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The House of Lions in Lisbon

Just a short walk away from the bustling Praça do Comércio, you can find a truly unique building.  In Lisbon - 22 Oct 2026, 19:15

The Art Gala for Animals!

In Community - 22 Oct 2026, 17:31

Paderne Bike Ride

In Community - 22 Oct 2026, 17:04

easyJet to offer first babies’ passports

In News - 22 Oct 2026, 15:15

100 Years of Independence: Celebrating Elsa’s Remarkable Life

In Community - 22 Oct 2026, 15:04

A favourite view of the Douro

In Porto & North - 22 Oct 2026, 13:31

Rede Expressos is offering tickets for €2.50 for travel within Portugal

In News - 22 Oct 2026, 11:23

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Learning

Students in Portugal protest against tuition fee increases

University students will demonstrate in Lisbon on 21 October against the government's proposal to allow tuition fees to be updated... In News, Learning - 21 Oct 2026, 08:33

Public petition proposes replacing "Creche Feliz" in Portugal

A public petition, which has been led by legal expert and UNICEF consultant Mafalda Bravo... In News, Learning - 21 Oct 2026, 07:03

Strike closes schools across Portugal

In News, Learning - 19 Oct 2026, 14:33

Schools in Portugal may close on Monday due to strike

In News, Learning - 16 Oct 2026, 16:03


Portugal confirms flexible AI guidelines for schools

In News, Politics, Learning - 16 Oct 2026, 10:33


Portugal opens public consultation on AI use in schools

In News, Politics - 15 Oct 2026, 16:33


Portugal opens new nursery

In News, Learning - 14 Oct 2026, 16:03

Lifestyle

Why You Sometimes Need Alone Time After a Great Day

Returning home after an amazing day filled with laughter, great conversations, and exciting events should theoretically leave you... In Lifestyle - 22 Oct 2026, 10:28

Artificial Intelligence: Part 5

Part 5: A Practical Glossary [A-Z] In Lifestyle - 19 Oct 2026, 10:31

All that glitters is not gold

In Lifestyle - 18 Oct 2026, 13:01

Don't die rich, buy a sports car, but maybe not a Maserati Quattroporte?

In Lifestyle - 17 Oct 2026, 09:01

5 factors to consider when choosing a pet insurance policy

In Lifestyle - 16 Oct 2026, 09:55


Guess where The Portugal News team are today

In Portugal - 11 Oct 2026, 09:31


Reclaiming the Room: How TIME&SPACE is Bringing Human Presence Back to Live Events - Podcast with Micael Lopes

In Lifestyle - 10 Oct 2026, 19:31


Why friendships in Portugal often take years, not months

In Lifestyle - 10 Oct 2026, 13:01

Editor's Choice

Encampments in support of housing continue in Portugal

In News, Housing - 22 Oct 2026, 14:34

Algarve ranks second best place for retirement

In News - 02 Sep 2026, 16:03

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

Travel

Lisbon’s Green Street

Tucked away quietly between the neighbourhoods of Santos and Santa Catarina, Rua da Silva is known to locals and savvy travellers... In Lisbon - 21 Oct 2026, 19:15

A morning walk along Alvor’s boardwalk

On the weekend, we took a walk along the wooden boardwalk in Alvor and it by no means... In Algarve - 21 Oct 2026, 13:31

European Union is strengthening of rules on passenger rights protection

In News - 21 Oct 2026, 13:03

TAP deal gives Lufthansa over 30% of Europe-Brazil market

In News, Travel, Tourism - 20 Oct 2026, 19:03

Ryanair CEO predicts record airfare increases in Europe

In News, Travel - 20 Oct 2026, 18:33

Metro workers begin two-day strike in Portugal

In News, Travel - 20 Oct 2026, 11:33


EU ruling creates uncertainty regarding flights between Dublin and Spain

In News, Travel - 20 Oct 2026, 10:33


Lisbon named Europe’s leading city destination

In News, Travel, Tourism - 19 Oct 2026, 19:03


Good News

Military performs unprecedented rescue in Portugal

Portuguese military personnel were travelling from Queluz to Coimbra on the A1 highway when they encountered an unexpected rescue... In News, Good News - 08 Oct 2026, 19:03

