Algarve among most popular Christmas and New Year destinations – bus operator
The Algarve is one of the most popular destinations for Portuguese travellers during the Christmas and New Year period, according to data released by FlixBus. The bus operator recorded an
Santa Bárbara de Nexe Walking Fest returns for second year
Nature, culture and community are coming together for the 2nd Santa Bárbara de Nexe Walking Fest (WFSBN) taking place between January 29 and February 1, 2026. Over four days and
Portugal wins Best National Team at Globe Soccer Awards
Portugal was named Best National Team of the Year at the Globe Soccer Awards, a distinction that capped off a season of collective success. In 2025, Portugal won its third
Portugal: Rents, road tolls, and transport fares to rise in 2026
In 2026, Portugal is expected to see inflation ease to 2.1% and further income tax relief, but households will still face widespread price rises for a range of goods and
Around 100 sheep dead after flock strays on to railway line
A regional train between Coimbra-B and Caldas da Rainha ploughed into a flock of sheep early this morning, killing around 100. The awful scene greeted firefighters from Montemor-o-Velho who were
Almost 880,000 Portuguese homes consuming water ‘without any public control’
News outlets today have seized on the details in an ERSAR (water regulator) report showing that almost 880,000 Portuguese households ‘consume water without public control’. This essentially means the homes
Building sector surprised by government bid to attract foreign companies
Builders, consultants and designers have expressed surprise at the government’s decision to encourage foreign companies to operate in Portugal in partnership with domestic firms, Carlos Mineiro Aires, executive director of
President rubber-stamps proposal for ‘high performance obstetric centres’
President Marcelo has today ‘enacted the creation of high performance centres in the field of obstetrics and gynecology, hoping that it will allow for systemic and lasting responses and that
Heated exchanges continue to sully already unprecedented presidential campaign
Portugal’s bitter presidential campaign – almost certainly the most bizarre in the country’s history of democracy – shows no sign of calming for the final three weeks of street rallies
Public offices in Portugal open only two days this week
Several public services in Portugal will operate for just two days this week, following the government’s decision to grant a long New Year holiday to civil servants. As during the