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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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 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 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 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 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 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, 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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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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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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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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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 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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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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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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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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