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Europe to have a theme park dedicated to Dragon Ball

A new theme park inspired by the Dragon Ball manga will open in France, 30 kilometres from Paris. In News, Entertainment - 25 Aug 2026, 17:33

The Man behind the Portuguese National Anthem

In Portugal - 25 Aug 2026, 17:31

The Pleasure of Learning

In Community - 25 Aug 2026, 17:04

An August filled with music, sunsets and open-air experiences

In Community - 25 Aug 2026, 15:04

Municipality in Portugal promotes Portuguese language course for foreigners

In News, Learning - 25 Aug 2026, 13:03

Santa Catarina de Fonte do Bispo bike ride

In Community - 25 Aug 2026, 09:04

The Sweet Refuge of Bairro Alto Hotel’s Bakery in Lisbon

In Lisbon - 25 Aug 2026, 07:31

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Learning

From Medical Illustrations to 3D Printable Anatomy Models for Classroom Learning

Recent advancements in technology have allowed for a more interactive and thorough educational experience for human anatomy... In Learning - 24 Aug 2026, 13:54

Algarve to get first nursery with night and weekend opening hours

The Algarve is set to get its first nursery with extended opening hours, including nights... In News, Health - 24 Aug 2026, 13:03

Portugal University among the world's top

In News, Learning - 18 Aug 2026, 13:03

Guarda launches three new courses

In News - 15 Aug 2026, 08:03

Portugal will support university students' rent

In News, Learning - 13 Aug 2026, 11:33

Portugal faces teacher shortage as nearly 3,000 retire and thousands delay pensions

In News - 11 Aug 2026, 12:33


From First Steps to A-Levels: An Education That Grows With Your Child

In Learning - 11 Aug 2026, 09:27


Fruit Heroes for children promotes healthy eating at schools in the Algarve

In News, Health, Food & Drink - 10 Aug 2026, 18:03


Portugal municipality to bet on musical education

In News - 09 Aug 2026, 14:03

Lifestyle

Bangernomics: A compelling case?

There was a time when the idea of buying an old, slightly knackered car was about as fashionable as wearing socks with sandals. In Lifestyle - 23 Aug 2026, 09:01

What Comes Next for Cristiano Ronaldo?

Could Portugal's greatest footballer become its next coach? In Lifestyle, Portugal Handbook - 22 Aug 2026, 12:01

First Drive: Chery aims high with premium Lepas L8 SUV

In Lifestyle - 19 Aug 2026, 08:42

Lisbon Café of the Week: Liberty

In Lisbon - 16 Aug 2026, 15:01

World’s tiniest creatures becoming a huge concern

In Environment - 16 Aug 2026, 12:01

How Cristiano Ronaldo and Georgina's love story began

In News - 15 Aug 2026, 19:03


Everything Cristiano Ronaldo Owns in Portugal and Around the World

In Lifestyle - 15 Aug 2026, 12:01


Small Creatures, Big Truths Podcast

In Lifestyle - 13 Aug 2026, 19:01


PARAGEM Festival brings contemporary art to the Algarve

In News, Lifestyle, Events - 12 Aug 2026, 14:03

Editor's Choice

Portugal bans cash payments above €3,000

In News - 24 Aug 2026, 19:03

Driving after 70 in Portugal: What are the rules?

In News - 24 Aug 2026, 18:03

The Portugal News launches the Portugal Handbook

In Portugal Handbook - 15 Jul 2026, 17:31

Historic Estoril summer house in Portugal transformed into €6.95 million luxury home

In News, Housing - 13 Jul 2026, 16:03

Travel

PSP Borders Unit’s first year marked by airport disruptions in Portugal

The first year of operations for the PSP’s National Foreigners and Borders Unit (UNEF), which concluded on 21 August, has been... In News, Travel, Tourism - 24 Aug 2026, 09:04

