The Minister of National Defense has expressed his conviction that Portugal’s participation in a United States of America (USA) program in the area of ​​Defense will strengthen “military cooperation”, highlighting its “excellent bilateral relations”.

Those who live in rented accommodation in Portugal saw their rent increase by an average of 7% in 2024. 

Plant-based nutrition coach and personal trainer Gigi Grassia breaks down all the easy ways to hit plant-based protein goals.

Portugal has hosted Formula 1 on several occasions. After a hiatus that began in 1997, the sport returned to Portugal in 2020 at the Autódromo Internacional do Algarve.

In a heartwarming display of community spirit, the Almancil International Rotary Club (AIRC) collaborated with the Parents Association of Nobel International School, Almancil, to bring festive cheer to the elderly in need within the Almancil area.

The Portuguese Football Federation (FPF) has announced that tickets are now on sale for the Nations League Portugal-Denmark game, scheduled for 23 March, in Alvalade.

The IAG airline group has expressed to the Portuguese Government its interest in a majority stake in TAP over time, should it go ahead with the purchase, a decision that will depend on the conditions imposed by the State.

Following the government’s release of regulations in December 2024, Portugal has reintroduced the new NHR (“NHR 2.0” or IFICI) effective from 1 January 2024 – a redesigned tax incentive scheme replacing the previous NHR.

Porto City Council will open the Campo 24 de Agosto and Casa da Música metro stations today and Wednesday night to welcome homeless people due to the low temperatures.

The 18 districts of mainland Portugal will be under a yellow weather warning due to the cold on Wednesday, according to the Portuguese Institute of the Sea and Atmosphere (IPMA).

Lows of -1 degree and highs of 21 are forecast over the weekend

The CEO of Caixa Geral de Depósitos (CGD) has said in parliament that the public bank will not close any branches in 2025 and 2026.

Yesterday, I had the distinct honor of attending a pivotal workshop hosted by Abílio Alagôa da Silva, President of the Portuguese Saudi Arabian Business Council, supported by the Portuguese Confederation of Industry and the Portuguese Arab Chamber of Commerce, led by President Luís Menezes. 

Albufeira City Council will open applications for the allocation of 18 municipal housing units under an agreed rent regime, between 3 and 21 February.

A retrospective of the Dutch painter Frans Bresser in Espaço+ in Aljezur.

An urban forest next to the Vale das Flores River, in the centre of Coimbra, has been inaugurated, in a project promoted by Metro Mondego, which included the eradication of invasive species from the area.

Choosing the right visa requires more than a quick chat and good cup of coffee to decide what is best for you, and getting in touch with the right person is the most important step.

The Falcon 9 rocket from the North American company SpaceX is sending two small Portuguese satellites into space today, one from the company LusoSpace for monitoring maritime traffic and one from the University of Minho for educational purposes.

Former Portuguese football coaches Luiz Felipe Scolari and Fernando Santos have said that they are convinced that Cristiano Ronaldo will play in the 2026 World Cup and will perform well, at the age of 41. 

In today’s digital age, technology is transforming industries worldwide—and Portugal is positioning itself as a key player in this revolution. 

The number of passengers at Portuguese airports increased by 4.3% until November, according to the National Statistics Institute (INE).

This growing demand for the Algarve as a destination to visit or live in has had an impact on the rental market, resulting in a significant increase in rental prices. 

Bestselling children’s author Derek Keilty has told of his excitement at the prospect that his popular Ivy Newt book series could be turned into a movie.

Open Air Days for airport positions return on 21st January (Lisbon, Faro and Funchal) and 4th February (Porto), with hundreds of vacancies available for job seekers at four Portuguese airports.

3 years ago, just after the New Year a group of crazy ladies who wanted to go swimming in the sea as often as possible joined together, and after lots of choices of names called themselves The Flipper Dippers.

Ana Catarina has been voted as the best futsal goalkeeper in the world in 2024, awarded by the Futsal Planet portal, but admitted that her “biggest dream” is to become world champion for Portugal.

According to AirlineRatings.com, TAP Air Portugal is the safest airline in Europe for 2025. 

The Association of Ukrainians in Portugal has filed a complaint with the National Data Protection Commission, after hundreds of immigrants in Portugal received calls, speaking Russian, asking for information about bank accounts.

Classic Car ownership has as much to do with enjoyment as it is investment. For us it is essential to live the journey to the full and maximise the opportunities the road ahead offers.

