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Which airports in Portugal have the most flight delays?

If you are flying from Portugal, the airport you travel from could make a difference to how likely you are to face a long delay. In News - 27 Oct 2026, 20:03

Tattoo artist launches animal charity campaign in Portugal

In News - 27 Oct 2026, 18:33

Meat-flavoured crisps may be banned from European Union

In News - 27 Oct 2026, 17:33

Rammstein singer returns to Portugal with adults-only concert

In News, Arts & Culture - 27 Oct 2026, 17:03

Faro Marina: A little gem in the city

In Algarve - 27 Oct 2026, 16:01

easyJet to introduce in-flight Wi-Fi in 2027

In News - 27 Oct 2026, 14:45

Portugal plans to allow graduates to teach primary school

In News, Learning - 27 Oct 2026, 13:35

Spotlight

ISS Lisbon begins building its Teaching & Learning Framework

Drawing on the expertise of its own faculty, ISS Lisbon has launched SPARK, a teacher-led programme that will shape a shared... In Education - 26 Oct 2026, 10:01

Blacktower celebrates European success and recognition for founder

Blacktower Financial Management is celebrating success at the Investment International Awards 2026, winning Excellence in Client... In Business - 23 Oct 2026, 08:01

Considering I/GCSEs or A Levels? Preparing Students for More Than Just Exams

At The British School of Lisbon, academic ambition goes hand in hand with personalised learning, strong pastoral care and a belief... In Education - 23 Oct 2026, 14:05

VectorTraders Points to Perpetual Futures Funding as Stablecoin Yield Sources Shift

With on-chain perpetual volumes reaching $593 billion in 30 days and regulatory pressure reshaping balance-based yield, the... In Crypto - 26 Oct 2026, 12:04

How Property Ownership in the Algarve boosts your Health and Well-Being

Have you decided to buy a property in the Algarve? Are you worrying about the legal process or concerned about currency... In Housing - 23 Oct 2026, 09:01

Relocating to Portugal: Six Mistakes to Avoid Before You Make the Move

Portugal has a way of making a holiday feel like a preview of your future. A morning coffee in the sunshine, a walk by the sea, a... In Housing - 27 Oct 2026, 10:40

Life after Weight Loss: The Rebirth of Body Contouring and Self-Esteem

For people who are suffering from obesity or have a large amount of excess weight, losing a great deal of weight is a major... In Health - 23 Oct 2026, 10:01

Could Lower Rent Leave You with More? Portugal’s New Rules for Landlords

Fresh Legal Group and Lisbeyond host a webinar on choosing between AL, medium-term, and long-term rentals In Housing - 21 Oct 2026, 16:25

Off-market luxury Homes in Boavista and Vila Nova de Gaia

From a cosmopolitan lifestyle of socialites and art houses to riverside port lodges overlooking the Douro, the Porto region offers... In Luxury New Homes - 23 Oct 2026, 15:33

New Gambling Regulations in Europe in 2026 and What Has Changed Across Different Countries

Online betting in Europe has visibly changed in recent years. European online betting isn't just making small changes this year.... In Gambling - 22 Oct 2026, 10:43

The enduring appeal of Cascais and Estoril

Stretching along Lisbon’s coastline, Cascais and Estoril rank among Portugal’s most prestigious enclaves. Long favoured by... In Luxury New Homes - 23 Oct 2026, 15:30

Discover The Residences Vale do Lobo

Generous interiors, expansive terraces and carefully considered outdoor spaces have been designed around the Algarve lifestyle at... In Housing - 23 Oct 2026, 11:19

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Municipalities offering affordable student housing while tackling loneliness among older residents in Portugal

Portuguese municipalities are expanding affordable accommodation schemes for university students, from subsidised residences to... In News, Housing - 26 Oct 2026, 15:33

Portuguese students demonstrate and block schools in Lisbon

Hundreds of students are blocking two secondary schools in Lisbon to demand better... In News - 23 Oct 2026, 10:49