Portugal €20 pass to include Lisbon and Porto urban trains

Portugal’s €20 Passe Ferroviário Verde will be extended to urban train services in... In News, Travel, Tourism - 23 Aug 2026, 19:04

easyJet to end all flights from UK airport after 16 years

In News, Tourism, Travel - 22 Aug 2026, 08:04

Summer evening in Tavira

In Algarve - 21 Aug 2026, 19:43

Soltour expands Balearic Islands flights for summer 2026

In News, Travel - 21 Aug 2026, 19:33


Lufthansa could face pilot shortage as retirements accelerate

In News, Business, Travel - 21 Aug 2026, 08:03


TAP Air Portugal launches new route from Porto

In News, Travel, Tourism - 20 Aug 2026, 09:04


Europe named top global leisure travel destination

In News, Travel, Tourism - 19 Aug 2026, 14:03

Good News

World’s First Commercial Octopus Farm Abandoned After Years of Opposition

Plans to build the world’s first commercial octopus farm have been abandoned following years of criticism from scientists,... In News - 27 Jul 2026, 17:31

First Southern Ground Hornbill was born in Portugal

The Zoo de Lagos announces the birth of a Southern Ground Hornbill, the first chick of... In News, Good News, Algarve - 03 Jul 2026, 14:03

Portugal's last circus elephant finally free

In Good News - 02 Jul 2026, 11:11

Zoomarine and the Portuguese Navy return six sea turtles to the ocean

In News, Environment - 14 Jun 2026, 17:03

Monique has conquered the Camino de Santiago

In Good News - 14 Jun 2026, 11:01

Portugal closes chapter on wild animals in circuses

In Good News - 07 May 2026, 09:44


An Elevated Evening of Purpose: Tribulum Restaurante Raises €10,000 for Prostate Cancer Research

In Good News, Health - 04 May 2026, 14:23



Home & Garden

Create an exotic garden which will survive extreme weather

Some tropical style plants will tolerate heat and cold. In Home & Garden - 20 Aug 2026, 15:59

How to stay cool in the home with renewable technology

Sustainability expert on solar panels, heat pumps and home batteries to make your home... In Home & Garden - 18 Aug 2026, 15:33

Can you save your scorched plants after summer?

In Home & Garden - 18 Aug 2026, 08:24

IKEA’s sixth store in Portugal opened in Coimbra

In News - 30 Jul 2026, 19:03

JYSK to invest €60 million as it expands across Portugal and Spain

In News, Business - 17 Jul 2026, 12:03


6 savvy tips for designing your dream kitchen

In Home & Garden - 16 Jul 2026, 15:43



What are tapestry lawns and will they cope with dry spells?

In Home & Garden - 10 Jul 2026, 14:56

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Food & Drink

Lisbon Café of the Week: Orioli

Orioli – One of Europe’s best coffee shops In Lisbon - 23 Aug 2026, 15:01

Ciao Baby Alvor – Italian food, family recipes and live music

As an Italian cuisine lover, I was delighted to discover a family-run Italian restaurant... In Restaurant Reviews - 22 Aug 2026, 19:01

Farm pioneers quantum-inspired agriculture

In Europe - 22 Aug 2026, 16:31

Around the world in 7 restaurants - Lisbon part 2

In Food & Drink - 22 Aug 2026, 13:01

Dairy companies expand cottage cheese production

In News, Business - 22 Aug 2026, 09:31


New Italian restaurant opens in the Algarve

In News, Food & Drink - 18 Aug 2026, 10:03


Food truck festival returns to Portimão this week

In News, Food & Drink - 17 Aug 2026, 10:33


Around the world in 7 restaurants - Porto

In Food & Drink - 15 Aug 2026, 13:01

Tourism

Late Bronze Age settlement in Portugal soon to be visited

The Outeiro do Circo settlement in the municipality of Beja—one of the largest Late Bronze Age sites on the Iberian... In News, Tourism - 23 Aug 2026, 08:03