December was the driest month on record, with Portugal having rainfall that was “only 12% of the average value” recorded in the period between 1981 and 2010.

Temperatures will drop across Portugal from today, especially the minimums, reaching -2 degrees Celsius in some inland regions, meteorologist Patrícia Gomes told Lusa news agency.

Rail traffic on the 25 de Abril Bridge, which had been interrupted since 9:50 am today between Campolide (Lisbon) and Pragal (Almada), resumed at 11:05 am, “with major delays”, said the transport company Fertagus. 

The National Road Safety Authority (ANSR), the GNR and the PSP are launching the road safety campaign “When driving, your mobile phone can wait” on Tuesday, which aims to raise awareness of the consequences of using a cell phone while driving.

As the world continues to evolve into a more interconnected global economy, Portugal has positioned itself as a vital intermediary for international business, particularly with the Middle East. 

The average waiting time for patients considered to be urgent at Portimão Hospital was over 13 hours at 10:00, when there were nine people with a yellow bracelet waiting for care after triage, according to official data.

Portimão begins 2025 with urban interventions aimed at improving pedestrian mobility in several areas of the municipality, through the construction of more than two kilometres of new sidewalks.

The British-Portuguese Chamber of Commerce is now in its tenth year acting as an Intermediary Organisation of the Erasmus for Young Entrepreneurs programme which supports nascent entrepreneurs by arranging mentoring experiences with experienced business owners in another European country.

The industrialization and de-bureaucratization of the construction sector are crucial to addressing the housing needs in Portugal. 

The author of the winning idea/concept will receive a prize worth €5,000 and will be invited to submit a proposal for the provision of services, with a maximum total value of €75,000.

Imagine if you could go skiing in Lisbon or the Algarve? 

“If you know the enemy and know yourself, you need not fear the result of a hundred battles. If you know yourself but not the enemy, for every victory gained you will also suffer a defeat. If you know neither the enemy nor yourself, you will succumb in every battle.”

The National Speed ​​Control System (SINCRO) in Portugal has 123 speed control locations. 

Following our extraordinary general meeting in mid-November we held our annual Christmas Lunch on 5th December at “Thyme by Ruccola” at the ALTO Golf & Country Club resort in Alvor. 

92 million “office” jobs are predicted to be lost due to automation and task extinction but will be replaced by 170 million new opportunities in the AI sector.

An ADHD coach is a life coach, a trained professional, who is tailored to help, specifically, anyone who has ADHD.

The missus had been on at me about going to a restaurant in Baião called, unexcitingly, Residencial Borges. It’s not a name that leaps off the page for me but the missus had seen something about it on telly and she was very keen.

Luxury resort Quinta do Lago, in the Algarve, reopens its doors for another edition of Open Day, which this year takes place on January 24, at the Bovino Steakhouse restaurant.

The Ílhavo Municipal Council has approved a Vote of Protest against the non-elimination of toll fees at the Esgueira, Aveiro Stadium and Albergaria-a-Velha gates on the A25 motorway.

An incredible evening of singing CAROLS ON THE CLIFFS above Carvoeiro was held on the Thursday before Christmas.

Portugal’s housing market has witnessed a remarkable surge in new construction permits, reaching levels not seen since 2008. 

Access to agricultural holdings is being improved by the construction of a rural road in Madalena’s municipality. 

The University of Coimbra is renovating the Alegria student house in order to provide better conditions for its students. 

The basket of 63 essential food products has seen an increase of 1.26% (2.97 euros) since the beginning of the year, costing €239.14

Saint Beatrice da Silva Meneses, also known as Beatriz de Menezes da Silva, was born in 1424 in Campo Maior, Portalegre, Portugal. 

On 19 January another edition of the Sausage Festival in Honour of St. Luís will take place in Querença (municipality of Loulé).

Road traffic in Lisbon continues to be the main cause of external ambient noise in the city and it is estimated that 13.6% of the resident population is affected by levels higher than those legally established.

Given the growth in the number of passengers at Sá Carneiro Airport, the president of Turismo do Porto e Norte de Portugal insists that “it is time to plan the expansion”.

Terra Nova National Park in Canada was unexpectedly busy as visitors caught sight of a Steller’s Sea Eagle, one of the largest birds of prey on Earth. 

Housing prices in the European Union continue to rise, with Portugal standing out among the countries with the biggest increases.