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... In News - 27 Jul 2026, 17:31

First Southern Ground Hornbill was born in Portugal

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

Why hotel bedrooms feel so relaxing – and how to recreate it at home

There is something about walking into a beautiful hotel bedroom that immediately makes you want to relax. But what exactly are... In Home & Garden - 10 Oct 2026, 12:01

Easy guide to collecting seeds

Autumn is the perfect time to gather seeds from your garden. In Home & Garden - 09 Oct 2026, 10:35

How to have the perfect living room

In Home & Garden - 05 Oct 2026, 09:01

The plants of Portuguese grandparents

In Home & Garden - 04 Oct 2026, 16:01

Autumn Mediterranean Garden Fair 2026

In Community - 01 Oct 2026, 15:04

Electricity and gas bills rise from October in Portugal

In News, Home & Garden - 01 Oct 2026, 14:03


Tap water quality in Portugal at nearly 100%

In News - 29 Sep 2026, 09:33



The 3 kitchen zones every home should have

In Home & Garden - 24 Sep 2026, 10:43

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Food & Drink

Café of the week: Georgina Café

Specialty coffee & brunch In Food & Drink - 18 Oct 2026, 15:01

World Food Day: A look at Portuguese eating habits

To mark World Food Day, new data from the National Institute of Statistics (INE) offers... In News, Food & Drink, Health - 16 Oct 2026, 19:33

Great places to eat in the Algarve

In Food & Drink - 11 Oct 2026, 19:01

Café of the Week: Morangoice, Praia da Rocha

In Food & Drink - 11 Oct 2026, 15:01

Alpacas bring a playful twist to café culture

In Europe, Food & Drink - 10 Oct 2026, 11:31


Young Algarve pastry chefs prepare for national competition

In News, Food & Drink - 08 Oct 2026, 19:33


Cinnamon rolls, ramen and new producers to discover at Apolónia

In News, Business - 08 Oct 2026, 16:45


The Portuguese Bread of God

In Food & Drink - 07 Oct 2026, 13:31

Tourism

Portugal tourism growth slows in August

Portugal’s tourism industry continued to grow in August, although the latest figures suggest that the pace of expansion is... In News, Tourism - 21 Oct 2026, 16:03

From the Algarve to Dubai: Exploring Different Styles of Luxury Coastal Travel

In Travel - 19 Oct 2026, 10:59

A different kind of luxury in Albufeira

In Travel - 18 Oct 2026, 19:01

World’s largest sand sculpture park in the Algarve remains open

In News, Tourism - 17 Oct 2026, 19:03


Calls for more Algarve flights following Lufthansa’s TAP deal

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



75 days left in 2026… and we're making the most of every sunny day in the Algarve

In Algarve - 17 Oct 2026, 13:34

Hidden Gems

Hidden Gem in Lisbon: Putpari

Around the historic neighborhood of Graça, Putpari is an Indian restaurant that catches attention long before you even look at... In Food & Drink - 30 Sep 2026, 13:31

9 Places in Portugal You’ll Want to Keep Secret

There is a particular problem with writing about Portugal’s hidden places. The moment... In Portugal - 09 Sep 2026, 19:31

The Green Heart of Sintra

In Hidden Gems - 04 Sep 2026, 17:31

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

In News, Environment - 16 Aug 2026, 14:03

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

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

Entertainment

Portuguese priest among the 100 best DJs in the world

Father Guilherme is the only Portuguese person on British magazine DJ Mag’s list. In News, Entertainment - 09 Oct 2026, 19:03

Carobs take the spotlight in the Algarve

This month, carob will take centre stage in a series of workshops and tastings being held... In News, Entertainment, Food & Drink - 06 Oct 2026, 16:33

