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World’s top aerobatic pilots head to Porto for AIR INVICTUS

13 June 2026 at 19:32
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Northern Portugal is preparing to host what organisers describe as the largest aviation and aerospace event ever staged in the country, with the inaugural AIR INVICTUS festival set to take

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Alfama crowned queen of Lisbon’s Popular Marches

13 June 2026 at 11:16
Alfama - Photo: Lisboa Cultura/EGEAC

Alfama has reclaimed the title of Lisbon’s champion Popular March after an eight-year wait, emerging victorious in one of the city’s most beloved annual traditions at the heart of the

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Ferreira do Zêzere opens new river beach on Castelo do Bode reservoir

13 June 2026 at 10:57
Praia Fluvial da Bairrada/Bairradinha - Photo: CM Ferreira do Zêzere

The municipality of Ferreira do Zêzere has officially launched its 2026 bathing season with the inauguration of a new river beach on the shores of the Castelo do Bode reservoir,

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President’s first political veto sparks backlash from Portugal’s right

13 June 2026 at 10:38
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President António José Seguro’s first political veto has triggered sharp criticism from Portugal’s governing right-wing parties after he blocked legislation that would have banned the display of “ideological, partisan or

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Portugal strengthens appeal to foreign investors with €22bn project pipeline

12 June 2026 at 16:49
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Portugal is reinforcing its reputation as one of Europe’s most attractive destinations for foreign investment, with government figures revealing a pipeline of 85 foreign direct investment (FDI) projects worth more

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Ferragudo’s Festival das Escaidinhas returns for summer solstice celebration

12 June 2026 at 15:53
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Ferragudo’s much-loved Festival das Escaidinhas returns on Sunday, June 21, transforming the Algarve fishing village into an open-air cultural stage for an evening of music, theatre, dance, film and artistic

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St Vincent’s Chaplaincy to host Summer BBQ and fundraiser in Lagos

12 June 2026 at 15:13
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St Vincent’s Chaplaincy Praia da Luz is inviting residents and visitors to its Summer BBQ at Lagos Aerodrome on Saturday, July 11, from 2.30pm to 6.30pm. The family-friendly event will

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Tivoli Marina Vilamoura marks Global Wellness Day with new running club launch

12 June 2026 at 14:22
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Tivoli Marina Vilamoura is celebrating Global Wellness Day this weekend with a series of activities focused on health, mindfulness and movement, while also launching a new community running initiative designed

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Portugal Day Special: 10 reasons Portugal is worth every minute in the airport queue

10 June 2026 at 15:20
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Portugal Day, June 10, is a time to celebrate everything that makes this small corner of Europe so special. And while airport queues and passport control might test the patience

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Sines investment boost reflects economic strength

10 June 2026 at 10:14
Finance minister Joaquim Miranda Sarmento - Photo: António Cotrim/Lusa

Portugal’s economy has demonstrated remarkable resilience in the years following the Covid-19 pandemic, with strong growth, rising wages and continued success in attracting major international investment, according to Finance Minister

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Portugal takes proactive approach to invasive seaweed

9 June 2026 at 16:37
Seaweed being removed from Lagos' Meia Praia beach this month (Photos: CM Lagos)|Lagos mayor Hugo Pereira opened the event, hoping that solutions could be found to turn a "problem into an opportunity"|Professor Rui Santos providing his expert insight

The invasive Asian seaweed Rugulopteryx okamurae is expected to remain a feature of Portugal’s coastline for the foreseeable future, but scientists, local authorities and the government are increasingly focusing on

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PSD proposes retroactive 6% VAT for urban rehabilitation projects

9 June 2026 at 12:41
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Portugal’s Social Democratic Party (PSD) has submitted a proposal to parliament that could significantly reduce tax liabilities for construction companies involved in urban rehabilitation projects, while potentially ending a long-running

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Popular Saints come to Vila Vita Parc with outdoor festival

9 June 2026 at 12:13
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On June 13, Vila Vita Parc in Porches will mark St Anthony’s Day with a celebration inspired by the most iconic Portuguese folk traditions. With live music and a festive

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Lisbon tops global rankings for international congresses in 2025

9 June 2026 at 10:46
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Lisbon was the world’s leading destination for international association congresses and meetings in 2025, according to the latest ranking published by the International Congress and Convention Association (ICCA), cementing the

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Beach maps proposed to end umbrella confusion

9 June 2026 at 09:58
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The government has recommended that Portuguese beaches display simple maps at their entrances showing where visitors can place umbrellas and towels, following growing confusion over concession areas and beach access

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One dead and pregnant woman seriously injured in Castro Marim crash

9 June 2026 at 08:58

A man has died and a pregnant woman has been seriously injured after a car left the road and plunged into a ravine in Castro Marim, in the Algarve, on

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Bonnie Tyler’s 75th birthday marked by global messages of support

9 June 2026 at 08:41
Bonnie Tyler hospitalised in Faro

Welsh singer Bonnie Tyler, famous for her distinctive raspy voice and hits such as Total Eclipse of the Heart and Holding Out For a Hero, celebrated her 75th birthday yesterday

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