Students in Portugal protest against tuition fee increases

In News, Learning - 21 Oct 2026, 08:33

Public petition proposes replacing "Creche Feliz" in Portugal

In News, Learning - 21 Oct 2026, 07:03

Strike closes schools across Portugal

In News, Learning - 19 Oct 2026, 14:33

Portugal archipelago opens scholarship applications

In News, Learning, Madeira & Azores - 19 Oct 2026, 10:03

Portuguese app helps preserve family recipes

In News, Food & Drink, Learning - 16 Oct 2026, 19:03

Schools in Portugal may close on Monday due to strike

In News, Learning - 16 Oct 2026, 16:03

Portugal confirms flexible AI guidelines for schools

In News, Politics, Learning - 16 Oct 2026, 10:33

Artificial Intelligence: Part 6

Part 6: A Practical Glossary [A-Z] In Lifestyle - 26 Oct 2026, 11:31

Why making your bed can change the feeling of your whole room

It takes only a couple of minutes, but making your bed in the morning can completely... In Lifestyle - 25 Oct 2026, 08:01

The Portugal-California Connection

In Portugal - 24 Oct 2026, 19:31

Record ‘tern’ around: Seabird numbers soar in Solent after RSPB recovery work

In Lifestyle - 24 Oct 2026, 12:54

Why You Sometimes Need Alone Time After a Great Day

In Lifestyle - 22 Oct 2026, 10:28

Artificial Intelligence: Part 5

In Lifestyle - 19 Oct 2026, 10:31

All that glitters is not gold

In Lifestyle - 18 Oct 2026, 13:01

Don't die rich, buy a sports car, but maybe not a Maserati Quattroporte?

In Lifestyle - 17 Oct 2026, 09:01

5 factors to consider when choosing a pet insurance policy

In Lifestyle - 16 Oct 2026, 09:55

Editor's Choice

Portugal brand value reaches €257.1 billion

In News - 27 Oct 2026, 17:35

Lagoa approves land for 743 homes in Algarve

In News, Housing - 26 Oct 2026, 11:26

Encampments in support of housing continue in Portugal

In News, Housing - 22 Oct 2026, 14:34

Algarve ranks second best place for retirement

In News - 02 Sep 2026, 16:03

A smooth getaway from Faro Airport today

Passengers leaving Faro Airport today reported a remarkably hassle-free experience, with no queues at immigration or security and... In Travel - 27 Oct 2026, 12:56

Ryanair kicks off the winter season with four new routes in Portugal

Ryanair has launched its biggest winter schedule to date, adding four new direct routes... In News - 27 Oct 2026, 11:42

European pilots reveal how often they fall asleep in the cockpit

In News - 27 Oct 2026, 11:03

The Algarve from above

In Algarve - 26 Oct 2026, 16:31

FlixBus expands network in Algarve and Alentejo

In News - 26 Oct 2026, 16:21

Portugal marks 170 years of railways

In News - 26 Oct 2026, 15:54

The Monastery of Alcobaça

In Places of Worship, Tourism, Travel - 25 Oct 2026, 12:15

Beach of the Week: Praia de Nossa Senhora da Rocha, Porches

In Beach of the week - 24 Oct 2026, 17:01

Is this the Best View in Portugal?

In Portugal, Tourism, Travel - 24 Oct 2026, 13:45

Military performs unprecedented rescue in Portugal

Portuguese military personnel were travelling from Queluz to Coimbra on the A1 highway when they encountered an unexpected rescue... In News, Good News - 08 Oct 2026, 19:03

World’s First Commercial Octopus Farm Abandoned After Years of Opposition

Plans to build the world’s first commercial octopus farm have been abandoned following... In News - 27 Jul 2026, 17:31

First Southern Ground Hornbill was born in Portugal

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

Portugal's last circus elephant finally free

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

Happiest City

In Europe, World, Good News - 20 Dec 2025, 10:31

Plants that need no soil to live

But only bloom once in their lives. In Home & Garden - 26 Oct 2026, 08:01

Portugal Plans Mandatory Home Insurance Against Natural Disasters

Homeowners in Portugal could soon be required to take out insurance against natural... In News - 23 Oct 2026, 16:03

The biggest bathroom trends to get on board with now

In Home & Garden - 23 Oct 2026, 10:58

Why hotel bedrooms feel so relaxing – and how to recreate it at home

In Home & Garden - 10 Oct 2026, 12:01

Easy guide to collecting seeds

In Home & Garden - 09 Oct 2026, 10:35

How to have the perfect living room

In Home & Garden - 05 Oct 2026, 09:01

The plants of Portuguese grandparents

In Home & Garden - 04 Oct 2026, 16:01

Autumn Mediterranean Garden Fair 2026

In Community - 01 Oct 2026, 15:04

Electricity and gas bills rise from October in Portugal

In News, Home & Garden - 01 Oct 2026, 14:03

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Café of the Week: Café Mané in Albufeira

