The invasive Asian seaweed Rugulopteryx okamurae is expected to remain a feature of Portugal’s coastline for the foreseeable future, but scientists, local authorities and the government are increasingly focusing on

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Portugal’s Social Democratic Party (PSD) has submitted a proposal to parliament that could significantly reduce tax liabilities for construction companies involved in urban rehabilitation projects, while potentially ending a long-running

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On June 13, Vila Vita Parc in Porches will mark St Anthony’s Day with a celebration inspired by the most iconic Portuguese folk traditions. With live music and a festive

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Lisbon was the world’s leading destination for international association congresses and meetings in 2025, according to the latest ranking published by the International Congress and Convention Association (ICCA), cementing the

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The government has recommended that Portuguese beaches display simple maps at their entrances showing where visitors can place umbrellas and towels, following growing confusion over concession areas and beach access

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A man has died and a pregnant woman has been seriously injured after a car left the road and plunged into a ravine in Castro Marim, in the Algarve, on

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Welsh singer Bonnie Tyler, famous for her distinctive raspy voice and hits such as Total Eclipse of the Heart and Holding Out For a Hero, celebrated her 75th birthday yesterday

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