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Arquipélago art center in the Azores

Check out the video! In Madeira & Azores - 07 Jul 2026, 13:31

Portugal among the world's leading medical tourism destinations

In News, Health, Tourism - 07 Jul 2026, 13:03

Portugal Named Europe’s Leading Retirement Destination in New Global Ranking

In News - 07 Jul 2026, 09:03

Edd's Beach Ferragudo: A beach club with sea views

In Algarve - 06 Jul 2026, 19:01

Portuguese mushroom company taps into growing wellness market

In News, Health - 06 Jul 2026, 18:03

Repsol Guide reveals 100 must-visit places to eat and drink this summer

In News, Food & Drink, Algarve - 06 Jul 2026, 10:03

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In Home & Garden - 06 Jul 2026, 09:57

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Lifestyle

What not to keep in the car during a heatwave

The sharp rise in temperatures in Portugal, with thermometers approaching or exceeding the 40ºC mark in various parts of the... In Lifestyle - 05 Jul 2026, 17:03

In The Spotlight: Building an Independent Music Movement in the Algarve

Founded by singer-songwriter and music entrepreneur Raquelle Gracie, In The Spotlight has... In Music - 05 Jul 2026, 08:01

‘Shrew’ do you think you are?

In Lifestyle - 05 Jul 2026, 07:01

Leodoro: Timeless Fashion with a Family Touch

In Lifestyle - 03 Jul 2026, 10:53

The Woman Who Stands and the Woman Who Flows

In Lifestyle - 03 Jul 2026, 09:01

Portugal's car ownership costs are among Europe's highest: here's how to manage them

In Lifestyle - 01 Jul 2026, 15:15


Discover Portugal by Bike and on Foot: Coastal Journeys with Local Experts

In Lifestyle, Portugal, Sport - 29 Jun 2026, 10:30


All birds have feathers

In Lifestyle - 28 Jun 2026, 07:01


First Drive: Is Leapmotor’s B05 a modern-day interpretation of the classic hatch?

In Lifestyle - 27 Jun 2026, 11:23

The Portugal News logo Exclusives

Arquipélago art center in the Azores

Check out the video! In Madeira & Azores - 07 Jul 2026, 13:31

Iberian Clash: Portugal’s World Cup Journey Cut Short by Spain

A cruel 91st-minute strike from Mikel Merino condemned the Seleção to a heartbreaking... In Sport

Today’s Portugal Weather Forecast – 07/07/2026

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The submerged Saint that named a city in Portugal

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Edd's Beach Ferragudo: A beach club with sea views

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Good News

First Southern Ground Hornbill was born in Portugal

The Zoo de Lagos announces the birth of a Southern Ground Hornbill, the first chick of this species to be born in a Portuguese zoo... In News, Good News, Algarve - 03 Jul 2026, 14:03

Portugal's last circus elephant finally free

Julie, Portugal's last circus elephant, has arrived as the first resident at the Pangea... 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




Editor's Choice

Portugal in top 30 wealthiest countries

In News, Economy - 01 Jul 2026, 17:03

Fábrica do Inglês Cork Museum reopens in the Algarve

In News, Algarve - 23 Jun 2026, 15:33

Portugal considered one of the most welcoming destinations for immigrants and expatriates

In News - 16 Jun 2026, 16:03

Portugal Ranked Fourth in UNICEF Child Well-Being Report

In News - 01 Jun 2026, 19:03

Home & Garden

Are your home electrics dangerous?

Electrical experts tell Lisa Salmon that too many people overlook signs of faulty electrics and urge them to book a safety check. In Home & Garden - 04 Jul 2026, 10:01

Portugal Government expands E-Lar plans

The government is preparing an expanded programme combining support for efficient... In News, Environment, Politics - 02 Jul 2026, 19:03

Heatwave can lead to blackouts in Portugal

In News - 01 Jul 2026, 12:03

How to make gardening easier as you get older

In Home & Garden - 25 Jun 2026, 16:06

8 hacks to cool your home quickly without air-con

In Home & Garden - 24 Jun 2026, 15:11

The invasive species you don’t want in your garden

In Home & Garden - 24 Jun 2026, 10:28



The ultimate summer hosting checklist: What to do before guests arrive

In Home & Garden - 19 Jun 2026, 16:27


The most important gardening jobs to do in July

In Home & Garden - 19 Jun 2026, 10:14

Food & Drink

Beer Fest returns to Algarve city

Between 14 and 18 July, a historic city in the Algarve will host a beer festival. In News, Algarve - 05 Jul 2026, 16:03

Algarve Café of the Week: Pó de Açúcar

This week, we visited Pó de Açúcar, a café that is much more than a traditional coffee... In Food & Drink - 05 Jul 2026, 15:01

Port Cocktail Of The Day: Louisville Julep

In Port Wine Recipes - 03 Jul 2026, 08:31

Food prices in Portugal hit their lowest value since March

In News - 02 Jul 2026, 17:33



Did you know about the new Bola de Berlim flavours?