This is our latest coffee find in Albufeira, and one we’re happy to share. Café Mané is a popular, family-run café in the Old... In Food & Drink - 25 Oct 2026, 16:01

An inspired afternoon tea

Afternoon tea inspired by the Algarve is the latest addition to the dining offer at Hyatt... In Food & Drink - 24 Oct 2026, 19:01

Climate change affecting chestnut production in Portugal

In News - 24 Oct 2026, 13:03

Café of the week: Georgina Café

In Food & Drink - 18 Oct 2026, 15:01

World Food Day: A look at Portuguese eating habits

In News, Food & Drink, Health - 16 Oct 2026, 19:33

Mercadona opens first Algarve store

In News, Food & Drink, Business, Algarve - 15 Oct 2026, 10:33

Great places to eat in the Algarve

In Food & Drink - 11 Oct 2026, 19:01

Café of the Week: Morangoice, Praia da Rocha

In Food & Drink - 11 Oct 2026, 15:01

Alpacas bring a playful twist to café culture

In Europe, Food & Drink - 10 Oct 2026, 11:31

Portugal leads the ranking of the best wedding destinations

Portugal ranked No. 1 in a new DressPreservation.com study ranking 27 EU countries to find the best places to get married In News - 26 Oct 2026, 14:33

Cross-border tourism records continued annual growth

Cross-border travel between Canada and the United States increased in September, according... In North America, Tourism - 24 Oct 2026, 09:33

Sunset in Óbidos

In Portugal, Tourism, Travel - 23 Oct 2026, 19:15

Alvor’s Zona Ribeirinha

In Algarve, Tourism, Travel - 23 Oct 2026, 13:31

Portugal to have a new tourist tax in Esposende

In News, Tourism - 23 Oct 2026, 11:03

Portugal anticipates tourism revenues exceeding €53 billion

In News, Tourism - 23 Oct 2026, 10:03

The Yard: Bringing people together in Vale do Lobo

In Algarve - 23 Oct 2026, 09:01

A favourite view of the Douro

In Porto & North - 22 Oct 2026, 13:31

Lisbon’s Green Street

In Lisbon - 21 Oct 2026, 19:15

Hidden Gem in Lisbon: Putpari

Around the historic neighborhood of Graça, Putpari is an Indian restaurant that catches attention long before you even look at... In Food & Drink - 30 Sep 2026, 13:31

9 Places in Portugal You’ll Want to Keep Secret

There is a particular problem with writing about Portugal’s hidden places. The moment... In Portugal - 09 Sep 2026, 19:31

The Green Heart of Sintra

In Hidden Gems - 04 Sep 2026, 17:31

Two Portuguese beaches named among Europe's best-kept secrets

In News, Environment - 16 Aug 2026, 14:03

The Cosy Tea House Inside a Volcano in the Azores You Need to Visit

In Madeira & Azores - 21 Jul 2026, 19:33

The 5 Crystal-Clear Gems of the Costa Vicentina

In Hidden Gems - 12 Jul 2026, 16:01

5 Must-See River Beaches in Viseu

In Hidden Gems - 27 Jun 2026, 17:01

The Liquid Spine of Central Portugal

In Hidden Gems, Central - 20 Jun 2026, 13:01

When a tunnel leads to one of Lagos' most beautiful beaches in the Algarve

In Hidden Gems - 16 Jun 2026, 19:05

Zoomarine Algarve named world’s best theme park

Zoomarine has been recognised as the world’s best theme park for the third consecutive year, securing the title at the 2026... In News, Business, Entertainment, Tourism, Sustainability , Environment - 21 Oct 2026, 10:03

Portuguese priest among the 100 best DJs in the world

Father Guilherme is the only Portuguese person on British magazine DJ Mag’s list. In News, Entertainment - 09 Oct 2026, 19:03

