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Portugal at a Crossroads, From Promise to Delivery
In today’s global economy, perception matters as much as policy, and Portugal’s image, once defined by stability and reliability, is showing signs of fatigue. The country stands at a crossroads where the next steps it takes will determine whether...

“Portugal’s support for Ukraine is an unwavering commitment, towards a just peace”
“Portugal’s support for Ukraine is an unwavering commitment towards a just and lasting peace,” wrote Luís Montenegro on the social network X after participating “in a meeting of the coalition of goodwill leaders, on the sidelines of the...

Portugal declares 'red alert' with UK tourists facing 'maximum risk'
A fire alert has been issued for major UK tourist areas in Portugal which face "maximum risk". The Algarve is among the areas highlighted as being at risk amid a string of fires in the European Union this week. A red alert has been issued for more...

Portugal 'maximum' fire alert issued in more than 20 areas
UK tourists are being warned that more than 20 municipalities across Portugal are currently on the highest level of alert for wildfires. The Portuguese Institute for Sea and Atmosphere (IPMA) updated its risk readings on Thursday, July 10, showing...

Portugal Women vs Belgium Women Prediction and Betting Tips | July 11th 2025
Portugal Women will lock horns with Belgium Women at the Stade de Tourbillon in their final group stage match of the UEFA Women's Euro 2025 on Friday. The Red Flames have been eliminated from the competition, while this is a must-win match for A...
Portugal: Government reiterates ‘huge support’ for Ukraine at Rome conference
Portugal reiterated at the Conference on the Recovery of Ukraine in Rome on Thursday its “strong support” for Kyiv’s aspirations, saying it will do “everything in its power” to help with the peace, reconstruction and EU accession processes....

Portugal Inflation Confirmed At 2.4%
Portugal's consumer price inflation increased slightly as initially estimated in June, the latest data from Statistics Portugal showed on Thursday. Consumer price inflation rose to 2.4 percent in June from 2.3 percent in May. That was in line with...
Lisbon celebrates 41st annual Moxie Festival with Hawaiian-inspired theme
LISBON, Maine (WGME) -- “Hang Loose, Drink Moxie.” That’s the theme for the 41st Moxie Festival in Lisbon! The festival, which began in 1982, celebrates Moxie soda, the official soft drink of Maine. Organizers have several exciting additions to...

"Portugal has no future" without immigrants
In a speech at the commemorative session of the 46th anniversary of the Polytechnic Institute of Coimbra, the governor of the Bank of Portugal said that the "powerful concept behind this enormous success of our economies and societies is the...

Spanish resort popular with Brits gets major upgrade that tourists will love
A popular resort town that is a favourite for Brits has received a major upgrade as the 2025 tourist season gets underway. Brits have been flocking to countries like Spain and Portugal as the summer season continues, with many running into high...

Lisbon announces free night parking spaces
Three of the six parking lots to be made available under this partnership are "now available," namely Belenenses, Olivais Sul, and Infante D. Henrique, while the other three will remain "until the end of the month," specifically Carnide,...

Portugal committed to infrastructure in Angola has 2.5 billion to restore historical monuments
Reiterating Portugal's commitment to continuing its collaboration with Angola in the infrastructure sector, the Portuguese diplomat also stated that Portugal is committed to fostering professional training opportunities for Angolans, especially...

Chelsea signing has new ‘cursed’ number announced – but won’t play for Blues until next season
Geovany Quenda may be abandoning Sporting next season, but they’ve still given him the honour of the club’s most legendary number. The 18-year-old talent will be moving to Chelsea next summer in a £44million deal which was agreed in March. 4...

Portugal rises in the rankings
The victory in the Nations League final against Spain (2-2, 5-3 on penalties) helped the Portuguese national team move up one place and surpass the Netherlands, which dropped to seventh. Argentina remains in first place, followed by Spain and...

Portugal’s tourism boom spurs hotel sales
The Portuguese hotel sector has demonstrated remarkable resilience, even as rising interest rates since 2022 have challenged the broader European real estate market. In 2024 alone, Portugal welcomed a record 31.6 million tourists, with commercial...

Book | Little Portugal: Bold and Flavorful Portuguese Cooking | By Lauren Covas – Editor’s Note
Posted on 12 July 2025. Little Portugal is a small, staple community in New Jersey where generations of Portuguese families celebrate the tastes and flavors of their culture. Having grown up there, Chef Lauren Covas has created this collection of...

Portugal’s Space Sector Gains Momentum with Open Cosmos Acquisition
Open Cosmos, which designs, builds, and operates end-to-end satellite missions with operations in the UK, Spain, and Greece, gains through this acquisition a significant boost to its long-term industrial footprint in Portugal and its capabilities...
Portugal: Foreign tourists increase 9.3% to 29M in 2024 – official
The number of non-resident tourists in Portugal reached 29 million in 2024, an increase of 9.3% compared to 2023, and after a rise of 19.2% in the previous year, according to data released by Statistics Portugal (INE) on Wednesday. According to...

PORTUGAL’S FIRST MONDRIAN AT ARCAYA, ALGARVE
Bondstone, a leading real estate investment and development firm, and Ennismore, the fastest-growing lifestyle hospitality company, are proud to announce the signing of a memorandum of understanding for Mondrian Arcaya, which would be the first...
Italy reach Women’s Euro 2025 quarters despite 3-1 loss to Spain as Portugal crash out late
BERN (Switzerland), July 12 — Italy reached the quarter-finals of Women’s Euro 2025 yesterday despite losing 3-1 to Group B winners Spain, the Azzurre finishing ahead of rivals Portugal whose tournament ended with a dramatic 2-1 defeat to Belgium....