Guimarães to create investment agency to attract business and jobs
Guimarães, the cradle of Portugal, has launched an economic strategy for the city that will include launching a development agency on similar lines to ‘Invest Braga’. The ambition is being
30 years in service of a global community in Portugal
In January 2026, MEDAL celebrates 30 years of activity, marking three decades of steady growth, resilience and trust in the Portuguese insurance brokerage market. Founded in 1996, the company has
Why Irish movers are falling for Portugal
Portugal continues to gain traction with Irish nationals who are weighing up a move abroad, whether for lifestyle, work, retirement planning, or a change of pace. The attraction is not
Archaeology lecture “Between Worlds”
On Tuesday, February 3, the Algarve Archaeological Association (AAA) will be presenting two lectures, in English, by archaeologists André Tomé and Humberto Verissimo. The first lecture will be at 2.30pm
“State-of-the-art” Algarve Central Hospital moves forward under PPP regime
Health Minister Ana Paula Martins has hailed what she called a “historic decision” for the Algarve after the government formally approved the long-delayed construction of the Algarve Central Hospital, a
Portugal reinforces infantry contingent in Slovakia
A platoon of 155 extra infantry is being prepared to ship out to Slovakia next month. The news came today from General Eduardo Mendes Ferrão who stresses that the country’s
February brings high-speed action to Algarve racetrack
February may be the shortest month of the year but that won’t slow things down at the Algarve International Circuit (AIA). Three competitions will take place at the Portimão racetrack
One man’s meat is another man’s poison
As sayings go, it is a very true one! Often, that wonderful gift, lovingly presented, wrapped and topped with a bow, is not what was exactly expected or wanted. Gushing
Ukrainian ambassador and first minister to attend fund-raising event in Carvoeiro
As the group of tireless fundraisers, headed by ‘The Poor Man’s Band’, admits: it didn’t expect for one minute to still being raising money for the Ukrainian War Ambulance Fund
“Portugal is in fashion”: PM says world’s eyes are on the country
Prime Minister Luís Montenegro has described Portugal as a country that “is in fashion” and is catching the attention of countries across the globe. Speaking at the launch of the