Tourist spending in Portugal rises 4.2% in first half of 2026

June revenue exceeded last year’s level as the country’s tourism sector maintained... In News, Tourism - 21 Aug 2026, 19:03

Algarve municipalities charge tourists to stay overnight

In News, Tourism, Economy - 21 Aug 2026, 16:03

Wine, history and luxury come together at Taboadella

In News, Wine, Tourism - 19 Aug 2026, 07:04

TAP ranks among Europe’s cheapest airlines

In News, Travel, Tourism - 18 Aug 2026, 17:03

Viceroy at Ombria Algarve receives Biosphere Certification for sustainable tourism

In News, Sustainability , Tourism - 18 Aug 2026, 12:03


Beach accessibility in Portugal improves, but barriers remain

In News - 18 Aug 2026, 11:05


Over 200,000 vouchers redeemed on Odisseias trips in Portugal

In News, Tourism - 17 Aug 2026, 18:04


Fewer tourists visiting the Algarve this August

In News, Tourism - 17 Aug 2026, 12:33

Hidden Gems

Two Portuguese beaches named among Europe's best-kept secrets

Two Portuguese beaches have been included in a list of some of Europe’s best hidden coastal spots, offering an alternative to... In News, Environment - 16 Aug 2026, 14:03

The Cosy Tea House Inside a Volcano in the Azores You Need to Visit

Casa de Chá “O Poejo” is a cosy tea house in Sete Cidades, on São Miguel Island in... In Madeira & Azores - 21 Jul 2026, 19:33

The 5 Crystal-Clear Gems of the Costa Vicentina

In Hidden Gems - 12 Jul 2026, 16:01

5 Must-See River Beaches in Viseu

In Hidden Gems - 27 Jun 2026, 17:01

When a tunnel leads to one of Lagos' most beautiful beaches in the Algarve

In Hidden Gems - 16 Jun 2026, 19:05



Ericeira: Proof that good things happen by the sea

In Hidden Gems - 31 May 2026, 10:31


Portugal river beach has 30-degree water and is the best in Europe

In Hidden Gems - 01 May 2026, 17:03

Entertainment

Opera Festival returns to Portugal

A “Meeting of Titans” at the Praça da Criatividade (Creativity Square) marks the start of this year’s Óbidos Opera... In News, Events, Entertainment - 21 Aug 2026, 17:33

FATACIL returns to the Algarve

One of the Algarve's biggest summer events returns to Lagoa tomorrow, 21 August, bringing... In News, Entertainment, Events - 20 Aug 2026, 11:03

Princess Eugenie reveals name of daughter born in Lisbon

In News, Entertainment - 19 Aug 2026, 16:03

5 new podcasts to listen to this week

In Entertainment - 19 Aug 2026, 15:47

International folklore festival brings seven countries to the Algarve

In News, Entertainment, Events - 18 Aug 2026, 19:04


Cristiano Ronaldo marries Georgina Rodríguez in Cascais

In News, Entertainment - 12 Aug 2026, 15:03


Family water park opens for summer in Portugal with €2 tickets

In News, Entertainment - 05 Aug 2026, 19:33


Batman mansion from the 1960s TV series goes on sale for €27 million

In News, Entertainment - 27 Jul 2026, 19:33

Community

Charity Begins at Home

And the Madrugada Charity is one that fits this criterion.  In Community - 23 Aug 2026, 11:01

Quarteira bike ride

 We meet at 08.15am ready for a start at 08.30am In Community - 21 Aug 2026, 12:04

Coming to Guia soon – again!

In Community - 16 Aug 2026, 08:01

Programme prepares communities for heatwaves

In News - 15 Aug 2026, 10:03

Thanks to everyone who came along for the bike ride in Moncarapacho yesterday morning.

In Community - 11 Aug 2026, 15:04

Your pet’s future – Please plan now!