Carobs take the spotlight in the Algarve

In News, Entertainment, Food & Drink - 06 Oct 2026, 16:33

Portugal seeks to register bullfighting as Intangible Cultural Heritage

In News, Entertainment - 02 Oct 2026, 16:33

Popular Algarve fair returns for six days

In News, Entertainment, Events, Food & Drink - 02 Oct 2026, 15:33

Alvor Wine Tasting returns to the Algarve this weekend

In News, Food & Drink, Entertainment - 02 Oct 2026, 10:31

AlgarveCon returns to Faro

In News, Entertainment - 02 Oct 2026, 09:04

5 new books to read this week

In Entertainment - 16 Sep 2026, 10:19

5 new podcasts to listen to this week

In Entertainment - 11 Sep 2026, 10:45

Community

Quarteira Bike Ride

Sunday 1st November Bike ride starting in Quarteira In Community - 27 Oct 2026, 13:04

Not just fun – hard work too…

“The year has flown by!” Jenny, President of the Association for Protection of Animals... In Community - 25 Oct 2026, 13:04

Helping the Homeless feed their 4-legged friends

In Community - 23 Oct 2026, 15:04

The Art Gala for Animals!

In Community - 22 Oct 2026, 17:31

Paderne Bike Ride

In Community - 22 Oct 2026, 17:04

100 Years of Independence: Celebrating Elsa’s Remarkable Life

In Community - 22 Oct 2026, 15:04

Equipment from Espaço Portas do Sol finds a new home at the Portimão Soup Kitchen

In Community - 21 Oct 2026, 15:04

Algarve bar raises over €1,000 for firefighters

In News, Community - 20 Oct 2026, 18:03

Algarve community garden festival returns

In News, Sustainability , Environment, Community - 20 Oct 2026, 16:33

Curiosity

Rare Olympic torch sold for €124,000 at auction

A woman in Sweden has sold a flea-market discovery for approximately €124,000 after it was identified as a rare Olympic torch... In Europe, Curiosity - 25 Oct 2026, 14:33

St. Januarius

St. Januarius, Bishop of Benevento, lived during the persecution of Christians under... In Curiosity - 25 Oct 2026, 10:01

Have you got annoying habits?

In Curiosity - 25 Oct 2026, 10:01

Full Moon in Taurus

In Curiosity - 23 Oct 2026, 09:01

Saint Joseph of Cupertino

In Curiosity - 18 Oct 2026, 09:01

October: The Extra Hour

In Curiosity - 12 Oct 2026, 09:01

On Changing the World – Part 1

In Curiosity - 11 Oct 2026, 10:01

Saint Robert Bellarmine

In Curiosity - 11 Oct 2026, 09:01

Full Moon in Aries on 26 September

In Curiosity - 25 Sep 2026, 10:01

Events

Where to Live and Where to Invest: Why Wealth and Migration Are Now One Conversation

The two-day Wealth & Migration Summit by Global Citizen Solutions in Lisbon, Portugal, on the 5th and 6th of November brings... In Business, Events - 27 Oct 2026, 09:51

Could Lower Rent Leave You with More? Portugal’s New Rules for Landlords

Fresh Legal Group and Lisbeyond host a webinar on choosing between AL, medium-term, and... In Housing - 21 Oct 2026, 16:25

200 Guests, Three Custom Cars, One Big Reveal

In Algarve - 11 Oct 2026, 17:31

Members get their money’s worth

In Community, Events - 11 Oct 2026, 12:04

Horror film festival coming to Pedrógão Grande

In News, Arts & Culture, Events - 09 Oct 2026, 18:31

Down the Rabbit Hole The Algarveans Go!

In Community, Events - 09 Oct 2026, 15:04

European Le Mans Series returns to Algarve for season finale

In News, Events - 09 Oct 2026, 10:33

Algarve Real Estate Summit 2026: Where the Algarve Meets the World

In Housing, Events, Algarve - 09 Oct 2026, 10:01

Algarve plans 21 tourism promotion events in October

In News, Tourism - 07 Oct 2026, 12:03

Beach of the week

Beach of the week: Praia dos Arrifes

Praia dos Arrifes is one of the smallest beaches in Albufeira, but it is also one of the prettiest. In Beach of the week - 17 Oct 2026, 17:01

Beach of the Week: Praia do Amado

A beach walk among Portimão’s beautiful rock formations In Beach of the week - 10 Oct 2026, 17:01