Portugal seeks to register bullfighting as Intangible Cultural Heritage

In News, Entertainment - 02 Oct 2026, 16:33


5 new books to read this week

In Entertainment - 16 Sep 2026, 10:19


5 new podcasts to listen to this week

In Entertainment - 11 Sep 2026, 10:45


Community

Equipment from Espaço Portas do Sol finds a new home at the Portimão Soup Kitchen

The Associação Cultural Ideias do Levante has reached an agreement with the Portimão Soup Kitchen for the transfer of... In Community - 21 Oct 2026, 15:04

Algarve bar raises over €1,000 for firefighters

A bar in Carvoeiro has raised more than €1,150 to help support firefighters in the... In News, Community - 20 Oct 2026, 18:03

10% of residents in Portugal municipalities are foreigners

In News, Community - 19 Oct 2026, 18:03

Leaves, seeds, and autumn health

In Community - 18 Oct 2026, 12:04

To be or not to be

In Community - 17 Oct 2026, 12:04


Meet Sadie: A Dog Who Just Needs Someone to Believe in Her

In Community - 16 Oct 2026, 15:04


110km challenge

In Community - 16 Oct 2026, 12:04


Things are getting supernatural this Halloween

In Community - 16 Oct 2026, 12:04

Curiosity

Saint Joseph of Cupertino

He was a 17th-century Italian friar known as the “Flying Friar” because he frequently levitated during prayer. In Curiosity - 18 Oct 2026, 09:01

October: The Extra Hour

October is summer’s last hurrah.  In Curiosity - 12 Oct 2026, 09:01

On Changing the World – Part 1

In Curiosity - 11 Oct 2026, 10:01

Saint Robert Bellarmine

In Curiosity - 11 Oct 2026, 09:01

Full Moon in Aries on 26 September

In Curiosity - 25 Sep 2026, 10:01

Did you ever hear about the Great Tulip Bubble?

In Curiosity - 19 Sep 2026, 12:01


St Eligius

In Curiosity - 13 Sep 2026, 09:01


Saint Jordan of Pisa

In Curiosity - 06 Sep 2026, 09:01


Life is full of big moments where luck might be handy!

In Curiosity - 06 Sep 2026, 08:01

Events

Could Lower Rent Leave You with More? Portugal’s New Rules for Landlords

Fresh Legal Group and Lisbeyond host a webinar on choosing between AL, medium-term, and long-term rentals In Housing - 21 Oct 2026, 16:25

200 Guests, Three Custom Cars, One Big Reveal

More than 200 guests turned out for Drive ÉLAN’s Portuguese launch at The Yard in Vale... In Algarve - 11 Oct 2026, 17:31

Members get their money’s worth

In Community, Events - 11 Oct 2026, 12:04

Down the Rabbit Hole The Algarveans Go!

In Community, Events - 09 Oct 2026, 15:04

European Le Mans Series returns to Algarve for season finale

In News, Events - 09 Oct 2026, 10:33


Algarve Real Estate Summit 2026: Where the Algarve Meets the World

In Housing, Events, Algarve - 09 Oct 2026, 10:01


Algarve plans 21 tourism promotion events in October

In News, Tourism - 07 Oct 2026, 12:03


Loulé Bike Ride

In Community - 06 Oct 2026, 15:04

Beach of the week

Beach of the Week: Praia do Amado

A beach walk among Portimão’s beautiful rock formations In Beach of the week - 10 Oct 2026, 17:01

Beach of the Week: Praia da Rocha

A beach with something for everyone In Beach of the week - 03 Oct 2026, 17:01

Beach of the Week: Praia dos Três Castelos

In Beach of the week - 19 Sep 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

Joining in the Worldwide celebrations for bringing in the Harvest

Autumn is quietly arriving in the Algarve — softer mornings, quieter roads, and that familiar shift in the air. In Community - 13 Oct 2026, 15:04

Clérigos Tower at Night: Porto After Dark

Clérigos Tower takes on a different character after sunset.  In Porto & North - 27 Sep 2026, 19:31

