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Driving licence could be seized despite being within its expiry date in Portugal
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South Park changes name to ‘South America’ because of Donald Trump
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Café of the Week: Pedras Amarelas
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Boutique supports small butter producers
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The Wine Fair is back at Apolónia, with a new addition: the new Delicatessen area
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Portugal aims to curb rising food prices
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Tourism
Cruise activity hits record high in Portugal
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Americans become top foreign tourists in the Douro
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Ryanair calls on extending EES derogation
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Opera Festival returns to Portugal
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Beach of the week
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Places of Worship
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Convent of Christ plans to reopen cloisters to the public
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Secret archaeological sites open for free visits in Portugal
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