Goods drivers and truckers join Thursday’s general strike
With less than two days to go before the country comes to a standstill, another union has announced its support for the protest. It represents drivers of hazardous materials and
“Europe under attack” – António Costa responds to ‘threats and interference’ from US
In another surreal week in which the Trump administration has revealed that it seeks to ‘aggressively pursue objectives of aligning Europe to the North American vision’ in numerous spheres –
PM announces €500 million credit line for investment in Mozambique
The prime minister announced today that Portugal will provide a €500 million credit line to encourage Portuguese companies to invest in Mozambique. Luís Montenegro was speaking alongside Mozambique’s president, Daniel
Tuesday morning ‘briefly news’
Moliceiro boats Another ‘ancient Portuguese tradition’ – the art of making Aveiro’s Moliceiro boats – has joined the list of intangible heritage that a UNESCO committee believes should be safeguarded.
Cosy Christmas and stylish start to 2026 in Tavira
The Palácio de Tavira, the eastern Algarve city’s latest boutique hotel, is preparing a feast for Christmas and memorable celebrations to welcome the New Year in style. Set within a restored palace in
British-Portuguese chambers celebrate success at joint Algarve Gala Dinner
Recognised as a flagship event in both chambers’ calendars, the evening brought together business leaders and members from a wide range of sectors for a night of purposeful networking, celebration,
MEDAL opens a new office in Lagos
At a time when digital transformation and artificial intelligence are redefining the future of services – both globally and within the business world – MEDAL remains true to its people-centred
Economist’s accolade ‘good – but Portugal remains country of enormous inequalities’
Minister for the economy and territorial cohesion, Manuel Castro Almeida, has given a frank interview today, confirming that Portugal has outdone itself in terms of other countries economically this year
2026 brings 20 major races to Algarve racetack
The Algarve International Circuit has locked in a high-octane race calendar for 2026, with 20 events packed into the year. From January to November, the iconic track hosts action on
Algarve university researcher leads team in Oman desert discovery
An international team of archaeologists led by a researcher from the Portuguese University of the Algarve have used techniques inspired by forensic science to reconstruct a story of adaptation and