In Community - 11 Aug 2026, 12:04


Lidl customers raise €150,000 to support animal charities in Portugal

In News - 11 Aug 2026, 10:03


The Ultimate South African Experience

In Community - 10 Aug 2026, 15:06


Trust in me – All will be well

In Community - 07 Aug 2026, 15:04

Curiosity

A month for coming back to yourself

I've been thinking about abundance lately. Not the version we see in the media, where the goal is always bigger and more and the... In Curiosity - 23 Aug 2026, 13:01

Saint David

David was born c500 in Pembrokeshire during a terrible storm. His mother was Non the... In Curiosity - 23 Aug 2026, 09:01

Following the Fat-Cats of Gurudom – Part 3

In Curiosity - 22 Aug 2026, 09:01

Finding our way back

In Curiosity - 16 Aug 2026, 10:01

St. Alphonsa of India

In Curiosity - 16 Aug 2026, 09:01

The solar eclipse in Portugal and its spiritual significance

In Curiosity - 09 Aug 2026, 17:03


Floating Soundbath - when water becomes an ocean of sound

In Curiosity - 09 Aug 2026, 12:33


Diana’s Words of Wisdom – August 2026

In Curiosity - 08 Aug 2026, 12:23


Joseph of Leonissa

In Curiosity - 02 Aug 2026, 09:01

Events

M.A.R. Festival brings contemporary arts to Portugal

The Street Arts Showcase (M.A.R.) returns to the public spaces of Sines from 18 September to 20, bringing together contemporary... In News - 23 Aug 2026, 17:03

FATACIL is back!

10 unforgettable days filled with live music, great food, local crafts, agriculture,... In Events - 22 Aug 2026, 20:02

SBC brings CPD-accredited learning to SBC Summit and Affiliate Leaders Summit

In Events - 21 Aug 2026, 10:01

AI Agents take center stage at Q-Day Conference 2026

In Business, Events - 21 Aug 2026, 08:31

How Two Business Leaders Use AI Every Day - and What They Learned Along the Way

In Business, Events - 21 Aug 2026, 08:01

Grease Comes to The Yard in the Algarve

In Algarve - 19 Aug 2026, 19:31


Celebration of Nossa Senhora dos Remédios

In Events - 18 Aug 2026, 07:31


What’s on the SBC Summit Conference Agenda in 2026?

In Events - 14 Aug 2026, 10:01


São Mateus Fair Sees Historic Opening

In News - 11 Aug 2026, 19:01

Beach of the week

Beach of the Week: Praia da Angrinha

There are plenty of beautiful beaches in the Algarve, but Praia da Angrinha in Ferragudo has something that makes it quite unique... In Beach of the week - 15 Aug 2026, 17:01

Beach of the week: Peneco Beach

Peneco Beach in Albufeira is unique for several reasons.  In Beach of the week - 08 Aug 2026, 17:01

Beach of the Week: Armação de Pêra Beach

In Beach of the week - 01 Aug 2026, 17:01




Galactic

Portugal Active Space Technologies prepares to enter Middle Eastern market

Portuguese space technology company Active Space Technologies is preparing to enter Middle Eastern markets after securing its... In News, Galactic - 21 Aug 2026, 18:03

The total eclipse captivated all of Portugal

Although the full effect was visible only in Bragança and along the Spanish border, the... In News, Galactic - 12 Aug 2026, 21:15

18-year-old Portuguese student wins international space award

In News, Galactic - 12 Aug 2026, 19:03

Lagoa Wine Show has returned to the Algarve

In Algarve - 07 Jun 2026, 13:31




Places of Worship

The Church of Mercy in Sintra

Tucked into the historic heart of Sintra at Largo Rainha Dona Amélia, the Igreja da Misericórdia serves as a vital historical... In Places of Worship - 23 Aug 2026, 07:31

Igreja Nossa Senhora da Alegria in the Azores

Igreja de Nossa Senhora da Alegria is a church located near Furnas, on São Miguel Island... In Madeira & Azores, Places of Worship - 04 Aug 2026, 07:31

