Chinese leader Xi Jinping congratulates Portugal’s new president
One of a number of heads of state not present today in Lisbon as President Seguro was sworn into office was China’s president Xi Jinping – but he sent a
New five-star Wine & Books by the Sea resort opens in Algarve
A new five-star resort combining luxury hospitality with a strong focus on fine cuisine and top national wines has opened its doors in the Algarve. The Wine & Books by
António José Seguro: “president of all Portuguese”
Portugal’s new president, António José Seguro, has given his first speech after being sworn into office this morning – receiving a standing ovation. It was a speech that included everyone
Algarve cattle considered extinct brought back from brink
A small group of cattle breeders has managed to bring an Algarve breed, considered extinct, back from the brink – and is now committed to increasing their numbers so they
70 police under investigation for torture, rape and abuse of power
Investigation into crimes of torture, rape, grevious bodily harm and abuse of power at Lisbon’s Rato police station have already led to the detention in preventive custody of nine PSP
Interview: Daisy Sampson takes helm at afpop
afpop, the Association of Foreign Property Owners in Portugal, has appointed Daisy Sampson as its new chief executive officer, following the retirement of long-time head Michael Reeve after more than
Parliament backs proposals to protect Alagoas Brancas wetland
Portugal’s parliament has approved initiatives from Chega, PAN and Livre recommending that the government adopt measures to protect the Alagoas Brancas wetland in the municipality of Lagoa. The proposals were
António José Seguro becomes Portugal’s new president
Turn on your television right now and you will see scenes as Lisbon prepares for the swearing in of its new president, António José Seguro. The split-screen effect on some
Lisbon’s rise to glory
Savills’ newly released World Cities Prime Residential Index 2026 makes it clear that Lisbon will be on the radar of property investors across the globe this year. Having ranked seventh globally for
PJ police investigate fire at controversial Tróia resort
PJ police are investigating a fire which broke out in the early hours of this morning at the luxury resort of Na Praia in Tróia – a project with various