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Does colour coordinating your rooms really matter these days?
Is an ‘anything goes’ attitude better?
The Garden of Peace in Lisbon
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New driving licence rules to be applied in Portugal
Drivers who commit serious traffic offences in other European countries could eventually face penalties back home under new European Union rules aimed at strengthening cross-border road safety enforcement.
Smart Labs
Researchers have opened an unmanned laboratory where robots and artificial intelligence systems conduct scientific experiments with minimal human involvement.
We Moved to Portugal. Life Had Other Plans
When people ask why we moved to Portugal, the answer is both simple and complicated.
Lunar Solution
Chinese researchers are adapting technology originally tested for lunar exploration to help combat desertification on Earth.
Portugal districts under weather warning due to rain and thunderstorms
Six districts in mainland Portugal will be under a yellow warning on 25 May due to showers, sometimes heavy, which may include hail, conditions conducive to thunderstorms, and strong gusts of wind, in a week that will be hot.
When innovation leaves the lab and starts building the future
There is a silent change happening in Portugal that, for those who follow the technology and innovation ecosystem, has a much greater meaning than it appears at first glance.
How do you feel about a day at the zoo?
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Not so quiet on the Western Front
In June 1939 the calm waters of Horta harbour were overshadowed by two Boeing 314 flying boats (the Yankee and Dixie Clippers of PanAm) when the Açores Island was initiated as the vital staging post for the first transatlantic air route to Lisbon and Marseille.
A hidden brunch spot in Albufeira
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Nine Years of Bureaucracy. And I Still Chose Portugal
Why thousands of Americans are making the same decision
Study finds cheapest tourist destination in Portugal
Two-thirds of tourists in the Alentejo region are Portuguese—the majority of whom arrive from Greater Lisbon—staying for an average of two nights and spending 133 euros per person per day, according to a recently released study.
Portugal to complete road connection with Spain
The Mayor of Castelo Branco expressed hope that the IC31—the cross-border link with Spain—could be completed within the next four years, in time for the 2030 World Cup.
New Digital Magazine ‘Health and Happiness in The Algarve’ Launches
A fresh and inspiring new digital magazine has launched in the Algarve, dedicated to wellbeing, quality of life, and conscious living: Health and Happiness in The Algarve.
Looking, listening and learning in Portugal
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Portugal and his credibility that is built out of noise
In a country where the media space is often dominated by debates about football or hasty opinions on labour reforms that few have read, there is news that goes almost unnoticed, despite being structurally more relevant to the future of the economy.
Lisbon monasteries to be celebrated during event
Open Conventos Lisboa returns 28–30 May, centring on “Connections and Interconnections” to promote history, religious heritage, and ties between convents and monasteries, the City Council announced.
Exploring The Algarve's Wine Renaissance
Along Portugal’s southern coast, the Algarve is renowned for its stunning beaches, pristine golf courses, and relaxed resort lifestyle, with tourism playing a central role in shaping the region.
A bit of what you fancy…
Does you good… so the saying goes. “It may be a fact when you have a loss of appetite…” Jenny smiles.
Staying in Europe as a remote worker in 2026
As remote work has become increasingly more common, Digital Nomad Visas have gained popularity. For those looking to relocate, understanding the rules is key to avoiding costly mistakes.
The traditional landscape of the Algarve
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easyJet calls for EES suspension during mid-term holidays
easyJet has urged European governments to suspend the new border controls during the busy half-term getaway, warning that British holidaymakers are facing delays of up to four hours at airports across the continent.
Jet2 Says Summer Flights Will Continue as Normal Despite Fuel Supply Concerns
Jet2 has reassured passengers that its summer flight schedule is expected to operate as planned despite ongoing concerns surrounding global jet fuel supplies.