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Beach accessibility in Portugal improves, but barriers remain

A third of beaches in Portugal are accessible to people with reduced mobility. Although this number has increased, it is still... In News - 18 Aug 2026, 11:05

New Italian restaurant opens in the Algarve

In News, Food & Drink - 18 Aug 2026, 10:03

Volta opens app for depositing change into your bank account

In News - 18 Aug 2026, 09:03

Multicare adds optional oral health cover to health insurance

In News, Business - 18 Aug 2026, 08:03

Aviation carbon tax generates €31.5 million

In News, Wealth and Tax - 18 Aug 2026, 07:03

Portugal is home to olive trees thousands of years old

In News, Environment - 17 Aug 2026, 19:33

Irish hurling star Gearóid Hegarty and Niamh McCarthy celebrate wedding in the Algarve

In News - 17 Aug 2026, 19:01

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Over 200,000 vouchers redeemed on Odisseias trips in Portugal

This year, over 200,000 vouchers have already been used to book trips through the travel agency Odisseias, indicating a steady... In News, Tourism - 17 Aug 2026, 18:04

Firefighters battle blaze near Benagil in the Algarve

Firefighters are continuing operations following a wildfire near Benagil, in the... In News - 17 Aug 2026, 17:35

New digital surgery waiting list system delayed

In News, Health - 17 Aug 2026, 17:33

Visits opening to one of Portugal’s largest Bronze Age settlements

In News - 17 Aug 2026, 17:03

Ronaldo hints at retirement

In News, Sport - 17 Aug 2026, 16:04

Albufeira Mayor charged over Roma comments

In News, Politics - 17 Aug 2026, 15:33


Cascais is home to the most expensive streets in Portugal

In News - 17 Aug 2026, 15:03


Tourism contributed 36.2 billion euros to Portugal’s economy in 2025

In News, Economy - 17 Aug 2026, 14:33


Portugal among the best places in EU for summer weather

In News, Environment - 17 Aug 2026, 14:03

Politics

The President of the Republic is working to prevent damage during the upcoming storms

The President of the Republic announced today in Batalha that he will review the status of the report produced following Storm... In News, Politics, Environment - 14 Aug 2026, 17:03

Further parliamentary debate will be required after the constitutional ruling

Portugal introduces stricter lobbying transparency rules

Starting Friday, contacts between government members and lobbyists must be recorded and,... In News, Politics - 14 Aug 2026, 13:33

Eight Algarve municipalities to receive support following severe weather

In News, Politics - 13 Aug 2026, 19:33

Driving above 180 km/h could become a crime in Portugal

In News, Politics - 13 Aug 2026, 11:03

Minister announces surprise police road checks for holiday weekend

In News, Politics - 12 Aug 2026, 17:33

EU regulation imposes new restrictions on packaging use and design

In News, Politics - 12 Aug 2026, 16:03


The Portuguese Government Announces New Mobility and Transport Fund Worth €14.8 Million

In News, Politics - 12 Aug 2026, 08:03



Montenegro approves paid menstrual leave for women

In Europe, World, Politics - 08 Aug 2026, 13:31

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The Portugal News launches the Portugal Handbook

In Portugal Handbook - 15 Jul 2026, 17:31

Historic Estoril summer house in Portugal transformed into €6.95 million luxury home

In News, Housing - 13 Jul 2026, 16:03

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

Crime

Specially trained dogs combat wildlife crime

India is expanding its use of specially trained sniffer dogs to combat wildlife crime, with more canine teams helping... In Asia, Crime - 15 Aug 2026, 16:31

Violent crime declines across cities

The US recorded another sharp fall in its murder rate, with homicides down 18 percent in... In News, Crime - 15 Aug 2026, 10:31

