Storm train “rare”, but Portugal must prepare for more extreme weather – expert
Sequences of storms such as those that are affecting mainland Portugal are rare but not unprecedented, according to climate expert Pedro Matos Soares, who nevertheless warns that climate change will
Portugal’s economy outperforms peers
Portugal once again stood out among the eurozone’s top-performing economies in the last quarter of 2025. Portugal saw its economy grow by 0.8% in 4Q – over double the eurozone’s
Three men arrested in Portimão over alleged extortion scheme
Police in Portimão have arrested three men aged between 26 and 32 on suspicion of extortion after a couple reported being threatened over an inflated charge for home maintenance work.
Lisbon hospital ready to launch lung cancer screening pilot
A major Lisbon hospital says it is ready to start lung cancer screening, with thousands of patients already identified, as soon as funding is approved. Santa Maria Hospital has 3,500
Algarve on alert as new storm on way
The Algarve is one of a number of districts on alert this morning as a new storm is on the way towards Portugal. Depression Leonardo is expected to bring winds
New protected status for rare ecosystems in Loulé
Loulé is celebrating the official classification of two new locally protected areas, bringing the municipality’s total to five protected sites of local scope – a national record. The newly recognised
Cristiano Ronaldo “on strike” at Al Nassr?
Cristiano Ronaldo has reportedly refused to play for Al-Nassr, furious at the club’s current situation and what he sees as unfair treatment within Saudi football’s power structure. According to reports,
PS Socialists propose storm recovery plan, up to six months of ‘situation of calamity’
Leader of the PS Socialist party, José Luís Carneiro, has proposed the creation of a national programme for recovery, stabilisation and climate resilience to respond to the impact of the
NOS Cinemas takes over Portimão theatres
NOS Lusomundo Cinemas has taken over the cinema screens previously run by Cineplace at the Continente Shopping Centre in Portimão and plans to open a fully renovated cinema complex by
Spanish pianist Salvador Sanchez to perform in Algarve
After a well-deserved Christmas holiday break, the Amigos de Música 2025/26 Concert Season resumes this month at Os Agostos countryside estate, near Santa Bárbara de Nexe. For their next concerts