In Food & Drink - 27 Jun 2026, 13:01


Entertainment

5 new podcasts to listen to this week

These are our top podcast picks. In Entertainment - 26 Jun 2026, 15:32

Warner Bros. Park Madrid celebrates Pride Week

Between 22 June and 5 July, Warner Bros. Park Madrid will be filled with colour and... In News, Entertainment, Europe - 18 Jun 2026, 10:33

5 new podcasts to listen to this week

In Entertainment - 17 Jun 2026, 14:36

Lagoa Wine Show has returned to the Algarve

In Algarve - 07 Jun 2026, 13:31

5 new LGBT+ podcasts to listen to this week

In Entertainment - 22 May 2026, 14:51


International podcast analyses Portugal and Portuguese diasporas

In News, Entertainment - 13 May 2026, 11:03


Angola, Hollywood and the Portuguese-Speaking World’s New Screen Moment

In Lifestyle, Entertainment - 06 May 2026, 09:05


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Community

Food for thought – A helpful sign!

“We’ve put out a sign ‘not to feed the dog’ hoping it will work!” In Community - 05 Jul 2026, 12:04

Cleaning Culture

Japanese football fans have won praise for cleaning World Cup stadiums after matches, with... In Asia, World, Community - 04 Jul 2026, 18:31

Pinetrees 41st Birthday Party

In Community - 03 Jul 2026, 15:04

A Magical Candlelit Festival returns to the Algarve

In Algarve - 02 Jul 2026, 21:25

AVA rallies efforts in the Algarve to send humanitarian aid to Venezuela

In News, Community - 02 Jul 2026, 16:03


Strawberry Moon Party Raises €1,470 for Dog Sterilisation in the Eastern Algarve

In Community - 02 Jul 2026, 15:04


Charity Dinners by Helping Hands in the Algarve

In Community - 02 Jul 2026, 12:35


Laranjal Captain’s Charity Event Raises €120,000 for Algarve Oncology Association

In Community - 01 Jul 2026, 15:35

Curiosity

Saint Paulinus of Nola

Born around 354 A.D. in Bordeaux to a wealthy and influential family, Paulinus had everything most people dream of.  In Curiosity - 05 Jul 2026, 09:01

Strawberry Moon to be seen in Portugal

Known as the Strawberry Moon, the Full Moon that will be visible in the skies on 29 June... In News, Curiosity - 29 Jun 2026, 18:03

Capricorn Full Moon: Strawberry Moon

In Curiosity - 28 Jun 2026, 16:01

Saint Joseph Vaz

In Curiosity - 28 Jun 2026, 09:01

St. Charles Lwanga

In Curiosity - 21 Jun 2026, 09:01

Be More Weed

In Curiosity - 14 Jun 2026, 10:01


St. John Neumann C.Ss.R. (1811-1860)

In Curiosity - 14 Jun 2026, 09:01


St Nicholas of Myra

In Curiosity - 07 Jun 2026, 09:01


Recreating “Gandalf’s Garden 2.0” in the Algarve

In Curiosity - 05 Jun 2026, 14:31

Events

Afro Nation coming to an end

The fifth edition of Afro Nation has come to a close on the event’s third day, bringing an end to a weekend in Praia da Rocha... In News - 05 Jul 2026, 21:10

Afro Nation half-way complete

Afro Nation 2026 has upped the ante with its second day of running, immersing guests... In News, Music, Events, Algarve - 04 Jul 2026, 20:43

Loulé Jazz Festival Marks 30th Anniversary with Three Days of Live Music

In News, Algarve, Events - 03 Jul 2026, 17:33

Heritage on wheels: Algarve gears up for a weekend of classic motoring

In News, Algarve - 02 Jul 2026, 14:03

Afro Nation Portugal reveals historic full lineup

In News, Events, Algarve - 02 Jul 2026, 10:03

Free Summer Health Market

In Community - 01 Jul 2026, 12:04


Stellar Charity Night Under The Stars in the Algarve

In Community - 30 Jun 2026, 19:05


Portugal Park to host stargazing event in July

In News - 30 Jun 2026, 18:03


Almancil bike ride

In Community - 30 Jun 2026, 15:04

Health

Vaccine Success

Newly released research analysing mortality data from 2020 to 2024 found no cervical cancer deaths among women in their early... In United Kingdom, Health, World - 04 Jul 2026, 07:31

Portugal faces sweltering nights as heatwave continues

Portugal is facing another stretch of extreme heat, with temperatures expected to remain... In News - 03 Jul 2026, 12:33

Do I need to take electrolytes in a heatwave?

