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Quinta do Lago Group buys Conrad Algarve hotel

The Quinta do Lago group has announced the purchase of the five-star hotel unit Conrad Algarve, in Almancil, in the municipality of Loulé, from the fund managed by ECS, an asset management company owned by Davidson Kempner Capital Management.
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Number of new car registrations up

The car market grew 4.6% until November compared to the same period last year, with 225,027 new plates in circulation, according to data from the Portuguese Automobile Association (ACAP).
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Is Portugal leading in customization?

Portugal’s Real Estate market has long been celebrated for its stability and charm, drawing investors worldwide, but what truly sets the country apart is its remarkable ability to customize offerings to suit the needs of diverse buyers. 
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Porto street entertainment regulations

The regulation for street entertainers in Porto, which aims to guarantee harmony between different users of public space in places with high attractiveness in the city, comes into force on 12 December.
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Quinta do Lago Group buys Conrad Algarve hotel

The Quinta do Lago group has announced the purchase of the five-star hotel unit Conrad Algarve, in Almancil, in the municipality of Loulé, from the fund managed by ECS, an asset management company owned by Davidson Kempner Capital Management.
Read More »

Number of new car registrations up

The car market grew 4.6% until November compared to the same period last year, with 225,027 new plates in circulation, according to data from the Portuguese Automobile Association (ACAP).
Read More »

Is Portugal leading in customization?

Portugal’s Real Estate market has long been celebrated for its stability and charm, drawing investors worldwide, but what truly sets the country apart is its remarkable ability to customize offerings to suit the needs of diverse buyers. 
Read More »

Porto street entertainment regulations

The regulation for street entertainers in Porto, which aims to guarantee harmony between different users of public space in places with high attractiveness in the city, comes into force on 12 December.
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Georgian opposition leader arrested during police raid

Georgian opposition leader Nika Gvaramia was arrested by police during a raid on the Droa party office in Tbilisi, where he was tackled and taken away unconscious. The arrest follows a series of opposition office raids and protests over delays in EU membership.
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South Korea martial law: Why it happened and what comes next

Late on Tuesday evening, South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol said in a televised address that he was imposing martial law. Though he found himself backtracking within a matter of hours, the surprise announcement has decisively rattled the country’s political establishment.
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Quinta do Lago Group buys Conrad Algarve hotel

The Quinta do Lago group has announced the purchase of the five-star hotel unit Conrad Algarve, in Almancil, in the municipality of Loulé, from the fund managed by ECS, an asset management company owned by Davidson Kempner Capital Management.

Read More »

Quinta do Lago Group buys Conrad Algarve hotel

The Quinta do Lago group has announced the purchase of the five-star hotel unit Conrad Algarve, in Almancil, in the municipality of Loulé, from the fund managed by ECS, an asset management company owned by Davidson Kempner Capital Management.
Read More »

Number of new car registrations up

The car market grew 4.6% until November compared to the same period last year, with 225,027 new plates in circulation, according to data from the Portuguese Automobile Association (ACAP).
Read More »

Is Portugal leading in customization?

Portugal’s Real Estate market has long been celebrated for its stability and charm, drawing investors worldwide, but what truly sets the country apart is its remarkable ability to customize offerings to suit the needs of diverse buyers. 
Read More »

Porto street entertainment regulations

The regulation for street entertainers in Porto, which aims to guarantee harmony between different users of public space in places with high attractiveness in the city, comes into force on 12 December.
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Price of bread set to rise

The price of bread is expected to rise again next year, driven by the increase in production costs and the national minimum wage, according to the Bakery Commerce and Industry Association (ACIP).
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Water levels rise except for in the south

The amount of water stored in river basins was higher than average at the end of November, except in the Lima, Ave, Mira, Ribeiras do Algarve and Arade basins, according to the National Resource Information System Water (SNIRH).

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Water levels rise except for in the south

The amount of water stored in river basins was higher than average at the end of November, except in the Lima, Ave, Mira, Ribeiras do Algarve and Arade basins, according to the National Resource Information System Water (SNIRH).
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New Azores tourist tax

The six municipalities on the island of São Miguel, in the Azores, will start charging, from January 1, 2025, a municipal tourist tax of two euros per day, according to the president of the Association of Municipalities of the Azores (AMRAA).

