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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.
Portugal tourism receipts exceed €2 billion
Portugal's tourism sector reached a milestone last March. For the first time ever, revenue surpassed the €2 billion mark in March.
In the Algarve, there is a day just for women
Just4Ladies returns to Amendoeira Golf Resort on 30 May.
Revolut to invest €30 million in Portugal
Revolut is strengthening its presence in Portugal with a new sales hub in Matosinhos that aims to support the international expansion of Revolut’s business area.
Portuguese Paralympic athlete breaks European record
Portuguese athlete Mamudo Baldé became the fastest wheelchair athlete in Europe, finishing second in the 100 metres T54 at ParAthletics 2026 in Switzerland.
Netflix returns to the Algarve for international production filming
The municipality of Lagoa has once again been chosen as the setting for an international Netflix production, with filming recently taking place in the village of Ferragudo. The production is linked to Money Heist (La Casa de Papel).
SHR Miner Launches Free Cloud Mining Service for BTC, XRP, and ETH Holders—Earn $9,777 or More Daily
As cryptocurrencies gain increasing popularity worldwide, more and more investors are seeking ways to generate a steady stream of passive income without the need for expensive hardware or specialized skills.SHRMiner’s new free mining service allows holders of BTC, XRP, DOGE, LTC, and EHT to easily earn passive income without expensive equipment or specialized technical knowledge.
Pope acknowledges Church's historical guilt in slavery
The Pope has asked for "sincere forgiveness" for the Catholic Church's historical delay in "condemning the scourge of slavery."
TAP pilots concerned about Lufthansa's entry into the company
The president of the Civil Aviation Pilots Union (SPAC) stated that he views the recovery of TAP's results "favourably" and admitted concern about the labour impact of a possible entry of Lufthansa into the company's capital.
Engel & Völkers Faro-Tavira Marks Santos Populares with Event by Praia da Lota
Engel & Völkers Faro-Tavira is hosting a Santos Populares event this June in the Eastern Algarve, by Praia da Lota, bringing together socialising, gastronomy and entertainment.
Commercial property prices rise in Portugal
Commercial property prices increased by 10.1% in 2025, 5.4 percentage points higher than the variation in 2024 and the largest increase on record, according to the National Institute of Statistics (INE).
Water parks are gaining momentum in Portugal
The onset of the warm season is solidifying a distinct shift in the priorities of Portuguese families, who are choosing water parks and theme parks as their leading attractions for summer leisure and getaways.
Passengers arriving at Faro Airport this morning are facing lengthy passport queues
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Seven people caught with fake passports at Humberto Delgado Airport in Lisbon
On 24 May, the PSP intercepted seven foreign nationals, including a minor, at Lisbon airport who presented apparently fake Chinese and Hong Kong passports to leave Portugal, the police force announced.
Jet2 pilot suffers a heart attack mid-air, causing an emergency landing in Portugal
The plane, carrying 220 passengers, was en route from Tenerife in Spain to Birmingham in the United Kingdom.