In Health - 03 Jul 2026, 10:43

The 32nd National Congress of Internal Medicine (CNMI)

In Health - 03 Jul 2026, 08:45

Portugal at maximum and very high risk of fire

In News - 02 Jul 2026, 09:03

RSV vaccine to reach all babies up to one year old in Portugal

In News, Health - 02 Jul 2026, 08:03


Health Unit in Portugal strengthens liver cancer treatment

In News, Health - 01 Jul 2026, 08:33


Severe weather warning issued in Portugal due to high temperatures

In News, Health - 01 Jul 2026, 08:03


Dogs help elderly people in Portugal combat isolation and grief

In News - 30 Jun 2026, 17:33

Galactic

Alleged UFO sighted in Portugal

An alleged unidentified flying object (UFO) was sighted on 10 March in Portugal. In News, Galactic, Porto & North - 11 Mar 2026, 18:33

Cosmic Research

Chinese astronomers have used a small telescope in Antarctica to observe a type of cosmic... In Asia, World, Galactic - 24 Jan 2026, 19:31

When can you see a total eclipse in Portugal next?

In News, Portugal, Galactic - 27 Sep 2025, 18:02



Irish astronomers aided ‘remarkable discovery’ of new planet

In News, World, Galactic - 26 Aug 2025, 10:57


Places of Worship

Father Rob Kean prepares to leave the Algarve after nine years

At St Vincent’s Church in Praia da Luz, Father Rob Kean has spent the past nine years doing something that sounds simple, but... In Places of Worship - 04 Jul 2026, 16:52

Church linked to Portuguese Discoveries explorer to reopen

The Church of Nossa Senhora das Salas in Sines (Setúbal district), a monument linked to... In News, Arts & Culture, Alentejo - 01 Jul 2026, 07:03

The Royal Legacy Beneath the Arches in Lisbon

In Portugal - 16 Jun 2026, 13:31




Science

Faces of Portuguese Research: Miguel Bastos Araújo

Miguel Bastos Araújo has spent his career mapping where life chooses to go. His own path took him from being rejected by... In Science - 05 Jul 2026, 12:01

Venomous Chilean spider recorded in Portugal for the first time

Researchers have confirmed the first recorded presence of the Chilean recluse spider... In News, Science - 01 Jul 2026, 19:03

Portuguese team discovers prehistoric DNA in rock art

In News, Science - 25 Jun 2026, 08:03

European Union supports projects by Portugal researchers

In News, Science - 23 Jun 2026, 12:33

Researchers in Portugal create water decontaminator

In News, Science - 23 Jun 2026, 10:33



How sure are we that sex is binary?

In Science - 20 Jun 2026, 11:01


Portuguese underwater robot explores in deep waters

In News, Science - 15 Jun 2026, 09:03

Arts & Culture

Creative Income

Ireland has made its basic income scheme for artists permanent after new research found the initiative generated an estimated 100... In Europe, Politics, Arts & Culture - 04 Jul 2026, 08:31

Jimmy Carr is coming back to Portugal after selling out eight shows

Jimmy Carr is returning to Portugal next year with his new world tour, Laughs Funny. In News, Arts & Culture - 03 Jul 2026, 13:03

Art Creates Confidence, Expression and Connection

In Arts & Culture - 03 Jul 2026, 07:01

Family-Friendly Dom Roberto Theatre to Visit Lagoa Beaches

In News, Arts & Culture - 02 Jul 2026, 10:33

Would you like to be a student in Porto?

In Porto & North - 30 Jun 2026, 13:31


Portugal artists defend Portuguese Education Abroad

In News, Learning - 30 Jun 2026, 12:33


“Stranger Things” soundtrack composers to perform in Portugal

In News - 30 Jun 2026, 11:33


The hidden origin behind Pena Palace

In Portugal - 30 Jun 2026, 07:31

Other Lifestyle Articles

Three charities join for special auction

A bit of this and a bit of that… a special auction which should attract all charity... In Community - 01 Jul 2026, 15:04

Extreme heat set to spread across Portugal as weather warning is issued

Portugal is preparing for one of its most widespread periods of extreme heat in recent... In News, Health - 30 Jun 2026, 10:03

“Passiflora” is a vibrant street art mural in Porto

Check out the video! In Porto & North - 29 Jun 2026, 13:31

People without a family doctor increase in Portugal

The number of people without a family doctor increased by 41,000 in 2025, with the Public... In News, Health - 29 Jun 2026, 11:33

O azulejo (“The Tile”) is a street art mural in Porto

Check out the video! In Porto & North - 28 Jun 2026, 13:31

APAA – A group with a difference

“We certainly try!” Jenny Clarke, President of the Association for the Protection of... In Community, Events - 28 Jun 2026, 12:04

Have you visited Metro Encarnação in Lisbon?

In Lisbon - 27 Jun 2026, 07:45

Portimão Sardine crosses borders and makes history in Luxembourg

In Community, Europe - 26 Jun 2026, 15:04

Vozes De Verão

In Community - 26 Jun 2026, 12:04