933 Kanye West concert tickets invalidated

In News - 14 Aug 2026, 14:03

Cyber threats targeting Mac surge in Portugal

In News, Crime - 14 Aug 2026, 10:33

AirPods track down pickpockets in Portugal

In News, Crime - 12 Aug 2026, 12:33

Police seizes 197 kilograms of cocaine hidden in ship's hull in Portugal

In News - 28 Jul 2026, 18:33


More than 150 people detained over suspected forest fires in Portugal this year

In News - 28 Jul 2026, 15:03


1,000 counterfeit sports jerseys seized from shipments in the Algarve

In News, Algarve - 14 Jul 2026, 09:03


British authorities receive dossier containing new leads in the Madeleine McCann case

In News - 13 Jul 2026, 10:03

Opinion

Why The Portugal News chooses positive, independent journalism

In an increasingly divided world, trust has become journalism’s most valuable currency. In Opinion - 14 Aug 2026, 19:01

The Amazonian Thrust towards Cyber Mastery in the EU

The news that Amazon Web Services intends to spend €7.8 billion in setting up Local... In Opinion - 11 Aug 2026, 07:01

When things don’t go right

In Opinion - 08 Aug 2026, 10:03

The Quincentenary of William Tyndale's New Testament in English

In Opinion - 06 Aug 2026, 07:01

Inequality: The Hidden Wealth of Portugal

In Opinion - 31 Jul 2026, 07:01

Indebtedness: Personal and National

In Opinion - 30 Jul 2026, 07:01


Roundabouts and traffic lights in the Algarve

In Opinion - 26 Jul 2026, 14:01


Fibre Optic Cables – The Gathering Digital Storm

In Opinion - 26 Jul 2026, 07:01


Have mainstream television channels had their day?

In Opinion - 25 Jul 2026, 09:01

Environment

750 firefighters are battling four fires in northern Portugal

As of 7:00am, more than 750 firefighters were battling four blazes in the districts of Bragança, Vila Real, Viana do Castelo, and... In News, Environment - 17 Aug 2026, 11:03

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

Two Portuguese beaches have been included in a list of some of Europe’s best hidden... In News, Environment - 16 Aug 2026, 14:03

World’s tiniest creatures becoming a huge concern

In Environment - 16 Aug 2026, 12:01

New eco-friendly fireworks leave less litter

In Asia, Environment - 15 Aug 2026, 18:31

Conservation efforts boost tiger recovery

In Asia, Environment - 15 Aug 2026, 15:31

Loggerhead Turtle attempts beach nesting

In Europe, Environment - 15 Aug 2026, 13:31



Sea Eagles continue remarkable recovery

In Europe, Environment - 15 Aug 2026, 08:31


Other News Articles

Portugal’s high-tech exports hit €2.2 billion

Sales of Portuguese high-technology products continued to grow in the first half of 2026,... In News, Business - 17 Aug 2026, 13:33

"Zero-Tolerance Driving" campaign hits the road in Portugal

The National Road Safety Authority (ANSR), the PSP, and the GNR are launching the “Zero... In News - 17 Aug 2026, 13:04

Algarve tourism is hoping that new travel rules for those in England will help to save the tourism industry this summer.

Fewer tourists visiting the Algarve this August

The Algarve is seeing a slight drop in the number of tourists this August, with higher... In News, Tourism - 17 Aug 2026, 12:33

Patrícia Silva wins European bronze for Portugal

Portuguese athlete Patrícia Silva has won the bronze medal in the women's 1,500 metres at... In News, Sport - 17 Aug 2026, 12:02

Euro rises above $1.16, a two-month high

The euro rose today, surpassing $1.16, a two-month high, as expectations fade that the US... In News, Economy - 17 Aug 2026, 11:33

Food truck festival returns to Portimão this week

Food trucks will return to Portimão's riverside this week for four evenings of street... In News, Food & Drink - 17 Aug 2026, 10:33

Portugal buys 13.7 percent stake in REN

In News, Business - 17 Aug 2026, 10:03

Heat, rain and thunderstorms expected across Portugal

In News - 17 Aug 2026, 09:33

Get paid to move to Portugal

In News, Economy - 17 Aug 2026, 09:04

Delta Air Lines expands Delta Concierge to all SkyMiles members

In News, Travel - 17 Aug 2026, 08:03

Portuguese athlete makes history in Birmingham

In News, Sport - 16 Aug 2026, 19:03

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