It’s time to discover the Gran Canaria – the perfect affordable mild winter escape for nature enthusiasts. 

A dietitian who shares some of the health benefits drinking milk can have.

Lê Thành Long, Deputy Prime Minister of Vietnam, has recently signed a proposal recognising an additional 33 artifacts as national treasures.

An abandoned Portuguese island that borders Spain is set to be the home of a new theme park.

This Christmas marked the 20th year the Silves-based family charity Castelo de Sonhos (CdeS) has been delivering shoeboxes filled with Christmas goodies & warm clothing to elderly folk in and around the Silves area.  

In California, 125 acres of land bordering Redwood National and State Parks will be returned to the Yurok Tribe, which had 90 percent of its territory taken from it during the mid-1800s.

A new movement, known as “The Surge” has called for protest marches in at least 10 European countries, including Portugal, over the 18 and 19 January, against fascism and war and for climate justice and liberation of Palestine.

Based on the Miyawaki Forest Technique, this innovative approach to dense and biodiverse planting has been transforming cities from London to Los Angeles.

Forecasts for fuel prices for next week have already been revealed.

The Dalian Bay Undersea Tunnel, measuring 3.2 kilometres in length and featuring the tightest curve in history for an undersea tunnel, has just been finalised.

More than 84,000 newborns were screened for rare diseases in 2024, a decrease of 1,133 babies compared to the previous year, according to the Ricardo Jorge National Health Institute (INSA).

The city of Brisbane in 2024 had its wettest year since 1890, recording 160 rainy days. 

Twelve technology startups from around the world will present their projects to potential international investors in Albufeira.

 Russia’s pipeline gas supplies to Europe increased by 14 percent in 2024 compared to the previous year.

Performances begin at 3pm.  Saturdays January 18th and 25th and February 1st.

Housing prices in Portugal are expected to continue rising until at least 2026, driven by structural challenges in the construction sector and growing demand. 

At midnight on 1 January, Bulgaria and Romania marked the opening of the frontier with a celebration of their full membership in the Schengen Area.

Tourism professionals estimate that this year the sector will grow to 33 million guests and €6.5 billion in revenue, according to a panel consulted by IPDT – Institute of Planning and Development of Tourism

Join the Moving to Portugal Show & Seminars in London on April 3, 2025

In their remarkable boats

Between September 1st and December 31st, 2024, DECO Proteste analysed the prices charged by nine online supermarkets in mainland Portugal.

Another year with more great walks!

The New York Times’ annual list of destinations to visit this year has been released and among the 52 cities selected is one in Portugal.

Social Security has warned of “fraudulent messages” sent in its name, which have the objective of “illegitimately obtaining amounts resulting from supposed debts”.

Portugal is experiencing an increasing flu epidemic with a higher-than-expected impact on mortality among the elderly over 85 and women, according to the Ricardo Jorge National Health Institute (INSA).

The Public Prosecutor’s Office has filed an appeal with the Supreme Administrative Court, with the aim of suspending improvement works at Humberto Delgado Airport, according to Jornal de Negócios. 

By becoming the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rachel Reeves grasped a bit of a poisoned chalice.  

The average occupancy per room in Algarve accommodation units registered a year-on-year increase of 3.0% in December 2024, standing at 34.9%, according to data revealed by the Algarve Hotels and Tourist Enterprises Association (AHETA).

A collision between four light vehicles on Via do Infante, between the Estoi and Faro Aeroporto/Loulé exits, in the Faro – Loulé direction, is affecting traffic flows.

Norway’s strict gambling laws have turned the market into a bit of a “wild west” where unlicensed companies dominate. 

Renowned golf broadcaster and presenter, Di Stewart, has been announced as the new global ambassador for Clubs to Hire, the leading provider of premium golf club rental services. 

The Coastal and Border Control Unit (UCCF) of the GNR seized 21,400 doses of hashish and eleven jerry cans on Wednesday at Praia da Quinta do Lago, in the Algarve municipality of Loulé.

The government authorised IP to grant up to 33 million euros – an additional 11 million – until the end of 2028 to complete the modernisation works on the Cascais Line.

Albufeira mayor José Carlos Rolo, has once again protested against the recurrent use of the “Albufeira example” to talk about crime in the country, as occurred on 7 January, during the parliamentary debate in the Assembly of the Republic.

Several civic associations have called for a demonstration against racism and xenophobia on Saturday.