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Researchers Have Discovered What Causes Lisbon’s Major Earthquakes

Lisbon’s relationship with earthquakes is both tragic and mysterious. The most infamous disaster struck on All Saints' Day on November 1, 1755 when tens...

Get Ready for More Strikes at Portuguese Airports

Portugal is preparing for a lengthy wave of strikes among Menzies (formerly Groundforce) ground‑handling staff that will span several months and affect all national...

It’s official! Cristiano Ronaldo is engaged!

Cristiano Ronaldo, one of the most famous athletes in the world, is officially engaged for the first time! The 40-year-old Portuguese footballer proposed to...

Portugal Prepares for New EU Border System as EES Launches This October

Big changes are on the horizon for non-EU travelers heading to Portugal and the rest of the Schengen Zone. The European Commission has confirmed...

More than 1,000 Firefighters Currently Fighting Three Large Active Fires in Portugal

Over 1,000 firefighters are currently battling three major wildfires across Portugal. The fires, located in Ponte da Barca, Arouca, and Penamacor, are testing the...

Five-Weekend Strike to Hit All Major Portuguese Airports

If you're flying to or within Portugal this summer, we wanted to put some scheduled airport strikes on your radar. The biggest disruption will...

Proposed Changes to Portuguese Immigration Law – Here Is Everything You Need to Know

Portugal is on the brink of some of the most significant overhauls to its immigration and nationality laws in decades. Though no legislation has...

New Alcohol Restrictions in Porto Aim to Curb Late-Night Disturbances

Starting June 25, 2025, Porto will enforce new regulations that significantly tighten alcohol sales and public drinking rules across the city. These changes, part...

The Lisbon Metro Will Shut Down at 8:00 pm on June 12 – The Biggest Night of Santos Populares Celebrations!

If you're planning to celebrate Santo António tonight in Lisbon, major transportation disruptions on the eve of Santo António will significantly impact your evening...

Lisbon Metro Strike Begins and Could Extend to 60 Days

Say it ain't so! Commuters in Portugal's capital are set to face significant transportation challenges starting Friday, May 23rd, as Metropolitano de Lisboa workers...

The Top 10 News Stories in Portugal – May 12-May 18, 2025

1. The Results of the 2025 Portuguese Legislative Elections Once again, AD, the coalition formed by PSD and CDS-PP, secured the highest number of votes...

The Top 10 News Stories in Portugal – May 5-May 11, 2025

1. All-Time High Number of Portuguese Voters Have Registered for Early Voting  Over 333,000 voters have registered to cast their ballots early by mail, setting...

AIMA Rejects 23,000 Residency Applications, Continues to Work Through Its Huge Backlog

The Agency for Integration, Migration and Asylum (AIMA) continues to process its enormous backlog of residency applications, with 23,500 immigrants having their residence permit...

The Top 10 News Stories in Portugal – April 28-May 04, 2025

1. President Marcelo Declares That the Restart of the Electric System Was Not Quick Enough President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa stated that the restart of...

Power Returns to the Iberian Peninsula and Many Questions Remain

On April 28, 2025, electricity was fully restored across Spain and Portugal following a massive blackout that left tens of millions without power for...

Unexplained Power Outage Cripples Spain and Portugal

A widespread and unprecedented power outage swept across Spain and Portugal on late Monday morning, plunging millions into darkness, paralyzing transportation systems, and triggering...

The Top 10 News Stories in Portugal – April 21-April 27, 2025

1. Patent and Invention Filings Increase in Portugal: Trade War Could Reshape the Innovation Protection Landscape Patent and invention filings in Portugal surged 19.3% in...

A Fond Farewell to Pope Francis

On April 21, 2025, one day after he gave his Easter blessing, the world mourned the passing of Pope Francis, born Jorge Mario Bergoglio...

The Top 10 News Stories in Portugal – April 14-April 20, 2025

1. Only Half of Foreigners Living in Portugal Are Registered at Health Centers According to an article published by the newspaper Publico, there are about...

The Top 10 News Stories in Portugal – April 7-April 13, 2025

1. The Number of Immigrants in Portugal Has Nearly Quadrupled Since 2017 By the end of 2024, the number of immigrants in Portugal surged to...

The Top 10 News Stories in Portugal – March 31-April 6, 2025

1. Three in Ten Portuguese Jobs at Risk of Collapse Due to Technology A recent study by the Francisco Manuel dos Santos Foundation (FFMS) reveals...

The Top 10 News Stories in Portugal – March 24-March 30, 2025

1. Portuguese Company Indaqua Sells First Water Credits via Blockchain Indaqua, a Portuguese water supply and wastewater treatment company, has launched the sale of water...

The Top 10 News Stories in Portugal – March 17-March 23, 2025

1. Admiral Gouveia e Melo Postpones Presidential Candidacy Decision Until After Legislative Elections, Hoping the Campaign Will Rise Above "Petty Political Party Struggle" Gouveia e...

Counting the Cost of Storm Martinho

Storm Martinho swept across Portugal on March 19-20, 2025, unleashing destructive winds and torrential rain that have left a trail of damage across the...

The Top 10 News Stories in Portugal – March 10-March 16, 2025

1. Air Transport Grows 6% at the Start of the Year. Portuguese Airports Welcomed 4.2 Million Passengers in January In January, Portuguese airports welcomed 4.2...

The Top 10 News Stories in Portugal – March 3-March 9, 2025

1. Measles Is on the Rise in Europe, But Portugal Only Has One Reported Case Europe is experiencing a resurgence of measles, with countries like...

Anyone 18-35 with Tax Residency in Portugal Can Get a House with No Money Down

On September 27, 2024, Portugal formalized an innovative housing support initiative with Order No. 236-A/2024/1. This program makes homeownership significantly more accessible for young...

The Top 10 News Stories in Portugal – February 24-March 2, 2025

1. President Emmanuel Macron Highlights the Friendship Between Portugal and France and Warns of Difficult Times in Europe French President Emmanuel Macron visited Portugal, emphasizing...

The Top 10 News Stories in Portugal – February 17-February 23, 2025

1. Seven Districts Will Be Under Yellow Warning Due to Maritime Conditions Seven districts in Portugal will be under a yellow warning from the Portuguese...

Lisbon Shaken by 4.7 Magnitude Earthquake

A moderate earthquake measuring 4.7 on the Richter scale shook the Lisbon metropolitan area February 17, 2025 at 1:24 PM. According to the Portuguese...
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