 August, between 6 pm and 9 pm, the Jardim 5 de Outubro in the centre of Lagoa will host the first edition of the Lagoa Sunset Sessions.

The Portugal News31 Jul

Portuguese government in contact with Spain and Morocco regarding migration crisis in Ceuta

The Government stated on 31 July that it is in contact with the governments of Spain and Morocco regarding the migration crisis in Ceuta and assured that Portuguese authorities are coordinating with their counterparts.

The Portugal News31 Jul

Luís Figo joined Portugal Invitational Pro-Am ahead of tournament debut in Vilamoura

Portuguese football legend Luís Figo was among the special guests taking part in the opening day of the Portugal Invitational Pro-Am at The Els Club Vilamoura, as excitement builds ahead of the inaugural PGA TOUR Champions event in Portugal.

The Portugal News31 Jul

Fire in Chaves in Portugal with 90% of the blaze extinguished

The fire that broke out on 30 July in Chaves still has a few hotspots that need to be brought under control, particularly near the A24 motorway, but is 90 per cent under control, a Civil Protection source told Lusa.