Europe’s first captive elephant sanctuary to open in Alentejo
Portugal’s Alentejo region is set to become home to a groundbreaking project – Europe’s first sanctuary for elephants that have lived in captivity. Set across 402 hectares between Vila Viçosa
Porto under pressure from tourism and real estate – new mayor
The new mayor of Porto has expressed concern that the city is too dependent on tourism and real estate and wants to “rethink the economic development model” for the city.
World’s toughest marathon to run through Algarve
The Algarve will host “the biggest and toughest marathon in the world” later this month as Altura, in Castro Marim, becomes the European stage of The Great World Race –
Air France-KLM to formalise interest in TAP purchase
Air France-KLM will formalise its “expression of interest” in buying TAP by the end of November, the company’s chief executive officer (CEO) Benjamin Smith confirmed today. The information was provided
Permanent residency in Portugal: a stable path for Golden Visa holders amid citizenship reform
For Golden Visa investors, permanent residency is not a fallback option or a second-best outcome. It has always been one of the programme’s most compelling strengths, a secure long-term status
Lawyers launch AIMA immigration agency complaints channel
The Portuguese Bar Association (Ordem dos Advogados, OA) has launched a new online channel to collect complaints and feedback from lawyers about the Agency for Integration, Migration and Asylum (AIMA)
Scots look to Portugal for more favourable tax environment
As apprehension mounts over the potential tax increases in the British government’s budget on November 26, an increasing number of Scots and Northern English residents are looking to Portugal as an attractive destination
Baby born in ambulance on Algarve motorway after mother turned away from hospital
A baby girl was born on the side of the A22 motorway on Friday night (October 31) after her mother went into labour while being taken by ambulance to Portimão
Culture Minister steps in to tackle wave of cinema closures across Portugal
The Portuguese government is taking action to stop the growing wave of cinema theatre closures across the country. This week, Culture Minister Margarida Balseiro Lopes announced the creation of a
Lagoa mayor reveals plans for historic winery building
Lagoa’s historic but rundown winery (Adega Cooperativa do Algarve), located along the EN125 road, celebrated 81 years of history with a tribute to its roots and the local community. On