Gold bubbles! Portuguese sparkling wine among best in world
Convés Espumante Branco, produced by the Cardoso Family at Herdade da Lisboa, in the municipality of Vidigueira (in the Alentejo region), was voted one of the 50 Best Sparkling Wines
Algarve festival shines spotlight on stunning almond blossoms
February will mark the return of the Algarve’s iconic Almond Blossom Festival (Festival das Amendoeiras em Flor) to Alta Mora, a picturesque village in Castro Marim. The event has become a highly
Presidential campaign lurches sideways: ballot papers include ‘excluded candidates’
The already tense atmosphere surrounding next month’s presidential elections received a new frisson of alarm yesterday when it became clear that ballot papers have been printed with the names of
Stormy start to 2026 as heavy rain and strong winds hit Portugal
The first day of 2026 will be marked by heavy rain, strong winds and rough seas across mainland Portugal, due to the arrival of Depression Francis, with the most severe
Paderne welcomes 2026 with trip back to medieval times
The inland village of Paderne in the Algarve municipality of Albufeira is preparing to go back in time for its beloved medieval fair, Paderne Medieval. Running from Thursday to Sunday
New European rules require early renewal of Citizen Cards
Some Portuguese Citizen Cards issued before 2021 may expire earlier than expected under new European Union rules introducing stricter security and technology standards. Thousands of citizens will be required to
Dental implants & health
As Vitra Clinic approaches its fifth year in Lagoa, one objective continues to guide the team – modern, patient-centred dentistry that helps people rethink the connection between their oral health
Arab Bank Switzerland buys two historic palaces in Lisbon
Arab Bank Switzerland (ABS) has announced the purchase of the Archway real estate revitalisation project in Lisbon, in a deal that marks the private bank’s debut in Portugal as an
Retirement age to rise to 66 years and 11 months in 2027
Portugal’s legal retirement age will increase to 66 years and 11 months in 2027, according to a decree published this Monday, confirming earlier projections based on life expectancy data released
Algarve economy grows faster than national average in 2024
The Algarve’s economy grew faster than the national average in 2024, according to new data published by the National Statistics Institute (INE). Figures cited by the regional development commission (CCDR