“Grave perversion of public interest” – association denounces government’s multi-million ‘giveaway’ to mining company
The association ‘United in Defence of Covas do Barroso’ has been horrified by news that the government is giving British company Savannah Resources €110 million to help develop its locally-contested
Third time lucky for Roman Ruins of Milreu?
Portugal’s cultural institute Património Cultural has launched a third public tender, funded by the Recovery and Resilience Plan (PRR), to finally move forward with long-delayed works at the Interpretative Centre
Ups & downs, but curve is up – Interview with Charles Roberts
Our guest today is Charles Roberts, a veteran real estate professional with a fascinating back-story here in Portugal that begins in Albufeira and takes us to Cascais. He is Co-founder
Portugal welcomes €3 billion investment wave
Portugal is gearing up for a major investment push this year, with more than €3 billion in new projects officially unveiled this week – and with heavy backing from the
Why Portugal should be on every retiree’s radar in 2026
Portugal is the world’s safest country for retirement. That’s the finding of International Living’s newly-published Safest Places to Retire in 2026 index. Family values, inclusivity, and a community-centric society all
Nationality law review reinforces Portugal’s long-term appeal
Portugal’s ongoing review of its nationality law has prompted renewed attention from international investors, families and businesses who are considering their long-term residency options in Europe. The proposed amendments have
Marcelo warns of folly of trying to re-divide world into hemispheres
Even with his days at the head of the nation drawing to an end, Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa is focused on his mission. Today, in the European parliament, he has
An innovative approach to learning Portuguese
A modern and original approach to learning Portuguese has just arrived in Lisbon. Rather than focusing heavily on theory and grammar, at Lighthouse Language School students spend 90% of every
Government “not going to break up nature conservation institute”
Environment minister Maria de Graça Carvalho has today “assured the government is not dismantling, or weakening, the powers of the Institute for Nature Conservation and Forests”, writes Lusa, in the
Portimão welcomes back Percussion Days
Portimão will once again march to the beat of its own drum as the town hosts Percussion Days (Dias da Percussão, or DPP’26), a percussion-themed festival returning to the town