From Postman to Pastor – How Christian Bikers Changed David’s Life

In Places of Worship - 24 Jul 2026, 11:21

Pope Leo XIV appoints new Bishop of the Algarve

In News, Algarve - 15 Jul 2026, 09:03

Father Rob Kean prepares to leave the Algarve after nine years

In Places of Worship - 04 Jul 2026, 16:52




Science

Happy faces activate dogs’ reward centres

Scientists found that dogs’ brains respond differently to smiling human faces, providing evidence that they recognise positive... In Europe, Science - 22 Aug 2026, 15:31

Faces of Portuguese Research: Patrícia Maciel

When Patrícia Maciel arrived in Braga in 2002, the School of Medicine at the University... In Science - 16 Aug 2026, 13:01

Study links psychopathy to bacteria

In News - 15 Aug 2026, 15:03

Portugal will witness another solar eclipse in 2027

In News, Science - 13 Aug 2026, 18:33

Sanatório de Sousa Martins, Guarda

Cities for Tuberculosis: Portugal’s Reminders of the White Plague

In Science - 09 Aug 2026, 13:03

Uganda declared Ebola-free following patient recovery

In Africa, World, Science - 08 Aug 2026, 17:31



The presence of sharks in Portugal poses no risk to swimmers

In News, Science - 31 Jul 2026, 11:03


Nearly extinct snail return to Portugal to revive ecosystem

In News, Science - 30 Jul 2026, 18:03

Arts & Culture

Netherlands to withdraw from Eurovision 2027 due to Israel's presence

The Netherlands will maintain its refusal to participate in the Eurovision Song Contest in 2027, the Dutch public broadcaster... In News, Arts & Culture - 24 Aug 2026, 12:33

Tame Impala return to Portugal in 2027

The Australian band Tame Impala will return to Portugal on 10 July next year as part of... In News, Arts & Culture - 24 Aug 2026, 10:33

Portugal promoting Intangible Cultural Heritage

In News - 24 Aug 2026, 08:03

The international sculptures of Sintra

In Lisbon - 24 Aug 2026, 07:31

Statues of Lisbon: Luís de Camões

In Lisbon - 22 Aug 2026, 07:45


MEO Kalorama reveals concert times and announces new act

In News, Arts & Culture - 21 Aug 2026, 11:03


Early music festival returns to the western Algarve

In News, Arts & Culture - 20 Aug 2026, 08:03


Portugal invites festivals to apply for accessibility recognition

In News, Arts & Culture - 19 Aug 2026, 11:03

Other Lifestyle Articles

Algarve city celebrates 506 years with three days of festivities

Ferragudo is preparing to celebrate 506 years since its formal creation, with three days... In News, Arts & Culture - 19 Aug 2026, 10:03

More flight routes could soon come to the Azores

The Government of the Azores is developing the Air Route Development Fund. In News, Travel - 18 Aug 2026, 18:33

Europe eases airport liquid rules

The days of squeezing shampoo, sunscreen and toiletries into 100ml bottles may finally be... In News, Travel - 18 Aug 2026, 16:03

The Science Behind Creativity

Two decades of programmes across two continents, and a growing body of research, point to... In Arts & Culture - 17 Aug 2026, 11:01

Delta Air Lines expands Delta Concierge to all SkyMiles members

Delta Air Lines has extended its Delta Concierge service to all SkyMiles members, the US... In News, Travel - 17 Aug 2026, 08:03

Faro Airport: Through Border Control in Under 5 Minutes

Arriving at Faro Airport and through border control in less than five minutes — even... In News - 16 Aug 2026, 18:50

Summer Sunday in the Algarve🏖️

In Algarve - 16 Aug 2026, 18:31

Bordeaux: France's grand old lady still knows how to throw a party

In Travel - 16 Aug 2026, 17:01

Tavira’s summer fairs

In Algarve - 16 Aug 2026, 13:31

New riverside resort opens in Viseu

In News - 16 Aug 2026, 09:03

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