40% of Portuguese adults can only understand simple texts, basic maths – OECD
When it comes to adult skills, Portugal only scores higher than Chile In a study that should shine a glaring spotlight on the shortcomings of the country’s education ‘system’, around
CIMPOR cements €1.4 billion investment plan for Portugal
Most of money to go on Nº 1 challenge of decarbonisation Cement company CIMPOR intends to invest €1.4 billion in the country by 2030, much of it to meet the
Portimão street closes for vibrant urban festival
InDireita Street Fest returns for second edition on December 22 Portimão’s busy Rua Direita will close on Sunday, December 22 for the InDireita Street Fest, an outdoor urban festival which
Government has new homeless strategy ‘almost ready’
Minister reacts to latest report, and president’s ‘demand’ Portugal’s Minister of Labour, Solidarity and Social Security has announced a new national strategy will be laid shortly for the integration of
Portuguese judo legend Telma Monteiro retires
Telma Monteiro won dozens of medals at top events throughout her 27-year career Telma Monteiro, considered by many to be the best Portuguese judoka ever, has announced her retirement at
Homelessness increases over 20% in Portugal in 2023
More than 13,000 people were homeless in 2023 More than 13,000 people were homeless in mainland Portugal in 2023, an increase of 2,300 cases over the previous year. According to
Christmas Night Run at MAR Shopping
On December 13, athletes of all levels are invited to participate in the shopping complex’s seasonal race. MAR Shopping Algarve in Loulé is hosting its second Night Run – Special
Faro yacht harbour begins to take shape
Construction on the temporary fill for the new Faro yacht harbour began on Monday, December 9, with a projected completion within 250 days. The new yacht harbour will be located
Lagos invests €1 million in new fibre optic infrastructure
The municipal council of Lagos is set to invest approximately €1 million in fibre optic infrastructure to improve communication between municipal buildings and services, provide free public internet access, and
Olhão mayor announces separation of Moncarapacho and Fuseta parishes
During the opening of a new section of the Ecovia Litoral do Algarve trail between Bias and Quinta de Marim on Sunday, Olhão’s mayor, António Miguel Pina, announced the separation