Portimão crowned Portugal’s “Sport Destination of the Year”
Portimão has been named “Sport Destination of the Year 2026” for municipalities with 50,000–100,000 residents, receiving national recognition from the Municípios Amigos do Desporto (Sport-Friendly Municipalities) programme. The award highlights
Portugal in crosshairs of geopolitical tensions
Portugal is once again in the crosshairs of geopolitical tensions due to its long-standing agreement with the United States over use of Azores military airbase at Lajes, on Terceira Island.
Stay alert: Processionary caterpillars pose a threat this spring
As spring approaches once again, we would like to remind pet owners, walkers and animal lovers across Portugal to remain alert to a seasonal but very real danger: processionary caterpillars.
Storm alert: Regina brings wet weather to Algarve and southern Portugal
The Algarve and southern Portugal are in for a wet and wild start to the week. Depression Regina, a high-altitude storm system, is moving south of the Algarve and is
Lagoa announces record €500,000 budget for citizen-pitched projects
The municipal council of Lagoa has announced a record €500,000 budget for its Orçamento Participativo (OP), an initiative that allows local citizens to suggest and vote for their own projects.
PM pins hopes on return to diplomacy to halt rising uncertainty in Middle East
Portugal’s prime minister Luís Montenegro has today expressed his hope that diplomatic dialogue will be quickly restored – and that hostilities will cease – following bombings carried out by Israel
Portugal braces for economic rollercoaster as a result of Middle East conflict
Portugal’s government is already anticipating the economic rollercoaster coming down the line of spiking oil prices as a result of the war now raging between the United States, Israel and
Electric trains delayed again on Algarve line despite works being completed
The long-awaited introduction of electric trains along the full length of the Algarve railway line has been postponed once again, despite infrastructure works having been completed months ago. The electrification
Tivoli’s all-inclusive resort nearly ready to reopen in Alvor
The Tivoli Alvor Algarve Resort swings open its doors again on March 23, kicking off a new season as Tivoli Hotels & Resorts’ first all-inclusive property in Portugal. Located near
Azores air base continues to see “intense movement of US Air Force refuelling planes”
Lajes air base on Terceira Island in the Azores continues to see intense movement of U.S. aircraft – especially refuelling planes – since the United States and Israel launched their