Patients face long waits in hospital A&E departments nationwide
Patients triaged as urgent at Matosinhos Hospital in northern Portugal were waiting more than 12 hours earlier today (December 26) for an initial medical assessment in the general accident and
Portugal has 2,800 hospital beds occupied unnecessarily, says health service boss
Around 2,800 hospital beds in Portugal are being occupied unnecessarily, mainly because of social issues or a lack of places in long-term care facilities, according to the executive director of
Blepharoplasty – The powerful smooth youthful gaze – are we able to regain it?
Inevitably, with ageing, the periocular tissues change in appearance and texture; actually, they age earlier than other areas on the face. Factors such as sun exposure, smoking, lifestyle and genetic
Wine production in Portugal drops 14% in 2025/2026
Wine production in Portugal fell by 14% in the 2025/2026 season, to 5.9 million hectolitres, according to data from the Vine and Wine Institute. “The data collected in the Harvest
Algarve outbound
For those of us who live in the Algarve, or those who spend part of the year here, an exciting short break or holiday destination is not something we would
It’s TIME to be happy! New Year’s Eve at Four Seasons Fairways
This exclusive event promises a night of sophistication, joy, and exceptional company, welcoming 2026 in style. The evening begins at 7.30pm with a welcome cocktail, offering the perfect opportunity for
TAP launches new route between Porto and Terceira (Azores) and bolsters Funchal
TAP will start flying between Porto and Terceira in the Azores from March 29 next year with four flights per week (Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays). On the same date,
Who flies premium to Portugal and why it matters – Part 3
Why some places ask you to come back Last weekend, I spent a quiet afternoon in Guimarães. The city had just been named by both the BBC and National Geographic
How Americans flying premium reach Portugal – Part 2
Dan Boland is a pilot who flies a wide-body Airbus A330. He once shared that parents sometimes ask where the playroom is. They imagine a small room on board where
Faro Airport exceeds 10 million passengers for first time
Faro’s Gago Coutinho Airport will close 2025 with its strongest performance on record, exceeding 10 million passengers for the first time. The figure represents a 6% increase compared to 2024