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New Azores tourist tax

The six municipalities on the island of São Miguel, in the Azores, will start charging, from January 1, 2025, a municipal tourist tax of two euros per day, according to the president of the Association of Municipalities of the Azores (AMRAA).
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Proposal to change rules for motorcyclists

The PS party has presented a bill to amend the Traffic Code with a view to greater safety for motorcyclists and proposed a change in the Single Circulation Tax (IUC) for motorcycles to create “proportional taxation”.

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Proposal to change rules for motorcyclists

The PS party has presented a bill to amend the Traffic Code with a view to greater safety for motorcyclists and proposed a change in the Single Circulation Tax (IUC) for motorcycles to create “proportional taxation”.
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€840,000 in Metro Porto compensation

The Metro do Porto has invested more than 1.6 million euros in promoting local commerce around the Rosa Line construction sites, of which around €840,000 relates to compensation for traders.

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€840,000 in Metro Porto compensation

The Metro do Porto has invested more than 1.6 million euros in promoting local commerce around the Rosa Line construction sites, of which around €840,000 relates to compensation for traders.
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Is it Worth Paying for a Coworking Space in Portugal?

Due to the online work environment and freelance work development, coworking spaces are rapidly growing in Portugal. With meetings and office rooms, these spaces are relevant for freelancers or small groups looking for options other than home or corporate offices.

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Is it Worth Paying for a Coworking Space in Portugal?

Due to the online work environment and freelance work development, coworking spaces are rapidly growing in Portugal. With meetings and office rooms, these spaces are relevant for freelancers or small groups looking for options other than home or corporate offices.
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Huge drop in hydro-electricity production

Electricity consumption decreased by 1.8% in November, compared to the same month in 2023, and renewable production fell by 24.7%, due to the 53.9% drop in hydro, according to the Adene Energy Agency.

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Huge drop in hydro-electricity production

Electricity consumption decreased by 1.8% in November, compared to the same month in 2023, and renewable production fell by 24.7%, due to the 53.9% drop in hydro, according to the Adene Energy Agency.
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Syria: Jihadis Again

One week in, the cease-fire in Lebanon seems to be holding, but everything is connected: only three days later, the civil war in Syria started up again after a de facto four-year truce.

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Syria: Jihadis Again

One week in, the cease-fire in Lebanon seems to be holding, but everything is connected: only three days later, the civil war in Syria started up again after a de facto four-year truce.
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Police clamping down on speeding

The National Road Safety Authority (ANSR), the PSP and the GNR have begun the “Travel Without Hurry” road campaign, in a bid to alert drivers to the dangers of excesses on the roads, especially of speed.

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Police clamping down on speeding

The National Road Safety Authority (ANSR), the PSP and the GNR have begun the “Travel Without Hurry” road campaign, in a bid to alert drivers to the dangers of excesses on the roads, especially of speed.
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A tribute to the memory of Ukrainian soldiers

On Monday, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz paid tribute to fallen soldiers at the national memorial on Independence Square in Kyiv, Ukraine, before visiting wounded Ukrainian soldiers in hospital.
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Coimbra fire under control

The fire that broke out on Monday night in an electrical components and underfloor heating company, in the municipality of Coimbra, was brought under control at around 09:00, according to a source from the Sub-regional Command of the Coimbra region.
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Word of the year candidates revealed

Porto Editora have revealed the 10 candidates for the word of the year, made up of proposals from the general public and research carried out in the Dictionary of the Portuguese Language.
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The Syrian war reignited: How did it come to this?

War in Syria has suddenly re-exploded, having remained unresolved since 2011. As the factions reignite battle lines in a dispute that sees proxy support from many regional actors, Euronews guides you through the context and main actors.
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Ice rink coming to the Algarve

Lagoa is preparing to welcome Christmas from December 6th, with a program that includes several shows, an ice rink, a train, a mini wheel, a magic carousel and, of course, Santa Claus’s House.

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Ice rink coming to the Algarve

Lagoa is preparing to welcome Christmas from December 6th, with a program that includes several shows, an ice rink, a train, a mini wheel, a magic carousel and, of course, Santa Claus’s House.
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Fake olive oil scheme brought down

The Food and Economic Security Authority (ASAE) have brought down a fraudulent scheme involving cooking oil in the districts of Aveiro and Bragança, seizing material worth 82,500 euros.

