Portugal records highest homicide toll in seven years
Portugal ended 2025 with at least 108 confirmed homicides, the highest number recorded since 2018, according to figures compiled by Jornal de Notícias. The final recorded homicide of the year
One Portuguese woman injured, another missing in Swiss bar fire
One Portuguese woman was injured and another is missing following a fire at a bar in the Swiss ski resort of Crans-Montana, Portugal’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has confirmed. In
Brazilian football star buys into Portuguese club
Former Brazil international Dani Alves, who recently spent 14 months in prison for sexual assault on a conviction which has since been overturned, has become a co-owner of Sporting Clube
Portimão cuts local taxes in 2026
The municipal council of Portimão has announced it is reducing local taxes in 2026, delivering an estimated €1.8 million in savings for families and business. Among the key measures is
Rail link to Spain and A22 extension among CCDR Algarve president’s goals
Plans to connect the Algarve by rail to Spain and extend the A22 motorway to Vila do Bispo are among the main goals outlined by José Apolinário, president of the
Portuguese drive Algarve tourism growth in November
The Algarve tourism sector continues to successfully grow outside of the summer season, with overnight stays and revenue both increasing in November, driven largely by the domestic market. According to
Nine killed in road accidents in four days
Nine people have died on Portuguese roads and 215 drivers have been arrested for drunk driving in just four days, according to figures released by police authorities as part of
Association promotes “alcohol-free January” as New Year’s resolution
With 2026 just around the corner, one association is encouraging people to start the new year off by completely cutting alcohol consumption throughout January. The Portuguese Association for the Study
Portuguese state rakes in €7 million an hour in taxes
The Portuguese state collected more than €57 billion in taxes between January and November 2025, averaging over €171 million a day – or more than €7 million every hour, according
New year brings new motorway toll hikes
Drivers travelling Portugal’s main north–south motorways will pay more starting tomorrow (January 1), with tolls rising by up to 50 cents on some of the country’s busiest routes. According to