It’s official: F1 returns to Algarve in 2027 and 2028!
Formula 1 is officially returning to Portugal, with races confirmed for the 2027 and 2028 seasons at the Algarve International Circuit in Portimão. In a statement released this Tuesday morning,
Cascais eyes Estoril Circuit takeover in bid to bring back F1
The Cascais municipal council has put forward a plan to take over the management of the Estoril Circuit, with the long-term goal of bringing Formula 1 back to Portugal by
Record year for Iberian lynx monitoring
Portugal’s annual Iberian lynx monitoring campaign has reached a new milestone, with a record 35 Iberian lynxes captured between late September and early December – the highest number since the
News Review: Portuguese Success, Chinese Laundering & Grumbling Americans
In this episode, our fourth, Natasha discusses her three news picks of the week including her considered response to Portugal’s very recent ‘top economy’ award, praise for the nation’s PJ
Socialists fear “governmentalisation” of Lusa news agency
In the wake of the fairly ‘extraordinary’ government take on the effects of yesterday’s general strike, PS Socialists are requesting a parliamentary hearing with Minister of the Presidency António Leitão
PM delights in “exceptional international recognition”
Compiling data on five economic indicators – inflation, the diversion of inflation, GDP, employment and unemployment – the magazine describes Portugal’s results as “as sweet as a pastel de nata”.
A meditation on the art of doing nothing
Entering one’s 93rd year is no great cause for celebration. It is just two years since day one of my tenth decade and eight years from its exit. Yet, it
Portugal’s iconic sweet pastry named best in the world
One of Portugal’s most beloved pastries – the pastel de Belém – has been elected the Best Sweet Pastry in the World for 2026 by TasteAtlas, an online food and
Portugal bags 12 world tourism ‘Oscars’
Portugal is still one of the hottest places on the planet to visit, according to the World Travel Awards (WTA) – the so-called ‘Oscars’ of the tourism industry. At this
News Review: Marcelo, general strike, poverty and social issues
In this episode, our third, Natasha discusses her three news picks of the week including a heartfelt tribute to the outgoing President, acknowledging the good he has brought to his two-term tenure