Demand for international education surges in Portugal, says Inspired Education
The Inspired Education Group is reporting increasing enrolment numbers in Portugal, with 5,710 students attending its six schools this academic year – a sign of growing demand for international education
Olive oil production in Portugal set to drop 20%
Portugal’s olive oil production is expected to fall by around 20% this year due to scorching temperatures and a prolonged lack of rainfall, according to Olivum, the country’s association of
Nationality Law passes in final global vote; rubber-stamping rests with Marcelo
The Nationality Law that has caused so much angst within and without parliament was finally approved in an overall vote in parliament yesterday, with the centre-right government getting the support
Over 1,000 weather incidents reported across Portugal
Over 1,000 weather-related incidents were recorded across mainland Portugal between midday on Tuesday and 8am today, most of them due to flooding, according to the National Authority for Emergency and
Rainy weather to continue until the weekend
Portugal’s rainy weather is expected to continue until at least this weekend, according to forecasts from national weather institute IPMA. The worst of the wet weather, which will be accompanied
Algarve environmental group exposes quiet reality behind Portugal’s ‘green transition’
As European Commission president Ursula Von der Leyen steps up her focus on sourcing critical raw materials anywhere other than China, Algarve environmental group Aware Algarve has lifted the lid
Number of Americans living in Portugal jumps 36% in a year
The number of US citizens living in Portugal jumped from 14,129 in 2023 to 19,258 in 2024, according to new data from Portugal’s Agency for Integration, Migration and Asylum (AIMA).
Friday shorts: elimination of ISP discount “will be as gradual as possible”; schools cut back on vegetarian meals
ISP (fuel tax) elimination Finance minister Joaquim Miranda Sarmento has told the debate on the proposal for the 2026 State Budget that the government has no choice but to eliminate
Portugal named Europe’s Leading Destination at 2025 World Travel Awards
Portugal has once again taken centre stage on the global tourism scene, being crowned Europe’s Leading Destination 2025 at the World Travel Awards, often described as the “Oscars of Tourism.”
Remembrance Day services to be held in Lisbon and Algarve
Remembrance Day is the day that we remember the fallen in past conflicts. For over 100 years, the Royal British Legion has given support to our veterans, and this is