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Most of energy in Portugal produced by renewable sources

Renewable sources generated 78.5% of mainland Portugal’s electricity in Q1 2026, according to APREN’s January Renewable... In News, Environment - 14 Apr 2026, 15:03

Sustainable Fuel

In Asia, World, Sustainability - 11 Apr 2026, 18:31

Elephant Safety

In Asia, World, Environment - 11 Apr 2026, 17:31

Carbon Conservation

In Africa, World, Environment - 11 Apr 2026, 15:31

Vineyard Protection

In Europe, World, Sustainability - 11 Apr 2026, 14:31

Vulture Revival

In Europe, World, Environment - 11 Apr 2026, 13:31

Heat Innovation

In Europe, World, Environment - 11 Apr 2026, 11:31

Spotlight

AIMA Improves Portugal Residence Permit System

Is there hope for the Portugal Residence Permit system? AIMA promises improvements and makes notable changes that prove there is! In Portugal - 17 Apr 2026, 07:45

Paula Meireles – 20 Years of Office

Paula Meireles is a Portuguese lawyer practising since 2002, who first opened her own office in Carvoeiro (central Algarve) in... In Business - 17 Apr 2026, 08:30

Why Families Are Relocating to Portugal — Safety, Schools & Lifestyle Explained

For an increasing number of families, the opportunity to move to Portugal is becoming hard to turn down. In Portugal Visas - 16 Apr 2026, 11:15

Portugal Pathways on why Portugal’s leaders need to consider fairness of Nationality Law

At a time when global capital is increasingly selective about where it flows, Portugal faces a moment that goes beyond policy and... In Portugal Visas - 14 Apr 2026, 09:05

PM positions Portugal as a stable location for international investors

Portugal’s prime minister, Luís Montenegro, has highlighted what he views as one of the country’s strongest advantages in... In Portugal Visas - 16 Apr 2026, 10:20

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Calls for using cooking oil to replace fossil fuels in Portugal

The environmental association Zero has called for the collection of used cooking oils as an energy resource to replace fossil... In News, Environment - 11 Apr 2026, 09:03

Portugal government evaluates refund system for glass packaging

As reported by The Portugal News, an environmental association has called for the... In News, Environment - 10 Apr 2026, 19:03

Can and bottle refund system now available in Portugal

In News, Environment - 10 Apr 2026, 12:03

Lidl Portugal makes recycling easier with new digital refund system

In News, Environment - 10 Apr 2026, 08:03

Portuguese association calls to include glass in the packaging refund system

In News, Environment - 09 Apr 2026, 15:03

Portugal getting ready to can and bottles deposit and refund system

In News, Environment - 08 Apr 2026, 18:03

Portugal with plan to protect the bees

In News, Environment - 06 Apr 2026, 10:03

Wildlife Recovery

In Africa, World, Environment - 04 Apr 2026, 18:31

Water Rebound

In Asia, World, Environment - 04 Apr 2026, 17:31

Exclusives

Today and the Weekend Portugal Weather Forecast – 17/04/2026

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The Azorean Natural Wonder of the World

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Can you guess where The Portugal News team is today?

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Inactive EES system reduced waiting times at Faro Airport

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Hidden Layers of the Portugal Golden Visa

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Sustainability

Eco Reform

Ireland is moving to strengthen biodiversity protection through new national measures aimed at reversing environmental decline... In Europe, World, Sustainability - 11 Apr 2026, 08:31

Reuse Rise

In January 2022, the German city of Tübingen introduced a tax on disposable packaging,... In Europe, World, Sustainability - 28 Mar 2026, 15:31

Native Seeds

In North America, World, Sustainability - 28 Mar 2026, 11:31

Spoilage Solution

In Asia, World, Sustainability - 21 Mar 2026, 18:31

Green Roofs

In Europe, World, Sustainability - 07 Mar 2026, 14:31

Seed Bank

In South America, World, Sustainability - 28 Feb 2026, 19:31

Bird Homes

In United Kingdom, World, Sustainability - 28 Feb 2026, 12:31

River Protection

In Asia, World, Sustainability - 21 Feb 2026, 17:31

Mining Heritage

In Europe, World, Sustainability - 21 Feb 2026, 14:31

Editor's Choice

Ryanair cuts flights across Portugal and Spain in 2026

In News, Business, Tourism, Madeira & Azores - 13 Apr 2026, 17:03

A step-by-step guide to submit IRS tax return in Portugal

In News, Business, Economy, Finance - 25 Mar 2026, 19:03

Location of the new Lisbon Airport confirmed

In News, Business, Lisbon - 21 Mar 2026, 20:03

Portugal strengthens its gastronomic identity in Michelin Guide 2026

In News, Food & Drink - 17 Mar 2026, 11:03

Renature

Endangered monkey gives birth after pioneering operation to save foot

An endangered monkey whose foot was saved from amputation thanks to pioneering surgery has given birth. In Renature - 29 Mar 2026, 10:39

Kariba prepares for relocation to Pangea

Last week, The Portugal News reported on the launch of Pangea, a 1,000-acre sanctuary in... In Good News, Alentejo, Renature - 14 Nov 2025, 10:01

Two young bears eat week’s worth of honey during escape from park enclosure

In Lifestyle, Renature - 04 Jul 2025, 16:49

Seine revival

In Europe, World, Environment, Renature - 15 Feb 2025, 09:31

Bowden Pillars

In United Kingdom - 08 Feb 2025, 08:31

Miyawaki method

In Asia - 11 Jan 2025, 16:31

Wildlife bridge

In United Kingdom - 11 Jan 2025, 08:31

Mission Rewilding

In United Kingdom - 28 Dec 2024, 08:31

People happy to coexist with Iberian wolves

In News - 15 Dec 2024, 20:02

Ocean Sanctuary

Chile has created a new marine protected area around the Juan Fernández archipelago to... In South America, World, Environment - 04 Apr 2026, 16:31

Forest Findings

Swedish old-growth forests store significantly more carbon than managed forests, according... In Europe, World, Environment - 04 Apr 2026, 11:31

City Hives

Urban beekeeping is expanding across American cities, with hives installed on rooftops and... In North America, World, Environment - 04 Apr 2026, 10:31