The Portugal News25 JulNew government reforms public broadcasting
Hungary’s new government has begun dismantling the state media, suspending public news broadcasts as part of a promised overhaul.
The Portugal News25 JulField guide to terrapins in Portugal was developed
The environmental association Palombar, based in Vimioso, has produced the first field guide to terrapins in Portugal, combining scientific knowledge and the study of nine reptile species, some of which are endangered, it was announced.
The Portugal News25 JulNorway builds world’s longest undersea tunnel
Norway is building the world’s longest and deepest undersea road tunnel, a 26.7-kilometre link beneath the Boknafjord that will cut travel time between Stavanger and Bergen by around five hours.
The Portugal News25 JulWhat's Happening in Portugal? Top News Stories This Week
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The Portugal News25 JulNew breeding method restores iconic chestnut
A startup has developed a blight-tolerant American chestnut tree without using genetic engineering, offering new hope for restoring the once-dominant species.
The Portugal News25 JulPortugal is betting on destruction of Asian hornet nests in Coimbra district
The Cantanhede Municipal Civil Protection Service destroyed 793 Asian hornet (Vespa velutina) nests in 2025 and has already eliminated 163 nests, both primary and secondary, between January and June of this year, it was revealed.
The Portugal News25 JulWhite hydrogen discovery boosts clean energy hopes
Scientists in Canada have confirmed naturally occurring “white hydrogen” beneath existing mining areas, raising hopes for a new source of clean energy.
The Portugal News25 JulFollowing the Fat-Cats of Gurudom & Collective Fantasy - Part 2
If you think you are advanced spiritually, and a guru is not available for kicking your presumptuous backside, you might try instead going to stay with your mother for a month! If you can pass this simple test with equanimity and unruffled feelings, then you are well on the way.
The Portugal News25 JulHave mainstream television channels had their day?
Do you remember a time when television wasn’t simply something you just watched?
The Portugal News25 JulNorthern Ireland becomes first to eradicate ferrets from inhabited island
Northern Ireland has become the first country in the world to eradicate an invasive ferret population from an inhabited island.
The Portugal News25 JulMicro-enterprises to be boosted by investment in Madeira
The Government of Madeira (PSD/CDS-PP) is set to create a new incentive scheme for micro-enterprises, offering support of up to 60% for investments ranging from €25,000 to €300,000, the Regional Secretariat for the Economy announced.
The Portugal News25 JulPortugal's 11 Great Castles: A Journey Through the Nation's History
Portugal's landscape is dotted with hundreds of castles, each telling a story of conquest, faith, and nation-building. From dramatic hilltop fortresses to riverside strongholds built by the Knights Templar, these remarkable monuments have stood watch over the country for centuries. Drawing on recommendations from leadi
The Portugal News25 JulUK joins global ocean treaty
The UK has formally ratified the global high seas treaty, joining more than 90 countries that have adopted the agreement.
The Portugal News25 JulThe country that knows how to attract investment, but does not know how to decide
There is an idea that, for many years, marked the economic discourse in Portugal: we needed to attract investment. Programs, incentives, international missions and campaigns were created to convince companies to choose our country. Today, this reality has changed. The investment exists. So did international interest. T
The Portugal News24 JulNew euro banknotes are coming, and Europeans can choose their next design
On 23 July, Christine Lagarde presented ten shortlisted design proposals for the new euro banknotes.
The Portugal News24 JulGolden Visa investors threaten legal action against Portugal over new Nationality Law
A group of 1,260 foreign investors in Portugal has lodged a collective complaint with the Ombudsman’s Office and intends to arrange a meeting with the new Ombudsman shortly.
The Portugal News24 JulAlbufeira City Council to create more spaces for TVDE but remains bans
The Albufeira City Council will create spaces for passenger pick-up and drop-off by vehicles hired through electronic platforms (TVDE), but will maintain the ban on circulation applied in some areas of the city, the mayor said.
The Portugal News24 JulNew inheritance rules aim to speed up property sales in Portugal
Government says changes will reduce disputes by allowing a single heir to begin the sale of inherited property in certain cases.
The Portugal News24 JulThe sea warmer in northern Portugal is warmer than in the Algarve
For many people, the Algarve is the place to head for the warmest sea in Portugal. But this week, something unusual has happened.
The Portugal News24 JulBarack Obama to headline leadership forum in Portugal
Former United States President Barack Obama is set to return to Portugal this autumn as the headliner at the Game Changers Forum 2026, where he will discuss leadership, resilience and creating positive impact alongside a lineup of international and Portuguese speakers.
The Portugal News24 JulLarge shark sighted off Nazaré during marine observation tour in Portugal
A shark estimated to be between three and four metres long was spotted on the morning of Thursday, 23 July, about two nautical miles offshore, in the waters between Nazaré and São Martinho do Porto.
The Portugal News24 JulUnited Kingdom updates Portugal travel advice ahead of summer holidays
The UK government has updated its travel advice for Portugal, reminding holidaymakers to take extra care during the busy summer season and to familiarise themselves with local laws before travelling.
The Portugal News24 JulPortugal’s ancient brown bears were nearly twice the size of today’s, study finds
Ancient bears in Iberia were almost twice the size of today’s population, with researchers pointing to climate, habitat loss and human hunting as possible causes.