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Fake olive oil scheme brought down

The Food and Economic Security Authority (ASAE) have brought down a fraudulent scheme involving cooking oil in the districts of Aveiro and Bragança, seizing material worth 82,500 euros.
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Amigos de Música December Concerts

On 3 and 5 December, 2024, Amigos de Música invite the Ukrainian pianist Artem Yasynskyy, who was sent to us by well-known pianist and Amigo Piers Lane as one of the winners in his Australian Piano Competition, Sidney.  

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Amigos de Música December Concerts

On 3 and 5 December, 2024, Amigos de Música invite the Ukrainian pianist Artem Yasynskyy, who was sent to us by well-known pianist and Amigo Piers Lane as one of the winners in his Australian Piano Competition, Sidney.  
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Lisbon Metro strike

Lisbon Metro will start operating at 10:30 on 3 and 10 December, days on which a workers’ strike is scheduled between 05:00 and 10:00.

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Lisbon Metro strike

Lisbon Metro will start operating at 10:30 on 3 and 10 December, days on which a workers’ strike is scheduled between 05:00 and 10:00.
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Xmas Wine Fair & Market

Wine Castle Distribution will be hosting their annual Xmas Wine Fair 2024 on 7 December, and are inviting friends and customers to join them in this fantastic festive fair.
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New land rules to help middle classes buy homes

The ability which has been given to municipalities to allocate more rustic land for construction, aims to increase the number of homes “at prices which are compatible with the income of the middle class”, according to the government.

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New land rules to help middle classes buy homes

The ability which has been given to municipalities to allocate more rustic land for construction, aims to increase the number of homes “at prices which are compatible with the income of the middle class”, according to the government.
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Xmas Wine Fair & Market

Wine Castle Distribution will be hosting their annual Xmas Wine Fair 2024 on 7 December, and are inviting friends and customers to join them in this fantastic festive fair.

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Celebrate Christmas 2024 in Lisbon

It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Get ready to experience the magic of Christmas in the capital with a packed schedule of events for every member of the family. 

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Celebrate Christmas 2024 in Lisbon

It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Get ready to experience the magic of Christmas in the capital with a packed schedule of events for every member of the family. 
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A culinary trip to Japan

Fancy a trip to Japan without the jetlag? Look no further than central Lisbon, where you can explore a culinary visit to an authentic Japanese bar and restaurant without even packing your suitcase.

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A culinary trip to Japan

Fancy a trip to Japan without the jetlag? Look no further than central Lisbon, where you can explore a culinary visit to an authentic Japanese bar and restaurant without even packing your suitcase.
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Quinta do Lago Christmas Fair 2024

Get in the festive spirit of the holiday season approaching and visit the traditional Quinta Shopping Christmas fair, in Quinta do Lago, on Saturday 7 December, 2024, between 10am and 5pm.  
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Preserving the historic shops of Lisbon

To keep historic buildings and the activity that they are holding from closing down, Lisbon City Council plans to change the “Lojas com História” programme’s rules, the councillor in charge of the Economy and Innovation portfolios promised. 
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Algarve water management

A group of 26 organisations from nine different nations intends to create a sustainable resource management project in the Algarve by utilising the circular economy’s principles to address the region’s water scarcity. 
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Sustainable Transport

As it is already the case on the island of São Miguel, the regional secretary for Tourism, Mobility, and Infrastructure of the Azores, Berta Cabral, defended the need for “specialised transport initiatives adapted to the needs of tourist visits” throughout the archipelago. 
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Democracy without politicians!

The author, Dr. Robert Perryment (ex-special forces- Parachute Regiment) is giving a talk on his last book ‘It Could Just Happen’ at São Bras Museum at 5pm Wednesday 4th December.
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Taking Alentejo music digital

Launched earlier this year, the Cante Digital Archive seeks to preserve the memories of those associated with the “Cante Alentejano”, a patrimony of UNESCO.  
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Dune awareness signage

Awareness signs in the three areas on the islands of Culatra and Deserta are being used to highlight the vital importance of the dunes, one of the most fragile and essential ecosystems on the coast.
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New hangar at Aerodrome