Beach of the Week: Praia da Rocha

In Beach of the week - 03 Oct 2026, 17:01

Beach of the Week: Carvoeiro Beach

In Beach of the week - 26 Sep 2026, 17:01

Beach of the Week: Praia dos Três Castelos

In Beach of the week - 19 Sep 2026, 17:01

Beach of the Week: Tavira Island

In Beach of the week - 12 Sep 2026, 17:01

Beach of the Week: Praia da Cova Redonda

In Beach of the week - 05 Sep 2026, 17:01

Beach of the Week: Praia da Galé

In Beach of the week - 29 Aug 2026, 17:01

Beach of the week: Albandeira Beach

In Beach of the week - 22 Aug 2026, 17:01

Galactic

Portugal Active Space Technologies prepares to enter Middle Eastern market

Portuguese space technology company Active Space Technologies is preparing to enter Middle Eastern markets after securing its... In News, Galactic - 21 Aug 2026, 18:03

The total eclipse captivated all of Portugal

Although the full effect was visible only in Bragança and along the Spanish border, the... In News, Galactic - 12 Aug 2026, 21:15

18-year-old Portuguese student wins international space award

In News, Galactic - 12 Aug 2026, 19:03

Lagoa Wine Show has returned to the Algarve

In Algarve - 07 Jun 2026, 13:31

Alleged UFO sighted in Portugal

In News, Galactic, Porto & North - 11 Mar 2026, 18:33

Cosmic Research

In Asia, World, Galactic - 24 Jan 2026, 19:31

Total solar eclipse to be visible in Portugal

In News, Portugal, World, Galactic - 25 Dec 2025, 19:05

Telescope Standoff

In Europe, World, Galactic - 29 Nov 2025, 10:31

Portugal super moon tonight

In News, Portugal, Galactic - 05 Nov 2025, 17:21

Places of Worship

Joining in the Worldwide celebrations for bringing in the Harvest

Autumn is quietly arriving in the Algarve — softer mornings, quieter roads, and that familiar shift in the air. In Community - 13 Oct 2026, 15:04

Clérigos Tower at Night: Porto After Dark

Clérigos Tower takes on a different character after sunset. In Porto & North - 27 Sep 2026, 19:31

Catholic Mass in Carvoeiro

In Community - 16 Sep 2026, 15:04

Angolan Archbishop Leads Fátima Pilgrimage

In News - 15 Sep 2026, 15:03

A little chapel by the sea in Armação de Pêra

In Places of Worship - 13 Sep 2026, 19:01

Meet the Chaplain Behind the Animal Blessing Service

In Places of Worship, Community - 12 Sep 2026, 16:01

Animal Blessing Service Brings Community Together to Support Algarve Animal Rescues

In Places of Worship - 12 Sep 2026, 15:43

View from Sé do Porto

In Porto & North - 06 Sep 2026, 19:01

Convent of Christ plans to reopen cloisters to the public

In News - 06 Sep 2026, 14:03

Science

World’s first invisible hearing implant launched

Austrian company MED-EL has introduced the world’s first invisible cochlear implant, offering independence to people with severe... In Europe, Science - 25 Oct 2026, 13:33

Switching the Brain on with Light: The 2026 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine

Flip a switch of light and a mouse remembers a fear it never had, thanks to a protein... In Science - 25 Oct 2026, 13:01

Drought reveals crystals beneath Pyrenees riverbed

In Europe, Science - 25 Oct 2026, 12:33

Portugal to celebrate science in Coimbra

In News - 25 Oct 2026, 12:03

Deep-sea expedition reveals remarkable marine biodiversity

In South America, Science - 24 Oct 2026, 17:33

Portuguese scientists discover new way to monitor microscopic marine life

In News, Science - 14 Oct 2026, 10:31

Portugal village preserves traces of ancient ocean

In News, Science - 13 Oct 2026, 19:03

Scientists measure seismic instability due to nuclear tests

In Asia, Science - 03 Oct 2026, 17:31

Faces of Portuguese Research: Pedro Leão

In Science - 27 Sep 2026, 13:01

Arts & Culture

James Blake confirms show in Portugal

British singer and producer James Blake will return to NOS Alive next summer, joining the lineup for the festival’s final day on... In News, Arts & Culture - 25 Oct 2026, 19:03