Catholic Mass in Carvoeiro

In Community - 16 Sep 2026, 15:04

Angolan Archbishop Leads Fátima Pilgrimage

In News - 15 Sep 2026, 15:03

A little chapel by the sea in Armação de Pêra

In Places of Worship - 13 Sep 2026, 19:01


Animal Blessing Service Brings Community Together to Support Algarve Animal Rescues

In Places of Worship - 12 Sep 2026, 15:43



Convent of Christ plans to reopen cloisters to the public

In News - 06 Sep 2026, 14:03

Science

Portuguese scientists discover new way to monitor microscopic marine life

Scientists at the University of Coimbra have developed technology that can detect electrical signals produced by microscopic... In News, Science - 14 Oct 2026, 10:31

Portugal village preserves traces of ancient ocean

Rocks at Vale Fuzeiros in the Algarve preserve traces of the Rheic Ocean, which covered... In News, Science - 13 Oct 2026, 19:03

Scientists measure seismic instability due to nuclear tests

In Asia, Science - 03 Oct 2026, 17:31

Faces of Portuguese Research: Pedro Leão

In Science - 27 Sep 2026, 13:01

Thirty thousand mosquitoes released in Lisbon in experimental project

In News, Science - 24 Sep 2026, 08:33

The GIMM Festival 2026 in Lisbon

In Science - 17 Sep 2026, 19:31


We Are All Addicted

In Science - 13 Sep 2026, 09:01


Portugal scientists reach milestone in search for dark matter

In News, Science - 03 Sep 2026, 11:03


How science can help Portugal make better decisions

In Opinion, Science - 29 Aug 2026, 08:01

Arts & Culture

Harvest time

It’s that time of year again, when the soil is rewarding us with luscious grapes, ready to be turned into amazing wines. In... In Portugal, Arts & Culture - 22 Oct 2026, 09:01

The Statue of Luis at night in Lisbon

Standing proud in the very heart of Lisbon. The statue of King José I looks out directly... In Lisbon - 20 Oct 2026, 19:15

Portugal adds to Intangible Cultural Heritage

In News - 17 Oct 2026, 13:03

Portuguese journalist and writer Joaquim Letria dies

In News, Arts & Culture - 16 Oct 2026, 13:33

Queer Porto Film Festival returns in November

In News, Arts & Culture - 15 Oct 2026, 11:33


Filming of directorial debut completed in Portugal

In News, Arts & Culture - 14 Oct 2026, 13:33



Portuguese finalists nominated for New Artists Prize

In News, Arts - 14 Oct 2026, 07:03

Other Lifestyle Articles

Ryanair expands Portugal routes for next summer

The low-cost carrier Ryanair has announced 29 new routes as part of its summer 2027... In News, Travel, Porto & North - 19 Oct 2026, 15:03

How I fell in love with Galway

Let's be utterly candid about this. There are probably far easier places to fall in love... In Travel - 18 Oct 2026, 17:01

First left after the waterfall

There are two ways to get to the restaurant in Aldeia do Pontido in Fafe, and neither are... In Portugal - 17 Oct 2026, 12:01

Lisbon Metro workers announce two strikes

Lisbon Metro workers are planning partial strikes on 28 and 30 October, between 5 AM and... In News, Travel - 16 Oct 2026, 18:33

Portugal has Europe’s two Friendliest Cities

Portugal has something new to celebrate, with Porto and Lisbon taking the top two spots in... In News, Tourism, Travel - 16 Oct 2026, 18:03

October in the Algarve Looks Like This

We visited Praia do Vau in Portimão on Friday late afternoon, and although we are already... In Algarve - 16 Oct 2026, 16:31

Lisbon’s Grilo Tunnel to undergo 60 days of roadworks

In News, Travel - 16 Oct 2026, 12:33

Bidders invited to submit offers for Azores Airlines

In News, Tourism, Travel - 16 Oct 2026, 10:03

Algarve to host first Walking Football tournament

In News, Sport, Community - 15 Oct 2026, 18:33

Camping in Portugal records 7 million overnight stays

In News, Tourism - 15 Oct 2026, 18:03

Lufthansa plans to make Lisbon gateway to Brazil

In News, Travel - 15 Oct 2026, 15:33

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