A new hangar, for aircraft maintenance and dismantling, will be built, by May 2025, at the Castelo Branco Municipal Aerodrome, according to the company that owns it, TRMK Aeronautics.
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Financial Aid

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced new measures to reduce affordability pressures, with a two-month GST holiday on selected goods and a $250 rebate for 18.7 million working Canadians. 
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Cost Relief

The cost of a traditional Thanksgiving dinner has dropped for the second year in a row, due to a 6 percent decrease in turkey prices amid reduced demand. 
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Christmas Craft Fair

The Annual Christmas Craft Fair will take place on the 7th of December from 11am until 4pm at Restaurant Fortaleza da Luz, opposite Luz Church. 
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João Kopke plays, and the world tunes in

João Kopke is a modern Renaissance man: a former junior champion surfer, a musician with a degree in political science who has become a presenter, a producer and a nature explorer – a sort of Portuguese David Attenborough for our time
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Internet Economy

According to a forum hosted by the Ministry of Industry and Trade, Vietnam’s internet economy is estimated to reach $36 billion in 2024, reflecting a 16 percent growth from the previous year. 
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Budget Connectivity

AirAsia plans to create low-cost hubs in Bangkok and Kuala Lumpur, aiming to replicate Dubai’s success in connecting the world, according to founder Tony Fernandes. 
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Ecological Nails

Japanese manicurist Naomi Arimoto turns ocean microplastics into nail art, collecting “sea trash” from beaches near her home in Tokyo. 
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Schengen Expansion

Austria will lift its veto against Bulgaria and Romania’s full accession to the Schengen area, following a meeting in Budapest last Friday. 
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Flight Surge

Passenger traffic in Greek airports has already surpassed the total for 2023, with 72.8 million passengers recorded from January to October, an 8.9 percent increase.
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Quinta do Lago Christmas Fair 2024

Get in the festive spirit of the holiday season approaching and visit the traditional Quinta Shopping Christmas fair, in Quinta do Lago, on Saturday 7 December, 2024, between 10am and 5pm.  

Read More »

Preserving the historic shops of Lisbon

To keep historic buildings and the activity that they are holding from closing down, Lisbon City Council plans to change the “Lojas com História” programme’s rules, the councillor in charge of the Economy and Innovation portfolios promised. 

Read More »

Algarve water management

A group of 26 organisations from nine different nations intends to create a sustainable resource management project in the Algarve by utilising the circular economy’s principles to address the region’s water scarcity. 

Read More »

Sustainable Transport

As it is already the case on the island of São Miguel, the regional secretary for Tourism, Mobility, and Infrastructure of the Azores, Berta Cabral, defended the need for “specialised transport initiatives adapted to the needs of tourist visits” throughout the archipelago. 

Read More »

Democracy without politicians!

The author, Dr. Robert Perryment (ex-special forces- Parachute Regiment) is giving a talk on his last book ‘It Could Just Happen’ at São Bras Museum at 5pm Wednesday 4th December.

Read More »

Taking Alentejo music digital

Launched earlier this year, the Cante Digital Archive seeks to preserve the memories of those associated with the “Cante Alentejano”, a patrimony of UNESCO.  

Read More »

Dune awareness signage

Awareness signs in the three areas on the islands of Culatra and Deserta are being used to highlight the vital importance of the dunes, one of the most fragile and essential ecosystems on the coast.

Read More »

New hangar at Aerodrome

A new hangar, for aircraft maintenance and dismantling, will be built, by May 2025, at the Castelo Branco Municipal Aerodrome, according to the company that owns it, TRMK Aeronautics.

Read More »

Financial Aid

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced new measures to reduce affordability pressures, with a two-month GST holiday on selected goods and a $250 rebate for 18.7 million working Canadians. 

Read More »

Cost Relief

The cost of a traditional Thanksgiving dinner has dropped for the second year in a row, due to a 6 percent decrease in turkey prices amid reduced demand. 

Read More »

Christmas Craft Fair

The Annual Christmas Craft Fair will take place on the 7th of December from 11am until 4pm at Restaurant Fortaleza da Luz, opposite Luz Church. 

Read More »

João Kopke plays, and the world tunes in

João Kopke is a modern Renaissance man: a former junior champion surfer, a musician with a degree in political science who has become a presenter, a producer and a nature explorer – a sort of Portuguese David Attenborough for our time

Read More »